Morris Minor ShopMorris Down Under Forum Forum Index Classic Car Trader
Log in Register FAQ Memberlist Search Morris Down Under Forum Forum Index

oliver-morrisminor's, MORRIS MINORS
Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6  Next
 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Morris Down Under Forum Forum Index » My Morry
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
oliver-morrisminor
Full Licence


Joined: 14 Nov 2005
Posts: 998
Location: Brisbane, Redlands.

PostPosted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 4:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here's are couple of photo's of the top just sitting on the frames......








Now to get the front rail tiomber and to get it installed!


Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
libbor
Banned for bullying.


Joined: 01 Feb 2009
Posts: 1341
Location: Ghoulbon

PostPosted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 6:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You have picked the right colour

Darren


Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Auspest
I've got trainer wheels


Joined: 19 Jan 2008
Posts: 15
Location: Brisbane

PostPosted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 9:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Oliver,

Who did your Extractors as i need some made up for my A14 powered Sprite

Thanks

Scott C


Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
oliver-morrisminor
Full Licence


Joined: 14 Nov 2005
Posts: 998
Location: Brisbane, Redlands.

PostPosted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 3:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Auspest
yes they are 99.9% finished. the fellow making them for
me did not have room in his workshop for my car which
meant he wqs back and forth with measuring and remakes etc.
But now they are just about there. Also I am running the twin carb set
up and also they will be suitable for a supercharger fitment if required.

Many Morris Minor Parts sellers used to keep A series Datsun
Extractors in stock to Suit Morries. I don't know if Sprite fitments
are any different. If you have no luck send me a PM with your
contact details and I'll give you additional info. good luck.

Also on the front leaking wheel cylinders, luckily it was only one.
It had a tiny scratch on the bore and I got it resleeved at Wynnum
and they did a good job. So now I have a good firm pedal and no leaks!
Yet to be road tested though!




Last edited by oliver-morrisminor on Sat Feb 05, 2011 3:38 pm; edited 2 times in total
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
oliver-morrisminor
Full Licence


Joined: 14 Nov 2005
Posts: 998
Location: Brisbane, Redlands.

PostPosted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 6:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The Timber Header Rail finally turned up.
I had lost all hope as it was posted from the UK
on the 6th Jan and it looks like it arrived in Brisbane
just before the floods and did not arrive safely to
me until the 25th Jan! So I was worried that it had
floated away in the floods!

It just so happens that I had the car booked in many
weeks ago for this Saturday 29th Jan at the trimmer
to install the hood but was still awaiting this rail.

On the morning of the 25th I rang him and postponed
it till the 12th Feb, then it turned up in the afternoon!
It is always the way!

Well here it is just screwed together not glued yet
and it looks like a good fit.

I made the rear timbers myself, but due to the complicated
shape of the front set I decided to save the heart ache and buy one.

I ended up getting it from Steve Foreman.








Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
mollythemoggie
Full Licence


Joined: 23 Jun 2009
Posts: 633
Location: Sydney, NSW

PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 7:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks fantastic Oliver! Glad it arrived safe!I can't wait to see the trimming once it's done!


Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
oliver-morrisminor
Full Licence


Joined: 14 Nov 2005
Posts: 998
Location: Brisbane, Redlands.

PostPosted: Sat Feb 05, 2011 3:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The new header timber has 4 coats of Marine grade varnish on it,
and it seems a shame to cover it in the hood material because the
English Oak looks so good, that's the closest to a traveller I will ever get!

I've just booked the tilt tray for 7:30 am next Saturday the 12th of Feb
for transport from my place to the Auto Trimmers.

He should have it for a week or so and then I will post some more photo's.

The old Tourer will look so good, even my wife is getting a little
excited about seeing it with the roof on!

After this "hood" chapter of this very long book of the rebuild,
my next thoughts will turn to finishing the exhaust and
the electrical work. Then just a few fiddly finishing of things.


Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
Hoary Morrie
Got the hang of this ...


Joined: 07 Sep 2004
Posts: 247
Location: Brisbane

PostPosted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 4:28 pm    Post subject: And then..... Reply with quote

And then.....


Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
oliver-morrisminor
Full Licence


Joined: 14 Nov 2005
Posts: 998
Location: Brisbane, Redlands.

PostPosted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 7:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

What do you think! DRIVE THE BLOODY THING ! HA HA!

BUT not to the Port.
Sorry I will not be attending the Nationals, I'm sorry, but
personal and work commitments are a bummer!

Especially seeing it is my birthday on GOOD FRIDAY.

Me in the Morrie Tourer at the Nationals would be a BLOODY GOOD FRIDAY!

But alas, it will not be............


Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
oliver-morrisminor
Full Licence


Joined: 14 Nov 2005
Posts: 998
Location: Brisbane, Redlands.

PostPosted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 12:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The header rail has 4 coats of Marine Grade Varnish
and the Tourer is at the trimmers now.





They said it could take maybe 2 weeks
they are a little busy at the moment.


Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
blakeand1
I can steer now


Joined: 14 Jan 2010
Posts: 163
Location: loganholme , brisbane

PostPosted: Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:50 am    Post subject: tourer Reply with quote

Looking very good Oliver . All most there now . Hope you dont hold up the trimmers to long because mine is booked in after yours .


Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
van63
I can do it


Joined: 17 Oct 2010
Posts: 28
Location: Brisbane

PostPosted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 4:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

And me after that Oli - so tell them to get a move on!

