Chevy V8 Morris Oxford MO - British Hotrod Perfection !

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  • Опубліковано 13 гру 2024

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  • @peterpotts5878
    @peterpotts5878 8 місяців тому +2

    Fantastic love to see enthusiastic cars and bikes the old stuff 70s 80s we had the best times feel sorry for the young people today😊

  • @howardriddell5705
    @howardriddell5705 3 роки тому +18

    Thanks Peter, I had such a good day sharing the car with you, Simon, Mark and your followers on Petrol Ped.

    • @PetrolPed
      @PetrolPed  3 роки тому +3

      Thank you for bringing it over. The comment love it 👌

    • @chrisallen9154
      @chrisallen9154 3 роки тому +2

      Superb job on this car. Can't add up all of the features that came out so right.

    • @pictlandpickers1171
      @pictlandpickers1171 8 місяців тому

      Looks amazing are you on Instagram

  • @stevetabley3984
    @stevetabley3984 3 роки тому +6

    I had a 51 MO van-used to be a bread van here in Aust.-bit underpowered the old sidevalve ! so put an MG 1600 motor and gearbox in it-easy job-no other mods -it was brilliant-went for ages, carried anything and quick !-loved it and miss it !

  • @grahamwest1079
    @grahamwest1079 3 роки тому +24

    Evening all, nice V8, glad he kept the original colour looks stunning.

  • @stephenjeffreys4219
    @stephenjeffreys4219 3 роки тому +17

    Fabulous! My Dad's first new car was a 53 MO in Empire Green. I remember sitting on the front bench seat and being in control of the choke while it warmed up. But this V8 MO is a superb transformation - I could drive it all day. Thanks for sharing it with us

  • @johncunningham4820
    @johncunningham4820 3 роки тому +13

    THAT IS A GORGEOUS bit of Kit . The 350 looks like it actually BELONGS there . Fabulous install .
    Interior to Die for , just so beautiful . Love the White Enamelled Steelies as well . Real Hot-Rod stuff .

  • @peterblackmore7560
    @peterblackmore7560 3 роки тому +17

    Wonderful - we had these in Australia when I was a boy. No V8s though!

  • @michaelhughes3302
    @michaelhughes3302 3 роки тому +6

    Those steelie wheels are just perfect. Detroit steel wheels I believe. Super awesome ride.

  • @rockatansky1305
    @rockatansky1305 3 роки тому +8

    Hard to comment on perfection !

  • @specialized29er86
    @specialized29er86 Рік тому +1

    Love the sleeper Oxford what a beast.

  • @manofthehour6856
    @manofthehour6856 Рік тому +2

    I stumbled onto this via the Internet rabbit warren. Originally, I was thinking how I like the Morris Minor convertible, but how you'd be insane to take it out on contemporary US roads and have to go toe-to-toe with aggressive pickup truck drivers and the like. Though I am usually content with speed limits, I thought "Morris Minor + Chevy V8" et voila..... I am not a big fan of restomods, but this car is so well executed in keeping the smart traditional look of a Morris Oxford and doing its best to remain stock, but the Q-Ship has the upgrades needed to be the streetfighter in urban traffic warfare. This is the type of vehicle that firmly demonstrates NEVER underestimate what is next to you at the stoplight, and throw down the gauntlet. You may be unpleasantly humiliated.

  • @charlesyoungblood1402
    @charlesyoungblood1402 5 місяців тому +2

    Now that's got to be an interesting Motor !

  • @drewsteroriginals4564
    @drewsteroriginals4564 3 роки тому +7

    Great Street Sleeper! Awesome bit of kit!

  • @peterlee6745
    @peterlee6745 Рік тому +2

    Loved Watching Both Vids about Morris. Also loved the vid about The late VXR8 Witch i had .Now Audi RS 4 V8 Cheers Ped

  • @sputumtube
    @sputumtube Рік тому +2

    You have to be 'a certain age' to remember these cars. I was born in 1960 so I recall seeing plenty of them still knocking about as a child. I prefer this car to the Morris Minor because, at a glance, it looks quite standard. I absolutely love it.

