My first car, My first Moggie :)

Post by **wheelynutz** » Wed Oct 26, 2011 10:37 pm

Hi everyone
I have recently bought my first car, the moggie

I was either going to get a mini or a moggie minor as i have always liked them and i want to have a car with lots of character and that is fun to drive and i would refuse to drive round in some saxo or corsa.
I have a saturday job down at GW & G BRIDGES in Pease pottage in the tyre bay and one a black minor came in for sale, had a look but it was a bit too rusty for what i could deal with. So when i got home i had a look what was on mmoc for sale and came across the 1970 2dr Trafalgar Blue which was perfect. It was only 30mins away from where i live, disc brake conversion, unleaded head, engine rebuild in 1999 not too much rust and it was a lovely minor. So i went down to lewes in the evening to give it a good looking over, but it was just what i thought and went for it.

I collected it this morning and the grin was glued to my face for hours

, it is currently kept at my grandparents house (along with the rx7) at them mo as we are a bit limited for space.

My life is cars and i never get tired of them. When i was 14 i started repairing cat c and d insurance write off's and still do two years on (depending on what come's in down billie's) and fix, maintain and tune all of are cars and i think i have done 6 write off's to date but we use them for about 6 months - 1 year and the sell them on. I am currently doing the Level 2 Motorsport Course at collage (already done level 1) 4 days a week and i am also buying and selling parts as well as fixing all the cars and doing all my little projects in my spare time.
I am going to do a restoration post on the moggie up on here as well so every one can see, as well as the former owner and i am also going to drive it back to show her when i have done as it was understandably very difficult for her to sell it.
I have got a year to fix her all up as i am currently 16 so will all be done by the time i am 17 in july.

I will probably put the restoration post up tomorrow as its getting a bit late now but i will some pics below.
And i got her for £500
You have to get some pics while its on the trailer and in transit

Thought i'd mention that the Saab was a write off as well. First time towing anything with it and it is a very good tower.

Oh didn't spot that the rex was in the background

Post by **orb596** » Wed Oct 26, 2011 10:54 pm

Welcome to the world of Morris Minor owners.

Looks like a good buy for the money. Interior looks particularly good.

Good luck with it and I look forward to keeping up with the resto on the resto page.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Wed Oct 26, 2011 11:01 pm

Looks great for £500. Good luck with it.

Post by **DAVIDMCCULLOUGH** » Wed Oct 26, 2011 11:09 pm

Welcome to the forum! Looks like you have got a bargain. Keep adding the photos we all like to know whats going on

Post by **beero** » Wed Oct 26, 2011 11:25 pm

Welcome, what a lovely car, good luck with the resto.

Post by **wheelynutz** » Wed Oct 26, 2011 11:41 pm

Thanks for the replies guys

I have been waiting for the time i finally get my own car for a long time and now it is finally here

I'll keep the resto page updated with all the bits i do and i will be more than likely be asking for advice and help as well
I went though all the history today and the engine has only done 6000 miles since it was rebuild (receipt for £1400 back in 1999), so its basically a new engine in my mind and she has given me all the minor matters magazines she has collected over the years and some new parts as well

I'm like a kid in a sweet shop

Post by **wheelynutz** » Wed Oct 26, 2011 11:46 pm

Just remembered who did the rebuild, it was MGM

Post by **Matt Tomkins** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 12:03 pm

register with the young owners' register if you haven't done so already.
all our communications tend to be through facebook
http://www.facebook.com/groups/MMOCYM/
bee good to have you added to the group.
keep us updated with progress, and listen to the advise given on this forum. information shared here can be invaluable!

Post by **buffscrag71** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 6:29 pm

Good stuff, a fab little moggy in the best colour - just like mine! Looks like you've done well for your money there - enjoy the new addition to the family!

Post by **gub** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 8:04 pm

Looks like a nice little car ,well done and keep pics coming

Post by **wheelynutz** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 9:13 pm

Matt Tomkins wrote:register with the young owners' register if you haven't done so already.
all our communications tend to be through facebook
http://www.facebook.com/groups/MMOCYM/
bee good to have you added to the group.
keep us updated with progress, and listen to the advise given on this forum. information shared here can be invaluable!

I've joined the young members facebook page and i am going to become a full club member soon.
I'm not sure if this is also the mmoc young members register but if it isn't please feel free to guide me to where it is.

buffscrag71 wrote:Good stuff, a fab little moggy in the best colour - just like mine! Looks like you've done well for your money there - enjoy the new addition to the family!

I do like the colour of her and i gave her a clean today and she has come out even better.
I'm dead chuffed about the condition obviously but mostly the disc brake conversion and unleaded conversion as they have saved me a lot of money as i would have of done those mods anyway so it would be better for everyday use.

buffscrag71 wrote:enjoy the new addition to the family!

Enjoy is a bit of an understatement lol

Right resto page here i come

Post by **DaisyMayFozz** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 9:25 pm

The unleaded conversion would not have been a problem anyway, there are additives out there which is what I use- saves some dosh.

Looks a good car. Whats the underside like?

Post by **wheelynutz** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 9:32 pm

I know about all the additives but it's a lot easier just filling up and driving off, and i won't need to spend an extra 10 quid on additives on each fill up. But the conversion has already been done for me so that hurdle has already been jumped but i do know where you are coming from.
The underside isn't to bad as it has all been waxoiled under there but i will put the pics up on the resto post.

Post by **cribbohx** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 4:50 pm

Every silver lining has a cloud

Flushed with the joys of his new pride and joy I guess I will now find it impossibble to get my "in house wannabee mechanic" to do any work to my cars? ...looks like it garage bills for me from now on.

Steve,
wheelynutz's dad!

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 5:16 pm

No need for expensive 'unleaded' conversion - or any additives. They run fine on unleaded fuel - just set exhaust valve gaps to 15 thou and check/reset every 3000 miles...

Post by **wheelynutz** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 7:22 pm

Thats all ways an interesting thing to know, and will save quite a bit

Also here's the resto post http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=41651

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