1953 (March) Series II Restoration

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ManyMinors
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Re: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration

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A very high standard of work there. You've done well to find a garage capable of such repairs. A lot of time is involved making repair panels fit that well.
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Re: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration

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Hi Mike, the Morris won’t be my every day car if that’s what you mean. 😀
Busy collecting parts for my '52 MM Convertible and 1949 Saloon restorations. :o
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Re: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration

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Hi Mike, the Morris won’t be my every day car if that’s what you mean. 😀
Hi Ian,
No, just hoping it will see the open road again, under its own power.
It would be nice to bump into you both at some point (not literally of course :wink: ) and see the finished car up and running.
Sadly some people are terrified of getting 'stonechips' after such an extensive restoration.
Best wishes,
Mike.
1954 Series 2: 4 door: "Sally" -- Back on the ground with (slave) wheels and waiting to be resprayed......
1970 Triumph Herald 1200: "Hetty" -- Driven back from Llangollen in Wales (twice.....)
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Re: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration

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Hi Mike, the car will be on the road eventually but I can’t say when at the moment. It looks like I might have to wait six months for the paint.

With regards to stone chips, my theory is that they only really happen at speed and when the car is too close to the vehicle in front. Don’t ask me how I know - and as I won’t be doing that in the finished car I don’t see that is a problem.
Busy collecting parts for my '52 MM Convertible and 1949 Saloon restorations. :o
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Re: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration

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It looks like I might have to wait six months for the paint.
Better to wait for warmer weather for painting anyway.
I look forward to the next instalment.
Best wishes,
Mike.
1954 Series 2: 4 door: "Sally" -- Back on the ground with (slave) wheels and waiting to be resprayed......
1970 Triumph Herald 1200: "Hetty" -- Driven back from Llangollen in Wales (twice.....)
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Re: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration

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really interesting project posts Ian, some great clean and well lite images showing lots of information, brilliantly clear, keep em coming I'm hooked.
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Re: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration

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Hi Ian,
How's the Minor restoration coming along?
Best wishes,
Mike.
1954 Series 2: 4 door: "Sally" -- Back on the ground with (slave) wheels and waiting to be resprayed......
1970 Triumph Herald 1200: "Hetty" -- Driven back from Llangollen in Wales (twice.....)
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