Another convertible I have questions about.
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Another convertible I have questions about.
I have been to see another 'original' (hopefully) convertible and just wondered if these bits look 'right'. Any help much appreciated.[frame][/frame]
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Re: Another convertible I have questions about.
A few more, including boot area.[frame][/frame][frame][/frame][frame][/frame]
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Re: Another convertible I have questions about.
I see that the butterfly bolt is missing in the last picture and all that does is fix / hold the rear seat upright tight against the back panel. There should be one each side but from the looks of the picture above that one it seems the pop on pop off clip has been put on at a later stage to do the same job!
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Re: Another convertible I have questions about.
Well spotted, I'll check that out when i view the car again. Thanks
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Re: Another convertible I have questions about.
Don't remember my tourer looking like that. What is the blue grey horizontal panel above the split? Looks like a trim panel with a beaded edge.
Another clue to a genuine tourer is the absence of a courtesy light trip switch between the door hinges on the drivers (right) side.
Another clue to a genuine tourer is the absence of a courtesy light trip switch between the door hinges on the drivers (right) side.
Older and more confused than I could ever imagine possible.
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Re: Another convertible I have questions about.
I think the panel join in pic 1 is normal for saloons and convertibles - join between side panel and rear section.
Easy way to check is to feel the underside of the lip where the base of the roof would be spotwelded to. (You can sort of see it next to a light spot (screw end?) in pic 2) If it feels 'bumpy' ie: you can feel spotweld bumps, it has had a roof welded to it, if smooth, its never had a roof attached. Easy and foolproof way to tell if original or not....
Easy way to check is to feel the underside of the lip where the base of the roof would be spotwelded to. (You can sort of see it next to a light spot (screw end?) in pic 2) If it feels 'bumpy' ie: you can feel spotweld bumps, it has had a roof welded to it, if smooth, its never had a roof attached. Easy and foolproof way to tell if original or not....
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Fairmile Restorations.
'49 MM, '53 convertible, '55 van, and a '64 van.
Marina p.u., '56 Morris Isis Traveller, a '59 Morris JB van, a'66 J4 van, a '54 Land Rover, Land Rover 130, Renault 5, '36Railton, '35 Hudson, a Mk1 Transit and a Sherpa Camper...
A car can be restored at any time, but is only original once!