Morris Minor Owners Club

Hi all,
I'm now back in the land of the living. having been in hospital since the beginning of May. Was clobbered by a totally unforseen stroke. Now unable to walk or drive a car, as no feel or power in left hand or leg. Unable to work on the newly acquired yellow convertible which is damned annoying! Has anyone done a truly good and reliable conversion to automatic that can readily be undone in the future? I'd be having to get someone to do the work, (I'm near Blackpool) so any recommendations and ideas of likely costs would be gratefully received

Thanks all

What bad luck Dominic. Good luck with your recovery.

I've no idea about automatic Minors although I know it CAN be done. Marina engine and gearbox I guess? Don't suppose it is particularly simple though. I think I saw an automatic Traveller on ebay recently.

Sorry to hear you have been ill .I know you can do a Datsun automatic conversion once popular in Australia .What about a fwd mini auto conversion

Hi just want to wish you well and to say that I had a stroke last March, hang in there it will improve.Do not slack on your therapy,it is so important. I have a 1971 morris two door and I was in middle of a brake job when I lost all power. Little improvement every week. Rick in Langley BC canada

Sorry to hear about your stroke. As has been mentioned keep up the physio and excercise, theres no gain with out some pain so keep pushing your self!

Sandy and Rosie Hamilton had an automatic traveller and Ive heard of an auto convertible, so something must be possible.

Thanks for your replies chaps. all very reassuring, i'll be back on the road as soon as my GP allows. (and back working on the car as soon as my wife allows!)

Welcome back. Glad you are on the road to recovery. Try putting a post in the Custom & Modified section. I'm sure you'll get helpful replies from there.

Very best of luck with your health Dominic - stick with it!

Thanks Roy, full of dogged determination here!

Sorry to hear about your stroke Dominic, hope you get better soon

Post your query on http://www.morrisminorowners.co.uk/

The lads on there modify their cars so might be able to help

Nick