m606paz Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Hi Boys,I need your help . Always in mind with having a British car from the Second World War. My favorite is Tilly, but here in my country there never was. If post-war cars like the Hillman Minx arrived. I want to know what differences there are between this car that I found here in Argentina and those manufactured during WW2. Were there many changes? Can the steering column be moved from the right side? Is it easy or does it require many modifications? Thanks in advance! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m606paz Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 (edited) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2XJWYOFgTQ More pics Edited May 18, 2020 by m606paz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rog8811 Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 I cannot answer any of your questions but that is a very nice little car, my dad had one when I was a very young lad, his was in the usual black with a maroon interior, the green and tan looks very nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1950 Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 A 10 hp Hillman supplied during ww2 would not have that type of small lights on the front mudguards and no light on the rear quarter. They would originally have had semaphore signals I think and mechanical brakes. If you look on the firewall you should be able to see the blanks covering the holes for the steering colume and pedals for the right hand drive version. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m606paz Posted May 19, 2020 Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 Many thanks for yours replies! I think the signals you say are one this? Painted Bomb Disposal , I would like very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m606paz Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 (edited) I'm still investigating how to move the steering column box to the right side. I share a photo of a Minx LHD found here, and Minx RHD that belongs to a forum member. Another question is the clutch bell housing and lever. Some will have photos of the bellhousing Thanks in advance! Edited May 20, 2020 by m606paz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuffen Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 I would think you need a RHD steering box and probably the RHD clutch mechanism. At least there would be more RHD drive parts available than LHD parts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m606paz Posted May 21, 2020 Author Share Posted May 21, 2020 Thank you Zuffen! Parts manual show a bellhousing with left and right Square Hole for change position lever? Anyone can confirm this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Herbert Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 It certainly look like the bell housing can be LH & RH drive. At least that is easy to confirm by looking under a car. However the steering box does seem to be handed judging by your photos. David 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m606paz Posted May 21, 2020 Author Share Posted May 21, 2020 Thanks David! I am away from the vehicles to confirm certain information(quarentine), so I ask you, maybe some owner of minx is so kind to confirm the information. Yes the Steering Box it's not exchangeable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 I am a new member to the forum. We have a 1947 Hillman Minx, the phase 1 model introduced in 39/40. If you need any advice or photos etc let me know if I can help. I also have quite a large library of manuals etc that I can copy. Kevin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m606paz Posted May 22, 2020 Author Share Posted May 22, 2020 Kevin Thanks for your help. If your Minx is disassembly, I will appreciate photos of the steering column, bellhousing, firewall , Clutch and Brake Pedals and shafth. All the pieces that I will need to move to the right side. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m606paz Posted May 22, 2020 Author Share Posted May 22, 2020 (edited) Anothers parts to search n° 14 and 15. They don't seem to be interchangeable .. 😪 Edited May 22, 2020 by m606paz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 This is our 1947 Phase 1 Minx, the 1940 model resumed in production after the war. Kevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m606paz Posted May 23, 2020 Author Share Posted May 23, 2020 Kevin Beautiful Minx!! I will appreciate photos of the interior of the engine bay to know what parts I will have to get ! Best regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 I will take some and post them on the forum. Kevin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 On 5/21/2020 at 3:57 PM, m606paz said: Thank you Zuffen! Parts manual show a bellhousing with left and right Square Hole for change position lever? Anyone can confirm this? Hi, I have just checked under my Minx and can confirm that the square cut out is on both sides of the bell housing. Kevin. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m606paz Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 Thank you Kevin! Your confirmation is welcome. This would make it easier to change the position of the steering column and pedal shaft on the right side. I think the problem is getting a right steering column or the possibility of adapting the left stering column on the right side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m606paz Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 On 5/23/2020 at 7:26 AM, Rootes75 said: I will take some and post them on the forum. Kevin. Hi Kevin, your Minx have Master Cylinder Brakes? I waiting the pics.. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 I have taken some pics of the engine bay but its all a bit hard to get to and see clearly. I will upload them in the morning so you can have a look. Kevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 17 minutes ago, m606paz said: Hi Kevin, your Minx have Master Cylinder Brakes? I waiting the pics.. Thanks in advance! Hi, no, the brakes are Bendix cable operated. Kevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m606paz Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 A Minx with USA Marking 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 I also note there are more Minx's and some Tilly's in the background too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m606paz Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 (edited) Rootes Production in WW2 uniquecarsandparts.com.au/production_rootes?fbclid= Edited May 30, 2020 by m606paz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 That is a very good information source. I didnt realise there were that many Commer variants delivered either. I like the way it even lists the Karrier models too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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