1956 series 2 restoration

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Alan B
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1956 series 2 restoration

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Stood for over twenty years in a garden. On the surface she didn't look to bad till I got her home and started having a closer look.
I started in 2012 and now nearing completion
Little blood, lots of sweat, no tears but lots of pennies.[frame]Image[/frame]

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Re: 1956 series 2 restoration

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Glad to hear another series 2 on the road! would love to see some more snaps :D

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Re: 1956 series 2 restoration

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Not a very happy sight greeted me when I completed the rotisserie.
Not completely surprised. Time to learn how to weld.

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Some snaps :D[frame]Image[/frame][frame]Image[/frame][frame]Image[/frame][frame]Image[/frame][frame]Image[/frame]

Looks like a smashing restoration!

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What a transformation, lovely car :D
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Re: 1956 series 2 restoration

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Super job Alan, should last another 50 odd years no problem!!


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Re: 1956 series 2 restoration

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The complete restoration can now be viewed on ' YOU TUBE '

Link:- 1956 Morris Minor series 2 restoration

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8PNXyGBpjo

Heres a link, lots of hard work there!!


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Re: 1956 series 2 restoration

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Hi,
Just viewed the 'youtube' photo compilation of your restoration. A lot of hard work done very well indeed. I must have been extremely satisfying to bring her back from the dead like that. I particularly like your home made 'A' frame car roller, very innovative. And the end result is a lovely solid splittie that you can enjoy for years to come!
Best wishes,
Mike.
1954 Series 2: 4 door: "Sally" -- Back on the ground with (slave) wheels, now being sprayed by me, slowly......
1970 Triumph Herald 1200: "Hetty" -- Driven back from Llangollen in Wales (twice.....)
1952 Morris Minor MM highlight with sidevalve engine still fitted, wants work, so joins the queue for now......
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Brilliant, very impressed :)
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jagnut66 wrote:Hi,
Just viewed the 'youtube' photo compilation of your restoration. A lot of hard work done very well indeed. I must have been extremely satisfying to bring her back from the dead like that. I particularly like your home made 'A' frame car roller, very innovative. And the end result is a lovely solid splittie that you can enjoy for years to come!
Best wishes,
Mike.
Thanks for you comments.
It as been very satisfying and even when the original budget was surpassed I didn't lose enthusiasm .
Enjoyed every minute.
AlanB
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Re: 1956 series 2 restoration

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Hi All.

I am nearing my part restoration of my series II,

Loads and loads of parts…….hours………..money………..ETC

She stood in a garage for 40 years and started straight away!!!

She will be in the body shop in the next few weeks to complete the works , full bare metal spray.

Then I intend to put many miles on her original clock in the coming years.

I have owned many cars of all types but she is far the best I have ever owned.

I simply love her.

Mike
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