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😊

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

@PetrolPed

2 жыл бұрын

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

@chrisallen9154

2 жыл бұрын

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

@pictlandpickers1171

2 ай бұрын

Looks amazing are you on Instagram

Hard to comment on perfection !

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 !

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

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you John

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

Original color is great indeed. Love it.

@howardriddell5705

2 жыл бұрын

Empire green

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

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

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

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

@agentlandy

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

@PetrolPed

2 жыл бұрын

👍

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

What a monster , brilliant .

Great Street Sleeper! Awesome bit of kit!

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

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.

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

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 👍🇬🇧😎

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

2 жыл бұрын

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.

Best modification ❤️

Love the sleeper Oxford what a beast.

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@douglasgreen437

4 ай бұрын

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

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

@PetrolPed

2 жыл бұрын

Yep 👍

@howardriddell5705

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul.

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 !

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

@PetrolPed

2 жыл бұрын

👍

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.

Even the owner's shorts color matches the car 😄

@howardriddell5705

2 жыл бұрын

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

Beautiful "Chevorris."

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

2 жыл бұрын

Guilty as charged.....

@PetrolPed

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

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

Жыл бұрын

👍

@howardriddell5705

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

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!!!

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

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

@howardriddell5705

Жыл бұрын

many thanks!

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

@PetrolPed

2 жыл бұрын

👌

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

2 жыл бұрын

OK 👍

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

@PetrolPed

2 жыл бұрын

👍

@howardriddell5705

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

@PetrolPed

2 жыл бұрын

Howard is a top bloke 👍

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!!

Hi Ped Street Cred in SPADES. Love it.🥰🥰🍷🍷🍷

@PetrolPed

2 жыл бұрын

👍

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

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@howardriddell5705

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Trev.

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.

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

@howardriddell5705

2 жыл бұрын

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......

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

2 жыл бұрын

That’s great to hear John 👍

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.

Love it astonishing power

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@PetrolPed

2 жыл бұрын

Love this 👍

@malcolmlongstaff1887

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

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. :-)

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@skippydak7824

2 жыл бұрын

@@howardriddell5705 Yes Please!

@howardriddell5705

2 жыл бұрын

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

@skippydak7824

2 жыл бұрын

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

Sounds amazing. Beautifully finished as well

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

@PetrolPed

2 жыл бұрын

Boo 😒

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

@howardriddell5705

2 жыл бұрын

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!!

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

@howardriddell5705

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes 🙌

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

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

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍

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

@PetrolPed

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed 👍

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

@PetrolPed

2 жыл бұрын

👍

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

@howardriddell5705

2 жыл бұрын

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

@PetrolPed

2 жыл бұрын

She is a credit to you 👌

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

@PetrolPed

2 жыл бұрын

I would think so 😂

What a lovely car.!

@PetrolPed

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan 👍

Fantastic a one off 👏🏿👏🏿😎

Stunning car.Sounds fantastic.

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

@PetrolPed

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it 👍

Been waiting for this all day!

@PetrolPed

2 жыл бұрын

👍

@howardriddell5705

2 жыл бұрын

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

As usual, another great feature friday!

@PetrolPed

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers 👍

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

Super car Harold, thanks for sharing.

@howardriddell5705

2 жыл бұрын

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

@fromthedeskoftimlovell7920

2 жыл бұрын

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

@fromthedeskoftimlovell7920

2 жыл бұрын

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

@howardriddell5705

2 жыл бұрын

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

@fromthedeskoftimlovell7920

2 жыл бұрын

We are sorry for any confusion with the posts....we take feedback very seriously and will be actioning a suitable response to our customer services team.

Now that is a great car. Love it!

Brilliance mate, thanks for sharing.

@PetrolPed

2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure 👍

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

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

@PetrolPed

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard 👍

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

@PetrolPed

2 жыл бұрын

Thought you’d like this one Buddy 👍

Awesome car

I was hoping to see it doing donuts! 😝

@howardriddell5705

2 жыл бұрын

it would only end in tears :-)

Brilliant car!

@howardriddell5705

2 жыл бұрын

many thanks

Wonderful 👍👍

Nice Morris Oxford 👍🏻

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

@PetrolPed

2 жыл бұрын

This one is all about the torque 👌

@howardriddell5705

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

@howardriddell5705

2 жыл бұрын

it's 11 months older than me!

@PetrolPed

2 жыл бұрын

LOL 😂

Maybe I should do this to my Cowley Van.

@howardriddell5705

2 жыл бұрын

Do it!!

Nasty both cars are excellent hot rods

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

@PetrolPed

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure 👍

Nothing like a Good old oxkart with a v8 yea

350s are great motors, I have had many Chevy vehicles since the mid '70s with a 350 & they are bulletproof & so easy to work on! PEACE LOVE n HIPPYNESS!

@howardriddell5705

2 жыл бұрын

and sound great too! :-)

Beautiful car perfect colour great video .

@PetrolPed

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

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

@howardriddell5705

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes 🙌

Very good great power

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

@PetrolPed

2 жыл бұрын

👍

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

Absolutely fantastic i certainly match the totally green with envy

@grahamaston7603

2 жыл бұрын

Who would want an electric car if we could all drive something like the oxford mo. Superb.

@PetrolPed

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed 👍

@howardriddell5705

2 жыл бұрын

Empire green is a good envious colour.

Wonderful car love ❤️ it from down under 🇦🇺💙👏👏👏🥂🍾

Monster of a car this Chevy V8 Oxford beautiful

@PetrolPed

2 жыл бұрын

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