  • @hogfest5047
    @hogfest5047 2 роки тому +2

    I had the same thoughts as this car owner i was 15 in 1970 ,my old man had one in black it just sat in the garage he paid £25 for it and sold it for £25 in 1968 and carried on riding his pushbike.
    I thought how nice it looked being that much bigger than the morry 1000, thinking how good it would look to have a V8 engine installed. this has been done so well well done !

  • @guylambrechts2303
    @guylambrechts2303 3 роки тому +5

    Original color is great indeed. Love it.

  • @smurph1962
    @smurph1962 3 роки тому +17

    What a monster , brilliant .

  • @patrickcannell2258
    @patrickcannell2258 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful "Chevorris."

  • @colinblick4903
    @colinblick4903 Рік тому +2

    Love the Morry Oxford subtle mods crackin interior…. An a V8
    Sorted 😉

  • @bookingsecretary4456
    @bookingsecretary4456 3 роки тому +6

    Howard my old Mate, What a car! You've managed to retain the Morris character with a hidden beast under the bonnet! Like you, understated and showing its age with grace. What a result to be proud of; well done!

  • @jaanc2122
    @jaanc2122 3 роки тому +4

    Wow wonderfur car. My father had a 1963 M. Oxford model with a 1622cc engine.
    Was really amazing car. Later we fitted a 1500 cc Nissan A15 with a little midification .
    Regards from Mauritius.

  • @georgedaville4662
    @georgedaville4662 3 роки тому +3

    Lovely Morris Oxford with an awesome soundtrack. A neighbour of ours when I was a kid used to give me a lift to school in his, same colour, He nearly always had to crank it, and I had to catch it on the throttle 😂 The only other colour I can remember is black ? Classics + V8 = Awesome motors 👍🇬🇧😎

  • @10rGreenninja
    @10rGreenninja 3 роки тому +9

    That is lovely I actually prefer it to the Moggy from last week. Definately the right choice to keep it in the Green spot on

    • @howardriddell5705
      @howardriddell5705 3 роки тому +3

      Thank you. lt would have looked the nuts in midnight blue or even burgundy, but it was the right choice to keep the original colour.

  • @NoName-t7e
    @NoName-t7e 2 роки тому +3

    Always thought a 2 door version would have made a good hotrod, but this is a very interesting little sleeper, and like the host said, a great blend of hotrod and classic. Good job.

  • @johnhunt2388
    @johnhunt2388 3 роки тому +2

    My second car was a 1953 Morris Oxford I bought in 1960 and had it till I came to England in 1965 and drove it as my daily plus used it to drive all round New Zealand on both Islands but it wasn't as good as you have got that one. You have brought back heaps of memories about it.

    • @PetrolPed
      @PetrolPed  3 роки тому +1

      That’s great to hear John 👍

  • @loganlovescarsandmotorcycles
    @loganlovescarsandmotorcycles 3 роки тому +3

    Amazing sleeper. I love the sound of a Chevy V8 eventhough I get tired of seeing them in everything. Nice car.

  • @johnpm1605
    @johnpm1605 3 роки тому +5

    I learned to drive in a 1957 series 3 Morris Oxford, the one with fins on the rear wings....
    They still make them today in India!

    • @laurencew5220
      @laurencew5220 3 роки тому +1

      JHON PM that model was very popular in Nz as a taxi very roomy

  • @damianmorris3190
    @damianmorris3190 3 роки тому +5

    Good idea 'my dad had one before I was born 'I'm guessing he would have went nuts in a v8 !❤

  • @seanausten758
    @seanausten758 3 роки тому +3

    Sounds amazing. Beautifully finished as well

  • @chickmcgee1000
    @chickmcgee1000 3 роки тому +5

    A beautifully, understated street rod. I have not seen a tin duster cruising a US Highway I’ve liked as much as this one.

    • @johncunningham4820
      @johncunningham4820 3 роки тому

      Ummm . That is NOT filmed in the States . Totally British , thank you very much .

