Morris Minor Owners Club

Just woke Nuffield,my trusty Mog Minor,up,from his winter sleep.Since end October he's been resting in my garage,but after a quick look under the bonnet,and a check of his tyre pressures, i decided it was time for him to see daylight again.
Disconnected his solar charger,sat down, got cumfy ,key in dash,choke out,turned key,and hey presto,he burst into life.Brakes were fine,so it was the open road and blue sky for him.30 minutes later return home.It makes you realise once again how brilliant these simple,uncomplicated cars are to drive.One word sums them up------------BRILLIANT.

What's hibernation? My Minors are in use all year round so I can enjoy them for 12 months

my thoughts as well mike
mine sees the light of dayh every day so nothing really special i suppose

If you don't drive them all the time, less chance of complaining of the noise and discomfort!

Nice and warm and dry today so got the grease gun out and gave the trunions a treat. Car has only been in the garage since early Jan as it's not going out on salted roads, but like Courthouse/Tom's it started first time and purred away

mike.perry wrote:What's hibernation? My Minors are in use all year round so I can enjoy them for 12 months

As they should be. Minors, like any car, are much more reliable with everyday use.

I am getting itchy to use mine now. Went to get things out of my garage yesterday and couldn't resist to give mine a turn over. but my battry is flat. my charger is now on stand by along with my starting handle

i intend to start mine in the morning. 1st time since 1st nov!

battery is on charge on the kitchen floor as well!

Battery charger on brackets on garage wall, extended battery leads. Just open bonnet and connect up.

Portable battery pack, even easier.

Or at least it would be, except in my case, cos my car is knackered and won't start, still can't figure out why lol; cleaned the fuel pipes and carburettor today, so that has been eliminated from the investigation, but still no wiser.

Al

i just use mine when the mood takes me ,but she doed not come out when the salt is on the road

Battery going flat ruins it - the solar charger is the ANSWER - well worth the ~£15 including postage......

Do you get enough solar in your part of the world? And what if it is raining on the day that you want to use the Minor?

My battery does not have time to go flat as I use my Morris nearly everyday all year round

I use my moggy minor every day too They dont like being stood in the garage for months.Plenty of wax polish and avoid the snow.
Just Enjoy.
Tom

Minors are great in the snow, find an empty car park and practise skid control

Great Fun!! But iv found in the past that snow really does accelerate rust.
Tom

Ive now changed my mind about the cars reliability.After laying him up for 4 months,ive had to spend to get him roadworthy again-------------50p,for a rear indicater bulb--------------and 2 minutes to fit it------------i'm lost for words !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes you guessed it I am out and about again. BRING ON THE SUMMER