Thread: Coach Built Cars 1926 Morris flat nose cowely

Been a British built vehicle it would have been possibly Ash, Boxwood for such as seat frames. Here it would be restored using a variety such as Coachwood, Ash.

Is it original or has it been restored over the years?

The Morris Cowley Owners if they are still around would be the ones to head to.

Car has not Been restored but needs a lot of tlc . I would be interested in talking to the morris cowely owners how would i contact them.

Morris Oxford - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia according to this they did come with steel bodies/frame also

Morris Owners UK International Alliance of Morris Owners

Morris Minor Car Club of Victoria Australia

Keny I do a bit of car body stuff and just use good old Aussie KD hardwood. At the moment im doing the frame work for 1927 Holden ute. I even have some parts the restorer was ok with using quality 50mm laminated ply.

Originally Posted by Lignum

Keny I do a bit of car body stuff and just use good old Aussie KD hardwood. At the moment im doing the frame work for 1927 Holden ute. I even have some parts the restorer was ok with using quality 50mm laminated ply.

I take it this was a body built by Holden for something else?

Got me wondering also Arthur here's Holdens History of the Ute An Aussie Icon Turns 50 - The Holden Ute: 1951 - 2001 - AutoWeb News

I do know the Holden co built bodies for some years previous but can't recall how long.

Originally Posted by artme

I take it this was a body built by Holden for something else?

No it was a GMH for the aussie market built here in Australia (based on a Chevy pick up) in the depression. It was called something else as it had a flip up seat in the back and apparently the Government would give farmers a loan for vehicles on the land and they bought these and took the seats out and used them as utes. Im not into cars so i dont know the exact details as this is what the owner told me.

Here are a few pics of the back panel. Still have heaps to go as time permits. This is what i call real good fun woodworking. Better than making crappy tables all the time

Holden were originally body builders, But the "Ute" as we know it was a Ford Design. -"invention" if you like.

keny327
The car you are talking about was the successor to the "bullnose" model from which the first MG was developed.
Does it have the starter motor/generator in the same unit, and the clutch plate has round corks mounted in a (holey) plate.
I suggest that you contact the morris car club in sydney, sorry I have not kept names and numbers but I was assosciated with their group through my position in the nuffield car company in zetland NSW, later to become BMC and then Leyland.
regards
Witch1

keny327,
For your project I would suggest, air dried blue gum.

Very tough timber.

Has been used in boat keels etc, for many years. It is very stable when dried properly, probably no heavier than the original english timber.

Paul.

would like to here from any one with any information on these cars i believe it is a cowely as it has only 3 studs on the wheels. I need to find a lot of information before i consider starting this project as i like to do it right the first time. would there be a workshop manual for somthing this old.Thanks WITCH1 would you know how i would get in contact with the morris car club. if anyone would know were i could get some parts from i would be greatful. i have heard a lot about using coach wood for the frame work would this be the ideal timber to use and if so where could i purchase it from.
Thanks Keny327

Maybe post a photo of the vehicle so we can help id it.

As for clubs try here should be listed Australian Classic Car | Car Clubs

keny327
Try Ken Coad morris register (NSW) P.O. box 4138 Homebush South, NSW 2140
phone 02 9476 2684
[email protected]
You may find that you will do better to use the spelling "cowley" when referring to model name, the car was built at nuffield's factory in Cowley.
I will keep trying to find a connection for you whenever I get the chance but my time is limited at the moment, so please keep me posted as to your progress.
I believe spare parts for your project will be very thin on the ground these days you may have to make them.
regards
witch1