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Morris minor welding But I thought that perhaps those with experience of welding minors will have a good idea of what's required. Morris Minor Owners. in Stroud. TeHoro. Bidz. patches were cut, and Mick from M F Welding did the skilled work of welding it back together. about to be corrected on that though. Give What kind of basic welding machine is recommended to do the job of welding in missing metal pieces, that have rusted away? Can I cause some irreversible damage to the car, if I muck . Page 12. and my welding mask worked a treat. Posted by clackkent . Get access to a workshop manual for YOUR CAR on your phone, tablet or computer here - https://shrsl. Thanks Taupe- there is a lot of extra metal on the new part, must be for excessively rusted areas on other Moggys. It was done by holding a piece of plate behind the hole and scribing through hole, Page 51 in Minor Matters. I have finally come to the conclusion that a new L/H half chassis leg is needed. I fabricated these by hammering small pieces of 0. I do own both an electric arc set and a MIG set. This same restorer has had many happy customers comment on their work over the years on the forums. It's the welding that I'm more concerned about. clutch was stuck solid. Useful Tips. Thanks. Board Home. 94. Welding. Of course it doesn't help there are no photographs or what amount of welding is needed. Where the innerwing meets the outer wing mounting flange, there are tightly curved sections that had rusted through. DISCUSSIONS. I haven't done any welding before so will need something easy to use and suitable for the traveller restoration. Share. Listed 3 hours ago. General Discussion. Darrell. NOTIFICATIONS. They're my local go-to at the moment and handle everything from Minors to fancy pants E-Types. morrisminorforum. morrisminorforum Morris Minor Forum. Top. Vehicle : 1957 Morris Minor 1000 Pick-up (LCV) - a CKD MM built in Petone, New Zealand. October 2020. Another restorer (A) charged several thousand for welding work. How much would welding for me cost? Here's what needs doing: O/S floor pan behind chassis crossmember needs patching up. But welding, why did it have to involve welding? Not only do I have to beg favours to find somewhere to do it, bev27 Minor Friendly Posts: 37 Joined: Thu Aug 24, 2006 10:13 am Location: Kent MMOC Member: No "Morris Minor" by D V W Francis, part of the "Illustrated Car Servicing Series for Owner Drivers" published by Hamlyn, I have the second edition, 1971, ISBN 0 600 42181 3. com hi, trying to restore a Morris minor and having trouble with the welding. He is only a one man band but he knows his way around a Morris Minor and has serviced and maintained our Traveller since we got it in 2010. The chap who did them many years ago guaranteed them to 178hp. Thanks Morris Minor Owners Club. The Morris Minor Forum. Posted by Classics man . November 2020. 19 posts 1; 2; Next; DTH. Welding repairs and MOT. hotrodder Member. Topic List Forum List Newer Welding Post by deano69 » Sun Dec 13, 2009 8:34 pm Can you do all the welding repairs on a Morris using a mig run off of a house supply?Ive been looking at a few migs and reading threads on here and coupled with the realisation that im gonna have to weld at some point, probably sooner rather than later, im now considering purchase of aforementioned welder. Could i have some help of what sort The best thing you can do is enrol on a night school restoration course where you will learn to weld, paint and all the techniques needed to restore a car. Repairing the bottom of the drivers door on the Morris Minor. Morris Minor Owners > Mechanical, Technical & Restoration > Body, Paint, Glass & Wood Work > Welding. Discuss mechanical problems here. 3 hours ago. Message. Brake Pedal Spring. Bodywork. My welding is messy but functional (a bit like SHY!), however, the wire in the mig keeps sticking inside the pipework somewhere. Posts: 234 Joined: Wed Mar 30, 2011 10:54 pm Location: stoke-on-trent Morris Minor Owners Club. FAQ; either 135te or or 151te. Over the years I have learnt a great deal about mechanics and tackle most jobs on my own vehicles bar dropping engine or gearbox (mainly due to lack of space). no overlap - you can secure them with magnets while you tack them up - or tags which you remove after welding. Any ideas would be appreciated. polo2k Minor Addict Posts: 921 Joined: Fri Mar When I built my Morris 8 hot rod in an 8x12 council garage I had to keep the body in a lockup down the road while I kept the rolling chassis in the garage. MIG is very much better for body and thin gauge metal welding. buchan Newbie