DaimlerBob Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Hi All, I am helping my friend, who doesn't have internet access, locate any manuals/pictures of a Mk3 Morris Quad C8 (body number 5). He has already restored the chassis and has just fitted the engine and gearbox, but we would love any diagrams/photos of where every else fits! The body is being restored too. The vehicle was converted to a tow truck at some point, but will have it's original bodyshape fitted back on. Are there any records on the Morris Quads? Our other problem is that we don't have the chassis plate, just many boxes of bits, but we did find a stamp on one of the body parts: 2401 C8 FWD The engine number: N041564 Cheers Dave and DaimlerBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHillyard Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 is this the gun tractor type or the "truck" type? I'm not really much of an expert but i have quite a few photos of the gun tractors Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivor Ramsden Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Is that a workshop or an operating theatre? I'm very envious. Morris information is difficult to find. We found details of our C9B SP Bofors vehicle at the Tank Museum and I think they've got Quad records too. I'm sure somebody else on here will be able to give a definitive answer on this. I can let you have a copy of the workshop manual on disc and I've got a spare copy of the Groucho Publishing reprint of the Driver's Handbook. Neither of these gives any detail on the body but they are invaluable for the mechanical side. There's a useful book, "Army Wheels in Detail: Morris Commercial C8 Quad" which contains good photos, and there are quite a few photos on this forum. There are also some very helpful FAT owners on here who will be able to answer every question. The number 2401 C8 etc looks like part of the chassis number. It should be stamped in full on the rear LH spring mounting, as here: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morris c8 fat Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 (edited) I have a No5 Body Quad If can help if I can get some time to download :-D Pm me for details Where are you based? Edited November 24, 2011 by morris c8 fat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runflat Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 If you're looking for an example to take measurements from, the Muckleburgh Military Collection has a No.5 body quad; as does 'The Garrison' Royal Artillery re-enactment group. http://www.muckleburgh.co.uk/ http://www.thegarrison.org.uk/index.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaimlerBob Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 I have a No5 Body Quad If can help if I can get some time to download :-DPm me for details Where are you based? You have a PM :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaimlerBob Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 Is that a workshop or an operating theatre? I'm very envious. Morris information is difficult to find. We found details of our C9B SP Bofors vehicle at the Tank Museum and I think they've got Quad records too. I'm sure somebody else on here will be able to give a definitive answer on this. I can let you have a copy of the workshop manual on disc and I've got a spare copy of the Groucho Publishing reprint of the Driver's Handbook. Neither of these gives any detail on the body but they are invaluable for the mechanical side. There's a useful book, "Army Wheels in Detail: Morris Commercial C8 Quad" which contains good photos, and there are quite a few photos on this forum. There are also some very helpful FAT owners on here who will be able to answer every question. The number 2401 C8 etc looks like part of the chassis number. It should be stamped in full on the rear LH spring mounting, as here: Hello Ivor, We looked at the number on the rear LH spring, but it was badly corroded, so we can only see the numbers 2401. I will have to get in contact with the Tank Museum and see if they have any further details. A copy of the workshop manual would be very useful, I think Bob has managed to get a copy of the handbook already. I'll send you a pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaimlerBob Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 Quick update: The Morris is coming along slowly but surely. It's starting to look like a vehicle once again. The engine is running very well and Bob's is fitting the axles and sides on now to see how it fits. Various panels have been on and off and other fabricated to make fit. It will all have a blow over of (hopefully the right coloured paint in time, but for now most bits have been sprayed in left over paint from other projects. Here's some pictures I took the other day I know Bob is also after a set of oil seals. I did a search and it seems that they're virtually impossible to find?? part number is C.5846 (Oil Retainer - outside stub axle) ?? Cheers Dave (on behalf of Bob) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fayjo56 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Superb workmanship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Fantastic Dave, keep it up! Just one question, who has been eating all those tins of Quality Street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Fantastic work, keep us updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 very very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Looks a very nice job, having brought 2 Morris C8's back from 'the dead' i know what you are up against ! well done and i look forward to seeing the pictures as she progress's cheers Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broken arrow Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Fantastic Dave, keep it up! Just one question, who has been eating all those tins of Quality Street SOD the quality street, who drunk all those crates of beer and when is the next party.:nut: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redherring Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 When you get to the windscreen stage what type of glass will you use and where do you get it if you have to replace old with new? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivor Ramsden Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Where does the oil seal go? My books don't show the same description that you've given. I found all the oil seals that I needed from a bearing/seal specialist on the net. The only ones they didn't do were the swivel ball seals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morris c8 fat Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Verry verry nice come and do mine up now:D Ivor what seals did you get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivor Ramsden Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 (edited) Ivor what seals did you get? Gearbox & transfer box seals and one to replace the felt seal in the steering box. I think I got a timing case seal too but I haven't fitted it yet. All you need are the diameters of the hole that the seal fits in, the shaft diameter and the thickness or depth of the seal. The ones that I got were all very straightforward imperial sizes. Dave, I've had another look at the parts book and actually it is the swivel ball seal that you're referring to, isnt it? Dave, I forgot to say how good the restoration is looking. I still can't work out how you keep the place so spotless. It puts me to shame. Edited September 21, 2012 by Ivor Ramsden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaimlerBob Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 Thanks all for the kind comments. It's Bob who is restoring it, i'm just a fan of his who has internet access Ivor, it is the swivel ball seals I'm after, but I take it they are unobtainable?? The windscreen will have to be made, but i'm in contact with someone who may be able to cut me some pieces of glass to fit. (Toughened laminate). I haven't sourced the windscreen frames as yet, but Bob may make his own. It would be great to see more pictures of Morris C8s with body number 5. Does anyone know where the oblong plate with the VM number goes?? Cheers Dave on behalf of Bob Stephens 1944 Morris C8 1944 Mk1 Daimler Armoured Car (underrestoration) 1945 Mk2 Daimler Armoured Car 1952 & 1953 Austin Champs (for restoration) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivor Ramsden Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Argh! I've just noticed the Daimler armoured car lurking in the background. What a proper thing that is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins kpt. Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Argh! I've just noticed the Daimler armoured car lurking in the background. What a proper thing that is!fantastic, I like it!!!Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morris c8 fat Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I will try and get some photos uploaded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaimlerBob Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 Hi All, Just a quick update on the progress of my Morris Quad. It's coming along slowly bu surely and starting to look like a vehicle now Currently rebuilding the front axle, but am still in need of a pair of ball swivel seals (Morris part number is C.5846 description:Oil Retainer - outside stub axle) the outside diameter is 182mm or does anyone have any alternatives. Cheers Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 It's certainly starting to come along, keep up the good work and what a lovely vehicle it will be once it's finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lssah2025 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 (edited) Very nice work, I am also jealous with that lovely Daimler in the background, so I am definitely jealous Edited October 6, 2013 by lssah2025 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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