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by namass1
Thu Nov 10, 2016 5:27 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: distributor cap
Replies: 2
Views: 1374

distributor cap

I have been told I cannot put a late model of dizzy cap onto an mm distributor. These caps vary a lot in price. Why are the mm ones so pricey and why are they not interchangeable?
by namass1
Fri Jun 10, 2016 7:44 pm
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: quarterlights
Replies: 3
Views: 1660

quarterlights

I need 2 quarterlights for my mm. have been offered some but the seller is not sure which model they are from. Did they change over the years, or are they all interchangeable?
by namass1
Sun May 15, 2016 4:44 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Overriders
Replies: 3
Views: 1593

Overriders

Can someone tell me when bumper overriders came in? I obtained information from the FHVCC which said my car was made in 1951,then went to America for a year and returned to the U.K. exactly a year later to the day. She has overriders but I have been told they didn't come in until 1952. Does the FHVC...
by namass1
Fri Mar 11, 2016 4:59 pm
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: Series MM Questions
Replies: 48
Views: 40486

Re: Series MM Questions

When exactly did the MMs get the coachline under the rear windscreen? as I'm buying what I am told it a 51MM lowlight but the guy selling it has a 51 MM tourer which he says is older then the lowlight, bit confusing really! Didn't the lowlights end production in 1950? I have a 1951 mm and she is a ...
by namass1
Fri Mar 11, 2016 4:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sir George Martin
Replies: 1
Views: 857

Re: Sir George Martin

I must watch that when I get the time.
by namass1
Wed Mar 09, 2016 5:20 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: first moggie
Replies: 1
Views: 1303

first moggie

Does anyone know where JFA 189F is? I sold it to a workmate named Ivor Cooper in the late 90's. She was a 1967 2 door saloon in dove grey.
by namass1
Sat Mar 05, 2016 7:21 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: grill surround
Replies: 3
Views: 1565

grill surround

Can someone tell me when the grill surround on the mm changed from the chrome surround to the painted surround . I ask because I have been told by the FHVCC that my car is 1951, but I have read that the painted grill, which mine has, didn't come in until 1952. Please explain.
by namass1
Sat Mar 05, 2016 3:16 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: paint colour.
Replies: 6
Views: 2226

Re: paint colour.

Where's the best place place to buy Thames Blue paint?
by namass1
Sat Mar 05, 2016 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: More meddling from the EU
Replies: 14
Views: 2748

Re: More meddling from the EU

I see in CCW that only cars which are historically correct can be called classic. Anything otherwise- which I assume to mean cars with seatbelts or disc brakes- are just 'old cars'. This seems a bit harsh to me. What do you think?
by namass1
Mon Nov 02, 2015 4:53 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: paint colour.
Replies: 6
Views: 2226

Re: paint colour.

Thanks- very helpful. It seems my Mary is Thames Blue after all. Cheers.
by namass1
Sun Nov 01, 2015 8:37 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: paint colour.
Replies: 6
Views: 2226

paint colour.

Can anyone post examples of Thames Blue and Mist Green, please? I'm trying to decide which colour to do my moggy.
by namass1
Wed Oct 14, 2015 7:58 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Paint finish
Replies: 7
Views: 2307

Re: Paint finish

My Mary is a 1951 mm and Thames Blue and Mist Green were the colours of the day. I would like to know where on the car can I find the paint code to be sure what colour she should be.
by namass1
Sat Oct 10, 2015 1:51 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Paint finish
Replies: 7
Views: 2307

Paint finish

Where, on the car, do I find the paint code? I got a certificate from the FHVCC which said my moggy was originally Thames Blue. The problem is, under the rear seat, it looks more green than blue; or does Thames Blue look greenish? I need to find out soon so I can spray her in her original colour.
by namass1
Sun Jun 14, 2015 4:56 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Paint finish
Replies: 7
Views: 2326

Paint finish

In the past, I have sprayed many panels on the various cars I have owned; including Moggy wings, and I always did 3 coats and left the paint to dry and that was it. The gloss in the paint gave a perfect finish with no further work. I intend to give my mm a respray soon and I have been told I should ...
by namass1
Sun Apr 05, 2015 7:41 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: coil
Replies: 3
Views: 1454

coil

How can \I check if my coil is up to scratch? I have no spark at the points or plugs. The king lead is fine and if I touch across the coil tabs with a screwdriver there is a strong spark. Please help. I want my Mary on the road this summer.
by namass1
Mon Mar 16, 2015 6:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coil
Replies: 1
Views: 1134

Coil

How can I check my coil? My moggy will not start and there is no spark at the end of the lead from the coil to the distributor. I have tried shorting out the contacts on the coil and there is a good spark but nothing at the end of the lead.
by namass1
Sun Mar 08, 2015 8:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Well thought out by the dvla!
Replies: 17
Views: 4271

Re: Well thought out by the dvla!

:D :D :D Monty Python, Two Ronnies? (Four Candles). Anybody a certain age would probably agree with me. It comes under the "you couldn't make it up" category. I know exactly what you mean, mate. "Say no more, Squire, say no more. Know what I mean, eh,eh, nudge nudge, wink wink?"
by namass1
Sun Mar 08, 2015 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Split screen help!!!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1938

Re: Split screen help!!!!!

Did you really need to remove the screen to spray? Could you have not masked the screen off, as I will do when I re-spray my mm?
by namass1
Wed Nov 19, 2014 3:57 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: WHEEL COLOUR
Replies: 4
Views: 1901

Re: WHEEL COLOUR

Thanks for your help.My car seems to be mist green even though the FHVCC told me it should be Thames Blue.
by namass1
Tue Nov 18, 2014 6:18 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: WHEEL COLOUR
Replies: 4
Views: 1901

WHEEL COLOUR

On a 1951 saloon, would the wheels be white, cream or body colour?