Chevy V8 Morris Oxford MO - British Hotrod Perfection !

[@peterpotts5878]

Fantastic love to see enthusiastic cars and bikes the old stuff 70s 80s we had the best times feel sorry for the young people today😊

[@howardriddell5705]

Thanks Peter, I had such a good day sharing the car with you, Simon, Mark and your followers on Petrol Ped.

[@PetrolPed]

Thank you for bringing it over. The comment love it 👌

[@chrisallen9154]

Superb job on this car. Can't add up all of the features that came out so right.

[@pictlandpickers1171]

Looks amazing are you on Instagram

[@stevetabley3984]

I had a 51 MO van-used to be a bread van here in Aust.-bit underpowered the old sidevalve ! so put an MG 1600 motor and gearbox in it-easy job-no other mods -it was brilliant-went for ages, carried anything and quick !-loved it and miss it !

[@grahamwest1079]

Evening all, nice V8, glad he kept the original colour looks stunning.

[@stephenjeffreys4219]

Fabulous! My Dad's first new car was a 53 MO in Empire Green. I remember sitting on the front bench seat and being in control of the choke while it warmed up. But this V8 MO is a superb transformation - I could drive it all day. Thanks for sharing it with us

[@johncunningham4820]

THAT IS A GORGEOUS bit of Kit . The 350 looks like it actually BELONGS there . Fabulous install . Interior to Die for , just so beautiful . Love the White Enamelled Steelies as well . Real Hot-Rod stuff .

[@howardriddell5705]

Thank you John

[@peterblackmore7560]

Wonderful - we had these in Australia when I was a boy. No V8s though!

[@drewsteroriginals4564]

Great Street Sleeper! Awesome bit of kit!

[@michaelhughes3302]

Those steelie wheels are just perfect. Detroit steel wheels I believe. Super awesome ride.

[@guylambrechts2303]

Original color is great indeed. Love it.

[@howardriddell5705]

Empire green

[@smurph1962]

What a monster , brilliant .

[@georgedaville4662]

Lovely Morris Oxford with an awesome soundtrack. A neighbour of ours when I was a kid used to give me a lift to school in his, same colour, He nearly always had to crank it, and I had to catch it on the throttle 😂 The only other colour I can remember is black ? Classics + V8 = Awesome motors 👍🇬🇧😎

[@NoName-t7e]

Always thought a 2 door version would have made a good hotrod, but this is a very interesting little sleeper, and like the host said, a great blend of hotrod and classic. Good job.

[@bookingsecretary4456]

Howard my old Mate, What a car! You've managed to retain the Morris character with a hidden beast under the bonnet! Like you, understated and showing its age with grace. What a result to be proud of; well done!

[@howardriddell5705]

So kind Mike, will meet up with the Jag! H

[@hogfest5047]

I had the same thoughts as this car owner i was 15 in 1970 ,my old man had one in black it just sat in the garage he paid £25 for it and sold it for £25 in 1968 and carried on riding his pushbike. I thought how nice it looked being that much bigger than the morry 1000, thinking how good it would look to have a V8 engine installed. this has been done so well well done !

[@rockatansky1305]

Hard to comment on perfection !

[@manofthehour6856]

I stumbled onto this via the Internet rabbit warren. Originally, I was thinking how I like the Morris Minor convertible, but how you'd be insane to take it out on contemporary US roads and have to go toe-to-toe with aggressive pickup truck drivers and the like. Though I am usually content with speed limits, I thought "Morris Minor + Chevy V8" et voila..... I am not a big fan of restomods, but this car is so well executed in keeping the smart traditional look of a Morris Oxford and doing its best to remain stock, but the Q-Ship has the upgrades needed to be the streetfighter in urban traffic warfare. This is the type of vehicle that firmly demonstrates NEVER underestimate what is next to you at the stoplight, and throw down the gauntlet. You may be unpleasantly humiliated.

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@howardriddell5705]

Thank you!

[@peterlee6745]

Loved Watching Both Vids about Morris. Also loved the vid about The late VXR8 Witch i had .Now Audi RS 4 V8 Cheers Ped

[@seanausten758]

Sounds amazing. Beautifully finished as well

[@sputumtube]

You have to be 'a certain age' to remember these cars. I was born in 1960 so I recall seeing plenty of them still knocking about as a child. I prefer this car to the Morris Minor because, at a glance, it looks quite standard. I absolutely love it.

[@howardriddell5705]

Thank you!

