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Just Getting Started
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This week we purchased a 1952 +4 Flat Rad in a sad and sorry state. Been garaged for 39 years and not moved an inch in that time. Radiator has some issues, lots of surface rust, and the frame has been redesigned by someone with copious amounts of metal brackets where the wood should be. So far we have taken the front and rear guards off, going too be a labour of love.
We also got a bonus chassis, bellhousing, gearbox and stripped down engine from a Series 1 4/4.
Hopefully won't be too annoying asking questions about how to proceed on this journey.
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Salty Sea Dog Member of the Inner Circle
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Good luck with the restoration! And, welcome to TM 
Graham (G4FUJ)
Sold L44FOR 4/4 Giallo Fly
'09 Gen2 MINI Cooper ragtop
'90 LR 90 SW
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Welcome to TM and wishing you good luck with your restoration. There is a lot of knowledge on here and I'm sure they will offer you any advise should you need it. 
Last edited by 4/4sportsfun; 26/01/14 09:01 AM.
2009 4/4 Henrietta
1999 Indigo Blue +8
2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
1993 Connaught Green +8 prev
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Welcome to the forum. The restoration will be a labour of love.
Keep us updated as we will be very interested in your progress.
Ian
2011 Plus 4
Wild Mogs Reims 2019, Goodwood 2018, Isle of Man 2017, Carried on to Caramulo" 2016
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Graham (G4FUJ)
Sold L44FOR 4/4 Giallo Fly
'09 Gen2 MINI Cooper ragtop
'90 LR 90 SW
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Welcome from sunny Sydney. Does this look familar? http://www.morganownersclub.com.au/Morgan%20Market.htmHope to catch you on a club run or next meeting ( http://www.morganownersclub.com.au/Social%20Events.htm) Plenty of help and encouragement available This week we purchased a 1952 +4 Flat Rad in a sad and sorry state. Been garaged for 39 years and not moved an inch in that time. Radiator has some issues, lots of surface rust, and the frame has been redesigned by someone with copious amounts of metal brackets where the wood should be. So far we have taken the front and rear guards off, going too be a labour of love.
We also got a bonus chassis, bellhousing, gearbox and stripped down engine from a Series 1 4/4.
Hopefully won't be too annoying asking questions about how to proceed on this journey.
A Morgan Identified Fastidious Owner...
2011 4/4 Bespoke, 1981 Delorean, Auburn Boat Tail
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Forgot to wish you a great Australia Day, and enjoy the day off tomorrow  That goes for all our other Australian friends as well wherever they currently reside.
Last edited by 4/4sportsfun; 26/01/14 09:46 AM.
2009 4/4 Henrietta
1999 Indigo Blue +8
2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
1993 Connaught Green +8 prev
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That should keep you out of mischief for a while  Welcome to the forum. My father crawled all over both the Morgan and the MG at the 1948 Earls Court motor show. He decided on the MG, duly delivered in Sydney in 1949. It was the first blue MG to arrive in Australia. I often wonder if it is still in existence. He was worried about the wooden frame of the Morgan on Australian roads. Judging by the number of old Morgans still in existence it was probably an unfounded concern. At least with the Morgan, one way or another, everything can be repaired or replaced. Have fun 
Peter ![[Linked Image]](http://bradley.it/public_images/drive.jpg)
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Welcome and good luck from the west!
Richard
1976 4/4 4 Seater
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Just Getting Started
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Thanks for the warm welcomes, will start posting some pics soon.
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