1965 MK1 Morris Mini Moke 970S

[kit of bits]

Choke cable

Yep,
hopefully won’t need to remove the dash again..
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[kit of bits]

I’ve had valve spring caps hitting the hrg rocker cover so I’ve changed it, bugger I liked that..
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[mk1]

Yup, That's a common issue. I machine the middles out of old HRG covers to accommodate new valve gear.

[kit of bits]

These may be the last few pictures, JR and I just had a 10 mile drive (thrash) excellent fun..
She’s now for sale.

[Pandora]

Such a stunning build.

What's next?

Al

[kit of bits]

Such a stunning build.

What's next?

Al

Next should be my mk1 I’ve owned for 32 years.
It’s 98% ready for the paint shop, there also a big stack of nice parts waiting!
If the mokes not sold soon I’ll just put it in storage and start on the mk1.
We’re dew to start an extension in March so it will be handy if the mk1 is at paint and then back when the new garage is finished..
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[kit of bits]

The end!
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[Pandora]

So, what's next?

Al

[kit of bits]

So, what's next?

Al

A new garage, a big sort out of my goodie stash, then my mk1 & there might be another moke in the garage!
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[kit of bits]

Here we go again.
Life without a moke was boring.
So the problem with the last one was it was to nice for the kids to climb on and I dared leave it anywhere, it was also to fast for an average driver like me.. I like building cars not driving them.
My next plan is a scruffy moke probably involving Chris the village sign writer we had a chat at Combe and he’s up for it..(scruffy most people so far have said my OCD will not cope with this!)
But first a short trip to the next village, the studio of mr Wiginton!
To be continued!
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[kit of bits]

Worth a look at his FB page there some really nice restoration..
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[Pandora]

nice. Is this the one that came up on facebook for sale recently? something to do with set dressing at a wedding?

great to see you tackling another. Should motivate Kev1071!

Al

[kit of bits]

Yes Al that’s the one I purchased it from another forum member.
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[java gt]

As someone who classes himself as an accidental Moke owner and who used to laugh at the stupidity of owning a Moke this close to the Atlantic,I completely agree that life without a Moke is too boring. Looking forward to updates as they happen.

[kit of bits]

As someone who classes himself as an accidental Moke owner and who used to laugh at the stupidity of owning a Moke this close to the Atlantic,I completely agree that life without a Moke is too boring. Looking forward to updates as they happen.

Ha ha,
You also live in Ireland, after I met you earlier in the year it rained for the whole week! Perfect moke driving conditions
I’m now trying to think of a 1960’s theme for the village sign writer Any ideas welcome ?
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[iain1967s]

I’m now trying to think of a 1960’s theme for the village sign writer Any ideas welcome ?

taxi - local service only

[Polarsilver]

1960,s Theme Suggestions,
Goodwood & Magazine feature + Pit vehicle... company Logos with either Cooper / Downton / Speedwell / Dunlop .. or be different with Moulton ( complete with the Moulton Bike that i can supply ).
Beachboys Surfin Safari,
Lennons crazy roller paint or Yellow Submarine.
Cartoons.. Joe 90, Top Cat etc.
London..Tower Bridge Mini Skirts & Kinky Boots with Union Jack Seats etc;
Pay for your new & much bigger garage & get Banksy to paint the Moke & Auction@Reserve £1m

[kit of bits]

1960,s Theme Suggestions,
Goodwood & Magazine feature + Pit vehicle... company Logos with either Cooper / Downton / Speedwell / Dunlop .. or be different with Moulton ( complete with the Moulton Bike that i can supply ).
Beachboys Surfin Safari,
Lennons crazy roller paint or Yellow Submarine.
Cartoons.. Joe 90, Top Cat etc.
London..Tower Bridge Mini Skirts & Kinky Boots with Union Jack Seats etc;
Pay for your new & much bigger garage & get Banksy to paint the Moke & Auction@Reserve £1m

Good thinking.
I like the BMC comps dep artwork that Chris dose..
Kinky boots, a local shoe factory! I use to look after Steve paintmans cars..(have you seen the film)
It’s Le Mans classic this year perfect pit vehicle!
If banksy paints it and it sells for £1m I’ll have a large garage full of minis and great fun at blyton!
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[Polarsilver]

Banksy on this job ?.
not too sure if he has the skill to do the Abingdon Works stuff, but worth asking him to have a go & if it is a crap job when finished .. just repaint it Moke Green