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Nancy Got the hang of this ...
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libbor Banned for bullying.
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Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2010 9:01 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Nancy,
I bet you cant wait to get started on your "Black Beauty". Are you going to strip it completely first or are you going to do it in stages.
Have you decided yet which bit your going to do first.
I hope its as enjoyable for you as mine was for me
Good luck with it all and remember, we are a helpful bunch
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Nancy Got the hang of this ...
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Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2010 6:59 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for your messages. I absolutely love the car and have already started stripping her. We removed the interior yesterday and found the floor in perfect condition no rust at all, which is great. She will be not entirely stripped back to a bare shell but want to keep it as original as possible. So will be reusing all the door handles, window winders, anything that is still in good condition. I will clean / polish everything myself but will have to buy some new boot and bonnet hinges etc. They are quite scaly and weathered and it maybe cheaper to buy new ones rather than have the old ones re-chromed etc. Will keep the rear seat as is and the kick panels and door trims as is, they just need a good clean to remove marks etc. The hood lining has 2 small rips and I am hoping they can be repaired in-car. Is that possible do you think? Because the car is complete there are lots of parts that will be reused and only a few mostly external that will need to be replaced.
Mechanically it needs the water pump, fuel pump and radiator either fixed or replaced, plus the brakes etc.
My favourite item on the car is the steering wheel it is a fabulous looking excellent condition almost like a pearl appearance.
It really is an exciting project for me and I am looking forward to.
Next I will join our local Morris Minor club and get as much info as I can.
Will keep you posted as the restore continues.
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libbor Banned for bullying.
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Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2010 7:46 am Post subject: |
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Hi Nancy,
Good to hear black beauty is on the mend.
Before you get too far into the renovation, it might be a good idea to take the sill covers off and have a look under there, just to make sure the dreaded rust has stayed away. These are the covers that are under the doors on both sides.
It is really common to get a false sense of hope when you see the floors are ok, but only to find there is rust behind those covers.
You will find there is about 5 bolts and nuts underneath and a few self tappers on top.
The only reason im telling you this now is just in case you are going to put carpet inside now.
As for the roof lining, it tends to get brittle when it gets older so repairing may be hard. I know its a big job but replacing is so much better. It will give the inside a fresh feeling. The roof lining tends to get smelly when it gets old so a new one wouldnt hurt. They are cheap from ESM in the uk.
Might be a good idea to open an account with them when you can. Their service is good, prices are great. The best thing is, you can shop online and get the postage amount straight away, rather than having to wait for a return email.
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Nancy Got the hang of this ...
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libbor Banned for bullying.
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Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2010 4:31 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Nancy
Its sometimes a lot easier just to angle grind off the bolts underneath. They are normally quite rusty anyway.
Good to see you have started anyway
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Nancy Got the hang of this ...
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grant69 moderator
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Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2010 9:39 am Post subject: |
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Check around the spring hangers and inside the rear floor of the boot as well closest to the lock
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libbor Banned for bullying.
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Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2010 10:42 am Post subject: |
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Nancy, It would probably be a good a idea if you were to spray some killrust into those sills. Although the rust has not eaten through the panels there is evidence of moisture being there and killrust would stop it dead.
I bought some from our local autopaint shop. It was made by 'liquid engineering'. It sprays on fairly clear but as its converting it turns black. It can then be painted over. good stuff! It comes in a trigger pack.
What you have found there is not unusual for a morrie and does not seem to be that major. It looks like you have done well to buy this one as I have seen a lot worse. Mine was a lot worse than that.
Keep up the hard work
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Nancy Got the hang of this ...
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Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 7:17 pm Post subject: |
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Hi William, thanks for the advice. My intention is to remove all the glass and refit with new rubbers all round. Also intend to use new rubbers everywhere.
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Nancy Got the hang of this ...
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libbor Banned for bullying.
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Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 5:11 pm Post subject: |
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That looks really good Nancy & hubby.
My only concern is that those panels are vulnarable to rust now. My advice would be to get the main body repaired and painted first and then do the removeable panels after.
These are just my thoughts and are not to be taken as critisism of what you have done.
Your certainly getting on with it which is good to see.
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Nancy Got the hang of this ...
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Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 4:23 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the advice Libbor, the panels still need to be sanded back yet but will take care with regards to them rusting. Work on the body repairs shouldn't be too far away now.
Really appreciate all the help from this forum.
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Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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I wouldn't sand, First step is to get some steel wool and thinners to get the red oxide off,it also neutralise's the stripper, then find a automotive paint shop and get some 3M striping disks, they look like plastic brillo pads which go on your drill it will bring the panels up like new.
Then get some lanotec (sheep/wool oil) and cover the bare metal all over, it will stay rust free for months, when you are ready for paint just wipe over with steel wool and thinners.
Good luck
Bruce
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Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 9:25 pm Post subject: |
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Kustombruce wrote: | I wouldn't sand, First step is to get some steel wool and thinners to get the red oxide off,it also neutralise's the stripper, then find a automotive paint shop and get some 3M striping disks, they look like plastic brillo pads which go on your drill it will bring the panels up like new.
Then get some lanotec (sheep/wool oil) and cover the bare metal all over, it will stay rust free for months, when you are ready for paint just wipe over with steel wool and thinners.
Good luck
Bruce |
I agree with Bruce except I use Fish oil, stinks but forms a wax like coating, but I have bare panels still rust free 5 yrs on in "tropical nth qld", saying that I like lanotec for other uses
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Nancy Got the hang of this ...
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libbor Banned for bullying.
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Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 5:13 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Nancy, Good to see things are progressing well.
Have you chosen your new colour yet? or Is it still going to be 'black beauty'
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Nancy Got the hang of this ...
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Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 7:09 pm Post subject: |
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Yes she will be as AC/DC say "Back in Black". I will be trying to keep her as original as she was. No mods, just the simple Morris Minor she was.
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Posted: Fri May 14, 2010 8:11 am Post subject: |
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Great updates Nancy,
You guys certainly are getting on with it and your right, that bonus Bonbons tin is a real beauty!
Cheers,
Darrell
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Nancy Got the hang of this ...
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Posted: Sat May 15, 2010 3:31 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Rascar, i love the tin too is runs a close second to my favourite item, the steering wheel. It is in such great condition.
I have today ordered online the 2 panels i need to replace the rusted parts that have been found. The panels are coming from ESM Spares in the UK. So all paid for just have to wait for delivery now.
In the meantime will be getting the windows out next. Haven't had much time lately to spend on Black Beauty and can't wait to get back and do some more with her.
Hope everyone else who is restoring their Minor's are enjoying it as much as i am.
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