Little-Macks-Villiers

On 4 September 2017 at 22:00, patrolmick said:

Anyone have any leads, still on the hunt, regards mick

Hello there.  We have sent you a PM.  Thanks

20 minutes ago, tortron said:

Maybe look into AAPlus for next time

Hello there.  We have been AA members for 30 years or so.  The only help they offered was to tow the vehicle to a workshop which wouldnt open until Monday.  That was the same answer from Foton Roadside Assist also.  The option we persevered with was best for what we were hoping to and needing to achieve, but certaily the AA have their place when you may be stranded and not have access to a pool of amazing people that have the willingness and ability to help during the weekend  

Hello there.  We are seeking some urgent help.  We have blown the rear UJ on our Tunland and are currently outside Repco in Howick.  We have purchased a replacement UJ as close to the measurements as possible (measured while still in the vehicle), but have never replaced one before.  Is there anyone in the Howick area with UJ experience that may be able to assist please?  Sadly we need to be mobile tonight to return to the Hawkes Bay

Many thanks

On ‎11‎/‎09‎/‎2017 at 21:42, bathcollector said:

Dick was a neat old guy wasn't he ? We did a bit of mower/rotary hoe swapping.

Hello there.  Yes, he certainly was.  We met him at an A&P show.  He had an old Villiers powered vibroller displayed, which was what sparked our interest to chat.  In a few short moments we were having an in depth discussion about Morrison Industries and Sidney & Jack Morrison, which quickly turned to Dick telling us about his 150 plus mower collection and how he still gets someone to mow his lawns for him

It was a tragedy that he passed too soon, as too his wife.  It was also a tragedy that many items from his collection were taken to a scrap merchant here in Hastings.  We have tried to save and keep together as much of his collection as we could, and have a few small items left reserved for when we are able to complete ownership.  We really hope we can put together our project before December, which will be dedicated to Dick.

If you happen to have any Morrison related items, or Raleigh, Agee etc that were manufactured by Morrison Industries you may consider parting with, we would be very interested, as we are documenting the history of Morrison Industries and would like to have a dedicated display space to present our physical collection along with the history  

20 hours ago, tortron said:

Morris 8/minor sidevalve gearbox would be a decent upgrade

Hello there!  We wouldnt even know how to modify or upgrade something, but are not too bad at pulling things parting and re-assembling them (sometimes).

18 hours ago, Unclejake said:

It's unlikely to need a rebuild if the lever is just refusing to move. Remove the top hat and you'll see the selector shafts. The 'magic wand' gearlever has a tapered ball on the end of it and pivots inside a bushing part way up the tophat.  It's probably just got itself jammed between two of the selector shafts.

If you're brave you could just hit the base of the shaft with a hammer, but the ball tips are fairly brittle so it's probably best to remove the four bolts and have a proper look 

Thank you so much for the advise!  We undid the four small bolts holding the top cover on but it only lifts about 1cm and becomes extremely tight.  Absolutely no idea what is going on there, but will get another photo a tad later to show what is happening 

16 hours ago, CUL8R said:

If your gearbox is genuinely toast, Im sure I could manage to get a complete box for you (minus the shifters as I need them lol)

Thank you.  You may be hearing from us sooner rather than later if we cannot figure it out   It might be worth us considering a spare box to pop in while we strip this one down for a major clean at least.  Would you like to PM us a price?  This is why we should probably strip this one:

9 hours ago, rustisize said:

Had a ford 10 gearbox with the same rear mount.

Hello there.  Are you refering to the drive in the pictures below?  We would love to know what this is from, and wouldnt mind finding another - as you do

4 hours ago, SOHC said:

Is this one of those NZ made cars?

Hello there.  Kiwi number eight wire ingenuity in its purest form, sadly a dying art as generations go on, but one we are trying to keep alive!

51 minutes ago, locost_bryan said:

An unusual contraption.  Who built it, and what for?

Sadly, we bought it from a deceased estate.  We are not entirely sure who built it, but would not be surprised if the chap who last owned it did.  We had the pleasure of meeting him late last year, but sadly him and his wife passed away within a week of each other at the beginning of this year   We had been told by an old friend of his that he would take it to A&P shows etc and drive it around, but we do not know the specific reason he built it.

It is extremely unusual!  And being what we guess you could call 4WD is just legendary   Our plan is to most likely strip it, blast it, repair anything that may need attention, paint it, reassemble it, and use it weekly on our little block.  Oh so much to do before December!

Hello there!  Thank you so much @locost_bryan for your AMAZING help!  Now to figure out how to strip and rebuild it as it is stuck in gear   In the mean time, we still have to identify the B&S engine model, the transfercase(?) on the rear of the gear box, and the front diff!  Thank you so much again for your help

Hello there.  We are hoping someone may be able to identify our gearbox.  We have been told the chassis is an Austin Seven but have no idea if the gearbox is specific to the chassis, and cannot seem to find any pictures of one the same online.  It also appears to have a transfercase(?) on the rear to provide power to both diffs.  Yes, it has both front and rear diffs!  Even though we are trying to identify the gearbox, we would also like to identify the Briggs & Stratton engine model it is powered by.  We cannot seem to see any numbers what so ever on the engine.  Many thanks

Just now, WhangareiKE70 said:

NEW QUESTION: Does anyone know of any GQ/GU chassis about, minus cab, with or without intact driveline? Or a rough idea of what one may be worth?

PM sent

19 hours ago, WhangareiKE70 said:

I have found 2x what are essentially MQ Patrol ute Chassis and Deck (Cabs are there, but rusted to hell) for cheap. I like the idea as they are period correct, but that also limits things in some of the same ways as above with the Datsun.

QUESTION: is the MQ Patrol a good 4WD chassis? The ones I am looking have the H260 HD rear diffs, and the C200 front. Leaf sprung all round. 
OR... Should I hold out for a GQ/GU chassis? (Y60/61)

Hello there.  The MQ should provide a good solid foundation with a full chassis with beam axles for your project.  If the chassis's and running gear are in tidy condition, and you can pick them up for $500.00 or less you will be doing extremely well!  Keep what you need, keep what you want, keep some spares, and flick on the rest (if any) to recoup some cost.  Don't be put off for a moment about leaf springs.  Depending on what you intend to do with your vehicle 4WD wise, the leaf spring might just be suffice.  If not, it is very simple to upgrade the suspension for articulation, weigh carrying capability etc.  As you mentioned, the MQs are period correct for your current truck so stay true to how you feel.  Anything you do will be an improvement over your standard 720.  We had an MQ and absolutely loved driving it on and off road.  It had the SD33T diesel engine and five speed gearbox.  We also had a G60 which is the earlier model with the P40 4.0L straight six petrol engine and three speed gearbox!  We have also owned GQs in both diesel and petrol, manual and auto, as well as GUs in auto.  What was the most fun to drive for us?  G60 P40 manual.  What was the strongest go-to truck for heavy work and offroad capability for us?  GQ TB42E auto.  What was the most cost effective yet efficient 4WD for us?  MQ SD33T manual.  What was the most comfortable long distance travel truck for us?  GU TB45E auto.  This is what we have expereinced, and everyone will have their own expereince.  Get what you can afford, dont be afraid to do your own thing, and enjoy it   PS.  If you are replacing your current driveline, we would be interested in your transfer case