This document would be good to add to the 850 register as well. Thoughts?
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| Author: | winabbey [ Sun Sep 03, 2017 4:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Morris 850 Register Updated |
The Australian Morris 850 Register has been updated with a number of new and amended entries. viewtopic.php?f=54&t=95881 |
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| Author: | timmy201 [ Sun Sep 03, 2017 4:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Morris 850 Register Updated |
Thanks Doug. When I'm at the computer I'll add some extra notes here with some answers to some questions I've been asked so far |
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| Author: | gtogreen1969 [ Sun Sep 03, 2017 4:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Morris 850 Register Updated |
This document would be good to add to the 850 register as well. Thoughts?
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| Author: | timmy201 [ Sun Sep 03, 2017 4:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Morris 850 Register Updated |
That's one of the two pages from the MCCNSW identification guide. I've found that page on here a number of times, and I was sent the other page by Flapper. I'd like to get a paper copy from MCCNSW but need to see if they are still available. That data has been added to the register. Also a big thanks to you Brad for all the photos of ID plates! |
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| Author: | timmy201 [ Sun Sep 03, 2017 8:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Morris 850 Register Updated |
Ok, a little background to this 850 register.. I have a Morris 850 and have become more interested in them over time. I've found it can be hard to find consistent and accurate data on the build numbers, dates, colours etc used over production. There is also the slightly confusing way the data plates were stamped with UK CKD numbers, Aus build numbers, and 8AM & 8Y engines. The main aim of the register from my point of view is to give a basic understanding of: How the UK CKD number and the Australian build number relate to each other over time How the engine numbers changed over time, and the introduction of the 8Y engine in 1964 What colours were available at different times When cars would have been assembled and delivered The data for the register has come from numerous sources: MCC NSW Identification Guide Service bulletins Various public websites on the internet (Ausmini, Facebook etc) Cars for sale (eBay, gumtree, etc) Generous people who have sent me through data, photos of ID plates I'm also a little hesitant to put up hundreds of ID plates without knowing that people are OK with having their numbers displayed on a public website. If I've got car details without knowing I have the owners permission I have rounded the car and engine numbers to the nearest 10 units. I think as over 60,000 cars were made having a few little gaps in the data isn't a huge loss (currently the list has just 0.6% of the production run!). If anyone has sent me their data, listed a photo of the ID plate on eBay etc then I've put the data up as is. I'm happy to hear anyone else's opinion on the subject 
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| Author: | 9YaTaH [ Mon Sep 04, 2017 8:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Morris 850 Register Updated |
So first CKD is 4/61...but has anyone checked what was the first Mini in Australia? Watto probably did a story on it! Most likely an evaluation version for BMC Aust? a personal import or even one that was just visiting care of British Service personnel etc etc |
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| Author: | timmy201 [ Mon Sep 04, 2017 8:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Morris 850 Register Updated |
The first to be sold in Australia was built in Jan/Feb 1960, Watto did a story on it in Mini Experience #1 & also Reloaded #1: http://www.bmcexperience.com.au/issue-1 https://pocketmags.com/au/the-mini-expe ... ne/issue-1 |
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| Author: | Sports850man [ Mon Sep 04, 2017 10:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Morris 850 Register Updated |
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| Author: | AWOODY [ Mon Sep 04, 2017 4:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Morris 850 Register Updated |
I may have the MCCNSW paper copies that you are after. |
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