Meandering to get the Morris...

[320touring]

As regular shiters no doubt already know, I am going to become custodian of Squire_Dawson's Morris Oxford on Saturday.

 

Thought I'd pop this up to reserve a space.

 

As befits such a fine steed, I have written a list and I have checked it twice.

 

Additionally, a fine band of hardy Shiters has been assembled to assist in the Collectioning- I reckon 5-6 will be expected to be involved throughout the day.

 

Insurance cover has been sorted and I'm now off to get some 20w50 oil.

 

Current weather situ

[mercrocker]

A clean cloth to demist with would be the only other thing on my list.....God speed - mind you they are excellent in snow!

[chaseracer]

Chod speed, old friend...

[HMC]

Ah I thought it might be you that got the oxford!

 

Has the makings of a brilliant road trip, plus you know it's been in regular use which is half the trouble when you take something on a long road trip. Looking forward to the write up!

[320touring]

It is on the morrow we strike out. Weather reports for the Mancunianchestershestershire area appear more favourable..

[captain_70s]

What're the distances involved? Is it Operation Dolorescue level of stupidity?

[Junkman]

A clean cloth to demist with would be the only other thing on my list.....God speed - mind you they are excellent in snow!

 

A demisting sponge is in the car.

[320touring]

What're the distances involved? Is it Operation Dolorescue level of stupidity?

222 miles minimum in the Morris. I expect one of us will have covered 600 by the time the day is out..

[cort16]

Fucking hell, nice one. Take some thermals and I hope you get back while it's still 2017,

[dome]

I see you have a wire brush on your list, us it time for your annual shower?

[320touring]

I see you have a wire brush on your list, us it time for your annual shower?

Dangleberry removal prior to sitting on the leather of course

[Asimo]

For encouraging lazy SU fuel pump. (Assuming it has such a device)

 

[captain_70s]

222 miles minimum in the Morris. I expect one of us will have covered 600 by the time the day is out..

Blimey, the Dolorescue was only 180-190ish, in a much more modern car and in more favourable weather conditions! God speed and do give me a shout should you need assistance in the Glasgow/borders area, I have all the usual things one needs to repair an old British car, Imperial tools, a thermos flask, a variety of tape, string, etc.

[SiC]

Essential for this journey:

- thick coat for the journey in the car

- additional thicker clothes (including shoes) for the side of the road

- Torch

- Snacks and Fluids

- Valid Breakdown cover

 

The rest can be dealt with the last one. Imo, until you learn the car & technology, you won't be fixing it by the side of the road.

 

Things you will need going forward:

- Imperial spanners

- Imperial sockets

- Imperial long sockets

- Imperial feeler gauge

- Mallet

- HBOL

 

Most of them should be obtainable from Halfords as they've got tool offers on atm. I've learnt you don't need many sizes for the majority of jobs. Especially compared to metric + torx + etc on more modern stuff.

 

Good luck and God Speed!

[Sigmund Fraud]

I'm really glad you bought this, so I didn't have to

 

Looking forward to the epic collection thread !

[cort16]

I think if I had to take one tool it'd be a set of grips. Spanner for all sizes including rounded nuts, plenty of leverage points and are a pretty good hammer. They do it all.

I forgot can be used as a spoon if you need an emergency yoghurt/KP Choc dip.

[320touring]

For encouraging lazy SU fuel pump. (Assuming it has such a device)

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Similar is ALWAYS in the toolkit!

 

Blimey, the Dolorescue was only 180-190ish, in a much more modern car and in more favourable weather conditions! God speed and do give me a shout should you need assistance in the Glasgow/borders area, I have all the usual things one needs to repair an old British car, Imperial tools, a thermos flask, a variety of tape, string, etc.

 

 

Thanks for the offer - I have plans to offset the lack of knowledge on my part - to be revealed tomorrow!

 

 

I'm really glad you bought this, so I didn't have to

 

Looking forward to the epic collection thread !

 

 

I did it as a public service. You chaps can enjoy it vicariously via moi, whilst still retaining thy testicles.

 

 

I think if I had to take one tool it'd be a set of grips. Spanner for all sizes including rounded nuts, plenty of leverage points and are a pretty good hammer. They do it all.

I forgot can be used as a spoon if you need an emergency yoghurt/KP Choc dip.

Excellent advice - I have packed 2 so I can enjoy dairy snacks on the move..

[DeeJay]

Rope to tie passenger door closed (or use tow rope unless already being deployed).

[320touring]

Sorting through this lot at the moment..

 

 

[Soap Distant]

Just get there and drive it back. It's not like you're trying to recover the Titanic and sail it back to Blighty.

[320touring]

Just get there and drive it back. It's not like you're trying to recover the Titanic and sail it back to Blighty.

Classic situation of I expect nowt to go wrong, but packing loads of tools helps me relax - I'm odd like that!

[Tickman]

Breakdown cover and money is all you really need. 

Warm clothes for waiting in the cold might be wise

[mk2_craig]

Lucky talisman innit. Like taking an umbrella on a walk and not a spot of rain.

[Supernaut]

Classic situation of I expect nowt to go wrong, but packing loads of tools helps me relax - I'm odd like that!

AKA Sod's Law.

 

You don't pack any tools, and it'll go horribly wrong with a tiny problem that could be sorted with basic tools.

OR

You pack a heap of tools, and it all goes swimmingly.

[Soap Distant]

You all worry too much.

[captain_70s]

AKA Sod's Law.

 

You don't pack any tools, and it'll go horribly wrong with a tiny problem that could be sorted with basic tools.

OR

You pack a heap of tools, and it all goes swimmingly.

Wrong. This scenario follows Old British Car's Law.

 

You pack a heap of tools and the one thing you need will be the one thing that you won't have.

[Squire_Dawson]

Do you have no faith? Am I the only patriot? Of course nothing will go wrong!

 

(Disclaimer: the above may or may not hold true).

 

Also, for the sake of continuity, feel free to add onto my original thread if you wish.

[320touring]

Do you have no faith? Am I the only patriot? Of course nothing will go wrong!

 

(Disclaimer: the above may or may not hold true).

 

Also, for the sake of continuity, feel free to add onto my original thread if you wish.

Yes, no, mibbe!

 

I shall attempt to do so:)

[Junkman]

Relax. It's not one of those shit BMWs.

[beko1987]

Surely it can't be worse than when you collected the cx...