Morris minor modified. body mods, major brake and handling modifications.

Morris minor modified so you either have to have a machinist re-drill the hubs to for the morris wheels or just buy new 'correct' hubs for the conversion from ESM or other supplier. Hi to everyone! I’m brand new to this forum, I live in Northern California. Quick links. See more. 5" wide rim (LCV size) is optimal on the morris minor, works well, looks 'right' and gives a much broader choice of tire size including the commonly available 175/65 x14, although 165/80 looks the part and gives a slightly better ride. Registers and Branches. Based in Reading, Berkshire, we offer MOT and services, customizations and modifications and In reply to # 11176 by greengrape I have a beautiful MM1000. I understand it's a quite common conversion in the UK but I'm probably first in Sweden with this setup. Custom & Modified Register. I'd like to find an alternative alternator that would kick Morris Minor; Woodies Chat; Modified Minors; Morris Mini; Morris Major; Morris Isis; Buy, Sell & Trade; Vendor Market; List Archives; Off Topic; Meetups; Random Topic; Who's Online? Registry. About the author. Having recently aquired a pair of Maprina disc brake assembies recently, l notice the oil seal on the Marina hubs run on a much larger boss than the minor 1000. Forum rules By the 948cc is a much smoother and sweeter running engine than the 1098cc unit, which tends to be hard on main bearings ( BMC had to develop a 'stronger' version for the Sprite/Midget due to excessive warranty claims due I have to agree with Neil. My inability to properly adjust the clutch has Morris Minors Modified. It will need a new bell housing The reason for this as I want to make my M8 Series E Tourer a bit more modern traffic-friendly with a 50 mph cruise at a lower engine RPM. I have a 1954 Morris Minor Convertible (purchased 6 months ago), with a Datsun A12 engine and three speed auto. My wish list is: upgraded master cylinder. 7 to match everything back up. 948cc · Petrol · 48,879 miles · Manual · 4 speed · RHD The track on the Morris is around 50", that of an MGB/MGC is around 49. Suppliers, Tuning companies, Insurers, other websites. It's done about half a dozen trips to the Hi Guys I am building a custom project using Mx5 chassis and drive train and fitting a Morris Minor body. I already have an ESM front disk setup and remote reservoir for the brakes. Private. Hi I have an Austin 7 Ruby that was modified with Morris minor brakes( fairly common in the 60's) Refurbishing was straightforward until I came across the brake hoses. There are lots of ways you can further improve your already superb Morris Minor to better suit modern and everyday motoring. com Morris Minor Modification: Your Morris Minor modification could not be in better hands than those at the Morris Minor Clinic. lot of folks claim weak bottom end of the engine. A drivetrain swap - preferably with a more powerful engin Dan, Welcome to the Forum and hopefully other members call provide their input to allow you to make a sound choice of up-grade. Bullying of any kind isn't allowed, and degrading comments about things like " Your Modified Morris doesn't look stock" . Ronald Ford Woodburn KY. I notched the top of the bell housing successfully, but when test fitting, I found a clearance problem as viewed in the photo on the right hand side of the bell housing. Group created on February 6, 2024 . Thoroughly cleaning all surfaces well is key, as is having all 3 axles and drums screws fitted snuggly. Login; Join; HOME. 9 ratio, the MGC varies with a 3. A Group created for those of us that have an interest in modifying the Morris Minor 1000. It involves cutting a hole in the bulkhead and Go the minor forum postings and look up in the "What did you do to your Minor today" page 275 post 4116 it has a picture of the setup by Wee MG 1963 Thomas W. Before I do it, I would like to convert the oil filter from the original filter to one that screws on from underneath. Also am considering a hydraulic clutch conversion at the same time. Well it’s run trouble free ever since until about a Hi! I'm upgrading my Minor from Minor 1000 to Minor 2000. The engine itself weights about 130kg. Do not confuse the mention of the Datsun 3. The kit comes with KG 30203 & 30205 bearings and my understanding is that they are correct for my 1960 Minor. Only members can see who's in the group and what they post. 1968 Morris Minor Due to health conditions for sale Morris Minor Modify Parts: -Front discbrakeset ( Marina pickup) with 4. 8, which after Those conflicts may not exist on a conventional Minor/Midget/Mini configuration. I found some used ones on eBay and a company in India, Enfieldcounty, that The marina set up should be direct bolt in. The Modified Register is a CAMS Affiliated Car Club which was originally formed in June 1996 by a small group of Morris Minor Car Make sure everyone feels safe. Board Home. One source with lots of BMC parts is Smash Palace in Ohakune ( they must surely have a web Hi all, We have just joined the forum after purchasing a LHD two door first registered 11/60 at a cost of 1599 USD - that has already been extensively modified before being parked for 40 years. I don’t know the Morrie Minor very well, driven one quite a bit, but never worked on one. have fun. [7] The Marina was developed under the watchful eye of British Leyland I've been offered some 13" Minilite style wheels from a Midget As I understand it they wiil fit my '67 Morris Minor just fine. I have a 58 948 coupe that has been modified, and is pretty much just a Morris Minor body and some of the electrics with reference to originality. Many people have used the Chevy S10 chassis to . 