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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 30/03/2022 : 19:52:41
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Thanks to Digby for another brill Bulletin and who can possibly disagree with the strap line on the back cover?
Simon J
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Foz
United Kingdom
773 Posts |
Posted - 30/03/2022 : 20:26:59
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Hi Simon et al.... wonderful and graced with C-type wing stays lower front and rear, C-type glass windscreen , late M front wing stays .... its what MG Car Co did! mixed and matched to great result and probably has a late D-type chassis under it rather than invest in something new until public approval....... my 18/80 has a one off preproduction Mk 2 chassis but with Mk 1 number, bulkhead and fittings, cylinder block like no other and has Mk3 head and ignition but fitted like a Mk2...... Don't forget Q-types had reworked K3 chassis rails even with the holes for a 6 cylinder length of engine welded up! Nothing got wasted at Abingdon.
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
6152 Posts |
Posted - 30/03/2022 : 20:53:26
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As I recall, it also had Luvax front shock absorbers. A myriad of little differences from the production car (note the leather strap securing the spare wheel which I’d never noticed before) but they basically got it right first time and the style has stood the test of time. (Not that I’m biased, you understand  )
Simon J
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Oz34
United Kingdom
2560 Posts |
Posted - 30/03/2022 : 21:38:36
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Definitely bare ali fins on the rear drums Simon, not so sure about the fronts though.
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
6152 Posts |
Posted - 30/03/2022 : 22:03:52
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I was going to mention that, Dave, but then decided to keep my head down! But since you’ve raised it
Actually, this car always seemed to have the bare alloy fins on the rear drums, but painted ones on the front. My Dad kept this advertisement showing the same.
Likewise, when it was road tested by The Autocar
And when used by JWT himself as his company car.
And it still had them by the time the car got a new party frock with swept wings
But as for other cars …..
Simon J
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mike.g
United Kingdom
86 Posts |
Posted - 30/03/2022 : 23:59:56
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JWT's car seems to have the horn used on the unblown C Types ?
Mike G.
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
6152 Posts |
Posted - 31/03/2022 : 08:03:28
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Like this, Mike, on the front valance?
I think it’s just reflection on the valance of the J2.
Simon J
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mike.g
United Kingdom
86 Posts |
Posted - 31/03/2022 : 12:15:10
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Yes that is the one.
Mike G.
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sam christie
United Kingdom
3111 Posts |
Posted - 01/04/2022 : 08:57:05
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It is hard to fault the J2, so much so that I wonder, can anyone advise on the best way to set about converting a J1 into a J2 ?
I know the idea will outrage the purists but I would plan to make up for it by converting my J2 into a J1. Can anyone advise on how to set about converting a J2 into a J1?
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Bruce Sutherland
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/04/2022 : 09:42:38
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quote:
Originally posted by sam christie
It is hard to fault the J2, so much so that I wonder, can anyone advise on the best way to set about converting a J1 into a J2 ?
I know the idea will outrage the purists but I would plan to make up for it by converting my J2 into a J1. Can anyone advise on how to set about converting a J2 into a J1? Sam
I suppose this is a pre-noon April 1st proposal ..... you can't fool 'em all. 
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PeterL
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/04/2022 : 09:44:27
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Take the memory pills lie down and dream. If your J2 was a J1 and your Ji was a J2 (unlikely)
then go for it.
On the other hand buy Steve Baker's J salonette, let me have the odd salonette bit, turn that into a J2 and give the body to whoever bought the topless F salonette recently. The Fs were much better proportioned cars, I always thought... bonnets to die for...
Cheers
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sam christie
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/04/2022 : 12:32:17
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quote:
Originally posted by Bruce Sutherland
quote:
Originally posted by sam christie
It is hard to fault the J2, so much so that I wonder, can anyone advise on the best way to set about converting a J1 into a J2 ?
I know the idea will outrage the purists but I would plan to make up for it by converting my J2 into a J1. Can anyone advise on how to set about converting a J2 into a J1? Sam
I suppose this is a pre-noon April 1st proposal ..... you can't fool 'em all.
Bruce. (PB0564)
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Bruce Sutherland
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/04/2022 : 20:06:43
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Originally posted by Bruce Sutherland
A disappointing show of 'April Fools' - must try harder next year ...!!!... but thanks Sam 
Bruce. (PB0564)
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