Posts: 2 Joined Hi, I am looking to do some welding for the first time, NOT on my morris minor i hasten to add. Need to get under Morris to do some welding, decided me and my friend are going to make a rollover jig, I know quite a few of you have built your own already, I was wondering if you could post me some pictures of your own so I can start getting some ideas for mine? Thanks very much for your help! Edd Morris Minor Owners Club. amgrave Minor Addict Posts: 985 Joined: Mon May 26 Morris Minor Owners Club. This is a sample of some of the panels I can supply for Morris Minors. Many thanks Accurately cutting out the rusty bodywork, tack welding the repair piece in before fully welding it and grinding the welds down. Post by custommoggy » Sat Jun 02, 2012 11:32 am. Welding advice - sills and crossmember. o d s n S t p o r e 2 u m 9 1 6 1 r n 1 m t m t y 1 g 0 J 0 0 2 g 2 m h a t 0 2 3 a 5 3 2 3 h 0 0, i 8 m 7 3 u 5 8 · Welding and fabricating more plates on the minor, a bit about us we are not looking to show these cars or nut & bolt restoration we like to save these classi The Morris Minor International Message Board. Discuss anything Morris Minor related. When one of the leaf spring hangers on my old Morris Minor decided to punch its way through the floor I had no way of getting it to a garage. Your car can't be the best car in the world,mine is!Seriously why not contact your local area,details are in the club mag. chassis welding. So this is what I started with. com . I am hoping to do a welding course in the winter with the eventual aim of learning how to replace all the panels in my Traveller that need replacing. www. Then punch the rivets through to free the Minor centre. I have heard of "inverter welders" a There are 7 1968 Morris Minor for sale right now - Follow the Market and get notified with new listings and sale prices. Engine turns over but hasn't been run in a while. Sean. Messages 4,583. Topic List Forum List Newer Older Start New Morris Minor. My question is, if I were to drill a hole in the appropriate place in the "pumpkin", would a good epoxy (JB Weld is the stuff of choice over here), be sufficient to retain the fitting into which the plug would screw, or is welding the only way forward? Restoring a 1964 Morris Minor. Many thanks HOME. uk/weldingdvd. Many thanks So i have owned my Morris for around 6 years and now it has become a bit of a restoration project. Posted by kei . Completely rusted sills - beyond repair. The UK's leading Morris Minor specialist Established in 1982, Morris Minor Workshop, (better known for being East Sussex Minors Workshop) is regarded as THE Morris Minor specialist. com/4qjfm- Classic car merchandise can be found on my ets Is zintec ok to use ? I'm new to welding so want to make sure I get the correct metal. Forums. Fairmile Restorations > Morris Minor. It just blows holes through, no-matter what the setting . 30 posts Promoting the Preservation and Use of the Postwar Morris Minor. Com metodologia diferenciada e http://www. Messages 1,284 Location East Kent. Save. Dec 8, 2011 #9 Oxy acetylene gas welding is better than either for repairing thin car exterior panels! H. Replacing the floor in the Morris Minor 1000. I have heard of "inverter welders" a chrisd87 Minor Addict Posts: 857 Joined: Mon Nov 07, 2005 4:52 pm Location: Saffron Walden MMOC Member: No Morris Minor Owners Club. I want to do some light weight garden projects, also ai have an old wheel barrow hi, trying to restore a Morris minor and having trouble with the welding. Sizeable hole O/S sills need replacing How about the Morris Minor Millennium Company in Whalley Range, Cambs have done welding on my car and a couple of bigger restorations of Minors over the last year or so. I don't really know what I'm doing but I'm daft enough to try it anyway. What do you need doing? Hi, I am looking to do some welding for the first time, NOT on my morris minor i hasten to add. Go for as much go and as many settings as you can afford - welding with six power positions (as per the 151) isn't too bad, with two (as on some of the bottom The Morris Minor/1000 does not have a separate body/chassis - it has a monocoque construction body shell so you cannot separate the body from the chassis. Page 12 3. Welding / Mobile welding winchester. I have been happily welding the driver's side sill on my 2 door for the last few days. Outside face with flange for welding to outer wheel arch. You certainly won't get ripped off. There's always more to do than you think. MESSAGES. cobalt-minor. PRICE Car Values Market Trends What's My Car Worth? SELL hi, trying to restore a Morris minor and having trouble with the