8K Posts later Midget used the Triumph 1500 enginedo not recall reading much on these as transplants is all I can saynot many have reported this change on forum and internet look about, many claim the engine a bit heavy in form and light in performance. 5 PCD stubaxles - 5 steel MGB discwheels first type 14 inch X 4. Good morning and Seasons Greetings. Purists beware! Larger 4 cylinder engines, body mods, major brake and handling modifications. About this group. I recently acquired a 1952 Morris Oxford. Because of those, I photographed and documented modifications and instructions, with notes to modify the stock cap, all on one page. I've also done a DIY alternator install. Looks like he hasn’t Checked in with the community for quite some time, which is unfortunate, because a great part of this forum is seeing how owners yes, the 3. Please share with us all, your guides If you want to keep the original wand gear lever John Evans on Hayling Island can modify a 948 or 1098 box. Based in Reading, Berkshire, all vehicle types and ages are modified by Mick Peeling and Company. Some of the extreme body mods do not always look pleasing to the eye but I am keen on the latest mechanical stuff being done over at JLH with the modern engines. My stub axles are correct diameter i. I’m considering the Ford 5speed that I’ve seen on-line but would love to have some input and direction from club members re: this project. tweeked up. A Group created for those of us that have an interest in modifying the Morris Minor 1000. I've set the stance of the car and working on fabricating a frame from scratch. 5s when converting to B series axle in order to overcome the breaking Restored from scratch and modified in 2000 (full history with pics and bills): 1. FAQ; MMOC Home. there is the issue that marina hubs used a 3. The Morris Minor was a family of cars that was first introduced in 1928. I retained the original front drum brakes as the shoes and drums an cylinders were all new. 75" diameter bolt spacing for wheels ( same as triumph) and the morris uses 4" diameter. We love our work with the Great British little motor car here at the “Minor Mill”. I drive a 1968 two door. In researching PCV systems for A Series engines I noticed that 1098 Spridgets Hi All, I am new to the forum and posting from Western Australia. I am running a 1275 and ribbed tranny from a ‘69 Sprite in my ‘59 van. . FORUMS. Promoting the Preservation and Use of the Postwar Morris Minor. ? it look very much like and early MGB wheel ( which Morris minor hubcaps fit) Ive used them on Riley 1. Custom & Modified Register: for those with Modifed Minors and/or more radical Customised cars. I've modified the Honda S2000 rear suspension assembly by MORRIS MODIFIED REGISTER Morris Garages proudly sponsors and supports the Morris Modified Register. Any suggestions welcome. WRCC are a friendly family run Morris Minor specialists based in Hebden Bridge, England. 5 PCD wich fit on these stubaxles - Marina pedalset - I adapted Spridget rear drum brakes to my Traveller which moved the hand brake cable attachment from the bottom of the differential housing to the top. So to use a 1275 A-series engine is the much better solution to improve the performance Morris Minor; Woodies Chat; Modified Minors; Morris Mini; Morris Major; Morris Isis; Buy, Sell & Trade; Vendor Market; List Archives; Off Topic; Meetups; Random Topic; Who's Online? Registry. To start four lugs on four is not a common bolt pattern with Minors being the only one in 14 inch. 7 as final rear ratio and the reason I searched for a Midget 3. MESSAGES. The new I've done dozens of Austins, MG's and Morris Minors. If anyone has experience of doing any of the following, please send me a message. Plenty of that available elsewhere. Problem is that it draws the battery down too much at night. In A Group created for those of us that have an interest in modifying the Morris Minor 1000. Hi Jim. To achieve this, I want to change the crown wheel/pinion to 4. My question set up is equiped with a hydraulic slave cylinder . The MGB has a 3. Top speed is about 90k and I want to achieve 120k for highway driving. Matt Tomkins has owned, restored, modified and driven thousands of miles in Morris Minors since 2010. If you join the Fb Group for "Morris Minor Series MM", there are several knowledgeable Alta owners and recent-rebuilders or re-makers of parts for the Alta cylinder-head conversion there. One of the upgrades has been halogen lights. His first car, a 1970 Morris Minor saloon evolved Modified Front Wing R/H (Steel, Genuine Heritage) Modified For Small Sidelight Body inc. It features vented disc brakes, coil over spherically jointed suspension and a rollcage / chassis What do you find deficient about the car at the moment? Your answer to that question will determine what modifications (if any) you should look at making. All four arches have been widened by a full 90mm per side to accommodate A 4. Finally got back on the Morris project. I am about to put this 1275cc engine into our 58 Morris. My question is have ot Foxglove, Check around the local auto-wreckers for a carb and manifold from an Austin Allegro 1300 or any BMC 1300 motor. Skip to content. Morris Minor Owners. Does the Hi all, We have just joined the forum after purchasing a LHD two door first registered 11/60 at a cost of 1599 USD - that has already been extensively modified before being parked for 40 years. 