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Pistolboogie
Joined: 15 May 2013 Posts: 9
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Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 11:40 am Post subject: 1947 Hillman Minx Steel Sunroof |
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I have just bought a 1947 Hillman Minx phase 1 which has a sliding steel sunroof. The car is in unrestored but remarkably solid condition with 23,00 genuine miles on the clock. It has a sliding sunroof whic is siezed closed and any form of weatherproofing has long since turned to dust. Could anyone offer advice or other sites where i might obtain information on bringing it back into service and making it waterproof! Thanks, Phil. |
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22477 Location: UK
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peter scott
Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7126 Location: Edinburgh
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Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 12:21 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Phil,
Welcome to the forum.
Take a look at http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/forum/phpbb/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=13302&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15
Unfortunately you do need to lower the rear of the panel before you can slide it back. Stripping back the head cloth at the front of the roof panel might allow you to squirt release oil at the mechanism.
You will normally find that the tray will have a drain at each corner. These are either led away by rubber drain tubes down the insides of the A and C posts or they exit through little ports directly onto the roof gutters. You need to undo the corners of the headlining to access the rubber tubes.
HTH
Peter _________________ http://www.nostalgiatech.co.uk
1939 SS Jaguar 2 1/2 litre saloon |
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Rootes75
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Posts: 3849 Location: The Somerset Levels
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Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 1:39 pm Post subject: |
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Great, sounds like a good find. I have a 1947 Minx, she is fitted with the steel sliding sunroof. Its very difficult to open so I generally leave it closed. The last time I did open it, it didn't lower enough into the recess and scratched the external paint. Do you have any photo's? There are a couple of Minx's on ebay at the moment, a 1940 and 1947. |
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ChrisD
Joined: 03 Dec 2012 Posts: 78 Location: South Wales
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Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 11:11 pm Post subject: |
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I too have an unrestored (1939) Minx. Incredibly the sunroof is in full working order due to the car being dry stored almost all its life. I can take some pics if you let me know which specific parts of the roof you want to see. |
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Pistolboogie
Joined: 15 May 2013 Posts: 9
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22477 Location: UK
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Pistolboogie
Joined: 15 May 2013 Posts: 9
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Posted: Wed May 22, 2013 9:03 am Post subject: |
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Rick wrote: | Looks really nice. Is the plan to fully restore it, or get it on the road as-is for now?
RJ |
I intend to use it as is. It would be a very easy restoration as there is no structural rust which is incredible on a vehicle this age. Ive got 6 Austins from the 50s and 60s and my Somerset is as solid but sadly has had a cheap respray. I would like to order all ignition consumables , tyres etc and get it on the road to see what else comes to light! The sunroof MUST work..... shame the previous owner rammed it shut just before i arrived to view it. |
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Pistolboogie
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Posted: Wed May 22, 2013 9:04 am Post subject: |
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peter scott wrote: | Hi Phil,
Welcome to the forum.
Take a look at http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/forum/phpbb/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=13302&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15
Unfortunately you do need to lower the rear of the panel before you can slide it back. Stripping back the head cloth at the front of the roof panel might allow you to squirt release oil at the mechanism.
You will normally find that the tray will have a drain at each corner. These are either led away by rubber drain tubes down the insides of the A and C posts or they exit through little ports directly onto the roof gutters. You need to undo the corners of the headlining to access the rubber tubes.
HTH
Peter |
Thanks for the advice Peter, the headlining is less than perfect so will investigate at the weekend. |
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Pistolboogie
Joined: 15 May 2013 Posts: 9
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Posted: Wed May 22, 2013 9:07 am Post subject: |
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ChrisD wrote: | I too have an unrestored (1939) Minx. Incredibly the sunroof is in full working order due to the car being dry stored almost all its life. I can take some pics if you let me know which specific parts of the roof you want to see. |
Hi Chris, any photos would be welcome. As it doesn't open i have no idea of the mechanism so any info is better than none! |
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Rootes75
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Posts: 3849 Location: The Somerset Levels
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Rick Site Admin
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Pistolboogie
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Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 1:12 pm Post subject: |
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Looks very nice. Would like to see it in the flesh one day! |
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Rootes75
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Posts: 3849 Location: The Somerset Levels
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Posted: Sat May 25, 2013 1:14 pm Post subject: |
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Whereabouts are you? We are down in Somerset |
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ChrisD
Joined: 03 Dec 2012 Posts: 78 Location: South Wales
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Posted: Sun May 26, 2013 2:59 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry for the delay. Here are the pics I promised. You can't see the mechanism as such but its almost certain its never been dismantled. The roof drops down about an inch (compare 4th & 6th pics) when opened into a box section in the rear of the roof. As far as I can see it runs on a sort of lip (see last pic). This car was purchased new in early 1939.
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