The Morris 8 has its original sunroof, in bits.
But, with the original sunroof on the Ruby working but leaky, I'm favouring the idea of a modern sunroof cut out of something.
Any suggestions?
The Morris 8 has its original sunroof, in bits.
But, with the original sunroof on the Ruby working but leaky, I'm favouring the idea of a modern sunroof cut out of something.
Any suggestions?
I may live in East London, I may have a number plate that reads "Chopt",
but I do NOT use 6" wheel spacers!
No suggestions here but wondering if you have headroom to spare. All the mechanism gubbins tends to make them a bit on the thick side.
Chris
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Those glass mini ones are ''popular'' if you got a similar curve too yours ?
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So, are you saying that Ford Pop builders are using the roofsection and sunroof from a modern Mini? I like that idea, must be plenty of them in the breakers these days, also should be high enough quality not to leak.Originally Posted by jsf55
Last edited by taxirod; 24-10-23 at 01:02 PM.
I may live in East London, I may have a number plate that reads "Chopt",
but I do NOT use 6" wheel spacers!
Good point. The original Morris sunroof has a "tray" which takes away a bit of headroom, I could afford another inch or two I guess, no roof chop planned here.
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I may live in East London, I may have a number plate that reads "Chopt",
but I do NOT use 6" wheel spacers!
One of those days today when I couldn't do anything right.
Got myself in a pickle trying to raise body higher to give more space underneath to work on chassis. Engine hoist idea was nearly a disaster!
Eventually got it this far.
Also tried to make a map reading light for my work vehicle, must have been the simplest job imaginable, couldn't even get that to work!!
Sold a couple more of the old bits off the Morris.
I may live in East London, I may have a number plate that reads "Chopt",
but I do NOT use 6" wheel spacers!
that looks a much more substantial chassis than the ruby mate.
neil.
Yes, it needs a couple of repairs, and then I'm going to box it, it will be nice and strong then.
I'll get the stance by chanelling.
I may live in East London, I may have a number plate that reads "Chopt",
but I do NOT use 6" wheel spacers!
Careful there Ian, it's always a worry working on your own in precarious situations mate. Been there, done that and got the new pantsKeep it coming.
Cheers Tim W
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i've used ford tilt and slide sunroofs on a few cars ian. i just cut the skin off complete with sunroof and cut the car roof to suit the new panel. looking at the original in your pics they're no thicker so headroom shouldn't be an issue.
neil.
Thanks Neil. I'm on the lookout for a donor now.
Today I made a start on welding up the chassis.
I'm welding up these cracks, this is the worst one. Then I'll weld strengthening plates over the repaired areas, and then box the chassis. Most C section chassis have the open side facing inwards, this has the open side facing out.
I cut off the handbrake and the two cross pieces that mount it.
I also decided to remove the steering box, only one bolt
Above pic for my reference later.
When I tried to undo the bolt, the head sheared off.
Made a start on drilling it out, needs finishing next time.
Last edited by taxirod; 24-10-23 at 10:44 PM.
I may live in East London, I may have a number plate that reads "Chopt",
but I do NOT use 6" wheel spacers!
The chassis looks to be in good condition considering its age Ian.
Cheers Tim W
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I remember way back in the 70s and 80s (when the thought of owning or building my own rod seemed like an impossible dream)
Reading of the ill feeling between rodders and restorers.
With the Morris, I'm selling off the bits I'm not using, and I'm finding most of these guys are not so much against rodders these days. Man coming to collect the engine today offered to help with any pictures or advice as I build the Morris.
Anyway, with the engine gone, it'll create a bit of space for the Type 9 gearbox which arrives Monday
With the engine now gone Ive had over £500 back for parts sold, brings original purchase cost of vehicle to under a grand, great!
Last edited by taxirod; 02-11-23 at 03:56 PM.
I may live in East London, I may have a number plate that reads "Chopt",
but I do NOT use 6" wheel spacers!
I've found that people just like to see the old cars saved ian, either restored or rodded doesn't really matter.
Cheers Tim W
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Yes, I even heard that the NSRA have a stand at the NEC classic car show!
My stainless wheel trims arrived today, so I put them on the wheels which are already to go with new tyres..
A very small step, but still progress!
Last edited by taxirod; 03-11-23 at 04:50 PM.
I may live in East London, I may have a number plate that reads "Chopt",
but I do NOT use 6" wheel spacers!
A bit of bling to boost your enthusiasm Ian, they look good mate.
Cheers Tim W
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Mick Tebbs has a panoramic glass sunroof from a Mini Cooper S for sale, £250 but he's in Doncaster!
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What's the width of the seats your using need some for my Y type build.
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