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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 06:29 AM
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Here's my 1950 Morris Minor Lowlight with 1998 Camaro lS1 and 4l60E fitted. It is on a full custom chassis with one off double wishbone front clip and narrowed Ford 9 inch rear with tru trac diff. Interior is strictly 2 seats with a pro leather interior.
Here's the link to the build process (long, but with plenty of pics))

http://mog.myfreeforum.org/about1082.html

I've currently got a few issues, but getting some good info from here, so will hopefully be moving forward.


Where we are at the moment:
























Rack Narrowing:




New mounts for steering arms










steering column UJ's




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Wheel (momo)













PLUS - some action shots:





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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 06:39 AM
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Straight cool! Nice work!
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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 07:05 AM
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You should look up top gear.. Perhaps they will like this Morris...
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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 07:17 AM
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Top gear would be the last place I'd choose - I don't even watch it anymore as they seem to get more stupid as they get older. Hammond is particularly irritating.

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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 06:09 PM
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Top gear would be the last place I'd choose - I don't even watch it anymore as they seem to get more stupid as they get older. Hammond is particularly irritating.

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YES finally! I find that show quite annoying.
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 09:20 PM
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Bad ***!
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 10:50 PM
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Nice car. Great attention to detail. I love the bumper mounted turn indicators. I saw the left one flashing in the first video and thought it may be a reflection until I saw the right one confirm that it wasn't.

...and am I crazy or do the headlights have three modes?
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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 02:17 AM
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Headlights have sidelights, dip (low) and main (high) beam, so yes, 3 modes. Just the same as a modern.

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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 05:37 AM
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Action shots:

http://www.youtube.com/user/rmrresto?feature=watch


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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 09:08 AM
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I love this thing!!!
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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 12:27 PM
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Bad *** !
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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 01:26 PM
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Fantastic.
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nice work!

My dad was born in Edinburgh. After 37 years in California he still has his thick accent. He loves golf... I love cars
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Old Oct 18, 2013 | 01:49 PM
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sick build.
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Old Oct 18, 2013 | 01:52 PM
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Cheers guys.

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Old Oct 18, 2013 | 06:34 PM
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Dude. This thing is badass. I'd rock the **** outta this
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 11:02 AM
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Here we go:

Uplift pics with my mate Bob and Ross prior to 100 mile drive home:














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right on, that thing is awesome! makes me wish i still had my '48 anglia!
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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 09:23 PM
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Sick little car! Bet that thing hauls
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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 09:30 PM
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What color is the car? a paint code would be nice if possible.
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