[@johnhunt2388]

My second car was a 1953 Morris Oxford I bought in 1960 and had it till I came to England in 1965 and drove it as my daily plus used it to drive all round New Zealand on both Islands but it wasn't as good as you have got that one. You have brought back heaps of memories about it.

[@PetrolPed]

That’s great to hear John 👍

[@damianmorris3190]

Good idea 'my dad had one before I was born 'I'm guessing he would have went nuts in a v8 !❤

[@10rGreenninja]

That is lovely I actually prefer it to the Moggy from last week. Definately the right choice to keep it in the Green spot on

[@howardriddell5705]

Thank you. lt would have looked the nuts in midnight blue or even burgundy, but it was the right choice to keep the original colour.

[@theloneranger2101]

A Proper Wolf in Sheep's Clothing!!! Its great to know that there are top quality custom builders and coach builder in the UK that produce work of this outstanding quality. 👍 Now these are the guys I want to watch on TV doing their stuff on cars and not the shoddy workmanship I've seen being done for a quick turnaround for a TV program. Also I can just imagine the person who thinks I'll be kind and lets this very old Morris Oxford out at a junction to take a closer look at it only to watch as it just vanishes into the distance! and say what the hell was that???? 😳 More of this content please PP. 👍😀👍

[@PetrolPed]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@agentlandy]

It takes so much time to do the restoration properly, it's difficult to film. I have to say, I wish we did film this one. It was a nice job to do.

[@howardriddell5705]

@@agentlandy I meant to have a word with Dave about how long it was taking..... :-)

[@nickjh1968]

Great upload Pete, lovely conversion and such an enthusiastic owner, fantastic!

[@PetrolPed]

Howard is a top bloke 👍

[@fredaperkins3841]

Great job Howard. Loved watching the video. It reminded me of my Dad's Morris Oxford (without the V8!!).

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@howardriddell5705]

Hello Freda!!! Hope all is good in Aus. All this is Peter's & Tony's fault from 50 years ago! XX

[@johnpm1605]

I learned to drive in a 1957 series 3 Morris Oxford, the one with fins on the rear wings.... They still make them today in India!

[@laurencew5220]

JHON PM that model was very popular in Nz as a taxi very roomy

[@stratznhatz]

Beautiful! Perfectly understated but with just that hint of hot rod cool. Love it!👍🏻

[@jaanc2122]

Wow wonderfur car. My father had a 1963 M. Oxford model with a 1622cc engine. Was really amazing car. Later we fitted a 1500 cc Nissan A15 with a little midification . Regards from Mauritius.

[@loganlovescarsandmotorcycles]

Amazing sleeper. I love the sound of a Chevy V8 eventhough I get tired of seeing them in everything. Nice car.

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@petercroxall7166]

Well Howard, I have watched this a few times now. It's an awesome car mate, I just love it. When this covid is finished I'll be over to check it out. 5.7lts in an Oxford, insane! Of course you are much more responsible now? I think if SPE 647 had a V8 in it I don't think we'd be here now.

[@howardriddell5705]

I knew you'd like it! I think you're right about SPE 647, I remember one snowy day on the way to Guildford when someone coming the other way had to take avoiding action as you overtook someone on, shall we say a slight curve rather than a bend. We went back hours later and saw the tyre marks in the snow on the verge. Let me know when you're heading over!!!

[@TaiChiQi]

I’ve been waiting for this and I have to say WOW what a car Peter.

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@ikc4901]

As much as I like the latest supercars and other stuff you have on your channel...that really was right up my strasse!!! More of that please...😎

[@PetrolPed]

OK 👍

[@chickmcgee1000]

A beautifully, understated street rod. I have not seen a tin duster cruising a US Highway I’ve liked as much as this one.

[@johncunningham4820]

Ummm . That is NOT filmed in the States . Totally British , thank you very much .

[@douglasgreen437]

He didn't say it was, if you can read English..​@@johncunningham4820

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

thats a stunner! im lucky to come from the land of v8,rwd powered cars...north america and lucky enough to own one still

[@malcolmlongstaff1887]

I saw this car being built. Finished it does not disapoint. I run 53 Minor V8 and have seen you drive past. Hope to meet you soon. Most splendid build. Congratulations Malcolm

[@howardriddell5705]

Thanks Malcolm, look forward to saying hello at Runneymede or the Black Swan.........or somewhere!

[@PetrolPed]

Love this 👍

[@malcolmlongstaff1887]

Like my Minor V8 it's built to be driven and is a four seater. And a sleaper. Can't ask for more. Perfect in my book. Malcolm

[@howardriddell5705]

@@malcolmlongstaff1887 4 seater for small people! Very little leg room in the back.