7 available depending upon the year of the car and whether it had an over-drive trans or not. I've In such a low-weight-car every kilogram counts. The 1098cc motor is a worthy choice, and ensure that you up-grade with a 'rib-case' gear/box ( comes with a 1962 or later M/M with the 1098 motor) which will also require the later model g/box floor-covering to accommodate the different gear I'm sat firmly in the do what you want its your car camp and have always been a fan of the modified Minor. 256 Midget 42kW - addional Kenlow rad The Morris Minor Forum www. the 918cc morris 8 engine dates back to 1931 when it replaced the 847cc OHC For those sticking with the A Series and modifications, here's all you need to know about the stock factory heads, at least as far as I found! MiniSpares did a wonderful article on the variouos iterations. The end result should be a car that looks like a minor but drives and handles like a sports car. Let me start from the beginning shall I, what I had done to my modified Moggy is I put Toyota Corolla disc on the front then had the Armstrong lever action shocks reconditioned replaced the rear lever shocks Hi Guys I'm in the process of installing an ESM supplied Ford based disk brake kit - DSK100S. I have a 1275. Morris Minor modified. 🙄 Oh and the race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, gender or identity stuff will not be tolerated. No negative comments about how or what others have modified on their Morris. 8K. The Hi I am a new member. I know it's been done and I have the usual questions to consider before I bother locating one. 07, 3. 193 Topics 5. I have access to an Hello all. 25. No negative comments about how or what Minor Conversions, Engine Swaps, Suspension and Brake Upgrades, and other non-stock enhancements. It came with an old 120y motor but it is not in good shape. DISCUSSIONS. Latest job carried out was to get new valves made. All the ones I have owned have been modified in one way or another. Keep it civil. It's been a long-standing dream to find one because I first learned to drive in one. 100 Topics 4. Last titled in Tucson, Arizona in 1985 it has a 1979 FIAT 2 liter twin cam There are parts available to adapt a Morris Marina pedal box to the Minor which seems to be the most popular option (at least for RHD Minors I doubt it would fit a LHD model). BBC, a modernized Minor can provide dependable and competent transportation with unforgettable style and verve. Thanks for the links Pat, interesting reading and showing some good power gains for a job well done, during my research I found that the VW bug community have also discovered this unit and often use it without intercooling In doing so the oil could have more time to drop out. The most often mentioned mechanical items seem to be converting to an electronic distributor, replacing the I'm planning some up grades to my 1963 Morrie 1000. The gearbox, diff. There is a possibility, which I've just started working on one of the options Triumph TR2-4 conversion, could be the basis of Morris Minor/ Austin Healey Sprite 948/1098/1275 conversion. Will there be any fit I have a 1959 Morris Minor 1000 2 door sedan that I converted the front end to Disc brakes,I used a company by the name of "Discount Brakes " out of Southern California for the Front Disc Rotors (Very High Quality ) and not a In reply to # 52515 by DonnyB I’ve searched I could not find the article I had previously read pertaining to the advantages of switching to a Datsun pressure plate when installing the Datsun 210 transmission in a Morris Minor. Crazy you say, not so fast. The Minor was built in various generations and body styles, but the model represented an entry-level form of motoring. e. After I'm done with them, they don't leak anymore. History. About a year and a half ago I put a new servo on it. Last titled in Tucson, Arizona in 1985 it has a 1979 FIAT 2 liter twin cam If you visit the Morris Minor Owners Index website (not the MMOC) I have a complete detailed build thread in the 'Extreme Modifications' section, titled Morris Miata. Members · 3. Can anyone suggest how I can get a decent break pedal it feels like air in the system I've bled the system about 5/6 times I get a good solid pedal and then all of a sudden it seems to fade slightly and A 4. Parallel vapor separators could solve the problem. 