At 11:21 PM 6/28/97 -0700, arlin robins wrote:
>Hello, fellow romantics & masochists-
>
> As a first time Morgan owner I would love to have some
>advice/info/suggestions on the following:
>
> 1) Sources for Morganalia such as cloth & bullion embroidered
>Morgan wings and die-cast ("Matchbox" type) Morgans;
These patches and models are usually available and almost any major
British car show. (You don't say where you are - so I can't be of much
here there.) In addition, some of the clubs have a stock of these items.
The 2 biggest clubs in the US are the +4 Club of Sothern Ca. and the
Morgan Club of DC. (To all, I'm not trying to slight any of the smaller
local clubs - if you have an memrobelia for sale jump in.) For a list
of clubs check out the Morgan Web page: www.team.net/www/morgan
> 2) GOOD book(s) on Restoration/Repair;
Again check the Web page. We have a virtual library that lists most
of the info available on the marque.
> 3) Recommended methods for dealing with superficial (I hope)
>underbody (e.g. wings) and frame crossmember rust. Naval jelly &
>Rustoleum?
Sandpaper and paint. Since your car is a '61, be sure to check the
chassis, just in front of the firewall. They are prone to cracking
there.
> 4) Retrofitting of bucket seats (maybe old TR-3, Alpine or ?) to
>replace my current/original bench seats.
It's do able. Several members of the list have talked about it. However,
I suggest keeping the older bench seat and bottoms as if you decide to
sell the car, not having the original seat will devalue the car between
$1,000 and $2,000.
> 5) The practicality/possibility of replacing the Moss box with a
>5-speed transmission.
>
> I'm sure many of you have experience and insight in these areas,
>and I would very much appreciate hearing your opinions.
>
Again check the Web page. Lots of good information there.
John
John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair@exis.net
Va. Beach, Va Phone: (757) 495-8229
48 TR1800 48 #4 Midget 65 Morgan 4/4 Series V
75 Bricklin SV1 77 Spitfire
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