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by Ian46
Sun Jan 24, 2021 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Regular engine runs during winter storage?
Replies: 18
Views: 2377

Re: Regular engine runs during winter storage?

Lovely Picture!
by Ian46
Thu Jan 21, 2021 7:32 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration
Replies: 286
Views: 294478

Re: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration

. The split case axle is putting up a good fight but I am making some progress. It appears to have been leaking for many years judging by the build up of sludge on the outside but I have now removed 67 years of crud from one half of the axle to reveal the serial numbers shown in the photo. I presume...
by Ian46
Thu Jan 21, 2021 2:07 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration
Replies: 286
Views: 294478

Re: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration

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Started on the 'MM' axle teardown and I'm still finding date codes on parts such as the rear shock absorbers (1/53) which show they are also original items.

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by Ian46
Tue Jan 19, 2021 8:52 pm
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: Super Chargers
Replies: 8
Views: 2458

Re: Super Chargers

Thanks for the lead on Rob Thomas and PM sent.
by Ian46
Tue Jan 19, 2021 11:08 am
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: Super Chargers
Replies: 8
Views: 2458

Super Chargers

Just wondering if there are any experts on here that know anything about fitting superchargers to (sidevalve) MM's. I don't have all the details from my contact, but he mentioned the name - Keith Luck, who he has tried to contact without success, however I don't know if he is still around or whether...
by Ian46
Tue Jan 19, 2021 10:48 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration
Replies: 286
Views: 294478

Re: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration

Hi Mike,

The shell and panels are coming back in a 2 pack primer which should highlight the areas of rust I know about and where any cosmetic welding is required.
by Ian46
Mon Jan 18, 2021 5:16 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration
Replies: 286
Views: 294478

Re: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration

. Enviro Strip van and trailer arrived bang on time this morning just as the sun was coming up. Shell was loaded in minutes. Separate panels took a little longer. Expected return in around three weeks. Still plenty to do in the meantime with the rear axle to overhaul and all the small bits of suspen...
by Ian46
Sun Jan 17, 2021 7:51 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration
Replies: 286
Views: 294478

Re: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration

Hi Andy, and thanks for your comment. The central section of the early hard headlining is a very thin plywood whilst the two side panels and parcel shelf panel are made from a thicker card which can take the tighter curves. I'm not sure what the covering material is but it has a slightly textured su...
by Ian46
Sun Jan 17, 2021 6:52 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration
Replies: 286
Views: 294478

Re: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration

. It was the final strip down today for the shell before it is picked up tomorrow morning. Final items to come off were the rear axle and leaf springs, petrol pipe, master cylinder and remaining hard brake lines, exhaust hanger under the rear seat and the asbestos heat shield under the passenger sid...
by Ian46
Thu Jan 14, 2021 3:00 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration
Replies: 286
Views: 294478

Re: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration

Thanks for the suggestion Philip.

After trying several cleaning products, a diluted multi-surface cleaner applied with a soft nail brush appears to be working well if a little slowly. I am trying the process out on the cardboard panel below the rear screen first.

So far so good.
by Ian46
Wed Jan 13, 2021 7:25 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration
Replies: 286
Views: 294478

Re: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration

. Having decided to 'dip and strip' the car I now have to get everything off the shell for that process to happen. Both doors are now fully dismantled and off the car ready. All their relevant parts are now' bagged and tagged' and a shopping list compiled mainly for rubber items and clips. Today I f...
by Ian46
Mon Jan 11, 2021 7:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Convertible with a tonneau - minor matters jan/feb 21
Replies: 8
Views: 1725

Re: Convertible with a tonneau - minor matters jan/feb 21

. I've not received my Minor Matters yet so haven't seen the article in question, but I do have a 1952 MM Convertible which I am going to restore and it has a tonneau cover! It looks to be an original item (but I don't think it was a factory option) and is well made but has shrunk somewhat over time...
by Ian46
Mon Jan 11, 2021 5:45 pm
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: MM External Water Pump Query
Replies: 0
Views: 3069

MM External Water Pump Query

. I don't know if anyone saw the 'brand new' MM external water pump on Ebay recently? Unfortunately I missed the end of the bidding process and it eventually sold for just under £200-00! It jogged my memory in that I was sure I had parts of an external pump somewhere in the garage, so I've had a goo...
by Ian46
Mon Jan 11, 2021 5:20 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration
Replies: 286
Views: 294478

Re: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration

. First time back in the garage today after Christmas and finally managed to dismantle and remove the passenger door lock. I don't think I have ever attempted this process before and I just couldn't see how to remove the locking lever. In the end I made a simple 'hook' tool which enabled me to pull ...
by Ian46
Fri Nov 27, 2020 3:12 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration
Replies: 286
Views: 294478

Re: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration

Thanks Stevey on both accounts.
by Ian46
Fri Nov 27, 2020 11:13 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration
Replies: 286
Views: 294478

Re: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration

. As part of the total shell strip down, I have to take out the early Series II 'rigid board' headlining. You will see from the photos that it is in remarkable condition and initially I wasn't going to remove it but deciding to go the shell 'dip and strip' route, means that I am now going to have to...
by Ian46
Fri Nov 27, 2020 5:35 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration
Replies: 286
Views: 294478

Re: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration

I’m confused now!

Do you mean the two screw heads to the upper hinge that can be seen when the door is open?
by Ian46
Tue Nov 24, 2020 2:39 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration
Replies: 286
Views: 294478

Re: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration

. As Stevey hasn't come back to us with confirmation of the year change, I thought I would take a photo of my dismantled door top frame showing a measurement of approximately 10 inches from the lower corner upto the vertical line of the hinge point. I'm guessing the later quarter-light hinge points ...
by Ian46
Fri Nov 20, 2020 5:36 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration
Replies: 286
Views: 294478

Re: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration

Thanks Many Minors, I will have a good look tomorrow. In answer to your question, I don't have any spray equipment at home so I am having the initial primer coat applied by the stripping company as part of the deal. I don't expect the leaded seams above the rear wings to survive the stripping proces...
by Ian46
Fri Nov 20, 2020 3:37 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration
Replies: 286
Views: 294478

Re: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration

I've spent an interesting morning stripping down the passenger door frame, or trying to. Both quarter-lights on the car are pretty rusty and are junk. The aim now is to save the both the quarter-light glass panels as they have the original Triplex coding on them. I've done that on the passenger side...