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CHASSIS
Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 8:28 pm
by TRIUMPH66
I see that Charles Ware's MM Centre sells a chassis for the van and pickup. Are they good quality? Has anyone here bought one and are they pleased with what they bought? How smooth was the chassis swap? Thanks. Andrew
Re: CHASSIS
Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 1:33 pm
by les
Don't know about their chassis but previously available ones apparently needed a few things altering. Maybe these ones have got better! As for swapping them over, I've only done it when everything was stripped down, then built up on the chassis. You would need to jack the whole vehicle up under the bodywork after removing the engine to do it any other way, then unbolt and drop the chassis, not really an option considering the ground clearance you would need, plus the safety aspect while you're underneath!
Re: CHASSIS
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 4:33 pm
by TRIUMPH66
Thanks Les for responding and Chris (via PM). Does anyone else do a chassis for the van/pickup?
Re: CHASSIS
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 5:10 pm
by les
Yes, some chap makes them to order, quite expensive but apparently spot on. I think you will find him under www. unseenprojects.com or similar. If not others may direct you better. phone 07910680804. Info taken from Spring 2010 lcv mag.
Re: CHASSIS
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 6:34 pm
by MarkyB
I think the Denmark branch have some made too.
Re: CHASSIS
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 7:00 pm
by bmcecosse
It would make a good basis of a kit car!
Re: CHASSIS
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 7:01 pm
by LouiseM
les wrote: I think you will find him under www. unseenprojects.com or similar. If not others may direct you better. phone 07910680804. Info taken from Spring 2010 lcv mag.
Here's the link:
http://www.unseenprojects.com/unseenpro ... assis.html
MarkyB wrote:I think the Denmark branch have some made too.
Yes, they are made in Sri Lanka:
http://www.morrisminor.dk/default.html
Re: CHASSIS
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 7:14 pm
by MarkyB
Thanks Louise.
http://shop.morrisminor.dk/pl/Morris_Mi ... ts_85.aspx
DKK 11.000,00 = 1187.6150 British pounds sterling apparently.
Made in Sri Lanka but not by Mr ware, by a Danish chaps workshop.
Re: CHASSIS
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 8:04 pm
by POMMReg
The expensive new chassis' are excellent so I'm told!
Lots of faffing around needed for the Ceylon things!
Re: CHASSIS
Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2012 9:33 pm
by TRIUMPH66
Thanks for the info, especially the Danish source. In the fullness of time I might have to get a complete chassis for the pickup but at the moment the present chassis will do for a few more years. I would be interested to hear from anyone who have done the chassis swap. I will be visiting Maurice at MTR soon so I can have a chat with too first hand.
Re: CHASSIS
Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2012 9:49 pm
by les
Well you've heard from me and I don't think you will find an alternative method. however let us know what the mtr company say!
Re: CHASSIS
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2012 9:56 pm
by TRIUMPH66
Will keep you guys posted about any latest development concerning the chassis project.