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Morris 8 tourer nearly ready for drive it day....
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Timstopp



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PostPosted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 2:53 pm    Post subject: Morris 8 tourer nearly ready for drive it day.... Reply with quote
Pictures below start with car back in November when it was in a shipping container. I have been busy and it is now up and running (four speed conversion is great!) but requires some fettling - front drivers side spring needs retempering, unless anyone has a spare for sale?

Front sidelights are sidelights and indicators combined (led)











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Rosco663



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PostPosted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 11:26 pm    Post subject: Job well done Reply with quote
Gidday Tim,

Let me be the first to write and congratulations on a job well done Very Happy

You have been very busy indeed. The car looks fantastic and should give you many years of pleasure.

Do you have any details on the combination led conversion to the Lucas sidelights?

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PostPosted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 8:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Agreed, what a stunning car Cool

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PostPosted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 10:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thank you very much gentlemen, not quite original - but I am happy.

The sidelights were converted using a ba15d dual side/indicator bulb and socket from here.

http://www.dynamoregulatorconversions.com/combined-side-and-indicator-bulbs-shop.php

Very simple to do, I used a dremel to remove the old socket (single pin) and araldited (epoxy glue) the dual one on. Fit bulb, adjust white brightness by covering up front white led and job done. I did not need led flasher relays as the resistance from the rear conventional indicators is sufficient to operate the standard flasher.
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Bob T



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 9:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi Tim,
I may be able to help with the spring I have some spares. I will have a look tomorrow, but you will have to come to Cornard to have a look. If you want to send me your tel no I can give you a ring when I have sorted out what I have.
Best to use my mail, bobtaylor11@hotmail.com
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 9:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi Tim,
I may be able to help with the spring I have some spares. I will have a look tomorrow, but you will have to come to Cornard to have a look. If you want to send me your tel no I can give you a ring when I have sorted out what I have.
Best to use my mail, bobtaylor11@hotmail.com
Cheers
Bob
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Rosco663



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PostPosted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 1:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Timstopp wrote:
Thank you very much gentlemen, not quite original - but I am happy.

The sidelights were converted using a ba15d dual side/indicator bulb and socket from here.

http://www.dynamoregulatorconversions.com/combined-side-and-indicator-bulbs-shop.php

Very simple to do, I used a dremel to remove the old socket (single pin) and araldited (epoxy glue) the dual one on. Fit bulb, adjust white brightness by covering up front white led and job done. I did not need led flasher relays as the resistance from the rear conventional indicators is sufficient to operate the standard flasher.


Thanks very much for the information Tim Very Happy

The 'King of The Road' sidelights are great looking little units and with this performance enhancement will be great a modification on my Morrie. It will also comply with Australian rules. Also good to show other traffic which way you're heading...... Cool

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