Marc van Aalderen Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Hello fellow collectors, A couple of months ago I collected my latest purchase. A very straight and unmolested 1944 Morris C8, GS version. This is the early production model with a wood lined cab and a wooden cargo box. Her chassis number is 110 so a very early vehicle. She is in very good and almost complete condition but will require a lot of work nonetheless to get her perfect again. Out of curiosity I installed a battery and checked out her electrics. To my amazement everything works! Wiper, horn, lights, instruments and even the starter kicked in. Funny thing is the starter button should be next to the gear lever but is no longer there. Starter switch is now the former horn button on the steering column next to the hand throttle lever. An extra horn push button was installed forward of the steering column on the fire wall. Very odd but I seem to recall reading a members post on here where this was also the case on another 1944 C8. Could be a postwar modification? Unfortunately the engine is seized so I have poored some ATF on the pistons to let it all soak. Hopefully this will free the engine. I have already found some spare parts for missing items or incorrect parts. Also bought the Maintenance manual and Instruction book No. 101/ML5A and the Driver's Handbook No.100/ML5A from Rob van Meel. There seems to be no source however for the Spare Parts List. Does anyone out there maybe have a copy of this rather elusive Spare Part List? Would be very gratefull... Regards, Marc 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc van Aalderen Posted November 4, 2018 Author Share Posted November 4, 2018 Here are photos of the data plates. If anyone can give information on contract number that would be great! Regards, Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 59 minutes ago, Marc van Aalderen said: Here are photos of the data plates. If anyone can give information on contract number that would be great! Regards, Marc Hi Marc, Your Contract No is S 23/6450, listed as a 4x4 GS, Census numbers Z5809758 to Z5813757 regards, Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc van Aalderen Posted November 4, 2018 Author Share Posted November 4, 2018 Richard, Thank you for the details. I think the census number may still be on the drivers door under the last paint layer. Will sand it off to see. Regards, Marc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris C8 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Any update on the truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc van Aalderen Posted January 9, 2021 Author Share Posted January 9, 2021 Awaiting her turn with my other projects. Just moved into a bigger workshop as old one had no floor space left. Which is essential when doing a full restoration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1950 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 When trying to free the engine one thing to check is the camshaft and followers, along with the valve stems. Take the side plates off and give them a liberal dose of your favourite freeing oil, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris C8 Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Any more work done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 (edited) Interesting. I have a question though, why would a 15cwt have a 5 ton bridge plate? I take it would be because of what it's towing? Edited January 14, 2023 by Rootes75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris C8 Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 In service Morris with bridge plate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris C8 Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 My old morris the same with a 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc van Aalderen Posted January 20, 2023 Author Share Posted January 20, 2023 Nothing done as still finishing the new workshop. Also aquired an Austin K6A Breakdown project that is already well underway so will finish that first before starting the next project. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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