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Hi, new member here
Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 3:45 pm
by JAT
Hi out there, I have a 1959 Morris called 'Percy' that I use to drive for many a happy year. It has now been stored for approx 22 years. About 4 years ago I desperately wanted to drive it, so had assistance in changing battery, tyre plugs etc and guess what - it only started on the 3rd or 4th time !! couldn't believe it.
Well I'm now in a position to renovate it, I know of the Birmingham and Bristol Morris Centres but not sure which one to choose. Has anyone got suggestions or experiences from either of those places?
It needs a lot doing to it, will cost a fortune I know, but I only intend to do it once so its got to be good. Even thinking of converting it - suggestions?
Would like your opinions, experiences. Not going to sell it after, just want to enjoy the experience of having it in mint conditon.
Don't want to put seat belts on, would like to expose the trafficators again as these had been plated up. Anyway would welcome your advise.
Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 4:22 pm
by chickenjohn
If you're not in a hurry, ESM do very high quality restoration work. They are not quick, they are not cheap but the quality of workmanship is top notch.
Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 6:38 pm
by dalebrignall
hi jat welcome i have used char;es wares in bristol they are not fast but they do a good job. if the engine is running then it may not be as much as you think.they can give you a resniably accurate estimate on the cost.they resprayed my mog and it looks good. if you phone them ask for andy he will point you in the right direction good luck
Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 7:24 pm
by MoggyTech
East Sussex Minors (ESM) do quality work, as does John Merrit of Mid Sussex Minors. My traveller took 6 months to restore, but it was worth it.
Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 11:42 am
by JAT
chickenjohn wrote:If you're not in a hurry, ESM do very high quality restoration work. They are not quick, they are not cheap but the quality of workmanship is top notch.
Thanks for advise, where abouts is ESM? do you have contact number?
Love your car, nice work.
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Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 11:49 am
by JAT
dalebrignall wrote:hi jat welcome i have used char;es wares in bristol they are not fast but they do a good job. if the engine is running then it may not be as much as you think.they can give you a resniably accurate estimate on the cost.they resprayed my mog and it looks good. if you phone them ask for andy he will point you in the right direction good luck
Will speak to Andy at Charles Wares thanks. Not in hurry so that doesn't matter, obviously just want to take it to one place ideally to get everything done, right up to respray.
Thanks for your help. Julie
Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 11:53 am
by JAT
MoggyTech wrote:East Sussex Minors (ESM) do quality work, as does John Merrit of Mid Sussex Minors. My traveller took 6 months to restore, but it was worth it.
Does these companies concentrate on Morris Minors only? Would they do absolutely everything there?
Will look them up for teleno. and get in touch thanks.
Julie
Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 12:28 pm
by MoggyTech
JAT wrote:MoggyTech wrote:East Sussex Minors (ESM) do quality work, as does John Merrit of Mid Sussex Minors. My traveller took 6 months to restore, but it was worth it.
Does these companies concentrate on Morris Minors only? Would they do absolutely everything there?
Will look them up for teleno. and get in touch thanks.
Julie
Yes, both ESM and MSM are purely Morris Minor Specialists. If you Google East Sussex Minors you will find their website, which gives details on their Parts and Workshop Departments. It's worth following some guidelines if you have a car restored for you.
1: Agree on work needing done
2: Get a quote
3: Make sure you ask to see the work they do, and inspect the garage.
4: Make sure they will let you pop in to inspect the work during the resto
5: Get a guarantee on all work done.
www.morrisminorspares.co.uk
The above link should work for ESM
Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 12:37 pm
by JAT
MoggyTech wrote:JAT wrote:MoggyTech wrote:East Sussex Minors (ESM) do quality work, as does John Merrit of Mid Sussex Minors. My traveller took 6 months to restore, but it was worth it.
Does these companies concentrate on Morris Minors only? Would they do absolutely everything there?
Will look them up for teleno. and get in touch thanks.
Julie
Yes, both ESM and MSM are purely Morris Minor Specialists. If you Google East Sussex Minors you will find their website, which gives details on their Parts and Workshop Departments. It's worth following some guidelines if you have a car restored for you.
1: Agree on work needing done
2: Get a quote
3: Make sure you ask to see the work they do, and inspect the garage.
4: Make sure they will let you pop in to inspect the work during the resto
5: Get a guarantee on all work done.
www.morrisminorspares.co.uk
The above link should work for ESM
What a star, thanks again for all this help. Julie.[/quote]
Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 12:40 pm
by MoggyTech
Your Welcome, have a happy resto
Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 3:33 pm
by dalebrignall
charles wares only do moggies they do everything in house and they are very good