Passing time during lockdown

[colinmoore]

Not much to do on the Hood, so I've had time on my hands for a new project. A total restoration, and upgrade for this 1970 Moggy traveller. 

[fry61]

Original gearbox ?  Does it jump out of third unless held ? 

[colinmoore]

Rebuilt gearbox, best parts of two boxes, with new bearings, seals and bulk rings. Only driven half a dozen miles so far, with no troubles in this direction. Found the servo doesn't work (Marina discs), so this will be next item to change.

[Peter Bell]

Looks lovely, I keep thinking of these recently.

[colinmoore]

Yes it is due to nostalgia, my first car was a morris minor saloon, back in 1966, and I thought this little project would keep me away from day time TV.

[nelmo]

Awesome work - that looks amazing! Have you got a 'before' pic? What work have you actually done? 

[colinmoore]

Looks OK at first glance, but with a little digging some bad tin worn found! New floor pans, inner and outer sills, door bottoms, front wings, rear boot floor, inner wheel arches repaired. New wood kit, engine upgraded to 1275 MG midget, disc front brakes, Marina rear axle, with radius arms, telescopic dampers all round, antiroll bar, 15 inch MGF wheels. Period looking radio, with CD, USB, CD, and new interior completes the upgrade.

[Bob Tucker]

Brilliant!

[nelmo]

And a respray, presumably? So basically a complete rebuild? The list of things you didn't do would have been shorter - well done. 

[Peter Bell]

Wonderful work.