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During rebuilding a classic car you will face many challenges and
have to make many decisions.
Should a part be restored or can you buy a new part or would you
upgrade for a newer solution introduced in a later model?
The Morgan 4/4 is still in production and the Morgan Motor Company
is still offering parts for almost all versions during its 75 years
lifetime.
I decided to restore most of the old parts where it was possible,
but I replaced some of the later solutions for better
drivability and safety. The following were the main upgrades.
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Gearbox from 4 to 5-speed, Ford T9.
- Change to
BGH gearbox 'long 1st and 2nd'
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New Rearend 4.1:1*
(the old were 3.68:1)
- Telescopic shock absorbers
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New steering gear with Gemmer steering box
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Brake assistance
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Bigger clutch 215mm
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Side mirrors with extension from nineteen sixties.
More beautiful than the Morgan original
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Very small extension of the luggage room
for two umbrellas
*Rearend: New 4.1:1 ratio from
Spicer Axles Australia. Former Australian BTR Engineering, former
Borg Warner 9 Bolt Rearend. Few years back Borg-Warner was
bought out by Dana Corp. and the rears are still produced by Dana
today in the same BTR factory under the name "Spicer Axles Australia". |