[@specialized29er86]

Love the sleeper Oxford what a beast.

[@charlesyoungblood1402]

Now that's got to be an interesting Motor !

[@clooperman3745]

Loved the Morris Minor but for me this Oxford is a step up, SUPERB.

[@PetrolPed]

👌

[@trevorcozens1677]

Amazing car, it is something that i aspired to do with my 1950 lowlight Minor, years ago. In those days my choice of engine was going to be a 1600 or two litre ford or similar. Keep up the great vids.

[@dangreasley7934]

What a beautiful car, so tastefully done and what a noise! Love it, brilliant...

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@juanbarturen2726]

I love it. Nicely engineered. But I wish you would show more the mechanical part. Chassis.engine. radiator placement etc. Grest job

[@colinblick4903]

Love the Morry Oxford subtle mods crackin interior…. An a V8 Sorted 😉

[@howardriddell5705]

many thanks!

[@Rabblewitz]

Not that mad. The essence of a hot rod is taking a smaller light car (British or not), and putting a V8 in it. Loved this one!!

[@trev8591]

Made my evening (after a day of disappointment). Thanks, Pete and Howard. My days, what a car! When I win the lottery, that's the way to go.

[@PetrolPed]

Chin up mate. Sorry to hear you’ve had a bad day 👊

[@howardriddell5705]

Cheers Trev.

[@romandybala]

Nice job. Couldnt imagine driving in it for more than an hour with that droning exhaust.

[@howardriddell5705]

Good point there Roman, at certain speeds (35 - 40) it can set up a bit of droning noise, but above that it's just a nice pleasant roar! :-) I've got a good sound system in there so I can just about cover the engine noise... I SAID I CAN JUST ABOUT COVER THE ENGINE NOISE......oh, never mind......

[@skippydak7824]

What a beast! Beautifully done, and even through my crap computer speakers it sounds incredible. If you know Howard you will not be surprised that this is his project. Can't wait for a ride?

[@howardriddell5705]

Might even give you a lift home in it on the 3rd. See you then!

[@skippydak7824]

@@howardriddell5705 Yes Please!

[@howardriddell5705]

@@skippydak7824 is it local to you again? :-) :-)

[@skippydak7824]

@@howardriddell5705 Don't know; can't say I'd noticed :-)

[@agentlandy]

Loved every second of working on her Howard!!! Thanks for the name check 😂😉

[@howardriddell5705]

Hello Andy, thanks mate, get Dave to watch it and tell him he owes me commission for any business he gets!

[@PetrolPed]

She is a credit to you 👌

[@ElTurfStuff]

As usual, another great feature friday!

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers 👍

[@frostyfrost2584]

Love it astonishing power

[@ginggur17]

Hello sir. Those wheels totally suit it. What a beauty. 👍👍👍🤜🤛

[@Rusky07]

Epic sounding classic looking top car. And what a lovely bloke for sharing and fully engaging with the video. Impressed 👍👍

[@boogeyvlogs7728]

Best modification ❤️

[@1BLUEMEANIE]

Another nice Morris can’t beat a v8 Loved it 👍🏁

[@alasdairwilson4806]

Stunning car.Sounds fantastic.

[@evomark4077]

I’ve had the pleasure of seeing this car in the flesh & I can say that it is every bit as beautiful in real life as it looks in this video & ohhhh - the sound!!!! (Can’t say the same about Howard on either count though! ) :-)

[@howardriddell5705]

Guilty as charged.....

[@PetrolPed]

😂😂😂

[@ginolabarbera2056]

Beautiful Car and an excellent interview/ drive. Well done!

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@jujitusuka]

IMHO better than the Minor in the last part, better interior you’re not cramped in, there are rear seats and it looks more stock.

[@frankmcgorman962]

A friend of mine has a Morris Oxford with the original 30hp engine. He should get a kick out of this.

[@PetrolPed]

I would think so 😂

[@richardhoulton4016]

That’s a beautifully, and tastefully, executed car. Well done 👍

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Richard 👍

[@MrAussieCrasher]

What a great street sleeper ,that’s what Hot Rodding is all about .

[@PetrolPed]

Yep 👍

[@howardriddell5705]

Thanks Paul.

[@LaithKodi]

Amazing conversion! Really makes me wish I still had my old 53 MO. Would have been cool if he kept the front bench seat though.

