MantaMad Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 My wife has always liked Morris Minors and she has often talked about getting one (for about 10 years ) A local one came up for sale on ebay a couple of months back so she bought it and I am now working on it, the idea being to have it ready for her 40th birthday in November. It can certainly rust like a Manta - but you can forgive it a bit as its also 40 years old, at least replacement panels are easy to come by. So far I have replaced the drivers side floor pan, both sills and fitted a complete front end. Currently working on new rear wheel arches and a few odds and ends then the welding will be finished After doing the front end I sprayed the engine bay and fitted it up - gives me some motivation to see it finished at the front! I am currently having a forced break due to back problems (again ) Only downside is it will be next year until I get the Manta back on the road. Some photos below, more photos at http://s143.photobucket.com/albums/r159/Ma...Morris%20Minor/ if anyone is interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 moggies rock David you can buy anything for them and do basically any mod you want there is even loads of kits out there for upgrades, Now I really want to see you drie into the billing field with that next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midasmesh Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Looks a nice Morris traveler you have there. Whats the woodwork like as they usauly go there aswell. Someone used to have one near me a greeny coloured one. Nice car thou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaMad Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 Looks a nice Morris traveler you have there. Whats the woodwork like as they usauly go there aswell. Someone used to have one near me a greeny coloured one. Nice car thou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaMad Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 moggies rock David you can buy anything for them and do basically any mod you want there is even loads of kits out there for upgrades, Now I really want to see you drie into the billing field with that next year Yes the parts situation is great - possibly better than some current production cars, just wish it was easy to get replacement panels for our Mantas, saves so much time fitting a complete panel rather than having to fabricate repair sections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Hi David, nout a Blitz on thi front bonnet wullnae cure whit I want to know is what dae yae tell thi better half when yae keep disappearing oot thi door, hiv yae tried Chic Doig`s @ Cardanden for bitty`s thir was a moggy traveller in then getting all its wid replaced when awe wiz over. AYE WULL NEED TAE GIVE IT PRIDE OWE PLACE ON THE CLUB STAND AT SOME POINT. Hope awes well with you all. cheers rab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midasmesh Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 You'll have to keep us posted on your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantean Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Now that is something different Looking forward to the updates! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaMad Posted August 10, 2008 Author Share Posted August 10, 2008 Making good progress. I have finished the welding and fitted the new wood frame. The photo shows the wood frame before being fitted back onto the car. I don't have any photos yet of it installed but looks much better as I have repainted the side panels and fitted them into the woodwork. Next job is to get the bodywork ready for painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith1200 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 David your doing eh braw job on that braw looking morris The woodwork is looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaMad Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 At last, the Morris is complete , MOT'd and back on the road - I even managed to finish a week before the birthday deadline. Different to drive but quite nice, just ambling along about 45 to 50 mph and loads of space for the dogs. No synchro on first gear takes a bit of getting used to Here are a few photos of the finished car - should now have the time to get the Manta finished for next summer and be back on here a bit more often Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 That looks fantastic - have the dogs tried to slide the windows open yet? great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Moggies are well cool, and that is a cracking job well done - your Wife must be over the moon!! Your paint job is excellent - wish I could spray like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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