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It was Kingston Park when I was a lad sailing at the yacht club next door! I’ve been away from SA for years, thanks!

West Beach is reasonably handy to Glandore. And Kingston Park, down the southern end of the metro beaches is pretty nice, right on the beach. Quite a bit of choice.

Have a safe trip Graham, we're looking forward to seeing you all in the Canberra region.

Cheers

David

There’ll be a food vendor and coffee van on site, plus a great playground for the kids. And the town centre is just a few metres away.

Very sorry we won't see you in Queanbeyan, John, but quite understand the dilemma created by the anniversary occurring on the same weekend.

Entries for the National Rally are very strong and it's ...

https://s20.postimg.cc/4i0qpf4i5/2018_rally.jpg

Hot off the press, email update #7 Things are really coming together!

Well, with around eight weeks to go planning for the 21-23 September weekend ...

And good news! The touring club is planning a run from Victor Harbor in SA to Canberra, arriving in time for this year's National Rally. Details of accommodation and route being settled at the moment.

Keep the cards and letters coming in, but even more importantly, time to get registered!

Seriously, registrations for the rally, in the Canberra region from 21-23 September, are coming in steadily. ...

Hi Bill,

Credit where credit's due, they were actually cut and pasted from Don's post on the earlier thread, so Don is the expert here. I did it once, probably following Don's earlier advice!

Ch ...

The registrations are rolling in, so get yours in.

Here's an entry form to make it

easy for you: HERE

Enquiries to: morrisminorclubsnationalrally@gmail.com

See you in Canberra in Septe ...

Craig

I can remember people sending any new cars in Adelaide off to have fish oil sprayed in every imaginable orifice to stop them rusting. Not sure that it worked. Used to destroy the new car sme ...

The coil was on top of the generator in my SII-with-a-948-motor but for ease, I moved it to the mudguard when I fitted an alternator. Doesn't seem to be an issue there, but always happy to take advice ...

Time to get down to business!

It’s on, for sure!

Thanks to a strong response rate, we’re pressing ahead with organising the Morris Minor Clubs of Australia 19th National Rally and a celebration ...

Great news, John!

Given the short lead up, responses by the end of March would be in time. The club needs to be sure of a critical mass before it continues. So responses to the email address would help secure the event ...

So who's the bloke with the red hat and the see-thru beard on the left of the pic?

Gee, I wish I'd known about the cigarette pack trick, it used to give me the pip when the points in the pump burned out. I'd have to jump out and give it a pump until I could afford to buy new ones be ...

Indeed, I learned quite a bit of mechanics in the early days, and got the courage to have a tinker, force of necessity as a struggling student! Ran a car and had a social life all for the princely sum ...

Ha, ha. What a crack up. I used to double up the fuses when I was an 18 year old driving my first MM1000 as a student when I didn't have my key! Someone older and wiser told me how to do it. The MM is ...

I took my car to Premier Instruments in Canberra, three times, paid them a heap of cash and gave up. They didn't fix it. I would like to say they fixed it because they're reasonable people but in the ...

Congrats!!

They look great! What a beautiful day out!

Thanks,

David

Ha, I'm sure as well as the actual time 'on the ground' in Melbourne we'll all find ways to make the trip down worthwhile!! Looking forward to it.

I'm sure you'll have plenty of opportunities to ch ...

Hi,

I think it's a pity no-one has put up their hand to organise the next rally.

My post above said that I have thoroughly enjoyed all four rallies I've attended, and I said quite publicly at t ...

He also had to stop had a wheel bearing trouble
Musta been flying! Hope you didn't scratch the paint work rubbing with your finger!

