1955 split screen -just bought one - help!!!!

Post by **fiona01406** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 3:56 pm

Due to a moment of madness, PMT, phase of the moon - I dont know the real reason,
I have just bought a 1955 Split screen Morris Minor
5.15 on ebay, yesterday - I havnt even seen tha car yet
Yes - I know - Im completely round the bend - Im a woman, Im allowed to be!!
There is no MOT, but I am told that it failed on the brakes (whatever!!) & Its been serviced on a regular basis.
Yeah - I know there is one born every minute!!
Can anyone recomend a good parts company, my partner has found out with he's 71 VW that you dont touch certain makes/companys cos they aint that great!!
And yes Im going to get the manual.
Any help, advice etc would be greatfully accepted
regards
Fiona

Post by **Cam** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 3:59 pm

Welcome aboard.

Two good companies for parts are: East Sussex Minors (ESM) http://www.morrisminorspares.co.uk/

and Bull Motif Spares http://www.bullmotif.com/

If you need early rare parts then contact club spares. The contact details are in the club's magazine (Minor Matters). Have you joined the main club yet?

Post by **fiona01406** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 4:03 pm

If you need early rare parts then contact club spares. The contact details are in the club's magazine (Minor Matters). Have you joined the main club yet?[/quote]

Thanks for the info, No I havnt joined yet - but I did print off the aplication form last night - so Im on the way!

Post by **Onne** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 4:06 pm

Welcome aboard Fiona, please feel welcome to the wondeful world of Morris Minors

any details on the car?

Post by **Cam** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 4:16 pm

fiona01406 wrote:Thanks for the info, No I havnt joined yet - but I did print off the aplication form last night - so Im on the way!

Great stuff. The magazine has lots of adverts from traders and has a parts for sale section which is worth a scan through.

A Minor is pretty easy to work on and don't be afraid to ask for advice on here even if you think it's a daft question, just post it and we'll do our best to answer any queries.

Post by **fiona01406** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 4:25 pm

any details on the car?[/quote]

Hi

all i know is that she is a 1955 split screen number plate '431 UXB'

she'll probably end up blowing up in my face being a UXB

Post by **Onne** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 4:32 pm

Date of Liability 09 02 2006
Date of First Registration 17 12 1955
Year of Manufacture Not Available
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1098CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour GREEN

So it was MOTd until recently

Post by **Onne** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 4:33 pm

Your car is 1 month and 1 day younger than my youngest car btw

Post by **rayofleamington** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 6:34 pm

The best thing to look at is a recent MOT fail sheet. If it has lots of structural rot, you're probably best off finding a way out of completeing the deal

Minors are great cars (simply the best) , unless they're completely rotten.

good luck.

Post by **Onne** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 6:43 pm

It must have been sound enough to pass in february 2005. At least someone has taken the trouble of saying it's 1098cc