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Re: 1965 MK1 Morris Mini Moke 970S

Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2018 4:57 am
by Tim
Pandora wrote: That's not even man maths! it makes prefect sense.
Agreed, and you end up with a brand new dead straight body, probably better than they rolled off the line.

Tim

Re: 1965 MK1 Morris Mini Moke 970S

Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2018 12:58 am
by kit of bits
This is an interesting picture.
I bought this a few years ago thinking I’d knock off the arches and make it look nice!
The arches were a work of art and the front panel is one peace, lovely fabrication job. Shame it look so horrible..
The funny part was I turned up in a transit and it wouldn’t fit in so I gave it a tap with a slage hammer, the sellers face was a picture! It’s so strong the arches didn’t move..
I sold it to give someone else pleasure!
D

Re: 1965 MK1 Morris Mini Moke 970S

Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2018 12:06 am
by kit of bits
Well an interesting Sunday evening.
I popped to the nec restoration show brake down for a RV with Leo (moke panels) and my new toy..
With a bit of help from JR and my son Aaron she was bagged up and loaded.
This is where Mrs wife becomes a mini widow for a week or two!
D

Re: 1965 MK1 Morris Mini Moke 970S

Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2018 9:27 pm
by kit of bits
Am I brave enough?

Re: 1965 MK1 Morris Mini Moke 970S

Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2018 10:16 pm
by Pandora
An S powered Moke round the 'ring? Definitely a good idea!

:D

Al

Re: 1965 MK1 Morris Mini Moke 970S

Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2018 10:45 pm
by kit of bits
Last time I drove the ring (badly) was 1996 in my 1380 mini van..
Looks like the the Mille miglia is mid May and Modena cento ore is early June, I’d love to go but really it’s unrealistic family/ work commitments etc!

Quick update on progress
Most of the moke has been trial fitted and will be at the paint shop early next week.
Subframes etc are being blasted early next week and then going to the paint shop.
D

Re: 1965 MK1 Morris Mini Moke 970S

Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2018 7:14 pm
by kit of bits
Real speedwell badge or std Morris?
D

Re: 1965 MK1 Morris Mini Moke 970S

Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2018 7:16 pm
by gpmini
Looks great like that!

Re: 1965 MK1 Morris Mini Moke 970S

Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2018 7:44 pm
by Peter Laidler
Morris 'cos that's what it really is.......

Re: 1965 MK1 Morris Mini Moke 970S

Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2018 7:55 pm
by kit of bits
Peter Laidler wrote:Morris 'cos that's what it really is.......
But it is a kit of bits..
Well I have most or the real bits good or bad

Re: 1965 MK1 Morris Mini Moke 970S

Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2018 8:19 pm
by timell
Looking forward to seeing it Dave....Blyton? ;)

Re: 1965 MK1 Morris Mini Moke 970S

Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2018 8:38 pm
by kit of bits
timell wrote:Looking forward to seeing it Dave....Blyton? ;)
Hopefully Tim!
Weather depending!

Re: 1965 MK1 Morris Mini Moke 970S

Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2018 9:09 pm
by kit of bits
Simons been busy today..

Re: 1965 MK1 Morris Mini Moke 970S

Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2018 7:47 am
by 251 ENG
Last picture shows main number 3 , note that fillet rads are of different sizes .
This is original factory specification
These often get trashed on first regrind , crank is now 10/10

Re: 1965 MK1 Morris Mini Moke 970S

Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2018 4:28 pm
by Polarsilver
"Revamp on Track".. says so in the newspaper :)

Re: 1965 MK1 Morris Mini Moke 970S

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 12:03 am
by kit of bits
The news must be right for once subframes revamp..
subframes etc blasted and off for PPG selemix satin black in the morning..
D

Re: 1965 MK1 Morris Mini Moke 970S

Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2018 8:17 pm
by kit of bits
That’s all the blasted bits painted black and the mokes at the body shop waiting for it’s spruce green.
D

Re: 1965 MK1 Morris Mini Moke 970S

Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2018 9:33 am
by mk1
You are making great progress.

It's easy with a new shell isn't it :D

Can't wait to see this one done.

Re: 1965 MK1 Morris Mini Moke 970S

Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2018 1:48 pm
by kit of bits
Hopefully it’s easy! I’m sure I’ll cock up somewhere.
Hopefully it will be at blyton

Re: 1965 MK1 Morris Mini Moke 970S

Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2018 8:27 pm
by kit of bits
Chris is progressing with the seats..
D