Morris C8

[Jonathan Moore]

I haven't mentioned the state of the cooling system, it was full and I am not exaggerating, of rust and general crap, the steel pipe work looked fine until I tried clean them up and as you can see from the picture the only option was to make new ones. It took hours to clean it all out.


I think I have at last fabricated the last two components, I couldn't really save much of the original parts, only the catch and clasp and the spare wheel bracket.


Onwards forwards and backwards,

Jon

[Jonathan Moore]

The last two components.

Jon

[pauldavies]

Hi Jonathan and I did a compression check due to another issue and all is well, will check the breather but nothing leaking over there as I can see. I had my radiator completely stripped down and cleaned after another issue last year and all is fine now, I have a spare brass filler tube for under the cap of the radiator I made if you need one.
Paul

[Jonathan Moore]

Evening All,

I have been trying to finish all the odds and sods, its supprising how much time it takes, just when you think that you have finished you find something else. One of the items that i can't find pictures of, is the box that fits over the battery, assuming that there should be one. Today it's been minus degrees and snowing, so I have made the number plate mounting plates and painted stars. Tonight I need to make the census number stencil and get that painted on. I could then do with a dry sunny day to get it out and clean up but that's something I can't control.



Jon

[Jonathan Moore]

I need toe go and buy some more canvas so that I can make the two tilts and the pads that go around the observation ring. Anyone know of any period jacks for sale?

Jon

[Jonathan Moore]

I have only given the stars one coat of paint and it could do with another but would they have been that bothered.

Jon

[Jonathan Moore]

Evening All,

Its a bit cold today but sunny so I decided to get the old boy out and do some vacuuming and tidying up as the mess was irritating me somewhat. As it was the first, albeit short drive I expected to find something wrong but it was only when I crushed my hand against the oil filter housing that I found out that the gear stick had been in the correct way to start with, ouch. Other than that all seemed ok, lets hope that it continues so. I think that they make a lovely couple.

Jon