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Topic: Adelaide discussion
Monk Replies: 11 Views: 3063	Forum: National Rally ~ Adelaide 2023 Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2022 6:12 pm Subject: Adelaide discussion
Monk Replies: 11 Views: 3063	It was Kingston Park when I was a lad sailing at the yacht club next door! I’ve been away from SA for years, thanks!
Topic: Adelaide discussion
Monk Replies: 11 Views: 3063	Forum: National Rally ~ Adelaide 2023 Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2022 6:42 pm Subject: Adelaide discussion
Monk Replies: 11 Views: 3063	West Beach is reasonably handy to Glandore. And Kingston Park, down the southern end of the metro beaches is pretty nice, right on the beach. Quite a bit of choice.
Topic: Australian Morris Minor Car Clubs' 19th National Rally
Monk Replies: 18 Views: 33428	Forum: National Rally ~ Canberra region 2018 Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2018 12:17 pm Subject: Australian Morris Minor Car Clubs' 19th National Rally
Monk Replies: 18 Views: 33428	Have a safe trip Graham, we're looking forward to seeing you all in the Canberra region. Cheers David
Topic: Display and show and shine on Saturday
Monk Replies: 3 Views: 5505	Forum: National Rally ~ Canberra region 2018 Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 9:30 pm Subject: Display and show and shine on Saturday
Monk Replies: 3 Views: 5505	There’ll be a food vendor and coffee van on site, plus a great playground for the kids. And the town centre is just a few metres away.
Topic: All British Day
Monk Replies: 1 Views: 3793	Forum: Club Events Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2018 4:35 pm Subject: All British Day
Monk Replies: 1 Views: 3793	Very sorry we won't see you in Queanbeyan, John, but quite understand the dilemma created by the anniversary occurring on the same weekend. Entries for the National Rally are very strong and it's ...
Topic: Nationals Notifications
Monk Replies: 8 Views: 11738	Forum: National Rally ~ Canberra region 2018 Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2018 10:14 pm Subject: Nationals Notifications
Monk Replies: 8 Views: 11738	https://s20.postimg.cc/4i0qpf4i5/2018_rally.jpg Hot off the press, email update #7 Things are really coming together! Well, with around eight weeks to go planning for the 21-23 September weekend ...
Topic: Australian Morris Minor Nationals
Monk Replies: 1 Views: 14083	Forum: Club Events Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2018 1:41 pm Subject: Australian Morris Minor Nationals
Monk Replies: 1 Views: 14083	And good news! The touring club is planning a run from Victor Harbor in SA to Canberra, arriving in time for this year's National Rally. Details of accommodation and route being settled at the moment.
Topic: Australian Morris Minor Car Clubs' 19th National Rally
Monk Replies: 18 Views: 33428	Forum: National Rally ~ Canberra region 2018 Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2018 5:42 pm Subject: Roll up, roll up … National Rally email #5, May 2018
Monk Replies: 18 Views: 33428	Keep the cards and letters coming in, but even more importantly, time to get registered! Seriously, registrations for the rally, in the Canberra region from 21-23 September, are coming in steadily. ...
Topic: Reverse polarity
Monk Replies: 10 Views: 9980	Forum: Electrics, Instrumentation & Security Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 10:21 am Subject: Reverse polarity
Monk Replies: 10 Views: 9980	Hi Bill, Credit where credit's due, they were actually cut and pasted from Don's post on the earlier thread, so Don is the expert here. I did it once, probably following Don's earlier advice! Ch ...
Topic: Nationals Notifications
Monk Replies: 8 Views: 11738	Forum: National Rally ~ Canberra region 2018 Posted: Thu May 24, 2018 7:02 pm Subject: National Rally ~ Canberra region 2018 ~ Entry form
Monk Replies: 8 Views: 11738	The registrations are rolling in, so get yours in. Here's an entry form to make it easy for you: HERE Enquiries to: morrisminorclubsnationalrally@gmail.com See you in Canberra in Septe ...
Topic: Reverse polarity
Monk Replies: 10 Views: 9980	Forum: Electrics, Instrumentation & Security Posted: Thu May 24, 2018 6:41 pm Subject: Reverse polarity
Monk Replies: 10 Views: 9980	Craig I can remember people sending any new cars in Adelaide off to have fish oil sprayed in every imaginable orifice to stop them rusting. Not sure that it worked. Used to destroy the new car sme ...
Topic: Positioning Of Coil
Monk Replies: 4 Views: 5537	Forum: Electrics, Instrumentation & Security Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 4:05 pm Subject: Positioning Of Coil
Monk Replies: 4 Views: 5537	The coil was on top of the generator in my SII-with-a-948-motor but for ease, I moved it to the mudguard when I fitted an alternator. Doesn't seem to be an issue there, but always happy to take advice ...
Topic: Australian Morris Minor Car Clubs' 19th National Rally