    • @douglasgreen437
      @douglasgreen437 10 місяців тому

      He didn't say it was, if you can read English..​@@johncunningham4820

  • @malcolmlongstaff1887
    @malcolmlongstaff1887 3 роки тому +2

    I saw this car being built.
    Finished it does not disapoint. I run 53 Minor V8 and have seen you drive past. Hope to meet you soon. Most splendid build. Congratulations Malcolm

    • @howardriddell5705
      @howardriddell5705 3 роки тому +2

      Thanks Malcolm, look forward to saying hello at Runneymede or the Black Swan.........or somewhere!

    • @PetrolPed
      @PetrolPed  3 роки тому +1

      Love this 👍

    • @malcolmlongstaff1887
      @malcolmlongstaff1887 3 роки тому +1

      Like my Minor V8 it's built to be driven and is a four seater.
      And a sleaper. Can't ask for more.
      Perfect in my book.
      Malcolm

    • @howardriddell5705
      @howardriddell5705 3 роки тому +1

      @@malcolmlongstaff1887 4 seater for small people! Very little leg room in the back.

  • @fredaperkins3841
    @fredaperkins3841 3 роки тому +3

    Great job Howard. Loved watching the video. It reminded me of my Dad's Morris Oxford (without the V8!!).

    • @PetrolPed
      @PetrolPed  3 роки тому +1

      👍

    • @howardriddell5705
      @howardriddell5705 3 роки тому +1

      Hello Freda!!! Hope all is good in Aus. All this is Peter's & Tony's fault from 50 years ago! XX

  • @trillrifaxegrindor4411
    @trillrifaxegrindor4411 3 роки тому +3

    thats a stunner! im lucky to come from the land of v8,rwd powered cars...north america and lucky enough to own one still

  • @frostyfrost2584
    @frostyfrost2584 2 роки тому +2

    Love it astonishing power

  • @nickjh1968
    @nickjh1968 3 роки тому +5

    Great upload Pete, lovely conversion and such an enthusiastic owner, fantastic!

    • @PetrolPed
      @PetrolPed  3 роки тому +4

      Howard is a top bloke 👍

  • @theloneranger2101
    @theloneranger2101 3 роки тому +4

    A Proper Wolf in Sheep's Clothing!!! Its great to know that there are top quality custom builders and coach builder in the UK that produce work of this outstanding quality. 👍 Now these are the guys I want to watch on TV doing their stuff on cars and not the shoddy workmanship I've seen being done for a quick turnaround for a TV program. Also I can just imagine the person who thinks I'll be kind and lets this very old Morris Oxford out at a junction to take a closer look at it only to watch as it just vanishes into the distance! and say what the hell was that???? 😳 More of this content please PP. 👍😀👍

    • @PetrolPed
      @PetrolPed  3 роки тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it 👍

    • @agentlandy
      @agentlandy 3 роки тому +2

      It takes so much time to do the restoration properly, it's difficult to film. I have to say, I wish we did film this one.
      It was a nice job to do.

    • @howardriddell5705
      @howardriddell5705 3 роки тому +1

      @@agentlandy I meant to have a word with Dave about how long it was taking..... :-)

  • @stratznhatz
    @stratznhatz 2 роки тому +3

    Beautiful! Perfectly understated but with just that hint of hot rod cool. Love it!👍🏻

  • @petercroxall7166
    @petercroxall7166 3 роки тому +7

    Well Howard, I have watched this a few times now. It's an awesome car mate, I just love it. When this covid is finished I'll be over to check it out. 5.7lts in an Oxford, insane! Of course you are much more responsible now? I think if SPE 647 had a V8 in it I don't think we'd be here now.

    • @howardriddell5705
      @howardriddell5705 3 роки тому +1

      I knew you'd like it! I think you're right about SPE 647, I remember one snowy day on the way to Guildford when someone coming the other way had to take avoiding action as you overtook someone on, shall we say a slight curve rather than a bend. We went back hours later and saw the tyre marks in the snow on the verge.
      Let me know when you're heading over!!!

  • @clooperman3745
    @clooperman3745 3 роки тому +3

    Loved the Morris Minor but for me this Oxford is a step up, SUPERB.

  • @Rabblewitz
    @Rabblewitz 3 роки тому +2

    Not that mad. The essence of a hot rod is taking a smaller light car (British or not), and putting a V8 in it. Loved this one!!