That header rail looks great Oli - just don't forget the foam insulation between it and the windscreen top - apparently makes all the difference to water and noise reduction.

Gary


Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
oliver-morrisminor
Full Licence


Joined: 14 Nov 2005
Posts: 998
Location: Brisbane, Redlands.

PostPosted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 5:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

RAG TOP UPDATE......!

The trimmer has been a little slow,
but he is really getting stuck into it now!
The Tourer should be all done by Saturday.








So hopefully soon no-one can say I am Roofless!


Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
blakeand1
I can steer now


Joined: 14 Jan 2010
Posts: 163
Location: loganholme , brisbane

PostPosted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 5:02 pm    Post subject: trimmers Reply with quote

That looks great mate . He has done a really top job by the looks of these picture . I hope i get the same results when he works on my car .


Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
oliver-morrisminor
Full Licence


Joined: 14 Nov 2005
Posts: 998
Location: Brisbane, Redlands.

PostPosted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 6:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I called around to see how he was going today and he is FINISHED!!

The side curtains done a bag to house them when not in use carpet
for the boot and for the parcel shelf.

He's done a top job.

I am to arrange for a tilt truck for Saturday.


Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
oliver-morrisminor
Full Licence


Joined: 14 Nov 2005
Posts: 998
Location: Brisbane, Redlands.

PostPosted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 6:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well it's b-a-c-k!

Complete with Tourer top.



Hood Bag

Removable Side Curtains

Storage Bag for side curtains


& Carpeted Boot and rear parcel shelf

I am very happy with the job the trimmer has done.
Between him fitting it and The Donn Trimming Company in the UK
who supplied the parts, it worked out about $800.00 cheaper than
getting it locally made.

Now next:
Exhaust system
Some electrical work
Timber for boot floor.
And a few little bits here and there,
But I don't think I will be able to pull it all together until about July or so.


Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
frosty
moderator


Joined: 23 Dec 2003
Posts: 3829
Location: 4559 near a big pineapple, Qld

PostPosted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 6:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

oliver-morrisminor wrote:
Well it's b-a-c-k!

... And a few little bits here and there,
But I don't think I will be able to pull it all together until about July or so.



Piffle !

Be like the tilt tray guy ...... 23 hours a day


Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
oliver-morrisminor
Full Licence


Joined: 14 Nov 2005
Posts: 998
Location: Brisbane, Redlands.

PostPosted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 6:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I could maybe manage the hours, but not the $$$'s

Do you know how much a rag top costs? I'm broke!

I asked him about the "23 hours" and he said the hour off was for lunch!


Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
Hoary Morrie
Got the hang of this ...


Joined: 07 Sep 2004
Posts: 247
Location: Brisbane

PostPosted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 7:16 pm    Post subject: Ride Reply with quote

How do I get a ride in this beautiful car of yours????

PS are you coming on Sunday 20 March?


Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
oliver-morrisminor
Full Licence


Joined: 14 Nov 2005
Posts: 998
Location: Brisbane, Redlands.

PostPosted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 8:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hoary Morrie YES I think I am!

What is the timetable and the planned dfestivities please?
Thanks oli


Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
blakeand1
I can steer now


Joined: 14 Jan 2010
Posts: 163
Location: loganholme , brisbane

PostPosted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 5:52 pm    Post subject: wiring Reply with quote

Hi Oliver , Hope you have the battery charged up for saturday . And the wiring daigrams ready and good lights for us old farts to see .


Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
oliver-morrisminor
Full Licence


Joined: 14 Nov 2005
Posts: 998
Location: Brisbane, Redlands.

PostPosted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 6:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes Blake all of the above, AND don't forget your Specticals
I know I will have mine!


Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
oliver-morrisminor
Full Licence


Joined: 14 Nov 2005
Posts: 998
Location: Brisbane, Redlands.

PostPosted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 4:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ahh Ha! Success!
Thanks to Blake we have had a partial win today,
which I am indebted to him for.

We now have working:
Park lights front and rear
Head Lights High and Low Beam
Panel lights
Starter Motor
Fuel Pump
Klaxton horn
Temperature Gauge

Still yet to be fiddled with:
Electric Radiator fan
Blinkers and semaphore signals
Brake lights
Wiper motor
Accesory socket
Horn
Fuel Gauge.

I think that is it!


Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
oliver-morrisminor
Full Licence


Joined: 14 Nov 2005
Posts: 998
Location: Brisbane, Redlands.

PostPosted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 11:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Another step closer.......

Here is a picture of my recently made Sidevalve extractors.

You will notice they are a nice silvery colour, this is a
ceramic coating called Stirling and on the inside is
HeatStop which will aid in keeping the heat out of the
engine bay and also help the gasses flow easier.

I have also coated the twin Carby inlety manifold as well.

I still need to fiddle with them a little as they are slightly
fouling the oil filter.

I will also be finding out about a full stainless exhaust system next week.



Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
frosty
moderator


Joined: 23 Dec 2003
Posts: 3829
Location: 4559 near a big pineapple, Qld

PostPosted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 12:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very Happy

Mmmm ... sexy



Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Morris Down Under Forum Forum Index » My Morry All times are GMT + 10 Hours
Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6  Next
Page 3 of 6

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum


Powered by phpBB © 2001- 2004 phpBB Group
Theme created by phpBBStyles.com | Themes Database