Talk Morgan Forums Morgan Sports Cars Maintenance & Servicing Dave's 'how to' summary

I thought it might be an idea to draw up a summary of the main mods to my Mog, so here it is.

If you'd like help in doing anything - or would like something making up, please pm me to see what's possible. I'll have more time if I ever retire of course!!!!

Here we go then.........................

Degree of difficulty is quoted using the Haynes spanner rating…………….

Front spoiler: Five Spanner
Components: Spoiler; neoprene edging; primer; top coat; stainless fixings
Cut to fit; fabricate brackets

Underbonnet insulation: Two/three spanner
Components: Reflective woven material; reflective self adhesive material; cable ties; sheet aluminium (1mm thick or slightly less); stainless fixings; contact adhesive; brown paper for templates.
Cut to fit; fabricate brackets (alternator and clutch master cylinder).

Coilpack protector: Four spanner
Components: Reflective woven material; reflective self adhesive material sheet aluminium (1mm thick or slightly less); h/d neoprene sheet; contact adhesive; brown paper for templates.
Make template; cut aluminium; shape aluminium;

Front wing protectors (mudflaps); Four spanner
Components: Large circuit boards; reflective woven material; h/d neoprene sheet; contact adhesive; stainless fixings.
Fabricate brackets; cut and fix neoprene; cut and fix reflective woven material.

Under dash carpet; Two spanner
Components: Carpet; brown paper for templates; cable ties.
Make templates; Cut and fit carpet.

Microswitch brake lamp modification: Four spanners
Components: Microswitch; stainless sheet; wiring; connectors; relay.
Make brackets for relay and microswitch; make up wiring; fit to car and test.

Floorboard protection: One spanner
Components: Danish oil.
Remove seats; apply oil.

Windstop: Five spanner
Components: Clear PVC sheet cut to order; neoprene edging; stainless fixings; stainless sheet (0.7mm to 1mm thick).
Make templates; fabricate stainless brackets; trial fit and adjust; assemble parts and road test.

Half-half tonneau cover: Three spanner
Components: Twillfast/Mohair; h/d neoprene sheet; fasteners.
Make template; cut and trim mohair; test fit; fit fasteners; final adjustments.

Winter buddy tonneau: Four spanner
Components: Twillfast/Mohair; mohair edging strip; h/d neoprene sheet; fasteners.
Make template; cut and trim mohair; test fit; fit fasteners; final adjustments; have edging fitted by trimmer.

Toolbox: Five spanner
Components: plywood; plastic L channel; various wood lengths; wood screws; neoprene sheet (3mm).
Make template; assemble wooden box to fit available space; road test and adjust.

Note that I have in mind an uprated version in aluminium, time permitting, so watch this space…………….

Rear wing protectors: One spanner
Components: Large circuit boards; h/d neoprene sheet; contact adhesive; stainless fixings.
Cut and fix neoprene sheet to PCB; attach to car with penny washers.

Spare wheel insert: One spanner
Components: pre-cut PVC circle; neoprene.
Measure inside of spare wheel and order plastic; fit with two small neoprene holders.

Spare wheel security device: Five spanner.
Components: Stainless sheet (0.7mm thick); exhaust clamps; stainless fixings; neoprene sheet – various thickness and density; neoprene edging.
Make template; cut and shape stainless sheet; make fixing brackets; trial fit; finish with neoprene padding and edging.

Centre rear light for use with luggage: Four spanner.
Components: Stainless sheet (0.7mm thick); neoprene sheet (3mm); LED light unit; stainless fasteners; wiring & connectors.
Make template; cut and shape stainless bracket; assemble light unit with wiring; solder plug; fix umbilical wiring to car with matching plug and secure in spare wheel well; test fit and adjust; road test.


Useful links:
Not exhaustive, and no connection with any, but they serve my every need……
http://www.stagonset.co.uk/?gclid=CP_h6d2O_ZYCFRmA1QodqXugXQ
http://www.agriemach.com/index.php?osCsid=g2skl4o6cmgq7a8c2b004s85h5
http://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/
http://www.metaloffcuts.co.uk/about_us.html
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/
http://www.theplasticman.co.uk/index.php?area=calculator
http://www.rhnuttall.co.uk/Materials/Foam_or_Sponge.html
http://www.coh-baines.co.uk/
http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/home/homepage.php

A Commendable Exercise in Vehicle Improvement, well beyond my capability.
At what stage can you Badge it as a 'Welland-Morgan'

Thanks Frank. It needs patience above all, but the Internet is really the catalyst, because before that, it would have been nigh on impossible to locate some of these companies.

So when do we see some pictures of your revised sump?

As soon as I collect it. I hope they took the photos 'sump off' that you asked for as well.

So do I Frank. The Haynes Mondeo manual is sketchy on the photos, and I am curious to see how it looks.

Dave,

Given all these changes don't you think you should be contacting the DVLA and getting the reg documents changes from a Mog to a DaveW Red Roadster.

Well done.

Now if someone gives you some time with an aero could you work up a fix for the battery drain.

Mr Wellings,
You don't need a website- you need a publishing agent!
Seriously, great job Dave. Look forward to many more
best wishes
G

Well said G. There is going to be a new page on the Morgan Car News that will be focused on the projects, improvements and modifications by Dave of his Morgan Roadster.