tim gray Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Hi guys, just spotted on car and classics website under military 1940.PU 8Cwt for sale in france, front end looks in fairly good nick, extra pics would be required to check cab and instruments , engine etc, back end looks to be substancially removed and remodelled after the cab rear. Incorrect wheels as well(at least tyre wise) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Nice find Tim! There's another project on Milweb currently: Morris Commercial PU8 Mk11 Manufactured in mid 1940. Good restoration project with new made Bonnets and other parts, spares. Engine turns and comes with all ID plates and instruments. £5.500. 07837 633009 Rory Ballard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim gray Posted July 3, 2012 Author Share Posted July 3, 2012 Yup, seen that one in the flesh as it were as i picked up some minor bits and bobs from him (fuel tanks, tank trays, bonnets, minor spares) er perhaps not so minor after all !!!!!!Would still like a 15CWT but minor crises on the horizon as i am loosing the storage i have soon so i have to find an affordable home for the PU.Regards Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben.. Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Did either of these two sell? Does anyone know if they're still available? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 AFAIK Rory Ballard's project was sold to a HMVF member, see http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?46181-1941-Morris-Commercial-8cwt-PU-Restoration-2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben.. Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I can watch Julian rebuild that one. I must keep my eyes open for another..... Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Hello Ben Yes, as you now know I bought Rory Ballard's 'project' last year, and have just started the rebuild. however, I think between Rory and I we will have a lot left over, including a spare chassis and other structure, also a lot of patterns. if your interested in a real jigsaw let me know. all the best Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I have the bare remains of a 4x4 Morris PU. Saved from a rotten chassis stored in a woods for years. Axles/gearbox/engine etc. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Ron I know I should know this.............but is that the 6 cylinder engine in the 4x4 ? Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Correct Jules. It's basically the same engine as your 4x2 but is a bit more high powered. I can't remember the full specifications but a higher lift cam shaft for one thing. Rory would know for sure. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Ah yes, of course Ron. Nice to see you found a nice 'Morris green' for your engine, I'm just about to source something, do you know if there is a commercial colour on the market ? something in a can say from Halfords ? Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHillyard Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I too would be interested to know what the colour used was :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 (edited) Jules/Martyn the colour for these Morris engines is Brunswick Green. There has been debate about whether it is mid or dark Brunswick. I have used BS 226 Mid Brunswick Green. Which you can check out at your local auto paint shop. Ron Edited December 3, 2014 by Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Great, thanks for that Ron. Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Here's the remains of some original colour on my PU gear Box plenty of Brunswick green on ebay ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Ah I see you have a generator pulley on your PTO. Mine has an air pump. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 yes, as it was a wireless truck, would be interesting to see diagrams of the rest of the set up, where the belt went too ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Here it is. The dynamo is mounted on a heavy plate just above the PTO. I have the spec of the type of dynamo and regulator used. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedawnpatrol Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 So, Ron, I looks like in the drawing the pulley wheel is wrong ? it looks like the dynamo couples straight to the unit ? I cant see a belt ? Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Yes I think you are right on closer inspection. It looks like a direct drive. I'll post up the further information I have later when I get chance to scan it. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Here is the further information for the Wireless battery auxiliary charging system. Of course I don't know if it's exactly the same for the 4x2 Morris PU. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivor Ramsden Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 (edited) This is the PU set up. It's a belt-drive so your pulley is correct, Jules. Edited December 5, 2014 by Ivor Ramsden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goanna Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 I dont know why I bother posting on this forum as I usually have nil response to my posts . Anyway here goes Pages from the No. 11 set manual UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeePig Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 I dont know why I bother posting on this forum as I usually have nil response to my posts . Anyway here goes Pages from the No. 11 set manual UK Nice, that is the kind of equipment I enjoy seeing, and which could still be used! As to responses, sometimes one has to wait until the right person comes along trevor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goanna Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 I have been gathering info on the PU 8 cwt since 1998 . A few of these vehicles have turned up out here and the evidence suggests they arrived via the Middle East . I know of another PU Morris owner here in Victoria , his example is a earlier than my two , having the hub caps on the wheels . The recent Aussie winner of the Vanderveen award told me of his experience learning to drive in a Morris PU just after the war . His father had purchased the PU and he , a young teenager ,took it for drives unlicensed . I do have more info on the wireless installation , the Blandford archives revealed a nice manual with pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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