welding. But can be applied to most if not all classic White's Bodyworks, Unit 23, Firsland Park Estate, Henfield Road, Albourne, Hassocks, West Sussex BN6 9JJ hi, i have a series 11 saloon and i fitted the 1000 front wings, the only thing i had to alter was the holes for the side light. Mobile welding provided to you. Skip to I am restoring a traveller to original condition,now it is stripped so i have taken it to the expert for welding,the first thing he noticed was that the floor had been as he put it sandwiched a plate covering metal with air in between,this he I also said I thought some welding might be needed. Hi Guys, I am 28 from the Bournemouth area and currently own a T25 campervan in need of some welding / fabrication. The link to my blog, Minor Services. Other. 1971 Morris Minor Van Beige Manual, 4 speed Right Hand Drive in London, United Kingdom - For Sale | Car & Classic, £1,000 Morris Minor Van Honest example, Requires welding on the body, back and side doors need attention. December 2020. Mobile: 07941474620 Page 34 Matts Morris Minor Services based in Hereford and Worcester. captchaos Minor Friendly Posts: 21 Joined: Wed Feb 27, 2002 12:00 am MMOC Member: No. M01d £18 Van Pickup rear inner wheel arch repair panel. I have recently bought a1959 Traveller that needs a great deal of welding, much more than I thought when I first bought it, under both front wings, all of the nearside sill and floor is totally rusted away plus the cross member, the off side it is only the sill and cross member. I have been quoted around £1500 to put it all right. I Morris Minor and Porsche 944 fan. Topic List Forum List hand, it was very satisfying to line it all up, clamp and screw in place, then call in the expert welder for a focused welding session. Promoting the Preservation and Use of the Postwar Morris Minor. Welding! Anything not covered by listed topics. Topic List Forum List Newer Symptoms of problem: Completely rusted floor pan - beyond repair. Can anyone recommend a good welder? Thanks Henry. January 2021. garethzoehill Newbie Posts: 2 I have a bit of a soft spot for Morris Minors. But I do seem to have been going through huge amounts of welding gas. I had some difficulty getting hold of a sheet of new steel, so I thought I'd use a set of scrap 1mm steel shelves that were fly-tipped near my office instead. My first proper car, and much of my childhood spent being ferried around in the back of a Moggy Van. Typical works Hello everyone i am new to this sight but i have need of anyone that can help with welding a 1953 2 door series 2 , Morris Minor Forum. Taking a welding course may be the only option for the next generation of Minor owners. You've made your first mistake. Welding! Post by DTH » Thu Mar 27, 2008 7:36 pm. Board can someone point me in the right direction as to where i can improve my welding techneque? i tend to 'push' the welds and not pull them. During the 1990's I replaced the whole perimeter of the floor pan (sills, chassis rails, inner wings, rear boot floor, plus the central floor panels and the crossmember), using almost exclusively panels from Charles Ware and found First, thanks for all the information I have gleaned from this site due to all of you experts. FORUMS. 3 posts • Page 1 of 1. FAQ; MMO Links; Morris Minor Owners. My old mig does big sturdy welds perfectly, but doing small, thin, old and new welds is problem. That is VERY convenient for welding, especially the sills. In spite of that I wouldn't even contemplate inflicting my "welding skills" on a car or anything important. Then Re: Welding in Essex Post by tysonn » Sat Apr 18, 2015 5:45 am Welcome to the club. Done it! The Morris Minor International Message Board. What you described I had just happening to me this morning: I drove a Morris Minor 1960 from Ireland to London this weekend (luckily got the car for free) and went for an MOT i'm in the process of stripping my moggie back and repairing/replacing any rotten and rusted bits of metal. I want to do some light weight garden projects, also ai have an old wheel barrow Hi all, when welding for the first time in years I forgot to disconnect the battery and now the car won't start! What should I look at first? The Morris Minor Forum Morris minor welding Just a query about welding. Luvata Sao Paulo also offers hoses and cables, tip dressing supplies, electronic weld Consulte o CNPJ da MINOR INDUSTRIA MECANICA DE PRECISAO LTDA de São Paulo, SP, seus sócios e contatos como telefones, emails e website, além de faturamento, quantidade de A MCK Welding possui time de engenharia de soldagem que suporta os projetos, desde a fase de design até o arranque de produção na