Morris Minor Blueprints

Post by **geofizz** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 8:18 am

Morris Cowley Part No. Hope you liked the pics.
Mal.<br>

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Post by **Judge** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:15 am

Peetee wrote:As a draftsman and Minor enthusiast I would be very interested.
I've often wondered if such things still exist.

When I worked at Cowley as a jig & tool design draughtsman they were everywhere, and now......

Anyway I hope you get a good price for them, they're worth it.

Post by **jaekl** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 12:43 pm

Seeing that they are high head light and 4 door, it's obvious they are not the original drawings. It seems odd that the company would bother drawing them after the fact. They were possibly the original 4 door drawings, drawings made for manuals, or some standard document effort after the merger. The 30 foot length is interesting. Probably had more than one draftsman (or is it draughtsman, sorry we use draft for both uses) Hopefully, someone still has print size copiers to make copies.

Post by **Judge** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 12:57 pm

Originals, if that's what you like to call them, were done on a form of thick tracing paper, linen, or film, these are prints from those originals, Ahh, I can still smell the amonia now

Actually it should also be possible to date them, as we all had to sign and date the originals.

Post by **Peetee** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 1:36 pm

Ahh, I can still smell the amonia now

Ah yes! The best cure for congestion ever and that faint crackling as synapses evaporate.

Post by **mike.perry** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 2:27 pm

From the bonnet design I would date them as '52 or whenever the drawings for the new bonnet were produced.

Post by **Dean** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 6:56 pm

Is there a drawing of a leg with dimensions...

Post by **Onne** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 7:20 pm

I've got that one...

linearaudio · Post by **linearaudio** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 8:47 pm

Judge wrote: Ahh, I can still smell the amonia now
Actually it should also be possible to date them, as we all had to sign and date the originals.

I only ever got as far as copying "double elephant" size and the fumes from that were eye watering. 30 feet is a mind-boggling thought!!

Post by **Judge** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 8:52 pm

The paper was on large rolls that were fed through with the original. At the end, it was cut with a wire 'cheese cutter'. Eye watering certainly sums it up.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:37 pm

Perhaps geofizz could say if the drawings are dated ??

Post by **Judge** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:57 pm

Perhaps he's sold them?

Post by **jonathon** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 11:00 pm

Well a club representative was going to view them today.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 11:04 pm

Ahhh - action at last!

Post by **geofizz** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:23 pm

Apparently someone is coming next Saturday.

They are not sold yet. Have to wait and see now..

Post by **jonathon** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:26 pm

Have to count me out now, I'm afraid

Post by **Blueprint** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 12:41 pm

I give up with the Club.

Someone was coming after I gave them first offer, well no-one bothered to show up, they cancelled.

Anyway they will no go for auction to the highest bidder.

Geofizz I had to re register as it appears I was blocked...

Post by **Judge** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 2:32 pm

Blueprint wrote:I give up with the Club.

Ebay? If so I might take a look myself

(now watch the offers come in

)

Post by **Judge** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 4:50 pm

PS The user name Geofizz has not been blocked.

Post by **aussiemike** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 8:30 pm

post up a link to the auction someone please.
cheers, michal.

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