morrisc8gs Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Thought I'd post an update on my quad restoration - my last post was in April 2011!!! Progress has been glacial - too many projects and the real world encroaches too much. Crane has been removed - went to Rusty Trucks (Paul Brook who posts on forum) in part exchange for work on M38a1. I now have 3 vehicles on the road..... Hoping to have body panels and lockers sorted by end of summer - just need to work out how it all assembles. Thanks to the help of Frank Brown (of canvas fame!) the old girl (or beast as my wife calls her) cam back to life. Change of points and a clear out of the autovac and she was running. Amazing - after 40 years the engine ran without a cough. Hoping to crack on over the summer which I anticipate to be a glorious one. Will be looking for some 10.50x16 tyres which are as rare as...the originals are war time dated! Also looking for the rear pulley set up ( see attached scan) Thanks to everyone for advice/ help to date All the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 A lucky bloke to have such a fine specimen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crustyone Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 I'll follow this with interest, as I have a soft spot for the old Quad, that's what my dad drove during his natonal service with 20th field regiment 1954-1957. They just look so British Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 I am also restoring a quad. A MK3 with the beetle back body. It's a very long term project as the parts are hard got. You have a lot more of the body than me, I would be very grateful if you could post as many pics as possible, Thanks. Best of luck, Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrisc8gs Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 [video=youtube;hYh54C0N-uA] Short clip of the Morris running. Will try to post pics over the summer if I make any progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rog8811 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 There is such satisfaction when an engine is returned to life for the first time in your ownership, a feeling that is hard to beat! Well done that man, I look forward to more pici's and video's, the beetle back has always had me fascinated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben.. Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Yes well done. If I'm a good boy I hope Father Christmas might bring me one. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrisc8gs Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 Managed to get some work done on quad over the last few weeks. Tyres removed from rims. Rims shot blasted and primed. First lot of paint!!! Been looking at tyres. Mitas 10.50x16 IM-01, Tread pattern is close to trak grip style, I know these fit british rims too. Will be needing tubes and flaps - there is a thread discussing this - does anyone no a source of 10.50x16 tubes? Any comments on tyres welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 I have bean down this road already. I couldn't get the run-flat tubes (extra long valve) and had to get ordinary tubes and a new thin insert to replace the run-flat ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 keep us updated on your progress mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Ashby Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Nice project keep the photos coming Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25 pounder Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 One of our team members from 1st Belgian Field Battery is restoring a Morris Quad too , he has almost the complete body , only missing the inner lockers compartments. It sure looks very nice.:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 One of our team members from 1st Belgian Field Battery is restoring a Morris Quad too , he has almost the complete body , only missing the inner lockers compartments. It sure looks very nice.:-) Any chance of a few pictures or dimensions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25 pounder Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 The owner - Peter- started a support group on fb; https://www.facebook.com/groups/1717894438351504/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 The owner - Peter- started a support group on fb; https://www.facebook.com/groups/1717894438351504/ "Page not found" Do you have another link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25 pounder Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 "Page not found" Do you have another link? You'll only have acces if you request to join the "Morris Commercial Support Group" on facebook , become a member and follow the restoration proces;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morris c8 fat Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Still cant find it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrisc8gs Posted June 6, 2016 Author Share Posted June 6, 2016 Very slow progress on quad but good weather has given me a chance to get some work done. Putting brakes back together and this happened to brake return Spring when trying to put back on. I assume it shouldn't end up looking like this! seems to have stretched out of shape. Does anyone one have a spare(s) or know where I could get them - tried PowerTrak but no luck. Also is there a method/ tool which helps to get them back on? Amazingly difficult the way I am doing it! Cheers Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivor Ramsden Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Buying one of these has saved me countless knuckles and swearing.... http://www.frost.co.uk/brake-shoe-spring-hook-tool.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrisc8gs Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 Thanks Ivor - will get one of those! any idea where I could get a replacement brake spring from? Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero-Five-Two Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 You could try these folks. Airedale Springs, Keighley, Yorks. 01535 643456 They make springs to order, if you go to their website, they have a guide chart on how to measure the spring you need. Their sales dep't are very knowledgeable and helpful. No job too small sort of thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrisc8gs Posted June 15, 2016 Author Share Posted June 15, 2016 You could try these folks. Airedale Springs, Keighley, Yorks. 01535 643456 They make springs to order, if you go to their website, they have a guide chart on how to measure the spring you need. Their sales dep't are very knowledgeable and helpful. No job too small sort of thing Thanks Rob - info much appreciated Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrisc8gs Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 Managed to do some work on the quad - although progress slow! can anyone help with the the parts below? Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrisc8gs Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 Work continues on the quad.. Meanwhile...engine rebuild on Morris C8 GS is going well (fingers crossed!). Good weekend with Julien Morgan (of Abergavenny). Hopefully in position to install engine in May. Does anyone know a good source for Morris C8 oil seals for transfer gearbox (axle shaft) or the correct ref no.for these. Also may need new clutch plate - any suppliers/sources that anyone is aware of? Cheers Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrisc8gs Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 Hi all Morris quad restoration continues in fits and starts. Probably obvious but I can’t see how to get this cable pulley off. Would like to remove so can clean up and unsieze. Any advice welcomed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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