Vintage Minor Register

More dashboard questions
1. Was the dashboard made of solid wood or plywood?
2. Mahogany or ... ?
3. Oiled or varnished or ...?
/Thomas

Ronald wrote:Ian.
The black and white picture appears to have a mk2 Ford Capri in the background, what year did they come out??.....
Ronald

1969 if I remember it right!
/Thomas

Steering gear play fixed My 1931 Minor has an early worm and wheel steering box - and a excessive play as well :D I could easily move the arm about 2 mm sideways! Because my first priority is a car in mechanical good standard (rather than concours perfection) this can´t be accepted! Adjust the bolt...

Is it possible to adjust a steering box play? I can move the shaft (that is connected to the drag link) a little. On top of the box there is a stop nut and something which I guess can be a adjuster nut...
/Thomas

Very elegant solution! Many thanks / Thomas

October newsletter just arrived - nice reading! Hope for more information about that supercharged (compressor?) white Minor.
/Thomas

When planning assembly of the rear axle I noticed that one of the wheel bolts was different - too small diameter at the base. I think it will work as it is, but...? Some feed back would be helpful...
/Thomas

Rear leaf springs assembled Before I could assemble the rear springs I needed to replace the old bushes. I found new ones at Ian Harris, 16 mm outer diameter and 1/2 " inner. However, it was necessary to shorten them a little bit and adjust the inside dimensions slightly. New bush but too long...

Good idea! Many thanks, SV4670!
/thomas

Does someone know where to find the two bushes that support the "brake cross shaft" (hope it´s clear what I´m looking for)? Outer diameter about 29 mm and inner diameter about 25 mm (Ian Harris does not have them). If not I´m planning to find a suitably brass tube and make them myself. /Th...

Well, I´m ashamed - when assembly the front axle I forgot both the "rubber stop" and the caster shims. And you are quite right - the springs differ. Something I haven't noticed myself :oops: By the way, does anyone know where to find the two bushes that support the "brake cross shaft&...

Need to make a new dashboard - is this the right shape for my £100 Minor? The existing dashboard is 14 mm thick.

/Thomas

A simple task it was...

Find the misstake!

Ian
That makes sense.

Today, I hope , I will have the time left to assemble the front axle. Ought to be a simple task...

Thomas

Spent some hours with the little Morris today. Just enough time to assemble the front springs. A little reflection - I usually turn the crown nuts very firmly and then unload a "track". Someone who has a different opinion? Do also remember that I once read that it may be good idea to grind...