  • @juanbarturen2726
    @juanbarturen2726 3 роки тому +3

    I love it. Nicely engineered. But I wish you would show more the mechanical part. Chassis.engine. radiator placement etc. Grest job

  • @TaiChiQi
    @TaiChiQi 3 роки тому +11

    I’ve been waiting for this and I have to say WOW what a car Peter.

  • @trevorcozens1677
    @trevorcozens1677 3 роки тому +3

    Amazing car, it is something that i aspired to do with my 1950 lowlight Minor, years ago. In those days my choice of engine was going to be a 1600 or two litre ford or similar. Keep up the great vids.

  • @ikc4901
    @ikc4901 3 роки тому +5

    As much as I like the latest supercars and other stuff you have on your channel...that really was right up my strasse!!!
    More of that please...😎

  • @jujitusuka
    @jujitusuka 3 роки тому +6

    IMHO better than the Minor in the last part, better interior you’re not cramped in, there are rear seats and it looks more stock.

  • @evomark4077
    @evomark4077 3 роки тому +4

    I’ve had the pleasure of seeing this car in the flesh & I can say that it is every bit as beautiful in real life as it looks in this video & ohhhh - the sound!!!! (Can’t say the same about Howard on either count though! ) :-)

  • @bertramreckley1430
    @bertramreckley1430 Рік тому +1

    Very good great power

  • @boogeyvlogs7728
    @boogeyvlogs7728 3 роки тому +3

    Best modification ❤️

  • @ginggur17
    @ginggur17 3 роки тому +2

    Hello sir. Those wheels totally suit it. What a beauty. 👍👍👍🤜🤛

  • @trev8591
    @trev8591 3 роки тому +3

    Made my evening (after a day of disappointment). Thanks, Pete and Howard. My days, what a car! When I win the lottery, that's the way to go.

  • @romandybala
    @romandybala 3 роки тому +2

    Nice job. Couldnt imagine driving in it for more than an hour with that droning exhaust.

    • @howardriddell5705
      @howardriddell5705 3 роки тому +2

      Good point there Roman, at certain speeds (35 - 40) it can set up a bit of droning noise, but above that it's just a nice pleasant roar! :-) I've got a good sound system in there so I can just about cover the engine noise... I SAID I CAN JUST ABOUT COVER THE ENGINE NOISE......oh, never mind......

  • @dangreasley7934
    @dangreasley7934 3 роки тому +3

    What a beautiful car, so tastefully done and what a noise! Love it, brilliant...

  • @Kingsley-vj3ih
    @Kingsley-vj3ih Рік тому +2

    Epic builds! I'd like to how they skipped Q plates though?

  • @skippydak7824
    @skippydak7824 3 роки тому +3

    What a beast! Beautifully done, and even through my crap computer speakers it sounds incredible. If you know Howard you will not be surprised that this is his project. Can't wait for a ride?

    • @howardriddell5705
      @howardriddell5705 3 роки тому +1

      Might even give you a lift home in it on the 3rd. See you then!

    • @skippydak7824
      @skippydak7824 3 роки тому +2

      @@howardriddell5705 Yes Please!

    • @howardriddell5705
      @howardriddell5705 3 роки тому +1

      @@skippydak7824 is it local to you again? :-) :-)

    • @skippydak7824
      @skippydak7824 3 роки тому +1

      @@howardriddell5705 Don't know; can't say I'd noticed :-)

  • @ElTurfStuff
    @ElTurfStuff 3 роки тому +2

    As usual, another great feature friday!

  • @michaelharrison500
    @michaelharrison500 3 роки тому +2

    Wow
    Something very different and done to absolute perfection
    That Chevy V8 growls nicely
    Dang I want a Morris Oxford MO now
    Totally inspired

  • @MrAussieCrasher
    @MrAussieCrasher 3 роки тому +3

    What a great street sleeper ,that’s what Hot Rodding is all about .

  • @alasdairwilson4806
    @alasdairwilson4806 3 роки тому +3

    Stunning car.Sounds fantastic.

