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Marklad
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Just a quick mail to say hello to everyone!

I have a green 68' Minor 1000 saloon that really need some work to get it really shipshape! I bought it in May after deciding to give up motorcycling (160mph down to 50 or so is just safer!!) . Its roadworthy and i have been using it at weekends, but its very scabby with quite a few bodges needed repairing properly.

My plan is to build a carport and restore 'Myrtle' properley once i can use my garage space. It will be my first proper restoration and i cant wait to get started.

By the looks of it she has had a new floorpan fitted which is sound but has been welded onto the remains of the earlier floor. the wings look sounds, but the sills and boot have been well patched. Theres a lot of underseal on the cross members and around the spring hangers which look suspicious!

The engine runs sweetly and i have just serviced it really so far, but there is an oil leak from the gearbox area that will need sorting out. The good news is that i am absolutely smitten by the minor bug!

I'll upload a few images once i get underway with the resto (funds and carport allowing!) :D

Mark
Marklad
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Sorry failed to upload the images first time......ill try again! :D :D

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alexandermclaren
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Post by alexandermclaren »

all the best with your lovely car Mark
sounds a great project
and everybody here will support you in there own way to you getting her pristine again
good luck
p.s. if you can get some sides on the carport if you can, for those times that the weather aint on your side
alex

DAVIDMCCULLOUGH
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Post by DAVIDMCCULLOUGH »

Welcome Mark!! Good luck with your project :D


Too many Minors so little time.....
beero
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Welcome to the forum Mark. Nice looking car, great colour!

lambrettalad
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Hi yours is a twin of mine :D
Cheers Alex
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carlosramalho
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Post by carlosramalho »

Wellcome Mark!
Cheers
Carlos
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Convertible1969 - formerly XCH 455 G
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Marklad
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Post by Marklad »

Thanks all for your kind welcome!

I'll upload the pics as and when I get started on the stripdown, I'm sure ill be asking lots if questions!

Happy New Year

Mark
JOWETTJAVELIN
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Post by JOWETTJAVELIN »

Welcome - fire away with any questions - we're always happy to keep another Minor running. :)
brucek
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Post by brucek »

Welcome Mark

Might be an idea to edit your profile and add where you are based - sometimes this helps - esp when you might want someone to pop round and give you a hand. Good luck with the rebuild :D

Daddybear1984
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Post by Daddybear1984 »

Hello and welcome, i like yourself sold my motorcycle for a moggie and although i haven't got stuck into restoring mine quite yet i don't regret my decision :)

good look and enjoy

Kind Regards Scott

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