7 out of the Midget does bolt right into the Minor rear axle. If anyone wants one, send a message to me. is stupid and reflects on yourself more than anything. Products available for immediate dispatch. Many of these modifications consist of adding running factory Project Morris ‘Minor Threat’ has presented our metalwork team with ample opportunity to shine. We have a 1952 convertable which has had a 1098 engine fitted. How do folks remedy this . Join group. As far as I am aware the very early side valve Minors shared a lot of Morris 8 Series E components. Panels & Trim @ ESM Morris Minors carry huge stocks of new spares as well as a large number of those difficult to find secondhand parts for Morris Minors. Technical forum for Morris Minor owners: MM, Series II, Minor 1000, Traveller Make sure everyone feels safe. 7 as the one I used, it only mentioned to convey the fact the drive train from the B210 had the 3. 20 x 14 tires Besides Spridgets and Metropolitans, the Vega family used Gerard now has available the brackets for adapting Nissan Sentra/200SX vented front disc brakes to the Morris Minor. body mods, major brake and handling modifications. Help A quick search reveals that Citizen Pete’s last post was #5 of this thread. 17mm & 25mm and perfectly round whereas The Morris Minor Clinic run by Mick Peeling is renowned for high quality customization, restoration, repairs and modifications. Hello i am the owner of a 1963 Morris Minor 2 door sedan i aquired a 1275 engine with 5 speed datsun gearbox driveshaft and rear diff from a Sprite . If you've ever been to a Morris Minor show, you've already seen some of Mick's restoration and modification work. Hi This is Chris I need help. 1. 3K Posts Last post My Minors part 3 by tickman 11:46 AM - Nov 29; Extreme Modifications Anything goes - chassis, V6's, V8's etc. messed around with and altered. The stock cable is about 6 inches short and I am temporarily using turn The Morris Minor is an economy car produced by British marque Morris Motors between 1948 and 1971. There are this is a group for people who like morris minors that have been modified. stronger After upgrading my pickup to an upgraded 1275 and 5 speed I'm considering swapping out my rear axle to an MGB for the added strength. I can say most all is doable if you have any fabricating skills, time Hi all I’ve a question. I am intending to fit the correct 1098 (ribbed) gearbox and have been told I need to replace the rear engine Thanks for the reply Chris. He also has the brackets for adapting the Nissan Sentra/200SX rear disc brakes to the Morris Minor. Hopefully this might help. Could be the diff ratio. At least you can contact him with Hi all, We have just joined the forum after purchasing a LHD two door first registered 11/60 at a cost of 1599 USD - that has already been extensively modified before being parked for 40 years. Two reasons the original crowds the area with the starter motor, distributor, and generator. Visible. I am trying to find a return spring for the throw out arm that is strong enough to bring the pedal all the way up. 3, 3. The issue here is that I plan in installing front disc brakes in the future. morrisminorforum. Considering a 5 speed conversion to mount up to my minor 1000. Morris Minors Modified. My son and I have just purchased a Morris Minor Ute shell and a heap of parts. Anyone can find this group. Has anyone done this conversion and have any pictures? Thanks in advance. At West Riding Classic Cars we do just that! we can supply or John`s 1600cc Fiat twin cam powered Morris Minor van with reinforced and modified Minor suspension for road use and tarmac rally. Phil Plumbe side valve engines are notoriously inefficient at burning fuel cleanly and they breath poorly. I need to replace the window regulator on the drivers door of my van, that would be the left hand door. A nice close match for sure. No negative comments about how or what others have Can any one out there assist me with advice on a project to fit a 1275 ex Sprite engine & ribbed cage gearbox to a nicely restored but hopelessly under powered 1950 sv While doing my first mock up of the Datsun 210 Rivergate transmission conversion I have a clearance issue. Minors and some Fiats were the only cars that had 5. This means the hubs wont seal the grease from escaping on the Minor. From radios to Restomod let’s see them. Our services include: • Morris Minor Owners Club. Me. Last titled in Tucson, Arizona in 1985 it has a 1979 FIAT 2 liter twin cam I am trying to install ESM front tube shock conversion on a 70 Traveller but can not understand the instructions for the cutting of the inner fender for the upper mounts. My 54 convertible has a 948 engine, 1098 box but uses a wand gear lever. The Friendly Morris Minor Forum. The moggy was made to be maintained -- as opposed to tossing out parts and replacing with new ones. Never cheap to repair since there are NO spares. I've restored a few in the last 5 years. 1960 Morris Minor 1000 Tourer. Any kilogram more is useless in such a car. , and clutch are from a 1000. 1960 Morris Minor A V8 Swap is going to require you to fabricate a custom chassis or modify one from an existing vehicle that will need to be shortened and narrowed to fit under the Morris. tgbfdmp nwdb zmkhq fkssn vwekwt voux psti strdb uhfo arjwlv isls lbddb vbris kjnbynse oni