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  Topic: old-tin's 54 morrie
libbor

Replies: 6
Views: 3545

PostForum: My Morry   Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 8:34 am   Subject: old-tin's 54 morrie
Hi Old-tin

Like the blue 1600

Im interested to know more about the 4 link rear end on the morrie

Tell me more please

Libbor
  Topic: Nancy's "Black Beauty" 1953 2 door saloon
libbor

Replies: 216
Views: 118697

PostForum: My Morry   Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 9:01 pm   Subject: Nancy's "Black Beauty" 1953 2 door saloon
Isn't it the best feeling when you start to fit all those new parts you ordered in ealier. Makes it all worth it

Libbor
  Topic: 1952 MM, my first car.
libbor

Replies: 7
Views: 5197

PostForum: My Morry   Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 9:24 pm   Subject: 1952 MM, my first car.
At the end of the day

Does it really matter?
  Topic: 1952 MM, my first car.
libbor

Replies: 7
Views: 5197

PostForum: My Morry   Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 8:52 am   Subject: 1952 MM, my first car.
Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 2:48 am Post subject: 1952 MM, my first car.

Did you have trouble sleeping Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy

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It never ceases to amaze me that so many that should know better still t ...
  Topic: a12 + temp and pressure gauge?
libbor

Replies: 12
Views: 10367

PostForum: Electrics, Instrumentation & Security   Posted: Mon May 23, 2011 6:32 pm   Subject: a12 + temp and pressure gauge?
Just bring everything with you on Saturday

All will be sorted Very Happy
  Topic: Clockwork Orange -chopped top ute
libbor

Replies: 119
Views: 101362

PostForum: My Morry   Posted: Sun May 22, 2011 6:20 pm   Subject: Clockwork Orange -chopped top ute


the biggest issue was always the silver paint, it is the hardest colour to paint

Bruce

From what I have heard it is the hardest colour to match as well. Hope you have plenty spare
  Topic: Clockwork Orange -chopped top ute
libbor

Replies: 119
Views: 101362

PostForum: My Morry   Posted: Sun May 22, 2011 6:00 pm   Subject: Clockwork Orange -chopped top ute
Did you get all the painting done you set out to do. I really do like the silver. It matches the engine bay. I know in some respects it boring silver but it really looks good Bruce. I hope you are goi ...
  Topic: Clockwork Orange -chopped top ute
libbor

Replies: 119
Views: 101362

PostForum: My Morry   Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 10:35 pm   Subject: Clockwork Orange -chopped top ute
Nearly there bruce Very Happy
  Topic: fan question
libbor

Replies: 2
Views: 2972

PostForum: Electrics, Instrumentation & Security   Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 2:48 pm   Subject: fan question
Hi Nick.

There is no point in having the fan run after the engine has turned off as it will only be cooling the water in the radiator.

As the engine will be stopped and therefore water pump no ...
  Topic: HELLO THERE...MEET MAURICE THE MORRIS
libbor

Replies: 35
Views: 19650

PostForum: My Morry   Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 11:51 pm   Subject: HELLO THERE...MEET MAURICE THE MORRIS
Gday Tom

I have replaced quite a few of these tie plates, flitch, inner wheel arches and rails and there are a few things you need to be careful of.

1. At the back of the tie plate there are t ...
  Topic: a12 + temp and pressure gauge?
libbor

Replies: 12
Views: 10367

PostForum: Electrics, Instrumentation & Security   Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 1:54 pm   Subject: a12 + temp and pressure gauge?
The problem with those is that they are a mechanical gauge with capillary tube. Personally, I dont like them but each to their own.

Australian built cars mostly have vdo as standard. As i see it th ...
  Topic: a12 + temp and pressure gauge?
libbor

Replies: 12
Views: 10367

PostForum: Electrics, Instrumentation & Security   Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 10:44 am   Subject: a12 + temp and pressure gauge?
Tom

I edited my previous post with some more info for you

My preference is JimBeam white cans. I know i have expensive tastes Very Happy

Bring a six pack and we will talk morries over them

Darre ...
  Topic: a12 + temp and pressure gauge?
libbor

Replies: 12
Views: 10367

PostForum: Electrics, Instrumentation & Security   Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 10:05 am   Subject: a12 + temp and pressure gauge?
They are very common. Anyone that stocks sender units will have one. Try repco or your local parts shop. It will probably be a VDO branded one or TRIDON

the gauge your looking at buying looks right ...
  Topic: a12 + temp and pressure gauge?
libbor

Replies: 12
Views: 10367

PostForum: Electrics, Instrumentation & Security   Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 9:49 am   Subject: a12 + temp and pressure gauge?
Tom

I presume you are talking about an aftermarket oil pressure and water temp gauge.

