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Go see it in build if you can ..

I spent 3 days down at the Factory when my 4/4 was being built in 2014..a very special and unique experience in the automotive industry I believe.

So glad I experienced buying new at least once..your first born is always special !!!

Hi new Morgan owner
Will be at factory on 28th February when FMT will be in the trim shop. I might tell them I’m great with plastic hacksaws cutting leather.... 🤣
Are you sleeping in your garage tonight?
HB

Now there’s a thought !

Think I’m suffering symptoms of sympathetic morning sickness Kevfitz!!!!
HB

This was from my post in July 2016, which gives a flavour.......

I was at the factory "a lot"..........

For the record here is the (approximate) build timeline:
It's supposed to take 17 working days and that was bang on..........

100790 Build Detail

Day 1: (1.0) Thursday 26th May

Chassis laid down. Front frame added. Suspension added. Engine, gearbox & propshaft added.

Day 2: (1.5) Friday 27th May
Bulkhead & valances added. Master cylinder added.

Day 3: (2.5) Tuesday 31st May. My factory Visit.
Body added. Front roll hoop added. Exhaust manifold and catalyst added. Fuel tank & battery added.

Day 4: (3.5) Wednesday1st June. Wheels & tyres added. Wings cut and fitted.

Day 5: (4.5) Thursday 2nd June. My factory visit.
Rear bulkhead added.

Day 6: (5.0) Friday 3rd June.

Day 7: (6.0) Monday 6th June
This week – cowl & bonnets fitted and electrics installed.

Day 8: (7.0)Tuesday 7th June

Day 9: (8.0) Wednesday 8th June

Day 10: (9.0) Thursday 9th June
Paint shop prep.

Day 11: (9.5) Friday 10th June
Paint shop

Day 12: (10.5) Monday 13th June
Paint shop

Day 13: (11.5) Tuesday 14th June
Paint shop/Trim shop

Day 14: (12.5) Wednesday 15th June
In trim shop.

Day 15: (13.5) Thursday 16th June. My factory Visit.
In trim shop. Carpets & interior trim fitted. Screen fitted.

Day 16: (14.0) Friday 17th June
Wings & cowl fitted

Day 17: (15.0) Monday 20th June. My factory Visit.
Final finish. Add fuel. Add dashboard. Fit slave seat.Road test.

Day 18: (16.0) Tuesday 21st June. My factory Visit.
Final finish. Seats, Rear Over-riders.

Day 19: (17.0) Wednesday 22nd June.
Cleaned off. Waiting outside for PDI.

Day 20: (18.0) Thursday 23rd June
PDI

Day 21: (18.5) Friday 24th June
Transport to storage facility.

Due to the distance and work I can only get down the once and by the looks of your schedule she should be at the carpets, interior trim and screen fitting stage. Fingers crossed she has left the paint shop coz I would imagine you can’t get to see much. I will take a paint brush with me just in case.
HB

Welcome HB...

Thanks Oz. Really looking to formally joining as a fully fledged member of Clan Morgan 😝
HB

Just wanted to let you know your suggestion registered and was used today to get home. Not been on this road near Market Harborough end before and have to say it was a great recommendation. Just wanted to say thanks very much Paul F.
HB

- Sorry I missed this message earlier - I don't have heated seats, and the heater is very good. Driving solo, it's good to have half the tonneau cover to keep some of the heat in!