Morris 1000

[Jefftav]

Here's my ride, nothing as grand as some of the motors on here but I have rebuilt it and MOT'd it last month and fitted various upgrades like a 1275 engine and type 9 5 speed box, electric cooling fan, uprated heater, 15in MGF wheels, heated front and rear screens. I plan to use it a wee bit and then get on with the interior and maybe a some paint if it ever stops raining Enjoy are there any other PH members in Inverness?

[bob1179]

I've always had aq soft spot for the Moggy Thou. Cracking little car.

Have you got any more pictures of the old girl? How much work did you do to it?

Edited by bob1179 on Friday 16th July 10:26

[Jefftav]

Bob1179, I did loads and it's not finished yet. The MGF wheels took a bit of fitting but are worth the effort and even the MOT man commented on them. The MGF wheels needed new studs and 3mm spacers at the front, I think they fill the arches better though. The front and centre xmembers, 2 chassis legs, engine bay tie plates, complete floor, spring hangers were all replaced, new rear springs, poly bushed the suspension, telescopic dampers, ARB on front, front discs from a marina, 1275 marina engine, LCB manifold, HIF 38 carb, aldon electronic ignition kit, ford capri type 9 5 speed box, replaced front wings two good F/g items, 9 gallon fuel tank were all fitted. Also painted underneath and waxoyled everything and injected waxoyl into cills. I still have the interior to fit up and intend putting in Saab seats more sound deadening and giving it all a good clean up.

[bob1179]

The wheels look really good. I'd love to take on a car resto project (I already have a bike that I'm doing) but I just don't have the time due to work.

It's great to see old motors being given a new lease of life though, and a car like the Morris Minor is far more fun and interesting than some new euro hatch.

[Jefftav]

Well I have had this car pretty much as a daily driver for 20+ years and although I have done work on it I think it deserved to be restored and hopefully keep me mobile for another 20yrs If you asked me todo it again though I am not sure I would as for a small car it sure was and still is a lot of work.

Thanks for the interest though and hope you get your bike done.

[restoman]

Please lose those dreadful wheels and fit a set of Minilites.

[dan19evans]

Jefftav said:

Never really been a fan of the Moggy Thou, but this pic makes me love your one

[MGB Boy]

Drop in a V8 and your halfway there

You still got all round drums?

Edit:
I learned to read

Edited by MGB Boy on Friday 16th July 22:29

[oj121]

Ewww get it off the screen lol

[Stewart-83]

Sits well on the mgf wheels. I like it!

[restoman]

MGB Boy said:

Drop in a V8 and your halfway there

You still got all round drums?

Edit:
I learned to read

Edited by MGB Boy on Friday 16th July 22:29

Probably not - Morris 1000 drums don't usually stay round for long

[bulletproofbob]

oh i need to open up my garage... had a good few minors over the years, 1098's 1275's and a couple of lancia twinks... still have a split screen and 4-door delux to sort out...

good work mate, looking good!!!!