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Young Restorer
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2012 8:03 pm
by OliLees
Hi everyone Im 15 and had my morris minor 1000 1952 (been in the family since new, My great Grandmother bought it many moons ago) for a few years and finally going to start work on it, as have hopefully got the workshop space sorted. Is there anything i really need to know about starting work on it. Like the best way of storing it... Hopefully will have it up and running in about 2 years if all goes to plan. If anyone could offer any advice about starting off with a restoration i would greatly appreciate it. Just generally about storing or where to start. From what i know its in fairly good condition just a bit of rust around the door and wheel arches but got the replacement parts.
Many thanks
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Re: Young Restorer
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2012 8:32 pm
by ben_minor_63
OliLees wrote:Hi everyone Im 15 and had my morris minor 1000 1952 (been in the family since new, My great Grandmother bought it many moons ago) for a few years and finally going to start work on it, as have hopefully got the workshop space sorted. Is there anything i really need to know about starting work on it. Like the best way of storing it... Hopefully will have it up and running in about 2 years if all goes to plan. If anyone could offer any advice about starting off with a restoration i would greatly appreciate it. Just generally about storing or where to start. From what i know its in fairly good condition just a bit of rust around the door and wheel arches but got the replacement parts.
Many thanks
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Join this FB page
https://www.facebook.com/groups/MMOCYM/ We are the Young members of the owners club. And can give you advice.
Re: Young Restorer
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2012 8:58 pm
by chesney
My advice,
Take LOTS of pictures (and back them up!).
And ask if you're not sure before doing anything, advice from a 17 year old who has learned that he should ask first!
Re: Young Restorer
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2012 11:05 pm
by lambrettalad
Hi ,what a great time you have ahead of you ,have a fab time and welcome
Re: Young Restorer
Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 10:37 am
by OliLees
Okay thanks for the advice, looking forward to starting work soon.
Re: Young Restorer
Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 8:41 am
by irmscher
Make sure everything is labeled and bagged and take plent of reference pictures
if you are storing grease things up dont leave the handbrake on and if possible leave on jacks
Re: Young Restorer
Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 1:34 pm
by MColes
If you have no idea what you're doing then best to join a local branch and become best friends with the most knowledgeable guy there
as well as posting on here and the MMOCYM facebook page.
Re: Young Restorer
Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 12:13 pm
by davidmiles
looks like you have plenty of family help there, but I'm sure you already know use axle stands instead of Jacks. stay safe,live long