1953 moggy

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jellyfishpants
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1953 moggy

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hi,ive just bought a 1953 moggy minor,my first car was a 1957 1000,this is my last car i hope,1 bought my 1000 in 1967,this minor is in better nick, totally as from factory no welding needed,body needs some paint and a clean, been stuck in a garden for 4 years,will post some pics when its dlivered to me,will be a loving restoration,cheers
MarkyB
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Re: 1953 moggy

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Can't wait to see some pictures :)

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Dean
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Re: 1953 moggy

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Nice one. Same year as mine as well!
My Minor:
A Clarendon Grey 1953 4 Door Series II.
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jellyfishpants
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Re: 1953 moggy

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well its now 2 years later,still no pics,i was a bit wrong about no rot but its not a lot,suprisingly solid,ive done a fair amount of welding,im putting new floors in as the ones wernt too good,ive got discs and servo and stuff,building up an a+ marina engine and box,im struggling at mo to get a customised back plate for the engine as i believe it needs to be dropped a couple of inches to miss the clutch thingy on gearbox,can anyone help me locate one i know years ago you could buy one modified ive old books and parts magazines came with car,but i cant find one anywhere now,well happy christmas to everyone ill put some pics up next year if i can fathom out how to do it,cheers
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