Morris Minor Owners Club

A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ONE AND ALL. I RECENTLY BECAME THE DELIGHTED OWNER OF A 1968, 2 DOOR SALOON IN PEAT BROWN. I AM KICKING MY HEELS TILL THE WARMER WEATHER WHEN No. 1 SON IS GOING TO RESPRAY IT FOR ME IN YE OLDE ENGLISH WHITE. THE PREVIOUS OWNER CARRIED OUT REPAIRS TO THE UNDERSIDE AND FITTED A COUPLE OF FIBREGLASS WINGS, SO I'M LEFT TO HAVING FUN PLAYING WITH THE MORE ACCESSIBLE STUFF. THE ONLY ONE BUMMER (SORRY VICAR) IS THAT THE LAST BLOKE GOT BROWN PAINT ON THE UPHOLSTERY. I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING TO REMOVE IT - MANY GOOD TIPS GLEANED FROM THIS SITE - INCLUDING STUFF THAT WOULD GIVE MOST RESTORERS A HEART ATTACK. BUT I HAVE NOW SETTLED FOR USING VINYL PAINT, AGAIN WHEN THE WEATHER WARMS UP. (NO DOUBLE GARAGE WITH CENTRAL HEATING SADLY). SO, LOOKING FORWARD TO BECOMING PART OF THE MOGGY-LOVING FRATERNITY OVER THE LONG WINTER EVENINGS, WHEN THERE'S ONLY A WIFE AND AN UGLY SPANIEL TO LOOK AT.

Welcome - at least you don't have an ugly wife & a spaniel
Did you try thinners on your trim - that will shift most types of paint?
Most of us are here most evenings, on and off, so we'll see you around

Welcome to the messageboard

This thread contains some good advice for new members: http://www.morrisminoroc.co.uk/index.ph ... ic&t=27472

And just a tip, but posting a message entirely in capital letters looks as though you are shouting at us

LouiseM wrote:Welcome to the messageboard

This thread contains some good advice for new members: http://www.morrisminoroc.co.uk/index.ph ... ic&t=27472

And just a tip, but posting a message entirely in capital letters looks as though you are shouting at us

Sorry, can't hear a thing.... Wondered what that Caps Lock key did.

Welcome aboard, Hereford is where my Traveller started life.
Shame you want to change to Old English White as Peat Brown is not that common a colour.

Cat that got the cream eh? Just make sure that spaniel doesn't spot you!

And theres no such thing as an ugly dog, just aesthetically challenged! Welcome to the fold you'll have a lot of fun here I'm sure!

Hi Dan. Thank you for the welcome. The dog was a mistake. I thought my wife said would you like an adjustable spanner for Christmas; turns out she said mal-adjusted spaniel. I'm gonna try and post a pic of my new toy. Title would be "a moggy on a moggy" for obvious reasons. If this one works, I'll take one of my front grille. Just doesn't look right at the mo. And if anyone knows any new swear words, I've run out of them trying to undo the gearbox filler plug. May swap the dog for a thermal lance.<br><br>

Hi and welcome from bordering Shropshire.

Your moggy looks good, why change the colour? Peat is very rare you know and hides dirt and rust very well unlike white which eventually turns orange with rust. Where is the paint in the interior?

welcome
minor looks good. if it was me i would keep the same colour for the reason its rare.

Hi. I take your point about Peat brown hiding many sins. I also feel it may be rare because it wasn't popular. Certainly her indoors doesn't like it. Myself, I've always liked Almond green or Trafalgar blue. Maybe a little more discussion on colour is called for. You know the one; my wife says "It's going to be white" and I reply "Oh, alright love". As to the paint on the upholstery, the guy did a good job. Dawbs on both parts of rear seat, door cards and head lining. Ironic that he missed the front seats, cos both covers are split and need replacing. Tried wipes, white spirit, thinners, acetone, nitromors , you name it.

Wecome to the Site. Car looks good in the colour it is !!!!!

Are you sure it's Peat Brown as from the picture it looks more Rose Taupe to me (like my Traveller). It's getting more rare these days, anyway welcome to Moggy ownership. I also have a "mad Spaniel" although mine is a Cocker, who adores travelling in the Minors.

regaliaqueen wrote: I also have a "mad Spaniel"

Lou, that's no way to refer to Jon ;-)

Welcome to the club, the perfect place for all things Minor related, and some.

Peter

PSL184 wrote:

regaliaqueen wrote: I also have a "mad Spaniel"

Lou, that's no way to refer to Jon ;-)

Made me chuckle!

Many thanks for all additional welcomes. Yes, the car is definitely Peat Brown. And judging by the comments, it'a popular colour choice. Or is it all in the name? I'm thinking of changing my name by deed poll to Pete Brown to see if I become popular and successful. After all, life hasn't been a barrel of laughs as Armand Greene.

cats-whiskers wrote: life hasn't been a barrel of laughs as Armand Greene.

Rosie Taupe's no better....

And don't forget Sandy Beige

cats-whiskers wrote: I've run out of them trying to undo the gearbox filler plug. May swap the dog for a thermal lance.<br><br>

As no one else has asked what is the problem, are you using the correct tool.