[Nobbc] Rebuild a Morgan

[Robin Jackson]

Mel - I have owned 3 Mogs and have worked on dozens more. The wood coachwork
is a real problem if it rots. Maybe your problem is worn hinges and screws
pulling from the woodwork.

I have replaced wood coachwork on an MGTD. The replacement wood was available
from Moss, but needed some mods. I had to do some "leading" as well on the
metal corners. Frankly, quite a job!

I guess the Mog work would be similar.

I used to purchase Mog parts out of England and later from a place in Oregon.
(Ithink I have a catalogue somewhere.) They are on line and have most parts
including wood.

If your screws are pulling from the woodwork, that is an easy fix with
replcement wood and glue and maybe just the purchase of new hinges and
latches. If your wood is rotten, particularly at joints, then it gets more
complicated.

I'd have to take a look to really give adequate advice.


  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Mel Cohen<mailto:napaguy at comcast.net>
  To: 'North Bay British Car Club'<mailto:nobbc at autox.team.net>
  Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 11:48 AM
  Subject: [Nobbc] Rebuild a Morgan


  I have a 58 Morgan that is now running fine. The problem is the Wood Frame,
  which is now 50 years old. The doors hinges are weak, etc.



  Does anyone have any ideas? I could either sell the car to someone that
  wants to rebuild it or I can find someone who can do it for me.





  Mel Cohen - 58 Plus 4 Morgan - the Napaguy
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