1949 MM. The time has come (The Walrus said)
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1949 MM. The time has come (The Walrus said)
Been in the shed now for a while. Time to have a little butchers and see what $500 (250 quid) can buy you. So I decided to pull the sheet metal of the front and whip of the sill finishers and door step covers. First thing I noticed was that all the original hardware is intact right down to the internal tooth washers on the sill finishers. Everything also came undone with no problems, exept for the Hockey stick studs that sheered off.
To my mind, this much uncovers the real common problem areas on any Minor.
Here's a few pictures
So far I think the most complicated repair will be fabricating a new battery tray.
All in all quite a tidy car and very original.
Rod
To my mind, this much uncovers the real common problem areas on any Minor.
Here's a few pictures
So far I think the most complicated repair will be fabricating a new battery tray.
All in all quite a tidy car and very original.
Rod
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Re: 1949 MM. The time has come (The Walrus said)
Nothing to scary looking there, keep us posted on progress!
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Re: 1949 MM. The time has come (The Walrus said)
I see the battery tray is without the hole?
When they start with the hole in it?
When they start with the hole in it?
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Re: 1949 MM. The time has come (The Walrus said)
The Rotodip system was introduced (i think) towards the end of 49. This required the hole in the battery tray for the scewer to fit through.
I have more dissmantling to do and a few tools to buy, then I'll get stuck into some fabrication. The rules over here are a little more strick than the UK, repairs to the body shell will need to be certified as I go. Having seen the standard of some so called MOT welding, I recon it's a great idea.
Rod
I have more dissmantling to do and a few tools to buy, then I'll get stuck into some fabrication. The rules over here are a little more strick than the UK, repairs to the body shell will need to be certified as I go. Having seen the standard of some so called MOT welding, I recon it's a great idea.
Rod
Re: 1949 MM. The time has come (The Walrus said)
Throttle pedal cover!
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Re: 1949 MM. The time has come (The Walrus said)
Thank you Neil.
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Re: 1949 MM. The time has come (The Walrus said)
Wow she looks really solid! A great project, looking forward to more photos as you go!
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Re: 1949 MM. The time has come (The Walrus said)
My initial thought when I went to check it out was that it would be knackered. I figured on slinging a chassis and small block chev under it. I took enough tools to remove the sills and cover plates and was pleasantly suprised. After realizing just how original it is I decided it would be a shame to cut up.
Anyway spent the weekend stripping the rest of the dash and pulling out the loom and electrics. Then decided to strip some paint. I wanted to get the roof and front and rear scuttles stripped but with 10 coats of paint I only got the front scuttle and half the roof done. Even with 40 grit on an orbital sander it was hard going.
Guess I will be back at it next weekend!
Rod
Anyway spent the weekend stripping the rest of the dash and pulling out the loom and electrics. Then decided to strip some paint. I wanted to get the roof and front and rear scuttles stripped but with 10 coats of paint I only got the front scuttle and half the roof done. Even with 40 grit on an orbital sander it was hard going.
Guess I will be back at it next weekend!
Rod
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Re: 1949 MM. The time has come (The Walrus said)
Looks a great project
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Re: 1949 MM. The time has come (The Walrus said)
Pulled the loom out today, followed by the brake pipes and fuel line. Then wrapped a strap around the motor and pulled the engine and box. By heck they are deceiving little motor, nearly broke me back! Found a really nasty old repair to the left eye bolt mounting that has caused the lower suspension arm to rub the tie plate and the usual bent front crossmember from some muppet jacking the car on it.
and the battery tray is a bit ugly
Rod
and the battery tray is a bit ugly
Rod
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Re: 1949 MM. The time has come (The Walrus said)
Found an interesting accident repair to the left rear boot corner.
The interesting part, for me at least, is that the lower corner below the fuel filler hole was pushed in. Instead of pulling out the damage the repairer chose to knock out the wing mounting flange from inside to support a generous skim of body filler. The rest of the damage was left untouched.
Some proper panel beating and a new floor section should see it as it was intended.
Rod
The interesting part, for me at least, is that the lower corner below the fuel filler hole was pushed in. Instead of pulling out the damage the repairer chose to knock out the wing mounting flange from inside to support a generous skim of body filler. The rest of the damage was left untouched.
Some proper panel beating and a new floor section should see it as it was intended.
Rod
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Re: 1949 MM. The time has come (The Walrus said)
well diagnosed on the accident damage, congratulations on having a baby, we'll quite understand if you're spending resto time changing nappies instead of wheels. Enjoy those early days with your child, they don't last forever, they grow up so fast.
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