Morris Minor Owners Club

I,ve got some time and cash to get my 56 saloon back on the road. I'd like to make-over the car in the 60/70's rally car trim If anyone has any period pictures a moggy in competition I'd luv to see them and get some ideas I'm thinking of the clubman racing around the local farm/airfield at the weekend then running it to work on Monday.

First couple of points for thought: When did the rubber bonnet hooks come into fashion, will they look odd on a Mog? Anyone got the RAC regs of a 60's clubman car?[frame][/frame]

Need some tips from the experts at body repair I've chopped out most of the rot back too good steel but wonder if I need to chop out the whole inners and rebuild I've done some stick welding on bike frames in the past but this is a first on car panels

Any tips or advice on how to approach this repair gratefully recieved [frame][/frame][frame][/frame][frame][/frame][frame][/frame][frame][/frame][frame][/frame]

Arc welding isn't really suitable for this type of work - the metal is a bit too thin. You could do it, no doubt, but it'll be very much easier with a good MIG welder.

I thought as much and on the look out for a "gas less" set, I'm also going too email the pics to a panel supplier to see what they suggest, can't make head nor tail of what I'd need by looking on the BM website

I have a Vat free voucher for Machine Mart valid for 10 days if you want it? I dont need anything at this moment.

Richard

Before you do anything else take out the tank

Thanx TD but I don't think I can do it justice that quick I've put this months moggy budget against the repair panels. I'm guessing at 150-£200 from web research keep them crossed. I'm confident I can cope with the chop and fit and get things tacked/self tapped together but the final weld up might need an expert?

I did drain the tank before letting go with the grinder you still reckon it's a risk having the tank in? can't smell any fuel

You may not be able to smell the vapours, they are the things you need to worry about. Remove it to be on the safe side!

a full tank burns.

an empty tank explodes.

eeeeeek I'll take your advice chaps on the tank. It's snowing in Dorset

Trog keep a fire extinguisher handy when doing any welding better save than sorry its snowing in the Peak district 2 inches