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Re: Morris Minor 1956 Series II
Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 8:13 pm
by Jonathan1967
I noticed the outside window seals seem rusty and need replacing. What are these strips called? I think they used to be like a brush fitting. Any advice will be appreciated.
thanks
Re: Morris Minor 1956 Series II
Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 8:42 pm
by LouiseM
They're called weather strips. You can get them in the original style or more modern rubber:
http://morrisminorspares.co.uk/shop/adv ... ip&x=2&y=7
Moss have a free parts catalogue available with loads of diagrams which will be good reference for any other parts you might need in future:
https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/CatalogRe ... tForm.aspx
Re: Morris Minor 1956 Series II
Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 10:19 pm
by Jonathan1967
Thanks, I am just about to order, Please can you advise how many clips I need per window?
Re: Morris Minor 1956 Series II
Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2013 11:56 am
by ASL642
If you haven't ordered already... always ask the supplier. They will be able to advise you. Don't forget to ask if you have a question - that's what we're here for!
Re: Morris Minor 1956 Series II
Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:42 pm
by Jonathan1967
Thanks for your help, I phoned the Morris Minor spares, they said they will put the clips in for me, i will just work out how to get the old ones out.
Re: Morris Minor 1956 Series II
Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:58 pm
by ASL642
Wind down the door glass to it's full extent. The seals are held in by the clips which are pushed through small holes in the seals which are pushed into the car. One on each side the the door glass. You need a small flat bladed screw driver. Find the position of a clip and very carefully insert the screwdriver between the seal and the door just to the side of the clip. Push down with the screwdriver and then towards the hole where the glass should be. This will release the clip. Do the same with each clip working your way along the row. Make sure not to drop these down the gap! Repeat with the inside seal. Do this SLOWLY and carefully taking your time. If you do it too quickly you can scratch your paint. Hope this helps.
Re: Morris Minor 1956 Series II
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 10:07 pm
by Jonathan1967
Thanks for the advice, I did exactly what you said and I replaced the weather strips this evening, it was a lot less fiddly than I expected it to be. This should stop rain water geting into the door cavity.
Re: Morris Minor 1956 Series II
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 10:38 pm
by bmcecosse
You will never manage that I'm afraid - make sure the drain holes in the door base are clear - and spray inside the door cavity with lots of waxoyl........
Re: Morris Minor 1956 Series II
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 11:56 pm
by mike.perry
Buy some extra clips to replace the clips that you are going to drop down the inside of the door
Re: Morris Minor 1956 Series II
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 9:54 am
by Jonathan1967
It is quite strange as I didn't drop any down the gap in the door. I didn't change the inside weatherstrips, as they were ok.
Re: Morris Minor 1956 Series II
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 9:55 am
by Jonathan1967
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Re: Morris Minor 1956 Series II
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 1:26 pm
by ASL642
It doesn't take long to check the holes. Lie on the floor looking up the door. You should see a row of holes. These should be kept free of debris. Use a small screwdriver - better still something like a satay/chopstick! to clear them. This will allow water to drainout.
Re: Morris Minor 1956 Series II
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 3:02 pm
by bmcecosse
Right in your face.......better to use an old mirror.....
Re: Morris Minor 1956 Series II
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 3:33 pm
by Jonathan1967
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