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herbie66
Joined: 17 Jun 2014 Posts: 26
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Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 6:49 pm Post subject: A brave Morris 8 Series 1 restoration! |
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Hi all,
Have just taken ownership of a 1935 morris 8 that has resided in a shed since 1970 from the family that have owned it from new.
It has a full history with many photographs and interesting stories.
Although complete, the chassis looks to be fairly rotten on one side. I have experience of restoring cars I have a p6 rover, 66 beetle etc but will need any help and advise going!!!
Thanks in advance
Richard.
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herbie66
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Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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herbie66
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Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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herbie66
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4117 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 7:53 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Richard
some fantastic old photos
there are quite a few of us Morris 8 owners on this forum and a load more here
Cheers
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herbie66
Joined: 17 Jun 2014 Posts: 26
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Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 8:34 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Dave,
Just had a noisy looks fantastic.
Just downloading an application form. What I think I will need first is as much info on the chassis as poss, does anyone know if you can get hold of repair sections or is it a case of fabricating from scratch?
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herbie66
Joined: 17 Jun 2014 Posts: 26
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Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 8:43 pm Post subject: |
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herbie66
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Penman
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4765 Location: Swindon, Wilts.
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Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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Hi
I don't know exactly which one it is, but one of the threads on this board has a large number of photos of M 8 chassis while being restored. _________________ Bristols should always come in pairs.
Any 2 from:-
Straight 6
V8 V10 |
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Bitumen Boy
Joined: 26 Jan 2012 Posts: 1737 Location: Above the snow line in old Monmouthshire
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Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 8:57 pm Post subject: |
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Was the shed built around the car then? I can't see any sign of large doors, unless they fell off when you tried to open them |
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kevin2306
Joined: 01 Jul 2013 Posts: 1359 Location: nr Llangollen, north wales
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Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 9:08 pm Post subject: |
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I want
Lovely find
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herbie66
Joined: 17 Jun 2014 Posts: 26
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Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 9:59 pm Post subject: |
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the end of the shed unbolted, it went in when the modern car (1958 morris minor) arrived in 1970, that is in the garage at the top of the garden! The history is amazing, in a lot of respects it is too far gone but it HAS to be saved. I have promised the previous owner who is in his 80's (original owners son) that I will get her back on the road. |
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22458 Location: UK
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Rosco663
Joined: 17 Dec 2012 Posts: 257 Location: South Australia
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Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2014 2:58 am Post subject: |
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Gidday Richard and welcome to the Forum
Looks like a little beauty!
If you are really lucky you may find a chassis somewhere on the planet (FleaBay etc) to use as donor sections. I have few photos I can share if required as I have taken mine back to ground zero for a wheels up restoration.
As Rick mentioned there are quite a lot of Morris 8's on the forum and a wealth of knowledge is shared.
I wish you good luck with the resto and am looking forward to seeing your progress.
BTW can you share the story where the car is lurking in the cargo hold of that airplane......?
Cheers _________________ Rosco |
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herbie66
Joined: 17 Jun 2014 Posts: 26
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Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2014 6:08 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Rosco,
I have a feeling that those photos will come in Handy!
The car used to make several fully documented trips around Europe in the 50's and 60's, and would often be loaded on to Bristol superfreightors to be transported to le touquet to begin up to 2000 mile trips, I have photos of it in front of the swiss alps, in the south of France etc etc. generally all camping trips loaded with relevant clutter.
I am looking at a load of spares next week to pick up what I can while I can, are there any decent suppliers?? |
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