Morris Minor Owners Club

No MOT... or floor, glass, anything really! Matching numbers though


This Van (austin A35??) must dat back to the 50s, and has sat here since the early seventies.

It has got trafficators

i think the bramble on the right should be connected to the carburetor....

Onne wrote:
It has got trafficators

That means it's an A30 (August 1954 - September 1956) - quite rare.
Will have a 803cc engine.

Paul Humphries

I shouldn't really but I could be tempted so tell me more - is it "free to collector" & where is it ?
I've a 1956 A35, and broke another for parts, so the missing items aren't a problem.

It is not for sale as far as I know, belongs to an old lady... it is probably a one owner car.

The 803 rings a bell too, as they always had problems with the engine, hence the parkup in a field

I've a 1956 A35, and broke another for parts, so the missing items aren't a problem.

Paul, you aint got a good master cylinder for the A35 for sale have you ?? I just replaced the rubbers on my baby Austin but it's weeping again so it must be really worn

Mal

mal wrote:

I've a 1956 A35, and broke another for parts, so the missing items aren't a problem.

Paul, you aint got a good master cylinder for the A35 for sale have you ?? I just replaced the rubbers on my baby Austin but it's weeping again so it must be really worn

Mal

Sorry but mine is the same so my spare is going off idc to be stainless sleeved as it's the cheapest option even at nearly £100.
For those who don't know A35 parts are a lot dearer than Minor and last time I priced one a new master cylinder was just under £300 !
A Minor master cylinder can be fitted though.
I've got details somewhere in one of the club magazines many years ago.
Let me know if you want them, even as a temp solution, and I'll dig them out & scan.

Paul Humphries.

A Minor master cylinder can be fitted though.
I've got details somewhere in one of the club magazines many years ago.
Let me know if you want them, even as a temp solution, and I'll dig them out & scan.

Yeh, would appreciate that Paul
Since buying the A35 last year.. I've found out the price of spares is astronomical compared to the Moggy, never mind, I enjoy driving it... I know a few people have used the A40 braking system but that seems a long winded affair, if the Moggy one can be adapted that would be great

Mal

mal wrote:

A Minor master cylinder can be fitted though.
I've got details somewhere in one of the club magazines many years ago.
Let me know if you want them, even as a temp solution, and I'll dig them out & scan.

Yeh, would appreciate that Paul
Since buying the A35 last year.. I've found out the price of spares is astronomical compared to the Moggy, never mind, I enjoy driving it... I know a few people have used the A40 braking system but that seems a long winded affair, if the Moggy one can be adapted that would be great

Mal

I'll sort out later when I can find the appropiate magazine article.
I've got an A40 pedal box but am reluctant to use. The clutch is hydraulic so the gearbox needs a matching slave.

Paul Humphries

picky wrote:i think the bramble on the right should be connected to the carburetor....

PMSL

nice little pickup.... where's BigGinger?

Here - and with PLENTY of pick-ups

Onne wrote:



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I like the A30, cute looking car. I would restore it to Wallace and Grommit spec. Looks like all it needs are new plugs, a spot of t-cut and err.... some weedkiller ;-)

I would love to find out if there is any floor left

I won't be going anywhere soon, so who knows...

seat fabric looks like it's a bit thin - and would definately need new seat rubbers to keep your bum off the nettles, but I'm sure it can be done... I even managed to get the raymobile driving the weekend I brought it home (although not driving it far as the suspension isn't/wasn't connected to anything)

I like the A30, cute looking car. I would restore it to Wallace and Grommit spec

I like my W & G car fantastic drive over the moors especially on x ply tyres even more fun in the wet
Obviously not as comfortable or roomy as my Moggy but still a great little British car ( oh.. and only an extra £15 pa. to add it onto the Moggy insurance )



Mal

mal wrote:

I like the A30, cute looking car. I would restore it to Wallace and Grommit spec

I like my W & G car fantastic drive over the moors especially on x ply tyres even more fun in the wet
Obviously not as comfortable or roomy as my Moggy but still a great little British car ( oh.. and only an extra £15 pa. to add it onto the Moggy insurance )



Mal

My first car, in early 70's, was a A30 given to me me by my step grandfather when he stopped driving.
At the time I hadn't a car licence (just motorbike licence and drove a Reliant Regal Supervan III) so never had it on the road and sold it when I'd past my test to replace it with a 1500 Triumph ( Dolomite shape but FWD).
I've always had a soft spot for the A30/35 so when I had to finish work and we needed a cheap run around for me it was the perfect excuse to buy my current A35.
In my opinion the Minor is a far better car overall - bigger, cheaper parts and easier to maintain (small bonnet on A35 makes access difficult).
That doesn't mean the A35 isn't capable and I've done many thousands of trouble free miles in mine including several trips abroad.
The A35 is a little like going back in time and make the Minor seem quite modern. I think this old world type features that I find so appealing and find myself reluctant to sell my car despite not using it for many years.
Only last week I was sitting inside it thinking maybe I should make it my next project - to recommision and use rather then just gathering dust.

Paul Humphries

I see yours is the 4 door version Mal dont see many of those and I love the super-wide rear doors on them

My first car, in early 70's, was a A30

My first car in the 60's was also an A30, I learnt to drive in it and used it for a few years, I suppose that's why I bought this one when it came up for sale at a reasonable price

Only last week I was sitting inside it thinking maybe I should make it my next project - to recommision and use rather then just gathering dust.

Go for it Paul, it's a great nostalgic drive and it makes the Moggy feel like a 'Roller'

I see yours is the 4 door version Mal dont see many of those and I love the super-wide rear doors on them

Ahh, I see you've tried to get in them Kevin I have difficulty getting in the drivers door... my only wish is that it had been a two door

Mal

mal wrote:

Only last week I was sitting inside it thinking maybe I should make it my next project - to recommision and use rather then just gathering dust.

Go for it Paul, it's a great nostalgic drive and it makes the Moggy feel like a 'Roller'


Mal

The MOT ran out on my Minor on the 27th June.
A friend was over from Belgium for a month so I've been "entertaining" him rather than getting it back on the road.
As far as I can see it'll need new front drum (old ones worn and even new shoes don't lock them up with adjusters) plus a small amount of welding (approx 2" x 1/2").
The drums have been ordered and welding will be done when weather dries out as garage & carport are full so I'm back to working outside.
I want to fit a 1275 engine, autobox, disc brakes, servo, remote reservoir, electric fan etc so the car will end up comming off the road again later in the year.
That is the encouragement to get the A35 recommissioned (as far as I can see no welding just fitment of new kingpins, shocks and brake overhaul) so I can stay mobile.
I've sold my Aixam, the Jeep CJ5 is ready to go on eBay, Microcar will follow as will one of my bikes (Honda Stream - 3 wheeled moped that tilts !)
If I get the A35 roadworthy again I can see me for the first time in many years having 4 cars (Minor, A35, Minerva & Neon) on the road instead of being "projects" / awaiting attention
The urge is already starting to want to find a Traveller project to take up some of the spare space

Paul Humphries

Looks like all it needs are new plugs, a spot of t-cut and err....

... some cheeeeese.

Just out of interest Paul, when I was at Newby Hall show yesterday, there was a stall selling new old stock brake parts etc;
He had a brand new master cylinder for an A30/35...... priced at £250 I don't think the stallholder was amused when I asked if that included the car

Mal