Morris Minor Traveller 1961 Modified.
Austin 6cwt Van 1972. Teal Blue
Morris Minor Traveller 1961 Original
Austin A30 Van 1956.
Austin A35 Van 1960
What else is lurking behind those open doors.?.
The wheels were beadblasted to remove years of paint that had built up on them..
Then I just flicked round them with my angle grinder and a knotted wire wheel to make sure they were spotless before etch priming them.
M M
Morris Minor Traveller 1961 Modified.
Austin 6cwt Van 1972. Teal Blue
Morris Minor Traveller 1961 Original
Austin A30 Van 1956.
Austin A35 Van 1960
What else is lurking behind those open doors.?.
It is the florescent lighting that gives it a different effect at different angles.
Get the vehicle outside and the colour then looks correct.
The colour is correct Smoke Grey as per BMC colours. I always take a lot of time getting the paint supplier to tint the colours correctly so they match the original colours from the factory.
Nothing is worse than restoring a vehicle only to arrive at a rally and find yours is not the same shade as other vehicles,which are correct.
M M.
Morris Minor Traveller 1961 Modified.
Austin 6cwt Van 1972. Teal Blue
Morris Minor Traveller 1961 Original
Austin A30 Van 1956.
Austin A35 Van 1960
What else is lurking behind those open doors.?.
Morris Minor Traveller 1961 Modified.
Austin 6cwt Van 1972. Teal Blue
Morris Minor Traveller 1961 Original
Austin A30 Van 1956.
Austin A35 Van 1960
What else is lurking behind those open doors.?.
Morris Minor Traveller 1961 Modified.
Austin 6cwt Van 1972. Teal Blue
Morris Minor Traveller 1961 Original
Austin A30 Van 1956.
Austin A35 Van 1960
What else is lurking behind those open doors.?.
I have been restoring a early 60s Traveler and have thought about dumbing down the front grill a little.
I am thinking about replacing the vanes for a mesh grill and need the exact measurements.
I don't have my car with me at present so I'm looking for some help! Can I ask for the exact dimensions of the Morris grill, (the vanes that is)?
The mesh may not be permanent.
I'll see how it looks for a few months and may then reverse to the original look..
I have been restoring a early 60s Traveler and have thought about dumbing down the front grill a little.
I am thinking about replacing the vanes for a mesh grill and need the exact measurements.
The vanes give the car it's 'smile' (friendly look), never the same when something else is fitted but it's down to personal choice, of course.
1954 Series 2: 4 door: "Sally" -- Back on the ground with (slave) wheels and waiting to be resprayed......
1970 Triumph Herald 1200: "Hetty" -- Driven back from Llangollen in Wales (twice.....)
Any good paint supply company in your local town will keep it in stock.
i.e I use Movac Paint Supplies,but you may have others nearby.
And also purchase a good quality masking tape 3M or the paint companies recommended brand ,cheap versions do not adhere properly and let the paint creep underneath.
Never use newspaper to cover over the car..
G F
Morris Minor Traveller 1961 Modified.
Austin 6cwt Van 1972. Teal Blue
Morris Minor Traveller 1961 Original
Austin A30 Van 1956.
Austin A35 Van 1960
What else is lurking behind those open doors.?.
Morris Mike wrote:Any good paint supply company in your local town will keep it in stock.
i.e I use Movac Paint Supplies,but you may have others nearby.
And also purchase a good quality masking tape 3M or the paint companies recommended brand ,cheap versions do not adhere properly and let the paint creep underneath.
Never use newspaper to cover over the car..
G F
Good tips, thanks!
That's strange R2, the damage doesn't look so bad from here!
New headlight bowls and sidelight housings also now fitted.
New carpet has been fitted to the front of the car.
The front seats scrubbed clean and fitted.
Many small fitment jobs have been carried out.
M M
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Morris Minor Traveller 1961 Modified.
Austin 6cwt Van 1972. Teal Blue
Morris Minor Traveller 1961 Original
Austin A30 Van 1956.
Austin A35 Van 1960
What else is lurking behind those open doors.?.
Its nice to bolt on new chrome,it just finishes off the vehicle nicely.
Just a few tweaks here and there and the car will be ready for its MOT.
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Morris Minor Traveller 1961 Modified.
Austin 6cwt Van 1972. Teal Blue
Morris Minor Traveller 1961 Original
Austin A30 Van 1956.
Austin A35 Van 1960
What else is lurking behind those open doors.?.
Morris Minor Traveller 1961 Modified.
Austin 6cwt Van 1972. Teal Blue
Morris Minor Traveller 1961 Original
Austin A30 Van 1956.
Austin A35 Van 1960
What else is lurking behind those open doors.?.