planta do cliente. She - my 1958 two door - is about to hit the road again very soon! Phil Morris Minor Owners Club. I made lots of mistakes cutting the patches - glad to have made them Tim give this guy a call ( Peter 314-724-7098) he's on Craig list buying, and selling Datsun cars, and parts. The main dif × 1-800-946-2642 Home My Account Social / Forum Articles Contact My Cart Morris Minor welding. The garage welding expert cut away all the corroded areas and hand made complete new sections out of heavier gauge steel. We at Minor Services are offering restoration services, a first class panel replacement service & welding repairs here at our base in Ely, Cambridgeshire. Post by GeorgeHurst » Thu Sep 09, 2010 8:58 pm. to save changing a whole wing I hace cut out the rusty rotted section and Morris Minor Owners Club. I live near Huntingdon. Skip to content. Hi, I am looking to do some welding for the first time, NOT on my morris minor i hasten to add. 1956 Morris Minor Series II 1959 MGA 1600 Roadster 1966 Jaguar Mk2 3. I would love to learn the black magic that is welding as I can see my hobby for fixing up Post by charlie_morris_minor » Fri Sep 25, 2009 8:10 pm i believe the problem is more that the wheel collapses in as opposes to falls off. Topic List Forum List Newer Older Start New What kind of basic welding machine is recommended to do the job of welding in missing metal pieces, that have rusted away? Can I cause some irreversible damage to the car, if I muck . I have seen in the past references made to a jig that goes through the midd G'Day I have seen lots of photos of minors on their side to do welding of the underside but never any info as to how the side is protected I have pulled engine /trans and need to do some work underneath the car I am guessing maybe old tires or mattress . I have heard of "inverter welders" a Parts of the sharply curved part of inner wing next to the mounting flange also needed replacing. . I have a lot of welding to do on my 1969 1000,I havent done any before but i know someone who is willing to show me,i was just wondering if it would be better to take it to someone and get them to do it for me although i I have just bought a Morris Minor 1000, and the chassis needs some welding. Fussyoldfart in Welland Ontario. 9mm steel over the Morris Minor starting handle, which just happened to form a perfect radius needed for the repair section! Welded in, a bit of seam sealer and paint and you'd never know! hi, trying to restore a Morris minor and having trouble with the welding. 2 posts Welding - Gas Regulator vs Flow Meter Welding - Gas Regulator vs Flow Meter. Skip to content May 15 Repairs So Far Since Sept 2022; Apr 28 Morris Minor Rear Axle Filler ; Apr 18 LOOKING TO PURCHASE; Jan 14 Mazengarb OHV Cylinder Heads; Jul 13 SOLD; Jan 17 Getting The Lid And Frame Off; Sep 22 Hello To Marilyn; Jun 14 A Classic Goodbye; Apr 19 New Membership Payment System; Mar 13 Painting Part 2 - Engine Bay; Mar 05 B,b; Feb 22 Morris Minor Owners Club. September 2020. I want to do some light weight garden projects, also ai have an old wheel barrow Morris Minor Owners Club. Once the welds were gound down and the pieces painted, they look pretty good. 7 diff in my 1958 rear axle. co. I want to do some light weight garden projects, also ai have an old wheel barrow Hi, I am looking to do some welding for the first time, NOT on my morris minor i hasten to add. About 15 months ago I bought a secondhand but unused Clarke 150 welder from a morris minor owner in Wellingborough. Really pleased with the machine and I'm learning on the job as regards Morris Minor Owners Club. Sign In Create Account. les Minor Maniac Posts: 8955 Joined: Tue Feb 12, 2002 12:00 am Location: kent MMOC davidmiles Minor Legend Posts: 2731 Joined: Mon Mar 23, 2009 4:54 pm Location: Sussex MMOC Member: No The Morris Minor International Message Board. Post by captchaos » Fri Jul 14, 2006 7:13 am. They found that the areas near the back rear spring hangers were badly corroded although they superficially looked OK. No MIG welding experience only brazing with flame, getting kit soon though (Clarke 151TE), recent MOT reveals significant resto need to floor, probably to the under sills that have been covered over, both inner wings are 'split' at the point tou mention, i. and gives easily the best results. I did attend a welding course as part of my job (Marine Engineer), way back when. Sill/Box Panel Repair "HELP"! Discuss Bodywork problems here. Topic List Forum List Newer hi, trying to restore a Morris minor and having trouble with the welding. 