[Nobbc] Rebuild a Morgan

[wendell bain]

Hi Mel,

As Robin stated, if the wood isn't completely rotten another cure is  
replacing
the wood screws holding the hinges to body/doors with screws, washers  
and
nuts after you drill through the bracing. I've done it on my 59  
Morgan and it is much
better than the factory method. Also nothing shows. Then the only  
problem
is when the hinges wear out.

Parts: Morgan Spares in New England
	   www.morgan-spares.com/
I have never had a bad experience with this company.

Hope this helps,

Wendell

On Jul 29, 2008, at 11:14 PM, Robin Jackson wrote:

> 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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