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PeterN
United Kingdom
240 Posts |
 Posted - 09/10/2016 : 20:22:57
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The more observant amongst you will notice that my M Type has a fuel tank at the rear a la J2. Well it doesn't, it's a sham. A mere empty shell. The tank remains in my lap and feeds the carb by reliable old gravity. The rear mock up is for appearances only. It seems it was done sometime in the 50's although why the P.O. didn't do the job properly is lost in the mists.... Anyway, I've thought about doing said job properly and subsequently moving the battery to where the lap tank is now. Has anyone else done this, or have thoughts about it. I won't be offended if you think it's wrong to further muck about with an already mucked about car. Alternatively, I could also think about returning it to it's original shape and have it looking like every other M Type. Just playing with ideas currently and glad of any comments
Peter
1930 M type MG 748
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Blue M
United Kingdom
1472 Posts |
Posted - 13/10/2016 : 09:45:41
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Since there are no replies so far I'll put my two penny-worth in. Turning it back to original will result in no car for possibly years. At the moment it looks like fun even if it isn't original, and putting a pointed tail on will mean other things will need changing - hood etc. I see you have original rear wings; fitting original front wings would improve the appearance; or get a matching set of 12/12 or J wings.
What about fitting a real rear tank similar to the fake one? You can then remove the scuttle tank and use the space for something else, plus you'll get a longer range between fill-ups. |
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Foz
United Kingdom
769 Posts |
Posted - 13/10/2016 : 10:37:27
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Hi Peter,
its been like that longer than it had the pointed tail....and probably accounts for its survival in the 50s...... and it goes! Get out and about and tell the story.....
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Colin McLachlan
United Kingdom
991 Posts |
Posted - 13/10/2016 : 13:12:37
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I'm with Foz on this, and think the car looks great, with an interesting back story.
Colin
Markinch, Fife.
PA 0613
MG3242
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PeterN
United Kingdom
240 Posts |
Posted - 13/10/2016 : 21:17:20
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Ian, Foz, Colin....thanks for your comments. I'll do as you say and leave it alone, but the suggestion to fit new front wings is worth looking into.
Peter
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Bob Grunau
Canada
290 Posts |
Posted - 16/10/2016 : 14:48:20
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Another rear tank view for a M type, owned by Rob Orander, USA. Unusual to sat the least. Long range 40 gallon tank for Le Mans??
Bob, Canada,
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briang
United Kingdom
218 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2016 : 10:18:44
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Is this what people refer to as "manxed" ? In the way that Manx (Isle of Man) cats have no tail?
For what it's worth, I'd keep it as it is.
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Malcolm Eades
United Kingdom
379 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2016 : 16:09:52
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Peter,
Having seen your car close up, I would say she's a little gem. You may not know who modifiwd your car or why, but sometimes non-conformity is what art is all about. Be different and proud. If she runs well, then enjoy her. Rejoice in her unique personality. When I bought my car, the tank was at the back but the body was awful and the quality of the modification work abyssmal. That's why I decided to revert to original, because most of what was on the chassis had to be thrown away. That is certainly not your case,becuase the conversion looks to have been done to a good standard. Think of her as an "M Type Special" because special is what she is.
Malcolm
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PeterN
United Kingdom
240 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2016 : 21:08:47
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Thanks Malcolm. I'm very happy with the car and I'm beginning to really enjoy going out and about for regular short runs. Currently in process of removing the oil pump but it hasn't read the script and is refusing to let go. Old cars, don't you love 'em.
Peter
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