887. You also need to hi, trying to restore a Morris minor and having trouble with the welding. This van was to be the next major restoration, or as the title suggests resurrection from certain demise. It just No matter whether you arc or mig welding when doing extensive welding always spot or stitch it first, that way if you see an error when it's all in place it'll be easier to cut out to Morris Minor Workshop is committed to helping keep your car on the road, and our bodyshop can provide everything from an accident repair service to a complete restoration. Heritage bare metal shells. cheers, Iddy Hi, I am looking to do some welding for the first time, NOT on my morris minor i hasten to add. Me welding not great but reckon it Personally I would never buy a half shaft if you have to rely on welding to keep it all together. I have heard of "inverter welders" a TerryG Minor Fan Posts: 245 Joined: Sat Aug 31, 2002 10:29 pm Location: Leyton (East London) MMOC Member: No the continuation of the patch panel repair on my 1964 two door Morris Minor Saloon. 9mm steel around in a tight curve, using, of all things the morris minor starting handle as a former. Topic List Forum List Newer Older Start New Topic. There could be hi, trying to restore a Morris minor and having trouble with the welding. Posts: 1084 Joined: Mon Mar 24, 2008 12:23 pm. newadventuresofarthur. Plenty of welding done one step closer to getting finished. I'm using the normal MIG 390g disposable bottles and following normal instructions in terms of the Morris Minor Owners > Modified Section > Mild Modifications > Welding Roll Over Jig. welding gear. Much more welding to do than I thought,but Home MIG TIG Arc Paint Forum. Welding a series 2. 11 posts • Page 1 of 1. About . I'm new to welding so want to make sure I get the correct metal. Welding? Anything not covered by listed topics. The Morris Minor International Message Board. General As I've been reading through the pages, welding has become as recurrent theme. I made replacements by bending 0. Posts: 534 Joined: Thu Nov 07, 2013 The welding I have done on the nearside (new chassis leg, sills, floor pan, rear arch) was all done with gasless fluxed wire and I have stared the same work on the offside. e. Share with: Link: Copy link. Tell him Keith Lyall recommended you. Chassis rail repair. As others have pointed out - I'm afraid once you start welding in that area more rust will be discovered. Floor Hinge Panel Complete Sill B Post Repair Cab rear lower Panel Now it's been a while since I have restored a Morris Van and would like suggestions on what order would be best to the panels in? I was think the floor first. I also bought 1 Minor wheel, as I didn't want to butcher mine if it didn't work. What kind of basic welding machine is recommended to do the job of welding in missing metal pieces, that have rusted away? Can I cause some irreversible damage to the car, if I muck . Topic List Forum List Newer Older Start New 1957 4 door Morris minor, welding done underneath new wiring loom fitted new master cylinder and brake cylinders all parts there just needs assembly, stalled restoration project, age related number · 1957 Morris minor. Who knows, "Morris Minor Restoration"- the book, film and stage play may soon follow . Anyone know where to buy a gearbox to a Morris Minor 1951 The code I found on the gearbox is 31382 And on the back cover 31378 The gear lever ( USHM3 ) The Morris Minor Forum. In recent years, the vehicle has been subject to the likes of paintwork, welding & repairs, a new timing chain, and a great deal of significant maintenance. It would seem that welding involves getting two pieces Hi, I am looking to do some welding for the first time, NOT on my morris minor i hasten to add. FIND Search Listings 743,455 Follow Markets 9,073 Explore Makes 651 Auctions 1,148 Dealers 329. This has led me to do some research on the subject. I have heard of "inverter welders" a I have a Snap on 130 turbo welder,i used an argon gas bottle and was welding fine,I went to it the other day and would not weld properly,when i pulled the trigger the wireturned to a blob and stuck to the tip, i cleared tip and each time it did the same,I bought and fit a new tip, tried again, same result so i turned the gas off and it welded ok. Yes, sort of. Morris Minor Owners > Modified Section > Mild Modifications > Welding Roll Over Jig. The Morris Minor fuel tank for the Van and Pick-up version use a gas tank that on the outside dimensions is identical to all the sedans. The Friendly Morris Minor Forum. If the welding goes well - you can buff it all down and the join becomes 'invisible Morris Minor Owners. Be sure to disconnect the alternator (if you have one) before doing any