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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4105 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2011 5:47 pm Post subject: 1937 Morris 8 Tourer |
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Do I need another project ....no
Have I got time to restore it..no
Will my better half approve...no
Conclusion...Buy it!
On the plus side its a pretty solid car and shares lots of bits with the SE and Z, and I have a load of spares for these... I'm thinking of dropping an SE engine and 4 speed box in it (have some spare) rebuilding the brakes, re- wire and put on the road as is......
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22447 Location: UK
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Rick Site Admin
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4105 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 10:24 am Post subject: |
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Hi Rick
you probably did see it on ebay!, it was on twice, I resisted it the first time, but was weak when it popped up again after the original sale failed!
The ash frame has seen better days, the seller said it would need replacing, you probably could get away with some more local repairs around the sill/door section. All the bits are there to use as patterns, although I believe complete ash frames are available from a couple of suppliers.
Its missing the front shock absorbers, so if anyone can help here? I think Morris fitted both DAS 8 and lever arm shocks ?
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Kelsham
Joined: 18 Jan 2009 Posts: 349 Location: Llandrindod Wells Powys
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Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 10:36 am Post subject: Morris |
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Nice buy, I seem to recall they were famous for the chassis rotting at the rear where it curved up. Might be worth checking.
My friend had a similiar car back in the 1960s, it was very reliable.
Regards Kels. |
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22447 Location: UK
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4105 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 4:11 pm Post subject: |
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Rick wrote: | The other day I heard whisper of a Morris 8 tourer somewhere not far from us, parked up since 1972. I must see if I can find out more about it
RJ |
That would be interesting, I know of a M8 Saloon that was parked up in the 60's and then wrapped in multiple blankets luckily its was a dry environment so the car has fared fine
Dave |
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Richard H
Joined: 03 Apr 2009 Posts: 2148 Location: Lincolnshire, UK
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Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 8:02 am Post subject: |
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I didn't know you had this one Dave! Is it just me or are the photos not working? _________________ Richard Hughes |
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MattF
Joined: 29 Mar 2013 Posts: 86 Location: Christchurch, NewZealand
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Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 1:29 am Post subject: |
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Hi Dave, the s1 eights had Armstrong pear shaped shocks, I can take a pic of mine if you like, most people replace them with the later Armstrong lever shocks because the old ones are pretty cr@p. I still have the originals in mine and think they are ok if you don't mind a bit of a bumpy ride. Not sure but I think you need an adapter if you want to fir the later shocks. |
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MattF
Joined: 29 Mar 2013 Posts: 86 Location: Christchurch, NewZealand
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Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 1:31 am Post subject: |
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Oh and forgot to say, if you plan to fit an E engine and box then good luck, a friend of mines wife has that in her sport and it goes like a cut cat! |
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22447 Location: UK
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bjacko
Joined: 28 Oct 2013 Posts: 360 Location: Melbourne Australia
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Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2013 6:53 am Post subject: Morris 8's |
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If you are working on the brake system remember it is an American Lockheed system with the usual mix of threads.
MORRIS 8 1935, Ser I & II BRAKE SYSTEM THREADS
The Morris 8 1935, Ser I & II brake system continued Morris Motors mixing of screw threads, because they used a Lockheed (US company) system on a British vehicle. This is on most Morris vehicles until circa 1948.
The following shows the various fittings and their threads.
ITEM Morris P/N Lockheed P/N Description
1 4456 2698 Connection straight with 11/16" X 16 UNS internal and 7/16" X 20 UNF External threads
2 4565 KL46002 Nut 7/16" X 20 UNF
3 53175 23726 Hose 12 1/2" long.11/16" X 16 ANFS external thread both ends
4 37846 KL44518 Copper washer gasket 0.69" OD X 0.44" ID X 0.064" thick
5 37850 KL44522 Copper washer gasket 0.75" OD X 0.54" ID X 0.036" thick
6 38181 3934 Banjo connection 3 way 7/16" X 24 ANFS internal threads X 2
7 38182 3935 Combined bolt & outlet connection 3/8" X 20 BSF ext thread. 7/16" X 24 ANFS int thread
8 38191 4029 Frame connection 7/16" X 24 ANFS int thread X 2. 11/16" X 16 UNS ext thread X 1
9 38190 4028 Adaptor 11/16" X 16 UNS internal thread
10 37823 103841 Nut 5/8" X 14 BSF. 9/16" BSF/1/2" Whit spanner size
11 37825 X1131 Shakeproof washer 5/8" ID (2 off)
12 38189 4179 Banjo connection 25 degree 11/16" X 16 UNS internal thread
13 37849 N/A Bolt mounting 1/4" ANF X 1/2" long with 1/8" whit spanner size
14 37844 2286 Bleeder 5/16" X 24 UNF external thread. 1/8" Whitworth spanner size head
15 37851 10543 Banjo bolt 7/16" X 20 UNF external thread
16 37848 2942 Banjo connection straight 7/16" X 16 UNS internal thread
17 N/A KL19408 Washer plain 0.78" OD X 0.45" ID
2938 Pipe nuts 7/16" X 24 ANFS external thread
239 Pipe nuts 7/16" X 20 UNF internal thread
18 N/A 4193 Head. 3/8" x 20 BSF int., 5/8" BSF, large int. NK
19 38180 or 38726 14928 Barrel & Supply Tank assembly with Head
20 37826 3034 Cap Washer sealing
21 19740 407 Cap filling
38185 3988 Push Rod |
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MattF
Joined: 29 Mar 2013 Posts: 86 Location: Christchurch, NewZealand
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Have you still got this Dave? If so is she runnin? |
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4105 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2018 11:37 pm Post subject: |
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Matt
It dry stored but to my shame not touched!
Dave |
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