Chappers Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Hi Guys, I'm after any info on the Morris LRV http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morris_Light_Reconnaissance_Car as I've just got one to restore. It needs extensive surgery but has most of the parts. Any help would be much appreciated Regards Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Where did you find it? :-o Have you got any pics of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted May 22, 2007 Author Share Posted May 22, 2007 Hi Rick,I brought it off a guy in the midlands it was on a farm surrounded buy rubble. Here's a picture of the vehicle ,as you can see it needs loads of work,but I'm good at that :whistle: http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/2938/imageshackog6.jpg[/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Thats a good find. I had a little look on the net for info on these and came up with the same info you did. Is the engine in it, if it is what engine has it got? I'll do a bit more digging around myself, as there doesnt seem to be much info on these, I suspect you will have to find out where the Morris archives are kept! Start a blog on the restorations part on here, so we can see what you are up to. Good luck ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Pm'ed with with a thread from "somewhere else". Have just found a link from there, to a homepage for the LRV! http://www.freewebs.com/morris-recce/morrislrc2plan.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted May 22, 2007 Author Share Posted May 22, 2007 Cheers for the help Rick, I'll start a blog as soon as I get it home.From what I can find out it's a MKII 4 wheeled drive version and the data plate says its manufactured in 1944.It has 649 miles on the clock so not done a lot. It comes with a four cylinder flat head engine and 2 gearbox's (already removed) .It's missing the carb and the insides are severely rotted,but I can rebuild it with time .I'm going to contact the museums to see if they can help with drawings etc. Most I know of are in museums but I think the running gear is from Morris commercial vehicles!! Anyway I'll post here when I get it home Regards Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john wheatley (R.I.P.) Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I think it is the same as the 15cwt morris, If that's correct then I can let you have a copy of the w/shop manual if you think that will help. :rtfm: John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Wow, that's a nice find! Good luck with the restoration, you'll need it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Very nice find, Duxford have one in the Land Warfare Hall in the Normandy Experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I think its all Morris Commercial running gear. I may know of someone who has some of the heavier duty spares ie, gearbox, engine, driveshafts etc. Carb is standard, there was a nearly new one on ebay a while ago, and I have a spare if you need one. If I come across anything for it I will let you know. I have a knackered rad you are welcome to if you want one. It will need repairing though, I think the rad shoul be the same, I dont know if they may be a different shape on the LRV to account for the armour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 Thanks guys for all the input, to be honest I've never dealt with British kit before,Basically I'll buy any spare parts that you think I'll need and you want to get rid of ,When I've finished restoring I'll gladly let you have them back if surplus to requirements. Definitely need a good Carb as it's missing,the fuel tank neck has rotted away,but I'll repair that with a neck of a knackered petrol tank. The Radiator is also In need of a rebuild so thats something I'll need to look at as we progress. I'm based in Solihull ,West Midlands so pretty central to the U.K If you have anything that you think is use full then let me know asap. Here's a site with some use full info I've found http://www.freewebs.com/morris-recce/index.htm Names of suppliers is something I'm short of!! Thanks again for the support guy's this is what It's all about !!!! Regards Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Hers a few to be going on with.... Got my tyres 900x16's from http://www.vass.co.uk they are ex landy tyres Electronic Ignition conversion from http://www.classicheads.com Cant remember where the gasket set for the engine came from, but will let you know. Cleaning and rust treatment from http://www.frost.co.uk All the control cables from http://www.speedycables.com All the other bits and pieces are fairly generic. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john wheatley (R.I.P.) Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Gaskets from John Walker in Nottingham. Regards, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted May 29, 2007 Author Share Posted May 29, 2007 I need a full engine Gasket set can someone help?? Also fuel pump,Carb,oil filter housing,clutch kit. The engine appears to be new but has suffered water ingress it moves freely though I've started a blog on the blogs section, Thanks again for the help regards Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 As John said, John Walker has a complete engine set of gaskets. Although it doesnt include sump gasket. Fuel pumps pop up on ebay on a regular basis, when I can suss out the part number I will let you know. You will need to make up the gaskets for the water jacket plate and sump. Use card and plenty of sealant for the water jacket covers! PM me your address and I will send you my spare carb, ( on the basis you may be able to help me out one day ;-)). Where in the UK are you based? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted May 29, 2007 Author Share Posted May 29, 2007 Hi Rick, Thanks for your help,do you have an address or telephone number for the gasket man?? As for the carb that's great news,Let me know how much I owe you and I'll post it the next day. I'll deffo help you out if If can you only have to ask The radiator is mounted in the rear ,here is a photo of the Radiator and fan assembly,It looks bad but I can fix it up without too much problem. :-) http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/6686/s1030261smalltu7.th.jpg[/img] http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/962/s1030258smallqd1.th.jpg[/img] http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/9589/s1030262smallwo4.th.jpg[/img] Thanks again for the help Regards Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 For the gaskets, John Walker 0115 9607860, you may find it easier to get hold of him in the evenings. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted May 31, 2007 Author Share Posted May 31, 2007 John Walker was very helpful, I'm going to meet him on Monday and get some goodies. Does anyone know a good place to get a Clutch Kit as mine is a little rusted, part numbers would help also . I've got a complete set of manuals on it's way from Bovington Tank Museum so cant wait for them to arrive regards Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Does anyone know a good place to get a Clutch Kit as mine is a little rusted, part numbers would help also . A few years ago, I needed a clutch and plate for a Humber Scout Car. I contacted Borg & Beck, the clutch manufacturers and they were able to give me an up to date part number for clutch cover assy, it was the same as a 1970's Marshall tractor. Went to the local motor factors, order it and recieved next day, one exchange unit. The driven plate was easy, the same factors, had it relined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted May 31, 2007 Author Share Posted May 31, 2007 Cheers for the info,I'll get intouch with a local clutch center and keep you posted Regards Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted June 2, 2007 Author Share Posted June 2, 2007 Just got a full set of manuals from the Tank museum along with the contract card listing my vehicle .look at the price wish they were still that price. http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/8338/morriscontractcardso6.jpg[/img] The manuals include the full welding procedure for the LRV ,A very comprehensive workshop manual,Drivers manual,and full spare parts manual. I'm well please with the lot looking at my vehicle it was no 562 out of 599 vehicles built under that contract,giving it a chassis no of 3013 regards Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 I didnt realise you could get all that info from Bovvy! I take it they only keep that sort of info for armoured stuff? Did you have to pay for all that info? I would be interested to find out what was special about the first 2 that were adapted for the RA, the bit that has a line through. Nice lot Steve, I can imagine what you will be doing tonight... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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