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[Brucekoukalaka]

Looking at a '33 Morris 10, here in Alberta and was wondering how hard it will be to build a new frame for the body. The wood is dry rotted and there are 3 doors missing but that looks simple to build compared to what I feel the rest of the wood and metal work will be. Here is what it looks like presently





The engine was recently overhauled and does run so that is a plus.
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[Rick]

Serious-looking set of tyres and exhaust system! Are the other pieces still with it, other than the doors? The tricky bit with the doors is getting the mechanisms inside them right, if they've disappeared too.

RJ
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[Brucekoukalaka]

The interior needs attention as does the wood inside the body. I'll also be on the look out for glass, and steering wheel. As for the tires they are from Coker and were bought not too long before the present owner got the car. Funny I hadn't even noticed the exhaust until you mentioned it and I had to go through the pics Looks like I'll be working on that too, not a major problem though. Here's a pic of the interior presently;

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[Rick]

So you've actually bought it then eh!!! top work

RJ
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[Brucekoukalaka]

No I haven't bought it yet as I can't see it in person, however I'm certain it will be in my stable come spring. Before I can bring it home I must get my antique truck out of the garage (1953 International 1 ton) and on the road. Presently it is sitting inside of an unheated garage so I know it won't be as bad as it looks in these pics.
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[Penman]

Hi
How modern is that centre console with the handbrake operating in a slot?
All that seems to be missing is a box under the padded top.
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[mikeC]

Morris pioneered the all-steel body in the UK from 1930, so I would be surprised if there is a lot of structural wood in a 1934 car. Until recently these mid-thirties Morrises didn't have a very high value, so I would think that replacement doors may be available from the UK - likewise the steering wheel (and presumably you will need a windscreen frame too). All the glass will be flat, so that shouldn't present a problem.
It looks to me if the car has been mildly customised: the hand brake arrangement is certainly not original, nor is the rear valence around the spare wheel.
Nevertheless, at the right price that looks a tempting project.

[Brucekoukalaka]

I haven't had a chance to see it in person, however it has been modified from a prior owner, not the present one (he got it from an estate before it went to be crushed) So in fact I have only a little bit of information on it. I'm sure there will be a multitude of both information and parts I'll need to get the old girl back to some semblance of driveable condition.
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[bjacko]

All Morris cars were manufactured with a "coachbuilt" body until the first Morris 10 Series M in 1938 (with the exception of the 1931 Isis). coachbuilt means a wooden frame was constructed and the metal then formed over it. If you can find a good wood worker it will be easier or better still a coachbuilder, but there are not too many around these days. Otherwise you will have to carefully remove each piece of wood and use it as a pattern to make a new piece bearing in mind that it has to fit into the metal assuming the metal is still good. Parts which have multiple faces on funny angles can be very tricky. The others are not too bad provided the original still has its shape.

[Brucekoukalaka]

I'm glad to have all the woodworking tools in my garage, I'm looking forward to tackling this little gem. My biggest concern will be the time involved in this venture, as I already have an International truck to finish, 3 A40 Somersets (of which one is going to be parted out for the other 2) and keeping my wife's '01 Ford Exploder running. My present daily driver is a 1992 Garbage made carelessly 3/4 ton pick up, don't even ask what colour it is as it used to be white but the rust and dirt got hold of it!!! Burt then again I can safely leave the keys in the ignition of either the Ford or the GM because they are typical farm/ mechanic's vehicles
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[Brucekoukalaka]

Well I finally got up close to the old 10 and in my eyes it's a 2 possibly a 3 BUT it does show potential. the engine has been warmed over slightly custom header & exhaust, new intake with twin SUs along with all Jaguar instruments, and the roof is no longer cloth but aluminum. It has been converted to 12 volt with electric start and power assisted brakes. Now to finish up a few projects and get this one HOME!
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[bjacko]

All Morris 10 vehicles always were 12 volts.

[Brucekoukalaka]

I wasn't aware the 1933 models were 12 volt. I guess the Brits were ahead of the Yanks there too.
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