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Union, WA, USA

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Getting Started July 2016

Margaret Collison — Posted on The Morris Minor Forum
Sunday August 7, 2016 1:06 AM

Car was purchased June 2012 to make a driver. Car was stripped, dipped, all rust removed and body reinforced. Found an English sardine can tack welded to frame (special hiding place?) Replaced engine with a 1275 and rib case transmission. Install alternator, ignition, SU's finished. Moved to Phoenix.
New wood kit is being varnished. New leather seats are prepared; need to find matching carpet and interior liner material.

Working with local garage: August - September goal. After market disc brake system will be replaced and upgraded; drop down brake pedals installed. Suspension will be upgraded. Finish final varnish coats.
Next - Finish ignition/exhaust/instruments to allow for AC.

Future 2016 work:
Cleaning all the old glass
Install wood kit and seat belts.
Complete suspension work.
Finish new wiring harness and connections. Clean and Install trafficators and lights.

Member Comments on Journal Entry: Getting Started July 2016 ↵

Rated 8 out of 10 based on 1 ratings

2016-08-24 10:06:03 # 36808

Comment by Tim Clackett

Rating: 8/10

Sounds great! Can I ask about your experience with the dipping process? I've heard stories about the caustic dip (or acid?) not being completely removed and this causing paint problems later. Did the dipping guys coat the bare metal with a primer of some sort? I live in LA and am thinking of getting mine dipped.ThanksTim

2016-08-24 14:45:34 # 36814

Comment by Margaret C

I had my work done (2013) by Custom Auto Body, 32961 Calle Perfecto, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (949) 487-9900Carol and Dick Susag and their son operate the business. They have been established in the area for some time and work with specific subs. They would be able to respond to technical questions. On the consumer side of this, I was very pleased with the Susags' work and they are nice people. The car came back dipped, CAB did structural repairs that the dipping uncovered, primed it and painted it. I think it was money well spent because the dipping gets into crevices that you cannot access and I have experienced blasted/paint work that still allows pinhole rusting. This car has been in Texas and now AZ and shows no issues. Living in LA it could be a possible followup for you. Hope this helps.

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