  • @raypurchase801
    @raypurchase801 3 роки тому +6

    ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT! I LOVE IT! Sad fact: An electric motor would make it even faster.
    This WONDERFUL hot rod is like a magnificent steam train in the age of the TGV.
    I love my '69 Alfa Romeo, but modern petrol rotting the motor from the inside might eventually compel me to make it electric.

    • @howardriddell5705
      @howardriddell5705 3 роки тому +2

      It's funny you mention steam Ray, had a bit of an issue at the end of filming and had to whack some Radweld in to get home. All fixed now. :-)

  • @agentlandy
    @agentlandy 3 роки тому +2

    Loved every second of working on her Howard!!! Thanks for the name check 😂😉

    • @howardriddell5705
      @howardriddell5705 3 роки тому +2

      Hello Andy, thanks mate, get Dave to watch it and tell him he owes me commission for any business he gets!

    • @PetrolPed
      @PetrolPed  3 роки тому +2

      She is a credit to you 👌

  • @Rusky07
    @Rusky07 3 роки тому +4

    Epic sounding classic looking top car. And what a lovely bloke for sharing and fully engaging with the video. Impressed 👍👍

  • @stippolyte
    @stippolyte 3 роки тому +2

    Who needs 'in car entertainment', just press the loud peddle. 😁. Stunning interior finish. 🤤

    • @howardriddell5705
      @howardriddell5705 3 роки тому +1

      Thanks, D Class who trimmed it usually work on Mercs, Ferraris, McLarens, Nobles, all that sort of stuff, obviously they had to up their game for the Oxford!

    • @PetrolPed
      @PetrolPed  3 роки тому +1

      Oh yes 🙌

  • @hammetmetallica9649
    @hammetmetallica9649 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome car

  • @LaithKodi
    @LaithKodi 3 роки тому +3

    Amazing conversion! Really makes me wish I still had my old 53 MO. Would have been cool if he kept the front bench seat though.

    • @howardriddell5705
      @howardriddell5705 3 роки тому +3

      Couldn't have done that very easily Laith because of the gearbox tunnel. As you know, originally it was only a small hump for the drive shaft.

    • @LaithKodi
      @LaithKodi 3 роки тому +1

      @@howardriddell5705 True say. I'm sure they could have modified the frame of the bench seat to accommodate it, but as long as the owner's happy, that's all that matters.

  • @ginolabarbera2056
    @ginolabarbera2056 3 роки тому +2

    Beautiful Car and an excellent interview/ drive. Well done!

    • @PetrolPed
      @PetrolPed  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it 👍

  • @footey7670
    @footey7670 3 роки тому +2

    Sweet ride the British spin on a 32 Ford mate 👍🏻👊🏻🇨🇦🍻

  • @briangriffiths114
    @briangriffiths114 3 роки тому +3

    Been waiting for this all day!

    • @PetrolPed
      @PetrolPed  3 роки тому

      👍

    • @howardriddell5705
      @howardriddell5705 3 роки тому

      Brian, I'd been waiting weeks to film it, had a great day with Peter, Mark, Simon and Simon's better half. Lovely people.

  • @Yorkshiremadmick
    @Yorkshiremadmick 3 роки тому +2

    Nice Morris Oxford 👍🏻

  • @richardhoulton4016
    @richardhoulton4016 3 роки тому +2

    That’s a beautifully, and tastefully, executed car. Well done 👍

  • @alandalley4963
    @alandalley4963 3 роки тому +2

    What a lovely car.!

  • @coltoncleveringa8004
    @coltoncleveringa8004 3 роки тому +2

    British car American heart how can you go wrong with that! Such a great quality build

    • @PetrolPed
      @PetrolPed  3 роки тому +2

      Thought you’d like this one Buddy 👍

  • @1BLUEMEANIE
    @1BLUEMEANIE 3 роки тому +3

    Another nice Morris can’t beat a v8 Loved it 👍🏁

  • @g.b.8445
    @g.b.8445 3 роки тому +2

    Brilliance mate, thanks for sharing.

  • @loopwithers
    @loopwithers 3 роки тому +2

    This particular Oxford MO finally reveals the beauty, grace and muscle that would have given a fifties Jag owner sleepless nights...

