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MG Maverick
United Kingdom
1045 Posts |
 Posted - 29/07/2015 : 14:17:15
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I have been delving in one of the packing cases and came up with two panels which are the same, but one from each car. This has gone some way to answer some questions.
The top panel is red paint so is from J2353.
The lower panel is from J4129 which started out green ( a small section is visible ), then cream, lastly a very crude hand painted black. This will also go some way to answer a previous question on the gauge clusters, one is painted cream which has the unusual MG logo.
Chris ( J2353 ) & ( J4129 )
Brighton, East Sussex & Paphos, Cyprus. |
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Richard Hardy
United Kingdom
2159 Posts |
Posted - 29/07/2015 : 22:35:08
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The lower valance has no bonnet catch anchoring holes. Could suggest this was a swept wing car??? See there has been a bonnet strap also.
Rich
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MG Maverick
United Kingdom
1045 Posts |
Posted - 30/07/2015 : 06:01:25
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Yes Rich, You are spot on. J4129 was a swept wing, with competition history so probably did sport a bonnet strap. I am waiting to see if Mike Allison can come up with any information / photos. Cheers, Chris
Chris ( J2353 ) & ( J4129 )
Brighton, East Sussex & Paphos, Cyprus. |
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MG Maverick
United Kingdom
1045 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2015 : 11:18:01
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My progress on J2353 APB 560 to date, photos from yesterday 2nd August 2015.  One question please, what is the concensus with the front headlamp crossbar, stainless steel, chromed brass/bronze ? The original in place.
Chris ( J2353 ) & ( J4129 )
Brighton, East Sussex & Paphos, Cyprus.
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mgtommm
USA
505 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2015 : 21:09:50
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| Mav, I like polished 5/8" Stainless tubing, with proper holes for wiring and pinch bolts. tommm |
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MG Maverick
United Kingdom
1045 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2015 : 07:43:06
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Thanks Tommm, My only concearn with stainless steel is the difference in colour to the chrome plated headlamp rims..or am I being too anorack ?
Chris ( J2353 ) & ( J4129 )
Brighton, East Sussex & Paphos, Cyprus. |
Edited by - MG Maverick on 05/08/2015 07:44:01 |
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PeterL
United Kingdom
1722 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2015 : 09:32:11
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Mine is painted....
as are the headlamp rims...
Cheers
P
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MG Maverick
United Kingdom
1045 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2015 : 12:15:31
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It may be wrong, but my Rotax headlamps have chrome painted rims and painted body.
Chris ( J2353 ) & ( J4129 )
Brighton, East Sussex & Paphos, Cyprus. |
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tholden
United Kingdom
1638 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2015 : 12:41:33
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They are correct Chris.
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mgtommm
USA
505 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2015 : 15:27:29
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Chris, To me it's difficult to tell the difference between highly polished stainless and chrome, unless the items are side by side. Clearly chrome is bluer, and stainless (or nickel) is more yellow, but if you're unhappy with polished stainless tubing it's easy enough to have it plated at that point!
tommm on the very sunny Cedar Point beach |
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
6122 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2015 : 16:44:26
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Chris,
I honestly think stainless steel is the way to go. That's what I have on my J2 and I think it looks fine.
Simon J
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MG Maverick
United Kingdom
1045 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2015 : 18:00:49
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Thanks Simon, Game, Set and Match, that looks just the ticket.
Chris ( J2353 ) & ( J4129 )
Brighton, East Sussex & Paphos, Cyprus. |
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
6122 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2015 : 19:16:29
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P.S. You can just make out the LED headlight bulbs which work really well.
Simon J
J3437 |
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MG Maverick
United Kingdom
1045 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2015 : 07:30:30
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Thanks Simon, The fitting of the LED bulbs is an excellent upgrade for the extra safety factor, I fitted them to one of my Rovers with good effect. I have found some stainless tube on ebay that looks ok but a little worried about the quality of the material.
Chris ( J2353 ) & ( J4129 )
Brighton, East Sussex & Paphos, Cyprus. |
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
6122 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2015 : 07:51:08
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Chris,
I think S&V do the appropriate size of s/s tubing
Simon J
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MIKEB
United Kingdom
76 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2015 : 10:25:29
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| Slight digression – is the tube left straight or does it have a kink in it to take it away from the radiator surround please? Mike |
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