[@howardriddell5705]

Couldn't have done that very easily Laith because of the gearbox tunnel. As you know, originally it was only a small hump for the drive shaft.

[@LaithKodi]

@@howardriddell5705 True say. I'm sure they could have modified the frame of the bench seat to accommodate it, but as long as the owner's happy, that's all that matters.

[@michaelharrison500]

Wow Something very different and done to absolute perfection That Chevy V8 growls nicely Dang I want a Morris Oxford MO now Totally inspired

[@PetrolPed]

Awesome 👍

[@ChallengeStradalenf]

Pete, that car just looks fantastic so well built and presented😎 very tasteful conversion. Thank you for an excellent video(apart from the sound again🙄).

[@PetrolPed]

Another new set of mics purchased since this (see last nights vid). All sorted now 👍

[@footey7670]

Sweet ride the British spin on a 32 Ford mate 👍🏻👊🏻🇨🇦🍻

[@raypurchase801]

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT! I LOVE IT! Sad fact: An electric motor would make it even faster. This WONDERFUL hot rod is like a magnificent steam train in the age of the TGV. I love my '69 Alfa Romeo, but modern petrol rotting the motor from the inside might eventually compel me to make it electric.

[@howardriddell5705]

It's funny you mention steam Ray, had a bit of an issue at the end of filming and had to whack some Radweld in to get home. All fixed now. :-)

[@Sarah-CrabbersCrabtree]

What a car !! When are you taking me for a spin Howard ?? 😉

[@howardriddell5705]

Thank you Sarah. The next time I'm next in Yorkshire or the next time you're next in the deep South! X You know you've made it when you get a Sarah endorsement!!

[@g.b.8445]

Brilliance mate, thanks for sharing.

[@PetrolPed]

Our pleasure 👍

[@briangriffiths114]

Been waiting for this all day!

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@howardriddell5705]

Brian, I'd been waiting weeks to film it, had a great day with Peter, Mark, Simon and Simon's better half. Lovely people.

[@ianashton886]

It’s the same age as me but in much better condition !! Awesome car, love it !

[@howardriddell5705]

it's 11 months older than me!

[@PetrolPed]

LOL 😂

[@loopwithers]

This particular Oxford MO finally reveals the beauty, grace and muscle that would have given a fifties Jag owner sleepless nights...

[@PetrolPed]

Indeed 👍

[@Kingsley-vj3ih]

Epic builds! I'd like to how they skipped Q plates though?

[@howardriddell5705]

you ain't seen me right?.....

[@willstillo72]

Stunning car! I bet that gets a few heads turning! Great video.

[@howardriddell5705]

Thanks Will, it does, which is great, random people give me the thumbs up......l think it's the thumbs up and not the finger :-)

[@PetrolPed]

Oh yes 🙌

[@stippolyte]

Who needs 'in car entertainment', just press the loud peddle. 😁. Stunning interior finish. 🤤

[@howardriddell5705]

Thanks, D Class who trimmed it usually work on Mercs, Ferraris, McLarens, Nobles, all that sort of stuff, obviously they had to up their game for the Oxford!

[@PetrolPed]

Oh yes 🙌

[@EwanV]

Nice, really subtle (until the engine turns over!) 😎

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@patrickcannell2258]

Beautiful "Chevorris."

[@johns14a]

Now that is a great car. Love it!

[@coltoncleveringa8004]

British car American heart how can you go wrong with that! Such a great quality build

[@PetrolPed]

Thought you’d like this one Buddy 👍

[@keithevans5667]

It is fab the Mk2 Jag was more of a Rat rod, but totally brill!

[@murrieteacher]

i want one! unfortunately in Australia we would not be allowed to do that level of mods. Long live the nanny state.

[@PetrolPed]

Boo 😒

[@daviddenley3512]

That's a lovely car Peter, V8 or whatever...but the V8 gives it a bite 🙂

[@raymondhunt6109]

My dad had a Morris Oxford he let me steer it on a quite road when I was a kid.

[@PetrolPed]

Memories 👏👏👏

[@steveburland624]

Again tastefully modded although I would like a bit more power , great video Pete.👍

[@PetrolPed]

This one is all about the torque 👌

[@howardriddell5705]

also it had been a little damp after a dry spell.....

[@fromthedeskoftimlovell7920]

Super car Harold, thanks for sharing.

[@howardriddell5705]

Errr, thanks very much, I've been called worse. Howard :-)

[@fromthedeskoftimlovell7920]

@@howardriddell5705 Thanks again Dave, smashing Allegro, great example.

