144 spares or restore for sale soon...

thomasshilli · Sep 13th, 2012, 00:09

I've just bought a house in East Devon and in the garage is a 144 that has not been used for quite some time, I haven't had a good look at it yet, so have no further details, but will post details on here as soon as I have some more myself.

thomasshilli · Sep 14th, 2012, 14:50

Ok, so I had a quick look, its a little buried in years of household stuff, but its G reg and the overdrive model. Photo attached should give you some idea of what I'm unearthing.

WPR678B · Sep 14th, 2012, 17:48

I would be interested in this when its for sale to go with my 145!

kean · Sep 14th, 2012, 19:10

I'd love an overdrive 'box in my '71 145 one day, to save fuel on my daily commute.
If you find that your 144 find is too far gone, can I ask that you keep me in mind should you consider just selling the transmission or even the powertrain (engine, trans, prop)?
Fantastic find and thanks for posting for all the forum.

WPR678B · Apr 17th, 2013, 23:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by WPR678B

I would be interested in this when its for sale to go with my 145!

It took a while, but its found its way to me!
Sadly, although its badged as an overdrive, its a standard 4 speed, engine is seized solid and its as rotten as a rotten pear!
Poor thing!

john h · Apr 18th, 2013, 06:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by WPR678B

and its as rotten as a rotten pear!
Poor thing!

For a man used to Morris Minors, that should be an easy resto job

John

WPR678B · Apr 20th, 2013, 22:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by john h

For a man used to Morris Minors, that should be an easy resto job

John

Not so sure that this will be restored I'm afraid.
The attached pictures will show how bad it is and the fact its had another car sat on its roof hasn't helped things!
The back end currently has 2 logs wedged in where the rear springs used to be just to keep it level enough to push around!

thomasshilli · Sep 29th, 2012, 00:04

What does everyone think about me getting a new registration document in my name? Is that going to be a help or hinderance for people?
Thanks Thomas

brodgar · Sep 29th, 2012, 00:49

a car without V5 is "" worthless""

because ownership is unidentified.

get a V5 in your name and the car gets value./

===
phone dvla

940_Turbo · Sep 29th, 2012, 01:14

V5 isn't an ownership document, it merely tells you who the registered keeper is.

Sep 13th, 2012, 00:09	#1
thomasshilli New Member Last Online: Oct 10th, 2012 22:35 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Exeter	144 spares or restore for sale soon... I've just bought a house in East Devon and in the garage is a 144 that has not been used for quite some time, I haven't had a good look at it yet, so have no further details, but will post details on here as soon as I have some more myself.

Sep 14th, 2012, 17:48	#3
WPR678B Ex 145 owner Last Online: Oct 28th, 2023 16:26 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dorset	I would be interested in this when its for sale to go with my 145! __________________

Sep 29th, 2012, 00:04	#8
thomasshilli New Member Last Online: Oct 10th, 2012 22:35 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Exeter	V5 or not V5? What does everyone think about me getting a new registration document in my name? Is that going to be a help or hinderance for people? Thanks Thomas

Sep 29th, 2012, 00:49	#9
brodgar I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 27th, 2012 10:56 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Forest Row	worthless a car without V5 is "" worthless"" because ownership is unidentified. get a V5 in your name and the car gets value./ === phone dvla

Sep 14th, 2012, 19:10	#4
kean Junior Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2017 21:14 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Solihull	I'd love an overdrive 'box in my '71 145 one day, to save fuel on my daily commute. If you find that your 144 find is too far gone, can I ask that you keep me in mind should you consider just selling the transmission or even the powertrain (engine, trans, prop)? Fantastic find and thanks for posting for all the forum.

Sep 29th, 2012, 01:14	#10
940_Turbo . Last Online: Jul 14th, 2013 14:28 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MK	V5 isn't an ownership document, it merely tells you who the registered keeper is.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)