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gav1954morry I've got trainer wheels
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gav1954morry I've got trainer wheels
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Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2016 2:03 pm Post subject: Mother inlaw.. |
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My mother inlaw loves our new Morry and is a mad keen photographer and wants me to leave the paint job as is so she can take photos of it around the city and in old back lane ways around Melbourne. She sent me some photos of old cars she has seen online and the photos look amazing.. So maybe I leave the body resto for now? Believe it or not the body is in pretty good shape.. There is a little bit of rust in the passanger side door hinge/mudguard area that need some love but otherwise in its in really good nick.
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gav1954morry I've got trainer wheels
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Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2016 2:41 pm Post subject: |
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Unfortunately it's not the original paint. It was repainted I think in the original color many moons ago. Has been in storage for along time with a tarp covering it in a shed and I think condensation has got between the tarp and paint job?? Has had some cheap nasty moulded carpets fitted at some point too.. The seats and interior are all in good nick and possibly original but I'm no expert so not too sure about that?? I won't be going for the rat rod look so don't worry lol.
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gav1954morry I've got trainer wheels
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Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2016 8:13 am Post subject: |
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Plans are to keep it stock and as original as possible. It's does have the color name but what I meant is I am not sure if it is still the original color from the re spray?? More photos will follow.. I went to the Vic Morris minor club meeting last night and I'm now a member. The plan is to get club reg once the Morry is ready for the road. I am in the process of painting the exterior of our house so that is priority at the moment. Good inspiration to get the house done. I will order parts that are required so they are ready to fit.. Can't wait to get stuck into it...
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gav1954morry I've got trainer wheels
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gav1954morry I've got trainer wheels
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Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 10:56 pm Post subject: |
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The color is Harbour Grey. I have the photos of the previous paint job before it went into storage and was a really nice color. Very similar to color I'm painting the house. Maybe I'll just roll the Morry with the water based house paint?
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1950convertible learning to change gears
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gav1954morry I've got trainer wheels
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Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2016 9:30 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks mate (1950convertable) your convertible looks pretty good too. A bit better than my old girl.. I won't be doing any work on mine for a while but maybe a clear coat will be a good idea to prevent any further deterioration??
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gav1954morry I've got trainer wheels
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gav1954morry I've got trainer wheels
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Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 5:51 pm Post subject: Club reg |
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So I have got the Morry on club reg finally. I have now done about 350 miles and haven't had any major issues. I have also worked out how drive the gear box without it giving me grief. I have found one more slight problem, when I drive at night the generator doesn't seem to be able to charge the battery with the lights on. It does charge without them on but needs to be looked at at some point in time? Luckily I had the trusty crank handle with me so I could just restart the car using that.
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