320touring Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 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 cort16, Squire_Dawson, Craig the Princess and 23 others 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercrocker Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 A clean cloth to demist with would be the only other thing on my list.....God speed - mind you they are excellent in snow! Junkman, SiC, 320touring and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Chod speed, old friend... HH-R, LC Torana and 320touring 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 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 and chaseracer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 It is on the morrow we strike out. Weather reports for the Mancunianchestershestershire area appear more favourable.. Magnificent Rustbucket and somewhatfoolish 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_70s Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 What're the distances involved? Is it Operation Dolorescue level of stupidity? 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 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. SiC, 320touring and mercrocker 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 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.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Fucking hell, nice one. Take some thermals and I hope you get back while it's still 2017, HMC, purplebargeken and 320touring 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 I see you have a wire brush on your list, us it time for your annual shower? aldo135, privatewire, Skizzer and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 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 privatewire, fiatdaft, Alusilber and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asimo Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 For encouraging lazy SU fuel pump. (Assuming it has such a device) Magnificent Rustbucket, HMC and 320touring 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_70s Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 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. 320touring, eddyramrod and oldcars 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 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! Magnificent Rustbucket, Coprolalia, 320touring and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigmund Fraud Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 I'm really glad you bought this, so I didn't have to Looking forward to the epic collection thread ! 320touring and purplebargeken 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 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, aldo135 and Skizzer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 For encouraging lazy SU fuel pump. (Assuming it has such a device)image.jpeg 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.. loserone, Skizzer, Sigmund Fraud and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeJay Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Rope to tie passenger door closed (or use tow rope unless already being deployed). 320touring and Squire_Dawson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 Sorting through this lot at the moment.. cort16, captain_70s, Magnificent Rustbucket and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soap Distant Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Just get there and drive it back. It's not like you're trying to recover the Titanic and sail it back to Blighty. Steviemillar, Magnificent Rustbucket, Squire_Dawson and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 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! purplebargeken, Magnificent Rustbucket and eddyramrod 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Breakdown cover and money is all you really need. Warm clothes for waiting in the cold might be wise chaseracer, 320touring, Magnificent Rustbucket and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2_craig Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Lucky talisman innit. Like taking an umbrella on a walk and not a spot of rain. LC Torana, purplebargeken and 320touring 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 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. Cavcraft, Magnificent Rustbucket and Datsuncog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soap Distant Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 You all worry too much. chaseracer, Twiggy and Sigmund Fraud 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_70s Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 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.ORYou 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. Twiggy, oldcars, Steviemillar and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squire_Dawson Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 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:) Squire_Dawson and chaseracer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Relax. It's not one of those shit BMWs. Magnificent Rustbucket, Sigmund Fraud, eddyramrod and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Surely it can't be worse than when you collected the cx... 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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