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by The Source
Tue Aug 05, 2008 5:18 pm
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: Hello there!
Replies: 58
Views: 21574

Hello again

Sam, your code book is working well, unfortunately I am away on business at the moment, so it is more Redditch than Reading normally.

Never mind, I have found out all I need to know about your club members for the time being, I look forward to further discussions in the future.
by The Source
Tue Aug 05, 2008 7:11 am
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: Hello there!
Replies: 58
Views: 21574

Hello again, and again.

Well, that had the desired effect, a case of light the blue touch paper and retire, well done to you all.
As for my opinion, its 2008 which is 23 years since 1985, and Mr Ford was
right to be annoyed/confused by the judging, it is obvious that none of you have ever been to a concours event, I can ...
by The Source
Sun Aug 03, 2008 11:08 am
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: Hello there!
Replies: 58
Views: 21574

Hello there!

Just in case my last attempt sunk without trace, I will try again.
Am I right in thinking that the club was founded in 1985? So shouldnt it be 23 years on the front of the magazine?
Also, unless the pictures of Brian Ford's Ital were airbrushed, isnt it the best Ital around? So what happened to the ...
by The Source
Fri Jul 04, 2008 7:25 am
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: Morris Minors
Replies: 2
Views: 1610

Thankyou for replying. I doubt if Triumph would have allowed anymore use of their parts bin, Harry Webster would have blown his top. Im more of the view that the Marina would have had Morris Oxford/Austin Cambridge front suspension, or it would have been FWD.
by The Source
Tue Jul 01, 2008 6:00 pm
Forum: Morris Marina Forum
Topic: Morris Minors
Replies: 2
Views: 1610

Morris Minors

Here is something interesting to talk about!
I was reading today about Sir Alec Issigonis when he designed the Morris Minor, and in particular that fact that he designed the engine bay to take a front wheel drive design.
This would have meant a new front suspension as well!
So, the question is ...