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Brian Kelly
USA
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 Posted - 10/12/2015 : 02:28:14
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With regard to the two P-Types in the period photos I notice that the
defusers for the head lights are on the near-side.
I always thought that the idea was to have the curbside illuminated. ??
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Brian Kelly
USA
526 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2015 : 08:11:43
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Sorry about the Senior Moment above....
Obviously (but not at the time of posting) the defuser is on the correct side.
I did try to delete the posting but it seems after 30 minutes of the posting it can't be altered or deleted. ?
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Brian Kelly
USA
526 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2015 : 08:35:58
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Having said that!
How come this has the defuser on the off-side?
Brian.
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Ray Masters
United Kingdom
568 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2015 : 09:24:27
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Brian. You are getting a little 'defused' about the whole situation !.
Does this help ? In the old system of Dip & Switch , the off-side went out & the near-side stayed when they were dipped hence the need for the defuser to be fitted to the near-side light.
It's a mute point as to whether the German bombers would have seen the headlights when full on anyway but , obviously , we had to do as much as possible to avoid any unnecessary light. |
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Cathelijne
Netherlands
744 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2015 : 13:38:49
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Ford Eight people didn't seem to care too much about which side you used ...
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Cathelijne
Netherlands
744 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2015 : 13:42:53
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And Raymond Baxter ignored the rules altogether, it seems ...
Cheers,
Cat
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Brian Kelly
USA
526 Posts |
Posted - 11/12/2015 : 03:02:34
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This photo that was linked by Vitesse (Re Alvis webpage) on this previous listing was what made me question the defusers.
I enjoyed the 'ALVIS CRIME AND PUNISHMENT' segement, Richard.
Thanks for the clarifications to Cat and Ray.
Now it's as clear as mud!
Thanks.
Brian.
http://www.triple-mregister.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9923&whichpage=1
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Richard Verrill
United Kingdom
346 Posts |
Posted - 16/12/2015 : 02:13:30
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Brian
I will try to wash the mud away.
According to the Factory records P1726 was sold to a Mr Place by Morris Industries Export Ltd with the registration plate AJO 300, all the correspondence with factory refer to Mr Place AJO 300 with chassis no P1726 apart from one "Order for Repairs" which has a registration AJO 360 and chassis no P1726 for number plate painting, in my view a misprint as everything else tallies including photographs taken during WW2 I have of AJO 300 showing deluxe extras fitted by the factory in March 1935.
Now I understand the P1726 is known to the MMM register as owned by Ray Fowler though the stamp on the dumb iron is possibly not clear. I have had information from a third party that the rusty chassis, all that remains, will stay in Australia as Ray has promised it to another. If this chassis is P1726 I am curious as to its history and how it got to the other side of the world.
My only interest in P1726 AJO 300 is that it belonged to a Herbert Ellis best man at my parent's wedding in 1944.
As for the "Defuser" though very interesting my main concern is if at all possible to find P1815 MG 3880 or any information about the car.
Richard
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Richard Verrill
United Kingdom
346 Posts |
Posted - 25/02/2016 : 11:37:11
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Hi All
Thank you to everybody that has read or contributed to this thread.
Alan stated "It pops up on the DVLA website. There is a link on the site on obtaining details of current owner. Happy hunting!".
This is true, information given, first registered 23 March 1935, 847cc, petrol, green, 2 axle rigid body, so I sent an enquiry to DVLA, the reply was very polite (fee returned) but firm that they are unable to supply any information other than to the current "Owner", Data Protection. javascript:insertsmilie(' ')
It would appear MG 3880 is out there so I am still hopeful, please keep your eyes open. javascript:insertsmilie(' ')
Richard
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Nick Feakes
USA
3372 Posts |
Posted - 25/02/2016 : 12:47:38
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(Just so that the comments about double vision make sense to readers of this topic in the future).
For some unknown reason, there was a duplication of a post. I deleted the duplicate before I read the comments which now no longer make sense.
Apologies for the confusion
Nick
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Foz
United Kingdom
769 Posts |
Posted - 28/02/2016 : 18:32:13
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Hi Cat,
nothing about bicycle headlamps.............
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mcharlton
Ireland
1 Posts |
Posted - 21/06/2016 : 22:42:08
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A photographs of MG 3880 which belonged to my father around 1950.
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DickMorbey
United Kingdom
3677 Posts |
Posted - 22/06/2016 : 11:32:58
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Dear Martin
How nice to have your posting and the splendid pictures. We'd love to know more about your father's ownership of the car and any personal recollections you may have. Bit by bit we're piecing together our knowledge of the car and its history, so any info would be welcomed. TIA
Dick Morbey
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Richard Verrill
United Kingdom
346 Posts |
Posted - 22/06/2016 : 22:50:44
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Dick
I have sent you a message off line.
I am delighted with the number of hits this thread has attracted, I still live in hope the old girl will come to light.
Richard
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DDMDSN
New Zealand
329 Posts |
Posted - 23/06/2016 : 02:19:38
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Very interesting thread, indeed.
I am most interested in some of the detail of the P Type.
Particularly the exact shape of the clam-shell fenders. Look right because they are right!
Also the smaller Pre-War dash board grab handle. I am in the process of making a brass remake of this (have an original for pattern), investment casting if anyone is interested let me know.
I see an original Bonora petrol cap too. Imagine these are getting quite hard to find now, I was lucky to have bought one in the early 80s, from T&M Bone. S&V sell out quickly on their remakes I notice.
My definition of remake = repro with 'MG design integrity' and attention to detail and modern materials and design improvements only where needed
Wonder if any MMM MG has been discovered with a camouflage paint job and war time lamp defusers? |
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