Would you folks be ok with this as a build thread?

[mikec4193]

Hi Morris Minor club

I have been gifted a early 1950s Morris Minor...it is a total rot box...been used as a parts car for years...I was also gifted a 1972 Oldsmobile rolling chassis...so I am planning putting the Morris Minor body on the free Oldsmobile chassis...

I also plan to probably run a Pinto motor and transmission under the bonnet...rear wings will probably not be part of the initial build...a full 8 point roll cage will be part of it too.

Would you folks be interested in me posting it on here?

Also if I was to post it where should I post it???

My end product is going to be an old Jalopy style build but to be driven on the street.

Thanks for any insight.

MikeC

[les]

Sounds like it would be more suited under ‘Restoration projects’ although not a Minor as such, some would no doubt find it interesting.

[simmitc]

Agreed, it would be interesting to see the challenges and solutions. We try to be welcoming and inclusive, and have s Custom & Modified Register who have produced some great vehicles. Post away

[myoldjalopy]

"An old jalopy style build"

[mikec4193]

this is what we are starting with...



Here is the chassis I was given



This picture is from last fall...this is a really rough piece...I hope I can make something of these two pieces...



No paperwork for it but it does have VIN tags so I should be good to go...

Trying to get the 1967 Datsun truck out of the shop so I can get the chassis into the garage so I can shorten it like 20 inches...narrowing it too...

No big motor for it...I found a 2300 Pinto motor from 1980...looking for transmission next...A 4 speed will probably be the one I will need.

I love rusty metal under my finger nails...so this old heap should be a fun one to bang on this summer...

MikeC