My new project - 1965 Morris Cooper S - HOY 500D

[java gt]

The urine collector must be handy for those long trips Andrew!

And to think that HGV drivers resort to Coke bottles these days when a Tudor washer bottle was so much handier.Looking forward to seeing the body work being tackled on this as it makes my MKI look like a minter.And siding with the leavers,I think the dash should get the heave ho and back to the original cluster.

[Andrew1967]

As per the poll thread, the dash is 99% likely to be left out of the build.

It just isn't good enough to refit and in my opinion would spoil the project.

Will hang it above the mantlepiece in the front room..........

[rich@minispares.com]

Will hang it above the mantlepiece in the front room..........

...'oh, its accidently fallen in the fire....'

[Andrew1967]

I think that's the exact phrase the missus will say

[Andrew1967]

Dismantling continues ..... The chrome rear speaker grille looks original - were they original fitment on some cars ?

[foxy52]

Dismantling continues ..... The chrome rear speaker grille looks original - were they original fitment on some cars ?

.....I had one the same on mine .. I thought all latter Coopers had them !!??....nice project.. not for those of a nervous disposition !! will look great I'm sure.. rgds foxy52

[Pete]

I'm pretty sure the factory never got involved with such luxurious indulgencies as radios or speakers!!

Found any Green Shield stamps yet Andrew??

[Andrew1967]

Just looks nicely fitted Pete but maybe someone actually took pride in their work fitting the speaker grille

It's a nice grille and will go back, otherwise I'll have a parcel shelf with holes in it.

No green shield stamps Pete, I think the previous owner rifled through it when he laid it up for such things.

[mk1]

Found any Green Shield stamps yet Andrew??

I think all MK1 Minis were fitted with rust stained Greenshield stamps from the factory

[docka]

Only one speaker?

Oh yeah the 60s were in Mono until Sgt Pepper

[Andrew1967]

Did a little more dismantling tonight....

I've never seen headlining with soundproofing attached to it like this before - sound deadening also stuck to roof as normal...

[Andrew1967]

Also, found this interesting relic..........

£168 at auction in 1973, I wonder what condition it would have been in ?

The auction house is still going so will have to drop them a line to see if they have records going back that far.....

Anyone got any good ideas on trying to preserve this ? I thought of laminating it on a sheet of card but is there any other way....its fragile !!!!!

[Ronnie]

This might help you Andrew Keep the pictures coming.
https://www.archives.gov/preservation/f ... iring.html

[Pete]

I've definately seen soundproofing sections like that in the headlining of an original unmessed with early '64 998 Cooper I once had!

[Andrew1967]

Will have a look at that Ronnie, might give me some ideas.

So, we have a 64 & 65 with this additional sound deadening felt then Pete.

Anyone else ever seen this ?

[Hipwell]

Cant help with the insulation, just twice as much to absorb the moisture.

But great find with the receipt!

[Andrew1967]

Yes, well chuffed finding that Matt, clarifies the story so far

[kit of bits]

1973 that’s a year and a bit before I was born!
Funny to think £168 for a car. The wheels are worth more than that now!
D

[Rusty old S]

My 67S was bought in October 73 from a family friend for £180 (going price) was in good order but needed a repaint sold in 1976 for £400 , tweed grey /oew 4 1/2s twin tanks ,oil cooler,works recliners Norfolk car PVF 797F where are you now? In a draw in a envelope I guess

[Andrew1967]

Almost fully stripped now, save the front subframe which will be staying in for as long as possible to provide more strength.

Made a start fitting the brace frames - door apertures braces tacked in and cross braces laid in .

Still some crap to clear up from the floor but as you can see, it's not really held in with much

Hoping that the Magnum body sides come off next year as the passenger side definitely could do with one. I can get away with individual panels on the drivers side.