welding! Top. Tony63. Technical. Welding in new metal, original lead loading and cat action. I ran out of wire and bought the normal wire and fitted the convertor to run on full size co2. For the first time in well over a year (during which I got married and had shoulder surgery - no connection, I can assure you) , I have managed to do some welding on the car. The half shafts on my Minor which have been subject to hundreds of the most severe standing starts are only standard Minor ones bought new and heat treated before use. Crawling underneath and welding upwards is pretty unpleasant, especially as molten metal inevitably responds to gravity. I spoke with him yesterday, and he is very knowledgeable, and helpful. £1,000. Robins Minor Fan Posts: 246 Joined: Sun Mar 10, 2002 12:00 am Location Morris Minor Owners Club. Involved in your Minors original build, or we can offer Custom options including leather, reclining heated seats and much more. Post by Tom and Maria » Fri Jun 15, 2012 12:54 pm. We also offer mechanical & MOT work to keep your Morris Minor on the road and in excellent condition. 781. Hi all, I am putting a 3. <br> <br> I then, with a 4 1/2"grinder removed the centre from the Vauxhall wheel and, if you get a Minor wheel with rivets in, Grind the rivet heads off in the wheel well. I have heard of "inverter welders" a Morris Minor Owners > Mechanical, Technical & Restoration > Body, Paint, Glass & Wood Work > Welding. Next stage to learn how to do better than these!![frame] [/frame] Top. Mechanical. In hindsight this was a Morris Minor Owners Club. (part Series II, part Minor 1000 I think!) Time : 40 hours Difficulty : 8/10 Parts required : New floor pan with sill step, new boxing plate, new undersill (combined 'outer sill' and 'inner hi, trying to restore a Morris minor and having trouble with the welding. I noticed the seat support flange spot welded to the floor pan, is it an idea to cut the floor flush with the seat support, I was thinking of plug welding the new flange behind( if possible) the seat support and then seam welding the old floor to the Apply zinc weld through spray (before welding) to any overlaps such as between the boxing panel and lip of the inner sill step. So if you're welding at home, without sufficient ventilation, make sure you're wearing a suitable mask. FAQ; MMOC Home. Excellent black-and-white photos accompanying straightforward and detailed text describing, inter alia, how to take bits apart and put them back together again clean and shiny - thanks to Nicky Bodyswap MX5 Miata to Morris Minor part 9. New posts Search forums. I've made a bit of progress on the heater I'm building for my Morris Minor, but hit a snag too. Done it! Mobile welding provided to you. Explain what you want doing and see if he can help. i would like to try welding myself. I used some 12” wheels I bought from B&Q and some 2x2 wood to So after all the helpful advice I got on here I plumped for a Clarke 135TE MIG. Morris Minor Owners Club. 01630 639898 daytime. The same restorer set fire to the whole interior of a relatives car (welding sparks), they were given a worse condition interior as an apology. lap welding repairs are easier to do, but on a restoration course, they will teach you to make the patch accurately to fit the hole with at most a 1mm gap and to butt weld it in. jonathon H. Welding a Morris Minor Owners Club. do fenders have to come off or can th . Naturally, this swap means I lose the fill plug. This video is a guide on how to safely perform a crank start on a Morris Minor using the original crank handle. 30 posts 1; 2; I have had a brilliant weekend. This Morris Minor van has seen 11 former keepers throughout its time and now offers quite an original specification, with plenty of prior maintenance and history to show. I have heard of "inverter welders" a Hi, I am looking to do some welding for the first time, NOT on my morris minor i hasten to add. so by keeping everything oiled and greased will ensure that What kind of basic welding machine is recommended to do the job of welding in missing metal pieces, that have rusted away? Can I cause some irreversible damage to the car, if I muck . hi, trying to restore a Morris minor and having trouble with the welding. Two days later I called to see how things were going. I want to do some light weight garden projects, also ai have an old wheel barrow I am at last about to start work on my 1954 Split Screen 2-dr project car. htm The first few minutes of the moggy welding dvd showing her being rolled over on its side for welding and cleanin So if you buy a welder you will need a helmet, ignore the non auto darkening helmets, I suggest a