Monk Replies: 18 Views: 33428	Forum: National Rally ~ Canberra region 2018 Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2018 9:58 pm Subject: 19th National Morris Minor Rally - Email#3
Monk Replies: 18 Views: 33428	Time to get down to business! It’s on, for sure! Thanks to a strong response rate, we’re pressing ahead with organising the Morris Minor Clubs of Australia 19th National Rally and a celebration ...
Topic: Our Club
Monk Replies: 1 Views: 4008	Forum: Club Events Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 2:02 pm Subject: Our Club
Monk Replies: 1 Views: 4008	Great news, John!
Topic: Nationals Notifications
Monk Replies: 8 Views: 11738	Forum: National Rally ~ Canberra region 2018 Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:27 pm Subject: Nationals Notifications
Monk Replies: 8 Views: 11738	Given the short lead up, responses by the end of March would be in time. The club needs to be sure of a critical mass before it continues. So responses to the email address would help secure the event ...
Topic: Forum trophy
Monk Replies: 3 Views: 10624	Forum: National Rally ~ Victoria 2017 Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2017 9:19 pm Subject: Forum trophy
Monk Replies: 3 Views: 10624	So who's the bloke with the red hat and the see-thru beard on the left of the pic?
Topic: Minor has decided it wants to be a full time Christmas tree
Monk Replies: 10 Views: 9663	Forum: Electrics, Instrumentation & Security Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 6:45 am Subject: Minor has decided it wants to be a full time Christmas tree
Monk Replies: 10 Views: 9663	Gee, I wish I'd known about the cigarette pack trick, it used to give me the pip when the points in the pump burned out. I'd have to jump out and give it a pump until I could afford to buy new ones be ...
Topic: Minor has decided it wants to be a full time Christmas tree
Monk Replies: 10 Views: 9663	Forum: Electrics, Instrumentation & Security Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2016 8:09 pm Subject: Minor has decided it wants to be a full time Christmas tree
Monk Replies: 10 Views: 9663	Indeed, I learned quite a bit of mechanics in the early days, and got the courage to have a tinker, force of necessity as a struggling student! Ran a car and had a social life all for the princely sum ...
Topic: Minor has decided it wants to be a full time Christmas tree
Monk Replies: 10 Views: 9663	Forum: Electrics, Instrumentation & Security Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2016 8:42 pm Subject: Minor has decided it wants to be a full time Christmas tree
Monk Replies: 10 Views: 9663	Ha, ha. What a crack up. I used to double up the fuses when I was an 18 year old driving my first MM1000 as a student when I didn't have my key! Someone older and wiser told me how to do it. The MM is ...
Topic: Black face speedo
Monk Replies: 14 Views: 13658	Forum: Electrics, Instrumentation & Security Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2016 9:21 pm Subject: Black face speedo
Monk Replies: 14 Views: 13658	I took my car to Premier Instruments in Canberra, three times, paid them a heap of cash and gave up. They didn't fix it. I would like to say they fixed it because they're reasonable people but in the ...
Topic: Alternator Bad news, Good news,
Monk Replies: 1 Views: 3699	Forum: Electrics, Instrumentation & Security Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2016 7:53 pm Subject: Alternator Bad news, Good news,
Monk Replies: 1 Views: 3699	Congrats!!
Topic: 2015 ANNUAL DISPLAY DAY ORMISTON
Monk Replies: 11 Views: 16840	Forum: Club Events Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2015 10:22 pm Subject: 2015 ANNUAL DISPLAY DAY ORMISTON
Monk Replies: 11 Views: 16840	They look great! What a beautiful day out! Thanks, David
Topic: MORRIS MINOR NATIONAL RALLY 2017
Monk Replies: 13 Views: 21401	Forum: National Rally ~ Victoria 2017 Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2015 5:34 pm Subject: MORRIS MINOR NATIONAL RALLY 2017
Monk Replies: 13 Views: 21401	Ha, I'm sure as well as the actual time 'on the ground' in Melbourne we'll all find ways to make the trip down worthwhile!! Looking forward to it. I'm sure you'll have plenty of opportunities to ch ...
Topic: Next Rally 2017
Monk Replies: 10 Views: 19226	Forum: National Rally ~ Victoria 2017 Posted: Sun May 10, 2015 4:37 pm Subject: Next Rally 2017
Monk Replies: 10 Views: 19226	Hi, I think it's a pity no-one has put up their hand to organise the next rally. My post above said that I have thoroughly enjoyed all four rallies I've attended, and I said quite publicly at t ...
Topic: bp turbo
Monk Replies: 3 Views: 7337	Forum: National Rally - Albury Wodonga 2015 Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2015 9:28 pm Subject: bp turbo
Monk Replies: 3 Views: 7337	He also had to stop had a wheel bearing trouble Musta been flying! Hope you didn't scratch the paint work rubbing with your finger!