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Stage 5 : The Rebuild
With the body shell painted and inspected we can now
move the body shell to the rebuilding bay, while the
remaining panels are painted.
The body shell is rebuilt using all new or reconditioned
parts - which are readily available.
Once the basic suspension, axles and steering is fitted
it makes moving the vehicle around far easier.
All the axle, engine and gear box units have been
stripped, rebuilt and painted prior to the body works
so these are now installed.
The wiring loom with all its' modifications is now
carefully fed through the body.
The remaining of the engine bay components and
modifications are fitted
The new roof lining is carefully aligned and fitted
followed by the fitting of :-
Front and rear inertia seat belts
Carpet
Sound deadening and trim
Reclining seats
Heated front windscreen
The remaining panels
Bright and chrome work - fitted and aligned
HEADING - THE FINAL STAGES
DUAL CONTROLS
A set of dual controls were fitted.
We neatly modified the inside of the car so that the
driving instructor is able to see the engine
temperature and the time clock on his side at all
times, and have the ability to activate an override
switch ( if needed ) to put the electric fan on without
interrupting the pupil - this was positioned next to the
12 volt accessory socket.
We also added an additional indicator warning light
that could be easily viewed - this was positioned in the
speedo. A recalibrated speedo was fitted in order to
match the 5 speed gear box.
The CD radio is discreetly hidden away in the glove
box.
We also have the speedo clock panel painted and left
in body colour - creating a clean and simple line look.
IMMOBILISER
We have also fitted a CAT 2 insurance approved
immobiliser with the LED light fitted in the heater box
panel.
During road testing and over the first few weeks that
the owner started to drive the car a few additionals
were requested which were pleased to add, they
included
A heated tinted rear window and ide screen
Silver and black number plates
Painted door mirrors
Wooden steering wheel
MODIFICATION LIST
Dual controls
Disc Brakes and Brake Servo
1275cc Engine and 5 Speed Gearbox
Alternator
Electric Fan and Temperature Gauge and over ride
switch
Heated front Windscreen
CD Player
12 Volt Accessory Socket
Clock
Body Coloured Modern Door Mirrors
Inertia Seat Belts Front and Rear
Reclining Seats and matching Rear
Automatic Reversing Light & Hazard Lights
Sports coil
Debadged Boot Lid
Electronic ignition, Immobiliser
Internal Strengthening to the dash, B Post bottoms and
centre
Anti Roll Bar
Spax Adjustable Shocks all around
Tinted rear windows
Heated rear window
An additional warning light was positioned into the
speedo head for the indicators
THIS UNIQUE MORRIS MINOR IS A WORKING VEHICLE
AND LESSONS CAN BE BOOKED USING IT - JUST CLICK
HERE
www.classicdrivingschool.biz
Special offers available
OR CALL 01823 270406 OR 07790727773
IT IS SEEN AT MANY LOCAL RALLYS' AND OUT ON THE
ROAD WHERE
IT IS VIEWED AND ENJOYED BY MANY PEOPLE.
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