[@fromthedeskoftimlovell7920]

Sorry Harry, I meant Maurice Minor, bit of a senior moment!

[@howardriddell5705]

@@fromthedeskoftimlovell7920 hmmmm, I wonder who this might be? :-)

[@fromthedeskoftimlovell7920]

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[@davemorris9275]

Gorgeous, what a thing of beauty!!! Evening all

[@sergetardif9596]

Even the owner's shorts color matches the car 😄

[@howardriddell5705]

I didn't just throw that outfit together you know! :-)

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Nice Morris Oxford 👍🏻

[@cliftonmcintosh6193]

Fantastic a one off 👏🏿👏🏿😎

[@bertramreckley1430]

Very good great power

[@newtronix]

Nice! Better than a Rover V8?

[@britishminiclub]

That’s just epic. Could it be the ultimate Sleeper. Imagine coming alongside it at traffic lights

[@howardriddell5705]

I used to be just interested in top end, but now having experienced this car it's all about the acceleration and mid range pick up, it's fabulous, and keeps it legal...ish!

[@PetrolPed]

LOL 😂

[@Brassneck7888]

Beautiful car perfect colour great video .

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 👍

[@charliegardner6804]

Wow! What an awesome beautiful car, thanks for sharing 👍.

[@PetrolPed]

My pleasure 👍

[@HQBProductions]

I like that Peter…mainly because of the correct colour and although completely non original in design , the interior colours are also correct. It reminds me of EJY 945 which was my dad’s Company 1949 “low light” Morris Minor..identical colour scheme! It is giving the owner lots of pleasure in an accessible way. I see he didn’t get the door handles and badges redone in chromium…maybe the Marzak was too pitted to make the job worthwhile. So another good one…on to the next..a W12 Bentley engined Armstrong Siddley 346 Star Sapphire maybe!! Stay safe…VSCC/MAC Shelsley Walsh tomorrow..first Event since Brooklands Driving Test Day 30/1/2020 !!! Richard😃😃😃😃😃

[@howardriddell5705]

You're right about the door handles, bonnet & boot hinges and a few other bits and pieces were originally marzak which pits horribly. It is both time consuming and expensive to have them cleaned, the pit marks filled with copper (apparently that is the preferred method) and then chroming them. I decided with Barry at Multi-Tech that they could be prepped and sprayed in body colour and still look good. (which I think they do). I had previously bought some replacement bonnet & boot hinges on e-bay from India (at the time they were not available in the UK) and the advert said they fitted MOs 49 - 54. Well, of course they lied the pegs didn't line up with the holes, also the quality of the chrome was SHITE so do NOT ever buy anything like that on e-bay. Since that painful and fairly costly experience the Morris Oxford Owner'a Club have sourced good quality replacement parts in the UK, so they are now available!

[@HQBProductions]

@@howardriddell5705 I totally understand about the fittings and Marzak…in 1962 my Dad bought a 1954 Series II Oxford (SHY 214) and the fittings were in a bad way already. Back then it was easy to get new ones so we replaced them all but they were pitting again in under 12 months! I think your solution looks very good indeed..we might have done the same if we had only thought of it at the time! I think you have done a wonderful job with the interior and that must have cost a great deal to achieve. Fear not..I know well the perils of E-Bay quality….a friend runs a motorcycle restoration and repair shop…he doesn’t go near e-Bay for copy parts any more!!! Enjoy the Morris…you have done a fine job there!! Richard😀😀😀😀

[@howardriddell5705]

@@HQBProductions Very kind, thank you Richard. Sadly I was only responsible for the demolition not the construction. I stripped it all out, removed the engine, gear box & prop. Everything else was a long way outside my level of expertise. I opened my wallet and waved good bye to many, many, many beer tokens.

[@HQBProductions]

@@howardriddell5705 Good work and good riddance to the beer tokens…it only ends up in the sea but the car is here forever!! 😀😀😀😀

[@MrGMawson2438]

My dad had 2 a Morris 800 cc Morris minors 1000 cc when he was a lad 👍

[@alandalley4963]

What a lovely car.!

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Alan 👍

[@neilmustow368]

Monster of a car this Chevy V8 Oxford beautiful

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@hammetmetallica9649]

Awesome car

[@charliewatson7069]

look good Howard well done mate

[@howardriddell5705]

Thanks Charlie, I'll drop it down to site some time soon. Hope all good with you.

[@markevans8688]

Love the classics but the sound of a V8 nothing sweeter