This Morris Minor van
with a tuned 1600cc Fiat Twin cam engine and extensivly modified suspension
was my everyday transport for 5 years during the late 90`s. It was also used
in navigational scatters often winning events against high performance modern
cars. I have used my extensive knowledge of Morris Minors to uprate and modify
the weak areas of the body shell and suspension to create a reliable, strong,
practical vehicle, which is still easily recognisable as a Morris Minor.The
following pages illustrate the build up and the modifications to the van.
I built this van because I required a vehicle that I could use everyday, use
to carry loads, and compete in motor sport events. It also had to be a Morris
Minor because I had not owned a good Morris Minor for some years. A traveller
was not considered due to the high cost of getting good woodwork.
Detailed specification of the van
10 pictures. The van as purchased, welding in a new dash and floors.
10 pictures. Reinforcing the chassis eye bolt mounting. Repairing the engine bay. Front suspension modifications.
10 pictures. Front vented disc brake conversion, reinforcements for bulkhead and steering rack mounting.
10 pictures. New bulkhead, fitting Fiat engine, modifying rear suspension.
10 pictures. Rear suspension, rear interior floor and archs, rear exterior archs and rear pan.
10 pictures. Steering column mods., spraying van, wiring, heater and twin master cylinder pedal box.
10 pictures. Build up, finished van, fabricated twin SU inlet manifold, modified rear 4 link mounting.
10 pictures. Pattern and casting of twin SU inlet manifold. Big crash damage, rebuilt van. The van as it is now.
