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Jacken
Sweden
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 Posted - 24/07/2016 : 21:54:52
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EDIT
I have got in touch with John about the letter
Hello
First of all, sorry for the bad english but this is a long story and I will try to keep it simple.
I would like to get in contact with a man named John Joynes about a letter he sent to a friend of my father in 1995.
John sent the letter to "Stefan" who imported the car that my father had bought.
Stefan gave the letter to my father but 2 weeks later Stefan died from cancer.
After that it kind of run into the sand.
The car has a very unique racing history and it would be interesting to know what information John has.
The car is still in my fathers garage.
So if anyone here know how i could get in contact with John Joynes, please let me know. If there is any questions, please ask.
/Jacob |
Edited by - Jacken on 26/07/2016 18:56:44 |
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sam christie
United Kingdom
3101 Posts |
Posted - 25/07/2016 : 20:20:43
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Has the four speed gearbox a number on top in the position indicated?
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Jacken
Sweden
12 Posts |
Posted - 25/07/2016 : 20:37:17
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| I can probably take a look in the weekend. Do you mind if I ask why the number is important? And where should i look? Under the car? Drivers seat? Under the hood? |
Edited by - Jacken on 25/07/2016 20:40:36 |
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PeterL
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25/07/2016 : 21:20:26
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John lives in South Petherton in Somerset and looked fit when I last saw him.
I expect he will pop up on this forum before too long...
If he doesn't I will pop in and chase him...
Remind me as I am rather absent minded.
Cheers
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Jacken
Sweden
12 Posts |
Posted - 25/07/2016 : 21:40:30
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| Oh thank you so much Peter, that sounds good!! Cheers |
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sam christie
United Kingdom
3101 Posts |
Posted - 25/07/2016 : 22:57:57
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Factory fitted four speed gearboxes were very rare on M-types and the special code number gives a unique insight into the history of the gearbox and the car.
The special number is on top of the casing just ahead of the turret where the gear change attaches to the gear box. It could be under carpet.
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Edited by - sam christie on 25/07/2016 23:15:24 |
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JohnE
United Kingdom
373 Posts |
Posted - 26/07/2016 : 15:27:04
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Interestingly, those certainly look like the leather mudguard protectors offered to D0430 in 1932.
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sam christie
United Kingdom
3101 Posts |
Posted - 26/07/2016 : 17:21:50
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The engine number 2-M3101A is very unique, starting with '2-M' rather like a chassis number.
Sam |
Edited by - sam christie on 26/07/2016 17:41:42 |
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George Eagle
United Kingdom
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Posted - 26/07/2016 : 18:37:10
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Hello Jacob
John Joynes was at one time Registrar and it would have been in this capacity that he wrote his letter.
The M type files are now with Mike Dalby who is the sub-Registrar for the M types.
George
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Jacken
Sweden
12 Posts |
Posted - 26/07/2016 : 18:59:38
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Hello George
I have received an email from john about the info he held on the car and have sent an email to Mike about this |
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Peter Green
United Kingdom
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Posted - 26/07/2016 : 19:26:26
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The Registration Number PJ 3200 was first issued to 2M 3101. How it came to be on 2M 3342 I do not know.
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sam christie
United Kingdom
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Posted - 26/07/2016 : 19:36:12
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"The engine number 2-M3101A is very unique, starting with '2-M' rather like a chassis number."
"The Registration Number PJ 3200 was first issued to 2M 3101. How it came to be on 2M 3342 I do not know."
Chassis number or engine number? Has there been a mix up?
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Jacken
Sweden
12 Posts |
Posted - 26/07/2016 : 20:04:58
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| I can try to locate the engine number this weekend and see if it matches what the paper says |
Edited by - Jacken on 26/07/2016 20:07:38 |
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Peter Green
United Kingdom
1682 Posts |
Posted - 26/07/2016 : 20:54:27
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Sam
Chassis Number 2M3342 did originally have engine number MG3101A but was not registered PJ 3200. PJ 3200 was originally issued to 2M3101.
Jacob, when you check the engine number please can you also check the chassis number.
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MaGic_GV
United Kingdom
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Posted - 27/07/2016 : 10:57:37
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quote:
Originally posted by sam christie
"The engine number 2-M3101A is very unique, starting with '2-M' rather like a chassis number."
Sam
A factory replaced engine would have the prefix 2/ so perhaps we have a mis-noted 2/ MG3101A?
Regards,
Graham
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sam christie
United Kingdom
3101 Posts |
Posted - 27/07/2016 : 11:10:31
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Does anyone know what registration number is associated with chassis number 2M 3101?
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