  • @cliftonmcintosh6193
    @cliftonmcintosh6193 3 роки тому +3

    Fantastic a one off 👏🏿👏🏿😎

  • @frankmcgorman962
    @frankmcgorman962 3 роки тому +3

    A friend of mine has a Morris Oxford with the original 30hp engine. He should get a kick out of this.

    • @PetrolPed
      @PetrolPed  3 роки тому +1

      I would think so 😂

  • @johns14a
    @johns14a 3 роки тому +2

    Now that is a great car. Love it!

  • @fromthedeskoftimlovell7920
    @fromthedeskoftimlovell7920 3 роки тому +2

    Super car Harold, thanks for sharing.

    • @howardriddell5705
      @howardriddell5705 3 роки тому +1

      Errr, thanks very much, I've been called worse. Howard :-)

    • @fromthedeskoftimlovell7920
      @fromthedeskoftimlovell7920 3 роки тому +1

      @@howardriddell5705 Thanks again Dave, smashing Allegro, great example.

    • @fromthedeskoftimlovell7920
      @fromthedeskoftimlovell7920 3 роки тому +1

      Sorry Harry, I meant Maurice Minor, bit of a senior moment!

    • @howardriddell5705
      @howardriddell5705 3 роки тому +1

      @@fromthedeskoftimlovell7920 hmmmm, I wonder who this might be? :-)

    • @fromthedeskoftimlovell7920
      @fromthedeskoftimlovell7920 3 роки тому +1

      We are sorry for any confusion with the posts....we take feedback very seriously and will be actioning a suitable response to our customer services team.

  • @TheGreatest1974
    @TheGreatest1974 2 роки тому +2

    Brilliant car!

  • @davemorris9275
    @davemorris9275 3 роки тому +1

    Gorgeous, what a thing of beauty!!! Evening all

  • @keithevans5667
    @keithevans5667 3 роки тому +2

    It is fab the Mk2 Jag was more of a Rat rod, but totally brill!

  • @EwanV
    @EwanV 3 роки тому +2

    Nice, really subtle (until the engine turns over!) 😎

  • @ChallengeStradalenf
    @ChallengeStradalenf 3 роки тому +3

    Pete, that car just looks fantastic so well built and presented😎 very tasteful conversion. Thank you for an excellent video(apart from the sound again🙄).

    • @PetrolPed
      @PetrolPed  3 роки тому +1

      Another new set of mics purchased since this (see last nights vid). All sorted now 👍

  • @MrGMawson2438
    @MrGMawson2438 3 роки тому +1

    My dad had 2 a Morris 800 cc Morris minors 1000 cc when he was a lad 👍

  • @ianashton886
    @ianashton886 3 роки тому +3

    It’s the same age as me but in much better condition !! Awesome car, love it !

  • @neilmustow368
    @neilmustow368 3 роки тому +1

    Monster of a car this Chevy V8 Oxford beautiful

  • @daviddenley3512
    @daviddenley3512 3 роки тому +2

    That's a lovely car Peter, V8 or whatever...but the V8 gives it a bite 🙂

  • @Sarah-CrabbersCrabtree
    @Sarah-CrabbersCrabtree 3 роки тому +3

    What a car !! When are you taking me for a spin Howard ?? 😉

    • @howardriddell5705
      @howardriddell5705 3 роки тому +2

      Thank you Sarah. The next time I'm next in Yorkshire or the next time you're next in the deep South! X You know you've made it when you get a Sarah endorsement!!

  • @willstillo72
    @willstillo72 3 роки тому +2

    Stunning car! I bet that gets a few heads turning! Great video.

    • @howardriddell5705
      @howardriddell5705 3 роки тому

      Thanks Will, it does, which is great, random people give me the thumbs up......l think it's the thumbs up and not the finger :-)

    • @PetrolPed
      @PetrolPed  3 роки тому

      Oh yes 🙌

  • @roberthuth7493
    @roberthuth7493 2 роки тому +2

    Wahnsinn was alles geht Daumen Hoch

  • @charliegardner6804
    @charliegardner6804 2 роки тому +1

    Wow! What an awesome beautiful car, thanks for sharing 👍.

