thedawnpatrol Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 Out of interest how good or otherwise is the supply of spares for Morris Commercials such as the CS8, PU and C8? Ivor is right ! There are some mechanical parts, nothing 'new old stock' so to speak, but any tin work is a no no, you have to be good at fabrication ! But that's why we enjoy the challenge ! Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 Sorry for the delay in posting an update on the restoration. I have been very busy, despite these cold days and long dark nights, I have braved the workshop night after night to blast clean smaller parts and prime ready for assembly all sorts of components. most notably I have been overhauling the gear box, which is in very good condition internally. with research the colour for Morris Engines & Gearboxes was very close to 'Brunswick green' it's quite a striking colour ! I have also completely stripped the chassis, both axles off and in the middle of stripping the brake cylinder / shoes. one question to ask is, what do you recommend I do to straighten this ! Must have been a hell of a fast reverse ? more later...................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatchFuzee Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 In an ideal world, new is best. If you do straighten it, better bent hot than cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fayjo56 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 My brother was once towed on a muddy show field. In his haste he put the rope around axle and track rod! Luckily there was a blacksmith displaying on site. He took the track rod, got it red hot and with one clout on the anvil it was staight as a die! Might be worth finding a 'good' smithy. Lovely restoration work by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goanna Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I hope that your king pins are in reasonable shape because new king pins are impossible to find . You are doing more than I have ever done with my PU's . Good Luck Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 Ah thank you for that Mike, I have not checked them yet.................. Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Shopland Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Good to see you are keeping busy Julian :-) Lovely project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted March 6, 2016 Author Share Posted March 6, 2016 QqWell, sorry for the long time in last posting progress on the PU , I have been busy with all the small bits like the brake systems and both axles were worked on a few months ago, along with rebuilding the leaf springs. So, following the chassis blasting and primer coat, followed by two good coats of Khaki green number 3 , there was just one thing stopping me from starting the build up, our 1970 Triumph Herald, in the garage, well that was sold last weekend so work got straight underway on assembly, so last week saw the chassis married to the axles via the leaf springs, wheels on temporary to aid movement. So this weekend it was time to drop the engine & gearbox in thanks to Tom, it went well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted March 6, 2016 Author Share Posted March 6, 2016 So things will start coming on fast now, I'll try to post each week. Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goanna Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 (edited) Looking nice re: the brake pipes, they used a strange single flared end on the pipes . I am wondering what you are planning on doing ? Are you making the bodywork from scratch ? My unrestored PU is pretty original - you need any details let me know and I will check it out for you . Do you have my set of drawings ? Did you reset the springs? If so, how did you do it ? Edited March 10, 2016 by goanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 Looking nice re: the brake pipes, they used a strange single flared end on the pipes . I am wondering what you are planning on doing ? Are you making the bodywork from scratch ? My unrestored PU is pretty original - you need any details let me know and I will check it out for you . Do you have my set of drawings ? Did you reset the springs? If so, how did you do it ? Hello Mike i have a tool for flaring the ends like the originals, but looking at the originals being brass, they are very good and probably more solid than the modern brake tubing, however i will evaluate each section as i go. yes, i do have a copy of your excellent drawings they were a great use to me with the Humber PU and will again for the Morris. one tiny detail that is baffling me is the position of the brass fuel filter that sits behind the carb, and i believe bolts at the top onto the inlet manifold ? any photos of that area would be really useful please. cheers Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goanna Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I don' t recall seeing a filter on the manifold in the PU but I will have a look . On a CS8 I have, there is a brass petrol filter below the autovac on the firewall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 I don' t recall seeing a filter on the manifold in the PU but I will have a look . On a CS8 I have, there is a brass petrol filter below the autovac on the firewall yes Mike, it is the same part, but is in the engine bay on the PU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goanna Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I had a look, yes there is a filter there ! I never knew about it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share Posted March 12, 2016 Thanks for that Mike When I got my truck this filter had already been removed so I did not see where it came from. This is where I thought it goes but is slightly different on yours...". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goanna Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Hi When it comes time for you to build the cab , if you need any dimensions , then don't hesitate to ask me and I will be glad to help. The body dimension drawings I produced of the rear body are 100% accurate . Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 Plenty more work done on the project, as can be seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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goanna Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Just a reminder Do not exceed the speed indicated by the red line marked on the speedometer - otherwise your driving privileges will be removed . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 Trial fitting of the windscreens........ Also working on the front radiator faring, fuel pipes, and fitting the radiator properly plumbed. Just awaiting spark plugs & then I can make up the leads. Hope to get engine running in April Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goanna Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) Your windscreen appears to be the late "high" type. They increased the height of the windscreen by approx. 3" at some point in the production of the PU . This modification may have been because they had problems with the canvas top flapping about and hitting the occupants ! I have a PU Windscreen frame that has been " field modified" - somebody has welded in 3" extensions each side . The colour you have chosen looks nice, it appears to be Light Bronze Green , from the BSC colour chart ? I found that colour as the original base colour on one of my CS8's , its a light grassy green . Mike Edited March 31, 2016 by goanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 Your windscreen appears to be the late "high" type. They increased the height of the windscreen by approx. 3" at some point in the production of the PU . This modification may have been because they had problems with the canvas top flapping about and hitting the occupants ! I have a PU Windscreen frame that has been " field modified" - somebody has welded in 3" extensions each side . The colour you have chosen looks nice, it appears to be Light Bronze Green , from the BSC colour chart ? I found that colour as the original base colour on one of my CS8's , its a light grassy green . Mike yes Mike your right, it is the higher windscreen as it's a 1941 production model, i'm sure it will be nicer to drive without the canvas flapping on my head ! The colour is extreamly close to Khaki Green No3 and i matched it from a lovely clean area of original paint on the Voltage regulator bracket, when i removed the Voltage Reg, there it was, i have kept that bit original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russell sprout Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Would you mind sharing the paint code please? It does look very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex van de Wetering Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Lovely work Jules. I just love the PU 4x2....in fact all 8cwt's. I agree with the others on the Khaki Green G3; it does look very good. I am also using G3 on my Chev C8, premixed by auradesign in the Czech republic...might be a hair darker than the mix you have, although that's difficult to see in the pictures. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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