Haha - I watched this episode dozens of times. Yes, it is helpful in some parts - but also a bit of an oversimplification. I really would like to know the author of
Morgan Rebuild website. This is a super helpful resource and I ow the author plenty of drinks...
What Edd China doesn't mention is the sealant between the wooden frame and the chassis. This was quite sticky stuff and I spent the better part of an evening to carefully separate the two. Also keep in mind that the 1992 car he is working on has a decent looking interior, bulkhead, inner wings and wooden frame. The two cars that +8Rich pointed out look like it could be potentially more work. from the pictures the 1970 fourseater looks a bit better - but I would not be surprised if the wooden frame on the 1987 needs to be completely replaced...
It took me a bit longer than 10 hours (as he mentions) to get the frame off the chassis - something around 80 hours. But then again - This was my first time, I had no additional pair of hands on any job (not even when lifting the frame), no lift and did quite a bit of documentation.
I can only encourage people to take on a Morgan restore project. It is not as hard as it might look as first sight. The fact alone that you can take rotten body parts of, transport them to a shop for welding/refabrication (if you cannot do this on your own) is much easier compared to other cars. Besides: we will have at least another 6 to 9 months of Covid-19 impact - the garage ensures enough social distance - even from your wife and kids !!! :):)
