Morgan/Moss build ? - Page 3

keith · #1 4th November 2018, 19:36

Took a step back to move forwards so to speak, removed the two nose panels I fitted last week had a bump on joint line which was bugging me. But have remade them and the other side as well so good progress and feel they look much better.20181104_151823 (1).jpg

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molleur · #2 4th November 2018, 19:38

Nicely done!

Paul L · #3 18th November 2018, 06:16

Keith – I am sure it must be very satisfying to see the bodywork you are creating from scratch come together.

Good luck, Paul.

keith · #4 18th November 2018, 18:40

Thanks Paul yes quite pleased with it so far but wish I had more time to work on it. Have made my mind up on the wings I am going to use the Morgan stile wings, and have decided to change the engine. Always wanted to put in a v8 engine so going to bite the built and fit a Rover 3.5 v8 in.

redratbike · #5 19th November 2018, 18:37

Full set of Morgan wings here to chop about

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1960-Morg....c100008.m2219

keith · #6 19th November 2018, 19:02

Thanks but will use the fiberglass ones I have.

keith · #7 4th December 2018, 19:24

Hi been a bit slow over the last few weeks with work and home, but have now finished all the body panels. I have the doors to make yet but they will be left till later after I have removed the engine and mocked up the rover v8. So have removed the body and put it aside for now, so it does feel a big step.20181203_093128 (1).jpg

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The photos show where I and building the car on the mezzanine floor above my workshop only way up is a ladder at the moment and a friend has a fork lift for heavy bits, but the best place I have to build.

Jaguartvr · #8 5th December 2018, 08:32

How about deleting the headlight pods and replacing the headlights with large stand alone lights, but keeping the existing wings as I think they look much better than cycle wings. As per ss100 in the link, maybe just a tad smaller with the headlights!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jaguar-SS...~TCE:rk:2:pf:1

keith · #9 5th December 2018, 18:24

Thanks will look at the headlights when I put the body back on the chassis.

keith · #10 12th December 2018, 19:29

Have had a bit of time so have mocked up the Rover v8 and box, and dropped the diff frame down by 2" to get the prop shaft below the floor to give a bit moor room for the seats. So all tacked up for now and will get fully welded when I strip and get ready to paint. 20181209_144020 (1).jpg

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Dpaz · #11 12th December 2018, 20:50

Truly awesome. I love the idea of building on a mezzanine floor, so you can chuck stuff off the edge!

keith · #12 13th December 2018, 20:19

Yes nice work space but poor access, but have not got that frustrated yet, to start throwing things over the edge!

keith · #13 17th January 2019, 19:54

Well 12 months has come and past since I started work on the car, in the last month or so seems I have gone more back than forward. Taken out all the floors inner wheel arches, but this has allowed me to move out the rear wheel arches so they are parallel to the wheels now. Re fitted the floors and made a boot space to go behind the seats will have a fold down door fitted latter. I have also made a role cage this will help with seat belt mounts etc.20190116_162843 (1).jpg

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Paul L · #14 22nd January 2019, 19:45

Looking good.

keith · #15 22nd January 2019, 20:56

Managed to get the hole cut out for the front grill, been putting it off for to long so had a go will decide how to make the grill later.20190120_152244 (1).jpg

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keith · #16 14th February 2019, 20:41

Been slow progress over the last month but have fitted the top to the front bulkhead and have installed the steering column, from a Corsa and other bits all works nice and smoothly and have fitted the brake pedal and brake master cylinder. Had to move this over to miss the steering column motor, as it is going to be an automatic gear box I linked the brake and clutch pedal together and moved it over enough, small steps but going forwards.20190205_195417 (1).jpg

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Dpaz · #17 15th February 2019, 18:26

This makes me feel humble. Respect!

keith · #18 15th February 2019, 19:49

Thank you much appreciated. I am trying to do this build as best I can on a small budget so having to pick up a mix and match of parts, so takes a bit to think out side of the box to get round problems. But get there in the end if not on the first try.

Dpaz · #19 21st February 2019, 11:53

I have always had to work on ' The object is no expense' principle. Time richer cash poorer. I don't think it is possible to get it right the first time because when I have I immediately find a better way.

keith · #20 21st February 2019, 16:54

Yes always works that way hindsight is wonderful wish I had some.