qwerty
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Big bad minor threadqwerty
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Sept 27, 2006 8:20:34 GMT
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Well its been established that I like and am going to buy (once the poxy suxo has gone  ) a Minor/Moris 1000/moggie/blue rinse mobile. So couple of questions. How easy is it to fit Marina/ Ital brakes? Whats involved in fitting a 1275 i imagine its just a straight swap? Is there any benefit in fitting a Marina/Ital gearbox nad rear axle? Are they easy to lower? I can imagine they are torsion bar on the front so can wind that down a couple of Splines and I may leave the back standard (or even jack it up a little ;D) What were the must have minor mods of the day?? Oh yes and lots of inspirational photo's! Thank you ;D ;D |
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Sept 27, 2006 8:51:05 GMT
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The 1275 engine is easy if you find a Midget. Marina and ital (A+ engine) has to be modified slightly, nothing tricky. Front suspension is torsion bar and is dead easy. If you cant figure it out i'll run you through it once you have one. If you decide to lower rear, blocks are readily available. I've got a book on Minor modifying, i've finished with it, if you PM me your address i'll stick it in the post. Hurry up and sell the Saxo.
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'82 944 Lhasa green
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qwerty
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Big bad minor threadqwerty
@qwerty
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Sept 27, 2006 9:40:45 GMT
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I can't wait to flog the saxo but it's causing me problems! The exhausut manifold>downpipe bolts keep falling off which is making it overfuel due to excess oxygen passing the Lambda sensor. Plus it needs brakes and tyres on the front  |
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qwerty
Club Retro Rides Member
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Club RR Member Number: 52
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Big bad minor threadqwerty
@qwerty
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Sept 27, 2006 9:41:09 GMT
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I'd be most appreciative of the book and of course I'll pay you for it!
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Sept 27, 2006 10:10:34 GMT
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Last Edit: Sept 27, 2006 10:17:37 GMT by usedabused
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qwerty
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Club RR Member Number: 52
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Big bad minor threadqwerty
@qwerty
Club Retro Rides Member 52
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Sept 27, 2006 10:16:41 GMT
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The beardmore bro's website is great! They haven't built a minor i didn't like!
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Sept 27, 2006 11:10:50 GMT
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That pick up with moon discs, is that the koolest car ever built!
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'82 944 Lhasa green
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Sept 27, 2006 11:28:14 GMT
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thats rat look minor is awesome, they all are really, i like the one with the holes in the bonnet aswell.
i don't think u should worry about must have mods, just mod it how u want to, sod what the scene thinks u should do
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qwerty
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Big bad minor threadqwerty
@qwerty
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Sept 27, 2006 11:33:21 GMT
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I fancy building a 70's/80's style one
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Sept 27, 2006 11:43:26 GMT
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I fancy building a 70's/80's style one good man  |
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1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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qwerty
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Big bad minor threadqwerty
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Sept 27, 2006 11:47:48 GMT
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Well to clarify a 70's/80's "inspired" minor
Raked
Shiny slotmags
Loud Cherry Bomb exhaust.
"cruising lights" behind the grille
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Sept 27, 2006 12:23:10 GMT
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That pick up with moon discs, is that the koolest car ever built! One of! That is the clone of El Ritchie's Purple poeple Eater built by Simon Mower. The car features the original Pick Up bed but unfortunately the car was broken up and the cab no longer exists. Had a 4 1/2" roof chop and used a Traveller roof section 'cos it's longer than the PU cab roof - that was the trick back then requiring minimum cuting and welding since the trav roof's spot on for a 4 1/2" chop. I used to drive the original to work everyday, only when I had it it was 1275 Midget powered - the original had a 1098. The clone's disappeared but I'd love to have it back - last I heard it was around the beckenam Kent area and painted satin black. Cheers, Jon |
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Mk1 Cortina Wagon
Chopped Minor 2-dr
54 Minor Traveller x 0.5
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bryn
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Sept 27, 2006 12:33:47 GMT
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Wheels of steel! Jonny boy,
What about the two Minors you've got in one single garage then?
Oh yeah, and I never did ask you. Who the hell was El Ritchie? Another one of those characters from way back that slip from the memory. Ritchie King?
Hmm, tangent. What about MX5 running gear? I've heard it bandied around here, but hasn't somebody already done it? There's a convert on the bay at the moment with a supposed Mx5 lump...
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Volvo, Buggy, Discovery and an old tractor.
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Sept 27, 2006 12:45:46 GMT
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I've got a Moggy Minor...but I don't talk about it much. |
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qwerty
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Big bad minor threadqwerty
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Sept 27, 2006 12:48:29 GMT
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Cool. Whats it like?
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Sept 27, 2006 12:52:50 GMT
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Built in the days when Ritchie King was kool, before he got into VW's. Shouldn't say that, he gives me staff discount at he's shop! only kidding Mr King.
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'82 944 Lhasa green
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Sept 27, 2006 13:02:16 GMT
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Trying to find pics of a minor i had with Slots on..............cant find it. But here's proof you don't have to spend a fortune  |
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'82 944 Lhasa green
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qwerty
Club Retro Rides Member
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Club RR Member Number: 52
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Big bad minor threadqwerty
@qwerty
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Sept 27, 2006 13:07:43 GMT
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Looks ace! I'm considering Matt black flames
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) a Minor/Moris 1000/moggie/blue rinse mobile.
