guess what i found - Mk1 Mumford TC Convertible

vermillion · Post by **vermillion** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 5:07 pm

Nice guess Chris. Spot on. A big big thank you to Andrew.

andrewwita · Post by **andrewwita** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 5:09 pm

yeah well done chris - i sent you a pm gary -

Uncle Frank · Post by **Uncle Frank** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 10:26 pm

How`s it going then Gary?...have you collected it yet/, what`s it like?, looks like you will have your work cut out mate, i`m not looking for work at the moment so don`t think i`m dropping hints!

, but be careful who you get to restore it, they are very tricky to get right, and if you do it yourself and you want any advice then feel free to give me a call and i will try and help as best i can

, well done, Linda Lusardi`s Mumford lives!

vermillion · Post by **vermillion** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 10:49 pm

Thanks for the offer of the advice Frank. Haven't picked it up yet, hopefully on Sunday. I am going to do the restoration myself so any help I get will be welcomed. I know that it won't be easy but I have a plan of action whether it is right or wrong remains to be seen. If things go according to plan I hope to have it out for the summer of 2010. Gary.

Uncle Frank · Post by **Uncle Frank** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 10:57 pm

I will send you a pm with my number, each one i restored i learned something with the Mumfords, they can be improved a lot too, on both mine and Garys (minispeedstars) Mumfords i fitted 2"x1" steel box section inside the sills out of sight, this makes them much more rigid and reduces `scuttle shake`, if you contact Gary i`m sure he will send you some pics of the rebuild i did on his and you can see what i mean, the main worry with them is securing the door gap while the sills are cut off, you can get proper door bars from Sealey or just weld some steel bars across the aperture before you do any cutting

vermillion · Post by **vermillion** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:10 pm

Have been running ideas around for a while now and had considered using 2"x1" box but was wondering where to secure it. The last one I did was a mini which had been bodged by a previous owner but I built a frame for that which ran up the A panels at the front and crossed under the dash and across the floor at the rear. It certainly strengthened it up. Glad that you have just confirmed that 2"x1" box can be used on the Marina as well. Thanks for the contact numbers I have a feeling they will be extremely valuable. Gary

Uncle Frank · Post by **Uncle Frank** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:25 pm

Just realised there are a couple of pics of Garys mumford sills on my `workshop thread` look under Mumford sills, they just fit in there nicely out of sight, leaving the car looking as original with only the Mumford 2"x1" bars showing inside the car!, i welded them each end and then to each`peak` on the inner sills, then sealed them top and bottom with `PU` sealer, worked a treat!

vermillion · Post by **vermillion** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:27 pm

Thanks Frank will have a quick look then off to bed. Another long slog at work tomorrow. Gary.

Uncle Frank · Post by **Uncle Frank** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:33 pm

8) Me too, night night!

andrewwita · Post by **andrewwita** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 10:19 am

well gary picked the car up today

Chicken Hawk · Post by **Chicken Hawk** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 10:30 am

It looks in preaty good nick,have you had a chance to check out how solid it is? Think you'r brave moving it with a specklift,got it back ok? Great to see anuther white "N" reg t.c! Going to look ace when its finished 8)

JoshWard · Post by **JoshWard** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 2:34 pm

Best of luck with it!!

minispeedstar · Post by **minispeedstar** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 3:06 pm

Good luck! looks like your gonna need it

Those doors look worrying low when its lifted... :?

JIM73 · Post by **JIM73** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 5:23 pm

Best of luck Gary ! Try and keep us updated if you can !

ice man · Post by **ice man** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 5:29 pm

Have you got enough T cut to sort it out???

Good luck, it will be worth it.