Morris Minor Owners Club

Good points, well made. There's absolutely no reason that I can think of for not joining. If anyone has a reason then let's hear it so that it can be addressed. Perhaps we need a new thread on this as the original is already 12 pages long and 4 years old !

Just to remind people of some of the benefits (in no particular order): Technical Advice, Friendship, Discounts on Spares, Power to fight legislation, Reduced RAC subscription, Good insurance scheme, Excellent magazine, Spares service for hard to find items, etc.

simmitc wrote:Good points, well made. There's absolutely no reason that I can think of for not joining. If anyone has a reason then let's hear it so that it can be addressed. Perhaps we need a new thread on this as the original is already 12 pages long and 4 years old !

Just to remind people of some of the benefits (in no particular order): Technical Advice, Friendship, Discounts on Spares, Power to fight legislation, Reduced RAC subscription, Good insurance scheme, Excellent magazine, Spares service for hard to find items, etc.

Thanks for your support, very much appreciated.

bigginger wrote:I'd say we so need a new thread - or possibly some real world discussion. There are some irritating downsides too, which I'd say need to be addressed.

Ok, lets start a new thread, and also hear what you beleive to be the 'irritating downsides' so that they can be addressed.

Don't forget there's a few Forum members who reside outside of the UK.
Sure, that's no reason not to join the MMOC but we wouldn't get the benefits that a UK resident would get.

Scott wrote:Don't forget there's a few Forum members who reside outside of the UK.
Sure, that's no reason not to join the MMOC but we wouldn't get the benefits that a UK resident would get.

I have to accept this, but isn't your recent posting at least one good reason to join?

Scott wrote:I'm after the contact details for Bryan Gostling (I assume he looks after the remanufactured Series MM parts).

It looks like it's going to be a lot easier to use an Alta head gasket for my Mazengarb head rather than get one custom made here (I hope ).

I'm sure Minor Matters has his details but I don't have our clubs copies to hand.

Can anyone help ?

Judge wrote:

bigginger wrote:I'd say we so need a new thread - or possibly some real world discussion. There are some irritating downsides too, which I'd say need to be addressed.

Ok, lets start a new thread, and also hear what you beleive to be the 'irritating downsides' so that they can be addressed.

Sorry Bill, I deleted the original post, but I stand by it - didn't want to rock the boat too much but would like to see some things change.

Andrew, I can assure you that I too would like certain things to change. A perfect example of this is what I consider to be the totally unsatisfactory situation regarding the NEC. Unfortunately in this particular instance, without the support of the membership, I am powerless to make changes which I strongly believe would benefit the club.

However in your case, if you have concerns which if addressed could possibly encourage non members to join the club, lets hear them. If we don't know what these concerns are, then how can we do anything about them?

I know you would - and having met you and heard your reputation, I trust you to take mine seriously I'll collect my thoughts, write them down and PM you with them soon

Judge wrote:I have to accept this, but isn't your recent posting at least one good reason to join?

Scott wrote:I'm after the contact details for Bryan Gostling (I assume he looks after the remanufactured Series MM parts).

It looks like it's going to be a lot easier to use an Alta head gasket for my Mazengarb head rather than get one custom made here (I hope ).

I'm sure Minor Matters has his details but I don't have our clubs copies to hand.

Can anyone help ?

Touche .

It's going to cost me around $65.00/year to be a member of the MMOC though . My local club is only $20.00/year (but I have recently been awarded life membership so that's even better for me now ).
Our club receives Minor Matters so I get to read it once in a while.

£27.172 right now, fact fans

trust you to know the £Stirling to AU$ exchange rate Andrew

Scott wrote:It's going to cost me around $65.00/year to be a member of the MMOC though

Have a look at the cost of membership of other car clubs, I think you will find that the MMOC is a very good deal. Remember also that some clubs limit access to their websites to members only. Don't you think its a small amount to pay to possibly secure the future of a club that offers so much?

Welung666 wrote: trust you to know the £Stirling to AU$ exchange rate Andrew

Just a clever computer - I like to convert the prices for bench seats and pick-up beds for sale down there, and weep...

www.xe.com exchange rate calculator

I think we're off topic Mr Moderator, Sir

Very true - I was only trying to be useful and give people an idea of the cost. Back to the subject, folks?

Handy wrote:MY FAVOURITE CAR IS A DATSUN CHERRY.

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All gone now - silly little flame war going on. Apologies, all.

I am a member, have a "family" hierloom....

Thanks Sam.

Come on everyone, let's hear from all of you

Oh - um, bother. I got the topic splitting wrong If I start the new topic as a sticky, could you repeat your comment, Relfy? - please