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The Morris Eight Tourer Club
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 Date sent: Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 5:21 PM
 Subject: Morris plate

Hi there,
 
I have just inherited a morris 8 series E which is in need of some restoration. I have decided to sell of its personalised plates to raise some funds to get the wee car on the road again.  The plate is MORRYE and is listed on trademe, just search morrye.
 
Thanks,
Carol.

Hello, I built an electric fan into my Morris 8 series 1. Sorry, not
original, but the original fan caused vibrations and was useless when
switching off the motor - I had difficulties to start it again (bubbles
in the patrol pipe?). The electric fan runs smoothly and quiet. I have a
Themostat now, but I think it switches on the fan too late.
My question: Which is the best temperatur for the thermostat to swich on
the fan?
Greetings from Germany, Volker Horstmann - I am one of the very few
Morris-8-owners in Germany!

My grandfather had a Morris 8 some years ago and also there was an Austin/Morris dealership in the family until
the early 70's.  I have been lucky enough to have acquired a large amount of literature and brochures which due
to moving to a smaller house I have to part with.

I have an Operation Manual for the Morris 8 (Series 1), A Digest of Important Information (doesn't state which
series this refers to although the typeface and colour is the same as for the Operation Manual) and also a
Duckhams Oiling Chart for the Morris 8 dated 1927.  Also I have a bonnet badge and a boot badge for the Morris
8.

In addition I have a book entitled The Manual of Morris Oxford and Cowley Cars, 1928 Edition.  the cover states
that a copy of this book is sent out with every Morris car.  The book comprised 160 pages however the front
cover has come apart and is unfortunately incomplete and pages up to and including 130 are intact.  According
to the Index the missing pages are 6 from the spare parts list, and the sections entitled Standardised Repair
Charges, List of Dealers and the Lubrication Chart.

I am currently listing a number of items on e-bay but this is so specialised that I have done a google search for
Morris 8 Owners Club and yours is the only one that came up, hence my e-mail.  I have taken the liberty of
attaching photo's and wondered whether any of your members would be interested in making me an offer or
maybe you would be so kind as to list the items in your classified section with my e-mail address as the contact.

I really would prefer these items to go to an enthusiast rather than just anyone who might want to bid on ebay.  I'm listing a number of Austin / Morris items, sales brochures and manuals on ebay during the next few days under username MOCHRAS if you or any of your members are interested in items other than those for the Morris 8 - I know how addictive enthusiasm for the marques is.

Again, I do hope you don't mind my contacting you dirctly and unsolicited.  In order for you to take a view on this and hopefully pass this offer to your club members I will refrain from listing these items on ebay until then end of April.

Thanks,
Andrew

If the Series E tourer has a boot it would be an Aussie body: the UK body
had the spare wheel fixed to the back.  If so it could be anywhere between
1939 and 1948 though the ID numbers should be identifiable via the British
Motor Heritage Trust Gaydon(?) UK.

Graeme Bucknell

greetings from the UK
the morris 6 series E tourer of Bob webber has to be 1939 as this was the only year they where made
pete

Hello,
Could anyone please advise me if the chassis on a 1948 Morris Z and E Tourer are interchangeable. I have one of each to restore but the E chassis is bent although it has a very good body.

Regards,
John

hi bob
do you still need help with your series e tourer.
is it the australian tourer or the english tourer

Dear Furum,

We are looking for the rubber strip that is assembled on the bottom side
of the front windscreen , for Morris 8 Tourer 1935. It has ":T"  view and
width of about 30 mm. This item prevent water or wind from the front side.

We appreciate your help to find this strip .

Best Regards,
Moshe

Hi All, I have just found a Morris 8 Series E Tourer, details are.
M 8, SE/E 105667, Eng no 124961 and M85T--378. Can any one tell me what
year it is and what type of body is fitted, I found the car in Western
Australia, It needs lots of work but next to no rust, only bits missing
steering wheel centre, spare wheel [it has a boot] Speedo and front
bumper, this must be worth saving, Bob Webber 

Hi Raph.
I have sent Wayne your address

Regards
Chris

DEAR FORUM,
                    I LIVE IN MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA AND LIKE WAYNE GIBBONS
                    WHO REQUESTED IN MARCH'S E-MAIL A PATTERN FOR SIDE
                    WINDOWS AND SKIRTS FOR A 1938 MORRIS 8 SII, I AM AFTER
                    THE SAME PATTERN AND WOULD LIKE A CONTACT FOR WAYNE TO
                    SEE IF HE'S BEEN SUCCESS YET.

                CHEERS RAPH .. 

Just got a Morris 8 tourer from Townsville in Queensland, Australia and
discovered a Morris eight tourer Club badge on the grille.

Some previous owner was a member or the car was imported from NZ.

Anyway I need to get side windows and skirt made for it to match the soft
top and wondered if anyone had plans or drawings for them that I could use
as a guide. For example I have no idea how to mount them.

I love the ones in your web site pictures.

Can anyone help please?

Gibbo

Hi - I urgently need to contact someone in auckland who can do Morris 8
chassy work, as I have a 1938 in immaculate condition and need to have
some work done to rewarrant it.

Please email or call Jason on 021-484100

Thank you so much
Jason
jason at method123.com

I am looking for rubber bump stops for the front springs. Does anyone know
where I can buy these.

