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Post by halkyon on May 27, 2022 17:12:32 GMT
Hi all,
I'm about to begin my stewardship of a Morris 2200 after a few years of looking for a nice landcrab that wasn't too much of a project, as I already have a bad habit of stripping and rebuilding bits of my other cars for fun.
Those others are a Morris 1000 and Nissan Pao, and I have briefly owned a Rover P6 and Volvo 145 before. I hope to get out and put a few miles on the crab as soon as possible, and will continue to diligently read about E6 engine cooling and hydrolastic suspension refurbishment!
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Post by Penguin45 on May 28, 2022 6:35:11 GMT
Morning Halkyon, welcome aboard.
I think you now own the rarest 'Crab of all, so well done.
I look forward to hearing and hopefully seeing your adventures with the car. Feel free to ask any questions at all. The membership is a knowledgeable group and will help you if they can.
Enjoy,
Chris.
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Post by halkyon on May 28, 2022 9:45:41 GMT
Funny how things turn out like that, I test drove an Austin 1800 not long ago but the dealer wanted more than I bought this Morris 2200 for!
The rarity makes me slightly uncomfortable as I use my classics as much as possible, shunning modern vehicles almost entirely (I don't really see the attraction of any of them until EVs become affordable to me). Morris Minors like being used and tend to deteriorate if left for long periods of time - sticky brakes, stuck clutches, corroding fuel pump and ignition points, etc. I imagine crabs will not be much different, being from vaguely the same period.
Either way, I'll have to take the best care of it I possibly can. My local mechanic and classic specialist has the hydrolastic servicing equipment and is enthusiastic about seeing it at least!
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Post by dave1800 on May 28, 2022 10:12:10 GMT
Yes, welcome aboard. It would be good if you could post some pics here in due course but you will need to use a hosting site such as Flickr as we only have limited free capacity. If you have any difficulties just ask!
You are right, the crabs do need to be run regularly to avoid the brakes and clutch etc from sticking.
David
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Post by Penguin45 on May 29, 2022 10:50:34 GMT
Agree with David - the worst thing you can do with any car (or machinery in general, for that matter) is not use it.
Chris.
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