1959 Morris Minor 1000 2 dr (Saint James, NY)

1959 Morris Minor 1000 2 dr

It was destined to be a daily driver but could easily be improved upon and turned into a show car as most of the hard work has been completed already.The car has undergone a extensive amateur restoration with the goal in mind to make it a reliable fun driver which it has become and has reached this stage in October 2015. Unfortunately due to health problems the car must be sold it runs and drives very well and research says it gets 40 MPG.Here is a list of work done and parts replaced the majority of the parts are replacement spares imported from England (where there are 100 000 of these vehicles - of various years - still on the road and used daily). New battery.New crankcase breather and air cleaner.Complete Brake system including 6 new wheel cylinders all but 1 new brakes lines new brake shoes new Master Cylinder 1 new brake drum new brake line hoses and shoe retaining springs.New wider than stock tires.Used but very good spare and rim.All Rims repaired and painted as needed.New Stainless Steel Hub caps.New Fan belts and hoses including by pass hose new thermostat.Most rust holes in the body were welded over the dents were hammered out (old school) filler was used as sparingly as possible the entire body including inside wheel wells was sanded primed then painted. New trim (chrome) on headlights speedometer.New windshield wiper blades and arms 1 new wheel box for wipersNew windshield and chrome look trim.All weather stripping replaced - boot doors all windows new pads under headlight buckets and taillight bases new taillight lenses.Halogen headlights installed.AM FM cassette radio with antenna and 2 Pioneer Stereo speakers installed.Amp - Temp - Volt gages added.Major areas under car that needed reinforcement was boxed or plated with 14 gauge steel welded into place then rust proofed.New interior floor panels (4) front and back fabricated from 14 Ga. cold rolled steel welded into place rust proofed and painted then proper padding and factory carpet installed.New factory headliner installed with new retaining cables.New emergency Cables (2) installed.Seat interiors repaired and improved as needed and complete professional interior including seats kick panels door panels door pulls rear seat and base rear seat side panels installedNew Bonnet and Boot Hinges and gaskets.New interior and exterior Mirrors.Most replaced parts and a shop manual goes with the car to it s new owner if desired.