Looking to cut my teeth on a MM

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Sumilidon
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Looking to cut my teeth on a MM

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Hello all,

I'm looking to sell my mk1 Eunos and get myself an actual classic to learn on. After looking about, being too large for a mini and not willing to consider a beetle, the Morris Minor has caught my eye.

Ultimately I would be looking to modify the car not necessarily restore it to standard, but with the ultimate aim of a 4 inch roof chop and a Zetec upgrade.

This raises questions however. I have some good friends with a bodyshop for more difficult work, but not sure about where I could get the glass cut and engine installed in the North East. Although I know the door glass would also need to be cut, what kind of job is this to do?

I have also been unable to find what type of upgrades I would need to do to the diff.

If anyone has any suggestions, they would be much appreciated.
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If you are thinking of a zetec, then you are going to be popping halfshafts long before you knacker the diff. The normal approach is to borrow an axle off an early escort...
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How big are you???? Im 6ft5 and I can drive a mini without problems :lol:
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Post by C6Dave »

Where in the North East are you?

Morrisons Glaziers in Ashington should be able to help with the glass http://www.morrisons-glazing-services.c ... fault.aspx (ignore the double glazing side of things, they are glass specialists and can cut and polish most things)
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Post by tanyadavidson30 »

just get a push bike lol
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Re: Looking to cut my teeth on a MM

Post by les »

If youre too large for a mini, it seems pointless lowering a roof!

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I think he may have gone off the idea, it was four years ago :-?
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Post by les »

Oh yes, just twigged! :oops: Maybe he did settle for a push bike. :D

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