Morris Minor Owners Club

I am restoring a 1956 Split-Screen Traveller. The centre pillar of the windscreen is badly pitted and slightly rusty. Is this a part I can buy new anywhere? If not, could anyone recommend where I can get it re-chromed. I will also need to re-chrome the front and rear bumpers. I live in West Wales. Thanks.

They are available new as well, I have found the new pillars to be a bad fit though. The bumpers blades usually fit ok. Most minors specialist will sell them but do shop around as prices vary.

I also have a split screen traveller, have you put the details for yours on the register? This is so we know how many are left as the split screen traveller is now a rarity. Contact Phil, MBO145 via the messageboard.

Centre pillar needs re-profiling at both ends to give a better fit over the trim connecting pieces. If you are re-using the original screws rather than the nuts supplied, you will have to trim the studs to suit otherwise they will bottom out.
Bumper chrome is very variable - best I found was Birmingham Minor Centre. I had to send others back due to a shocking standard.

Pete

Hi there!
As David said I have a series 2 traveller too! Mine is a bit earlier than David's, being made in Feb 1956.
I did get my centre screen pillar re-chromed, it was very pitted as the metal they made them from isn't that good, but it has been done for 8 years now and still looks really good, the chrome chap said he ground it back to smooth it and then plated it in brass then in chrome, it cost a bit more than a new one, but was easier to fit back in, mind you fitting the screen back in is tricky, took 4 of us an afternoon!
Any more tips you need, let me or David know and we will help if we can, would be nice to see pictures!
I will be taking over the series 2 traveller register soon, so please stay in touch!
Phil Traves

Thanks for the advice, very helpful. Will get some photos on soon of my Morris, and update details on the register.