Vintage Minor Register

Hope to go with the CMS but it is weather dependant, 150 miles in torrential rain and high winds is masochism not fun.

Philip

Happy Birthday Ian, another milestone in life. I'll bring a special malt to Prescott for a belated toast!!

Regards,

Philip

Jolly good Thomas, Blockley also sell inner tubes and rim tapes which you will need.

Philip

If your engine is not modified and you are using an original type carb then standard would be a good place to start. If you then find the engine is running too rich or too lean you could experiment with other needles but only after checking and remedying any other causes.

Philip

Thomas, Can't answer for Halbe but leaf springs were often bound with cord in the 30's, & 40's to stiffen them for sporting purposes. My springs are greased and then bound in Denso tape (a tape developed to protect pipes and cables underground and in concrete) which does keep them lubricated and...

Thomas,
Last time I looked Blockley 3.50x19 tyres which are correct for the £100 minor were available from Blockleys at £44 each try info@blockleytyre.com

Philip

Or Ian Harris ian@harris84.fsnet.co.uk

Philip

Thomas,
Yes solid wood about 1" (25mm) thick, cover as photos, outer edges aluminium angle ,some use plain others grooved, not sure what is original.
Regards,

Philip
Have asked Ian for help with photos as having trouble

Thomas,
A chap called Brian, UK phone no. 01782 515802 has been advertising a s.v. engine dismantled for reconditioning and various other minor parts. Could be worth a phone call (he doesn't seem to have an e-mail address).

Regards,

Philip

Or are we talking about running boards?

Philip

Mine was ok but was delivered on a dry day!

Philip

Hi Ian,

Are the DVD's likely before Christmas?

Philip

The last two sets I have fitted have had this feature.

PhilipB

Ian, The 4 speed synchro box fitted to my early s.v. has the no's 11593 over 110 at the front and the standard 4 over 17 at the back.

PhilipB

Yes, it was I! The jig is completed, used and can be loaned if anyone wants to collect or pay the postage. My experience with these back plates falls into three categories, those that have been brazed or gas welded without a jig and are hopelessly distorted, those that are so corroded that the bushe...