Major project

[Frankw]

My daughter has conned me into helping her on this December 53 moggy going to be a major project and finding missing parts will be fun will completely strip and media blast see what's left then look at what's needed panel wise will prob be lots questions as first moggy

[myoldjalopy]

Oh my! Good luck with that. I hope it goes well.............

[Frankw]

Thanks

[philthehill]

Whilst I am an avid Minor enthusiast I would personally draw the line at trying to restore the Minor shown in the photos above.
That Reliant Fox/Kitten looks to be a more appealing project especially if converting the vehicle to Tempest specification.
https://tempestcars.net/about/

[les]

I’m still trying to decide if Frank is winding us up Some challenge but I would imagine a rethink might be in order when someone attempts to move it !

[rocco]

That is one heck of a project. It seems to me that virtually every moggy will require some work but for around €3k you can pick up a 4-door model that doesn't need too much done. It might work out cheaper in the end, assuming there is no sentimental value in that particular car and your daughter isn't fussed about having a split screen.

[ManyMinors]

That is one heck of a project. It seems to me that virtually every moggy will require some work but for around €3k you can pick up a 4-door model that doesn't need too much done. It might work out cheaper in the end, assuming there is no sentimental value in that particular car and your daughter isn't fussed about having a split screen.

Yes, I agree. Funnily enough a local dealer, knowing of my interest in Morris Minors was only telling me a few days ago about an "almost immaculate" Series 11 Minor of that model which he knows of for sale for £3500.

[Frankw]

Going to collect it Saturday will completely gut it then see how bad it is it was a family friends dads looking forward to the daunting project after I finish my landrover

[Frankw]

Whilst I am an avid Minor enthusiast I would personally draw the line at trying to restore the Minor shown in the photos above.
That Reliant Fox/Kitten looks to be a more appealing project especially if converting the

Kitten is getting a hayabusa turbo conversion

[Frankw]

I’m still trying to decide if Frank is winding us up Some challenge but I would imagine a rethink might be in order when someone attempts to move it !

Tractor and trailer fingers crossed it don't break in half

[Frankw]

Today went down to fit wheels to the moggy will have it tailored home next week start stripping ready for blasting

[ManyMinors]

Good luck with it all. That's a bigger project than I would be willing to start now. Not easy to find the correct parts for those earlier cars anymore. You'll have to do some searching I expect. It'll certainly keep you occupied

[mikec4193]

I would use it as a parts car maybe....or build it into a hot rod..2x3 steel tube chassis and a more modern suspension and running gear...dont paint it either, just fix the rotted sections and save the "patina" on it..

Just a thought.

Good luck either way you decide to go.

MikeC