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#82021 18/02/12 10:14 PM

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App. 1000 rusty and/or broken screws and nails removed with the tools showed. Then app 1000 plugs made and glued into place. A couple of wooden pieces replaced. Lots of labour, lots of fun, and a frame as good as new.

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Re: wood frame dix #82025 19/02/12 05:44 AM
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 14,009 Cumbria UK Jays Member of the Inner Circle
Jays Member of the Inner Circle Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 14,009 Cumbria UK	Thanks for posting these Dix....it's great to see photos of restorations. Something I'd love to do if only I had the space. I has to stick to motorcycles which took up less room! Jays Former Morgan owner. Gone but hopefully not forgotten!

Re: wood frame Jays #82227 20/02/12 07:05 AM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 28,897 Likes: 352 Cheltenham, Glos. UK Graham, G4FUJ Salty Sea Dog Member of the Inner Circle
Graham, G4FUJ Salty Sea Dog Member of the Inner Circle Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 28,897 Likes: 352 Cheltenham, Glos. UK	Great set of photos. Thanks for sharing. Graham (G4FUJ) Sold L44FOR 4/4 Giallo Fly '11 MINI Countryman Cooper D All4 '90 LR 90 SW

Re: wood frame dix #82342 21/02/12 09:01 AM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,597 County Down lightsphere Talk Morgan Enthusiast
lightsphere Talk Morgan Enthusiast Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,597 County Down	I had not realised the huge undertaking a full restoration requires. An incredible labour of love. Well done

Re: wood frame lightsphere #82410 21/02/12 04:04 PM
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 14,009 Cumbria UK Jays Member of the Inner Circle
Jays Member of the Inner Circle Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 14,009 Cumbria UK	It does go to show though......on the older cars, you need to be aware of what lurks below! Jays Former Morgan owner. Gone but hopefully not forgotten!

Re: wood frame Jays #82418 21/02/12 04:55 PM
Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 297 Virginia, USA Vitruvius Learner Plates Off!
Vitruvius Learner Plates Off! Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 297 Virginia, USA	Thanks for posting these photos. It is real interesting to see the majic you do to rebuild the frame. Keep 'em coming. '67 +4 tourer - broken white - RHD

Re: wood frame Vitruvius #82433 21/02/12 06:03 PM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 22,358 Likes: 353 South Yorkshire DaveW Roadster Guru Member of the Inner Circle
DaveW Roadster Guru Member of the Inner Circle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 22,358 Likes: 353 South Yorkshire	I need some medication. Seeing this makes me want to restore one. DaveW '05 Red Roadster S1 '16 Yellow (Not the only) Narrow AR GDI Plus 4

Re: wood frame DaveW #82537 22/02/12 02:32 PM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 28,897 Likes: 352 Cheltenham, Glos. UK Graham, G4FUJ Salty Sea Dog Member of the Inner Circle
Graham, G4FUJ Salty Sea Dog Member of the Inner Circle Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 28,897 Likes: 352 Cheltenham, Glos. UK	That's it Dave . Now, my pal near Litchfield (you've met Mr. Porter I believe?) might just know of a little 4 seater that could do with some TLC Graham (G4FUJ) Sold L44FOR 4/4 Giallo Fly '11 MINI Countryman Cooper D All4 '90 LR 90 SW

Re: wood frame DaveW #82539 22/02/12 03:03 PM
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,125 Likes: 37 Kent Alan Patterson Talk Morgan Expert
Alan Patterson Talk Morgan Expert Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,125 Likes: 37 Kent	Originally Posted By DaveW I need some medication. Seeing this makes me want to restore one. How about this one Dave? http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C284261

Re: wood frame Alan Patterson #82567 22/02/12 05:32 PM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 22,358 Likes: 353 South Yorkshire DaveW Roadster Guru Member of the Inner Circle
DaveW Roadster Guru Member of the Inner Circle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 22,358 Likes: 353 South Yorkshire	No but the price is good!!! I bet you can't get an early Plus 8 for that sort of money....... DaveW '05 Red Roadster S1 '16 Yellow (Not the only) Narrow AR GDI Plus 4

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