Thanks Hans
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From:   To: forum  Subject: morris 8 in england  Date sent: Tue, 17 Aug 2004 My name is John Ford, I have recentley bought a 1937 morris 8  4 door fixed head saloon which was imported from your great country (i've seen Lord of the Rings!) in 1999.I would be keen to hear of anyone who knows of the car, its reg was DU 764 it is burgandy over black wings.The last recorded keeper in New Zealand was a Mr Huw David John of 244 Waihi Rd Tauranga 3001 in 1998.The car was originally exported to New Zealand in 1969 by a Mr Victor John Church of Christchurch. Any information about the car will be gratefully received. Many thanks. John Ford.

Hello,

I was wondering whether you're able to help me with a question regarding
Morris Eight cars.

My father owns a Morris 8 Series E (1948) which I have listed for sale
on the Internet on his behalf.

A potential buyer made a comment to me suggesting that the front seats
may have been recovered because he noticed in the photo that while the
back seats are ribbed, the front seats are smooth.  He suggests that
Morris 8 Series E cars had ribbed front seats.

So, I am now left with this question which I cannot answer:

  - Did all Morris 8 Series E cars have ribbed front seats?
 

Are you - or one of your members - able to help me out with this query?

I appreciate your help.

Regards,
Edwin.

I have a Morris open and need some parts for the engine...!
Thanks for help!!

See my pikture.....

Christian Carstens
Bollweg 8
37186 Fredelsloh / Germany

Hi there from Adelaide.

I read with interest in the M8TC March News Letter, the article and
diagram regarding fitting of tele. shockers to the Ser. I & II.

Has any one tried fitting them to Ser. E. ?

If so, how do we do it please?

Barry Booth

i have recently aquired a 1936 morris 8 4 door series 1 and would
appreciate as much info on them as possible... any owners manuals of this
car would be much appriciated...... thanks alot for any help

Cam Martin

Maybe someone can help me as we are restoring a Morris 10/4 2 seater with
dickey and we are struggling to find someone who can make/supply the
rubber exstrusions that are at the base of the windscreen pillars where
they meet the body. We are being told by a supplier in the UK that a
company in New Zealand has/ could supply these rubbers but nobody seems to
know their name in New Zealand. Any leads would be appreciated!

Many thnaks in antisipation
 
 

Barry Rogers
(ex Newsletter editor UK)

Recently I became owner of a Morris 8 Ser. I 1935 2-seater tourer in
excellent condition and a lot of spares. Happy to learn that many others
around the world have the same pleasure and interest.

As there are now real Club in Denmark, probably due to a small number of
cars, I follow all foreign sites with great interest. I enclose af photo

    Best regards

    Carsten Ekelund
    Tingbakken 6
    dk-3230 Graested
    Denmark

Hi

We are getting married on 10th January 2004 in Nelson and require a 1 km
trip to take the bride and entourage to the Boathouse.  All in all maybe
20 minutes (allowing for the bride to be late).  No other trip is
required.

We would dearly love to be in a Morris.  Does anyone know anyone in Nelson
who could accommodate?
 

Thanks

Warren Drake
+61 421 053 983

Hi, we have been offered a 1937 Morris 8 4 door in running order (with no
rego) and another complete usrestored car for parts.  This seems like too
good a deal to pass up but we would like to hear from anyone on the
merits/downfalls on owning a Morris 8. Currently we have 4 classics, (one
a30, a vauxhall velox PAX, an HR and EH holdens.)  so we are going into
this with our eyes fully open... would welcome any comments! Thanks,
blackbird, seagull & chick...

Please reply to: 

Can anyone help.  I am doing my 1936 Morris 8 Tourer (2 door) in green.
Can anyone tell me the proper name of the paint as I am restoring it to
original as much as possible. Thanks Beth

Hi

I have a 1948 Morris 8 series E it has a rather loose steering wheel. I
have taken apart the horn assembly but found a steel disk underneath it.
Is there a way to replace or tighten the wheel. How is it attached any
help would be very welcome.

Hans
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Dear Sirs, and Morris owners,
I have asked this vital question to
dozens of people and I cannot find
the answer , so here we go
again, can anybody please tell the exact
maroon colour of the 1939 Morris Series E.
all answers can be directed to

Regards  Albert C. Aumann

Now I have started on the auto trim course, I have had to decide what
front seats to use in my 1939 Ser. E Tourer. Initially, I was going to
settle for Morris Minor seats, as what I had in the way of original
seating, was not good. (see attached picture.) that's all I've got to work
with. Last week I took photos of both the Minor, and E seats to the class,
and the instructor urged for me to go with the original. So here I go. The
original seat hinges forward on the passenger's side, as can be seen in
the photo. The driver's side is fixed. Today I fabricated from tubular
steel, what I think the backrest should look like, and left plenty of
length in the "legs?" as the overall length of these are dictated by,
height of the seat cushions, (don't want the back rest higher than the
gunnels, or should I say the sides,) Must find the floor pans to go with
the seat, (burried in the shed somewhere) as the mountings are raised
above the floor, and that height also will govern the height of the back
rests too.

My request is, can any one please give me help , either written or
pictorial in the reconstruction and design of these seats? Pictures,
factory drawings, or just good advice would be greatly appreciated

Many thanks,
Barry Booth.

halo!
im looking  for parts  for morris tourer 1935.
yoav