close fitting (so you can get your head in tight spaces) solar auto darkening helmet, shade 8 for low current welding and shade 9 for higher current, and don't be afraid to use a torch to illuminate the work before you start welding, otherwise you have no idea where the Morris Minor Owners. Quick links. Finally painting the repair with zinc primer to protect it. That's great I thought finally heritage shells available, think of all the welding it saves. Sold to the owner as requiring "a weekend of welding" Hahahahaha. Morris Minor and Porsche 944 fan. This was done by welding a piece of steel in the light hole and redrilling and filing out for the smaller side light, if you dont have welding skills get someone to do it for you. Dec 8, 2011 #10 franky said: Morris Minor Forum. qwertyhenry Minor Friendly Posts: 88 Well just a Morris MinorI have had this for about 4 years and only just got to it!. Post by stag36587 » Mon Apr 16, 2007 10:30 am. The measurements of the factory jig specs will be nice to see but welding should commence by the weekend. Anything not covered by listed topics. Staffordshire Minors. 01531 636414 or 07875 875490 Page 48 Hope this helps. Once I have removed the engine interior etc I will start cutting and welding new panels for the cab. The problem normally occurs at slow speeds as you turn a corner I believe as this is when you put greatest strain on the trunnions. Facebook; Instagram; Tel: 07799383278 MOT Repairs – Car Restoration – General welding repairs. I recently took it to my local mechanic for what i thought was a little bit of welding but it turns out that the actual amount needed is rather more substantial. No matter whether you arc or mig welding when doing extensive welding always spot or stitch it first, 🔧 Dive into the world of amateur welding as we embark on a thrilling adventure to restore a 1968 Morris Minor! 🚗 Join us, a husband and wife, as we take on Oxy/Acetylene creates a lot of heat and will very likely distort body panels. Gas welding and brazing and stick, no MIG. I was wondering what ways are there of lining the rail up without using a jig or removing the engine? i have never done something like this before so I'm pretty clueless! What's the best thickness to use on moggys, for corners of boot, and rear Valence, and for Inner arch area, I also need so e for jack area but hoping Morris Minor Owners Club. I have heard of "inverter welders" a Make a call to Steve Baimbridge in Twyning, Gloucestershire, just off M50 J1. My question to you is this. Forum rules By using this site, you agree to our rules. I leave that to someone who knows what they are doing. I want to do some light weight garden projects, also ai have an old wheel barrow Welding in a new floor pan Post by youngun » Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:44 pm I recently ordered a rear 1/4 floor pan section, i just wanted to know if theres anything thats a must before/during cutting out the old crap and welding in the new section? What kind of basic welding machine is recommended to do the job of welding in missing metal pieces, that have rusted away? Can I cause some irreversible damage to the car, if I muck . All the panels are fitted, now its time to zip up the seams from underneath. Jul 20, 2009 Morris Minor Owners > Mechanical, Technical & Restoration > Body, Paint, Glass & Wood Work > Welding - Gas Regulator vs Flow Meter. 15 posts As Jonathan suggests any car that needs major welding is likely to distort if not carefully braced - I think this applies just as much to roll over jigs as to welding on ramps. So I agree, unfortunately it does not look to bright for future generations of Morris minor owners. wren1710. Welding a Luvata Sao Paulo manufactures resistance welding electrodes and other welding consumables. Based is the Sussex Countryside, close to the Is zintec ok to use ? I'm new to welding so want to make sure I get the correct metal. Topic List Forum List Newer What kind of basic welding machine is recommended to do the job of welding in missing metal pieces, that have rusted away? Can I cause some irreversible damage to the car, if I muck . Hello everyone i am new to this sight but i have need of anyone that can help with welding a 1953 2 door series 2 , Morris Minor Forum. 8 MOD. about an inch in from where the inside of the wing joins the main bodywork. www Morris Minor Forum. We refinish Morris Minor interiors inhouse here at WRCC using the same techniques and materials. I know many of you have done the welding on your minor yourselves yet sadly i am not blessed with such skills or such a welder. glxalcw fgclg ibmuww svdl txwh yjdps dnydx vynp vagjdqdtm fkyiic