  • @murrieteacher
    @murrieteacher 3 роки тому +3

    i want one! unfortunately in Australia we would not be allowed to do that level of mods. Long live the nanny state.

  • @SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman
    @SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman 3 роки тому +3

    350s are great motors, I have had many Chevy vehicles since the mid '70s with a 350 & they are bulletproof & so easy to work on! PEACE LOVE n HIPPYNESS!

  • @normls8615
    @normls8615 3 роки тому +2

    Maybe I should do this to my Cowley Van.

  • @HQBProductions
    @HQBProductions 3 роки тому +2

    I like that Peter…mainly because of the correct colour and although completely non original in design , the interior colours are also correct. It reminds me of EJY 945 which was my dad’s Company 1949 “low light” Morris Minor..identical colour scheme! It is giving the owner lots of pleasure in an accessible way. I see he didn’t get the door handles and badges redone in chromium…maybe the Marzak was too pitted to make the job worthwhile. So another good one…on to the next..a W12 Bentley engined Armstrong Siddley 346 Star Sapphire maybe!! Stay safe…VSCC/MAC Shelsley Walsh tomorrow..first Event since Brooklands Driving Test Day 30/1/2020 !!! Richard😃😃😃😃😃

    • @howardriddell5705
      @howardriddell5705 3 роки тому +1

      You're right about the door handles, bonnet & boot hinges and a few other bits and pieces were originally marzak which pits horribly. It is both time consuming and expensive to have them cleaned, the pit marks filled with copper (apparently that is the preferred method) and then chroming them. I decided with Barry at Multi-Tech that they could be prepped and sprayed in body colour and still look good. (which I think they do). I had previously bought some replacement bonnet & boot hinges on e-bay from India (at the time they were not available in the UK) and the advert said they fitted MOs 49 - 54. Well, of course they lied the pegs didn't line up with the holes, also the quality of the chrome was SHITE so do NOT ever buy anything like that on e-bay. Since that painful and fairly costly experience the Morris Oxford Owner'a Club have sourced good quality replacement parts in the UK, so they are now available!

    • @HQBProductions
      @HQBProductions 3 роки тому +1

      @@howardriddell5705 I totally understand about the fittings and Marzak…in 1962 my Dad bought a 1954 Series II Oxford (SHY 214) and the fittings were in a bad way already. Back then it was easy to get new ones so we replaced them all but they were pitting again in under 12 months! I think your solution looks very good indeed..we might have done the same if we had only thought of it at the time! I think you have done a wonderful job with the interior and that must have cost a great deal to achieve. Fear not..I know well the perils of E-Bay quality….a friend runs a motorcycle restoration and repair shop…he doesn’t go near e-Bay for copy parts any more!!! Enjoy the Morris…you have done a fine job there!! Richard😀😀😀😀

    • @howardriddell5705
      @howardriddell5705 3 роки тому +1

      @@HQBProductions Very kind, thank you Richard. Sadly I was only responsible for the demolition not the construction. I stripped it all out, removed the engine, gear box & prop. Everything else was a long way outside my level of expertise. I opened my wallet and waved good bye to many, many, many beer tokens.

    • @HQBProductions
      @HQBProductions 3 роки тому

      @@howardriddell5705 Good work and good riddance to the beer tokens…it only ends up in the sea but the car is here forever!! 😀😀😀😀

  • @Brassneck7888
    @Brassneck7888 3 роки тому +2

    Beautiful car perfect colour great video .

  • @kevinsmyth5324
    @kevinsmyth5324 3 роки тому +2

    I love both of th, Morris cars

  • @johnpoore5501
    @johnpoore5501 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent

  • @grahamaston7603
    @grahamaston7603 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely fantastic i certainly match the totally green with envy

    • @grahamaston7603
      @grahamaston7603 3 роки тому +2

      Who would want an electric car if we could all drive something like the oxford mo. Superb.

    • @PetrolPed
      @PetrolPed  3 роки тому

      Indeed 👍

    • @howardriddell5705
      @howardriddell5705 3 роки тому

      Empire green is a good envious colour.