For your water temp gauge you will just need to wire it up as you would any other accessory. No regulator n ...
  Topic: Instrument Voltage Stabiliser
libbor

Replies: 9
Views: 6633

PostForum: Electrics, Instrumentation & Security   Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 11:15 pm   Subject: Instrument Voltage Stabiliser
I will have look at the diagram in the morning and let you know. Do you have a late black face speedo and fuel gauge? If you have the gold speedo and fuel gauge, you dont have a voltage stabilizer. Ju ...
  Topic: Date of the compliance plate
libbor

Replies: 16
Views: 10775

PostForum: My Morry   Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 10:21 pm   Subject: Date of the compliance plate
There is no purpose for them. I know when my car was engineered they took no notice of it whatsoever. All they wanted to see was the chassis number on the top lhs firewall and the engine number. All t ...
  Topic: Instrument Voltage Stabiliser
libbor

Replies: 9
Views: 6633

PostForum: Electrics, Instrumentation & Security   Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 10:14 pm   Subject: Instrument Voltage Stabiliser
Tom

i cant see how that would be the case. I dont have a wiring diagram with me ATM but if anything i would say it would piggy back of the stabilizer input. so the cable that supplies power to the ...
  Topic: Date of the compliance plate
libbor

Replies: 16
Views: 10775

PostForum: My Morry   Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 4:59 pm   Subject: Date of the compliance plate


Libbor
Thanks for your graphic suggestion, however, I would suggest that Jimmy -d would be more accurate and closer too the truth.

Kel

Not unheard of though. It's quite surprising how far p ...
  Topic: Date of the compliance plate
libbor

Replies: 16
Views: 10775

PostForum: My Morry   Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 7:26 am   Subject: Date of the compliance plate
So does that mean someone has cut a sedan up and fitted it onto the chassis or have they for some reason just swapped compliance plates? It has certainly had an exciting life, Kel

So started as a ...
  Topic: HELLO THERE...MEET MAURICE THE MORRIS
libbor

Replies: 35
Views: 19650

PostForum: My Morry   Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 3:38 pm   Subject: HELLO THERE...MEET MAURICE THE MORRIS
Hi Tom

I have a shock absorber for you

Pm me your address and I will send it to you

Cheers

Darren
  Topic: HELLO THERE...MEET MAURICE THE MORRIS
libbor

Replies: 35
Views: 19650

PostForum: My Morry   Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 7:45 am   Subject: HELLO THERE...MEET MAURICE THE MORRIS
Woah Tom

You are definitely not mucking around.

What repairs are you doing under the bonnet?

Libbor
  Topic: HELLO THERE...MEET MAURICE THE MORRIS
libbor

Replies: 35
Views: 19650

PostForum: My Morry   Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 9:52 pm   Subject: HELLO THERE...MEET MAURICE THE MORRIS
I could be wrong but I thought Pam Haynes owned the oldest. Maybe she owns the oldest ute but not the oldest lcv.
  Topic: HELLO THERE...MEET MAURICE THE MORRIS
libbor

Replies: 35
Views: 19650

PostForum: My Morry   Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 8:51 pm   Subject: HELLO THERE...MEET MAURICE THE MORRIS
Out of interest Kustombruce, where does your's rank?
  Topic: HELLO THERE...MEET MAURICE THE MORRIS
libbor

Replies: 35
Views: 19650

PostForum: My Morry   Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 5:18 pm   Subject: HELLO THERE...MEET MAURICE THE MORRIS

WOW Libbor your car is increddible, a large tip of the hat to you mate for an amazing job.

Thanks mate, it turned out much better than I expected. Just goes to show what can be achieved if yo ...
  Topic: HELLO THERE...MEET MAURICE THE MORRIS
libbor

Replies: 35
Views: 19650

PostForum: My Morry   Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 1:48 pm   Subject: HELLO THERE...MEET MAURICE THE MORRIS
Hi pete

That happens to me all the time. It happened to me yesterday. How did you go with those b pillars? All done ?

Cheers

Darren
 
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