Hi all , just wanted some advice
what is the best book to get to aid me in restoring a morris pick up
I have Ray newells original morris minor
and the practical classic restoring a morris minor ( covers a car and traveller)
But i want specifically for a pick up - as the one i am looking at has bits missing and i would love something to refer to whilst restoring it
Many thanks in advance
Oh yeah there will prob be a lot more questions later on
Andrew
restoring a pick up
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Re: restoring a pick up
have a read through david miles' restoration threads on this site.
also, get an original BMC workshop manual.
a hanynes manual can sometimes be useful, but not often.
most importantly (i didn't :p) Lable everything when it comes off!
also, get an original BMC workshop manual.
a hanynes manual can sometimes be useful, but not often.
most importantly (i didn't :p) Lable everything when it comes off!
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Re: restoring a pick up
Another thing is to take lots of photos, even if you are sure you will remember how things were. Photos are a wonderful memory aid. Digital cameras and car restoration go well together.
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Re: restoring a pick up
And, as a relative newcomer here, I can tell you that this forum is very active and very friendly. If you get stuck on some detail someone is nearly certain to come forward and help you out. Ditto on the genuine BMC manual -- it is excellent. Easy to get on the web.
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Re: restoring a pick up
There's not many of the books which give good details of the commercials as far as restoration go. the Lindsay Porter book, Guide to purchase and DIY registration is a good book, but only two pages specific to the LCVs.
However, any particular info you need, just ask on here. I and others, have plenty of photos of ones in bits showing what goes where etc...
However, any particular info you need, just ask on here. I and others, have plenty of photos of ones in bits showing what goes where etc...
cheers
Iain
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'49 MM, '53 convertible, '55 van, and a '64 van.
Marina p.u., '56 Morris Isis Traveller, a '59 Morris JB van, a'66 J4 van, a '54 Land Rover, Land Rover 130, Renault 5, '36Railton, '35 Hudson, a Mk1 Transit and a Sherpa Camper...
A car can be restored at any time, but is only original once!
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Fairmile Restorations.
'49 MM, '53 convertible, '55 van, and a '64 van.
Marina p.u., '56 Morris Isis Traveller, a '59 Morris JB van, a'66 J4 van, a '54 Land Rover, Land Rover 130, Renault 5, '36Railton, '35 Hudson, a Mk1 Transit and a Sherpa Camper...
A car can be restored at any time, but is only original once!