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Ebony
Now that I've got the hang of the picture posting thing, I thought I would send you a few pics of the toys - one at a time - and feel free to pick'em apart
"Ebony" is a 1974 Plus 8 - Initially Signal red, and a Show car manufactured on Nov 1974. She was on sold to Allon-White but there my trail ends as they did not keep their sale records when they were bought out
I obtained her from Japan a couple of years ago, purchased on the strength of some beautiful photos and a healthy condition report from my agents car inspector. When she arrived in Port Macquarie I nearly cried, as her condition was very far from that described. Be that as it may, I have performed some major repairs and some cosmetic surgery and hopefully turned this pigs ear into a silk purse
I have done some minor painting
I changed the alloys to wires (kept the originals) but had to use low profile tyres to accommodate the slightly wider wheels in the wheel arches - Yes I will be careful with the sump, but I like the look
The head gaskets blew promptly on arrival, so the engine has been rebuilt and tided
The interior was missing a fair bit of trim, and I have played with this but door caps need to be replaced at some time
I sourced a steering wheel from the local auto store to match the dash and used a cut down wheel hub cap as the boss cover
Re-wired and instruments renovated
Rear wheel cavity in-filled with marine ply and stained accordingly
Straight through exhausts makes her snarl and spit
Otherwise, frame, chassis etc appear pretty sound and the previous owner made a fair attempt at a renovation, but I think struggled to complete
What to you all think?
Next car will be "Ivory"!
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Great looking car and certainly one with a story. Like you I have found great satisfaction in bringing my car up to standard. All part of the fun.
nice to see a dash with the same layout as mine; even down to the starter button.
Richard
1976 4/4 4 Seater
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Agree with Richard, great looking car. Thank you for posting the photos.
Wonder if you have joined MOCA, apologies if you are already a member, in which case you will be aware they will be in your general area as they are touring Armidale, SW Rocks etc in July.
Nick
Oct 13 build 4/4
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Looks mighty fine. Congratulations.
Ian
2011 Plus 4
Wild Mogs Reims 2019, Goodwood 2018, Isle of Man 2017, Carried on to Caramulo" 2016
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Jays
Former Morgan owner. Gone but hopefully not forgotten!
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Steve A11OGE Red 1989 4/4 4 seater
'A Morgan is for life, not just for Sundays'
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You have created a really nice plus 8, congratulations.
Martin (Deano)
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Very tidy! 
Graham (G4FUJ)
Sold L44FOR 4/4 Giallo Fly
'11 MINI Countryman Cooper D All4
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Agree with Richard, great looking car. Thank you for posting the photos. +1 - looks gorgeous, congrats Jeremy.   Cheers Brian
Brian
1970 Morgan Plus 8 - Moss Box (Indigo Blue)
2014 Morgan SP1 (Rocket Red)
2015 Morgan Plus 8 (Rocket Blue)
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