Morris Minor with Maltese pick-up box

[MaltaMM]

Hi all,

This is my first post on this general forum, although I have often posted on the MM register section. I am based in Malta and own a 1952 Morris Minor MM Tourer and also a 1967 Morris Minor pick-up with Maltese bodywork.

Loads of Morris Minor panel vans were imported to Malta in the early 1970s for conversion into pick-ups. A distinctive locally made pick-up was fitted and these vehicles were extremely popular here, especially with farmers and builders. Tradionally the vehicles were painted in two tone blue and white. I have one such Morris and am planning to start is restoration to "Maltese" specification later on this year. I have uploaded photos of my project and a couple of other locally bodied Morris Minor pick-ups on the Flickr website. Here is the link http://www.flickr.com/photos/47184112@N ... 445931570/

Please feel free to leave any comments,

Regards,
Stuart

[MaltaMM]

Here is the correect link!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/47184112@N ... 445931570/

[HUMBLEPIE]

Hi Stuart,
Great pictures of your pick up. I have a flat in St Pauls Bay and see quite a few moggys when there. I'm back in Malta on Sunday for a week just looking forward to some warm weather after the cold miserable time we have had here . Regards Steve

[jonathon]

Stuart, are the pickup nacks still produced,or the manufacturer still in business. Could be a life line for pickups over here with no backs.

[FrankM83]

YE Stuart what new info for me!!


How r u mate? long time no see, van will be on the road in May for the grand prix hopefully

Jonathan pick-up backs are made to order, even chassis

also the type of box on Stuart's pick-up are the best you could get with side moulding at the bottom, very neatly done except for the fact that these used to have the bottom welded to the sides causing warping to the sides :S

[MaltaMM]

Hi All,

Thanks for your comments.

Long time no see Frank. Good to hear that your van is nearly ready. Really looking forward to see it! Hear from you soon

Regards,
Stuart