Transitional cars

Post by **Keith** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 3:33 pm

Hello, Has anyone got a transitional car built between approx Jan to May 1951. The cars had many low light features, but had high headlights. Reason for asking is does anyone know whether these cars had aluminium door kick plates.
thanks Keith

Post by **Onne** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 5:34 pm

Only the early lowlight has ally kickplates I think.

Post by **Keith** » Sun Jan 28, 2007 1:19 pm

Ok thanks Onne. The kick plates look genuine, so I suspect either they have been taken from an earlier car or they were trying use up the old stock when the car was built when the model changed from low to high light. The car is a nice combination of design, short bonnet, headlight bezels in the inner wings etc. Could make a nice low light!...although I understand the transition cars are fairly rare as they were only made for a few months in 1951..., so could be kept as a high light...
regards Keith

Post by **mike.perry** » Sun Jan 28, 2007 5:19 pm

Dear Keith,
According to 'Original Morris Minor' by Ray Newell, the 1st high light LHD to USA was SMM 5708, Jan 49.
Four doors were introduced at SMM 65004 LHD and 62551 RHD, Sept 50, which of course were highlights.
High light wings were introduced on the 2 door and tourer at SMM 81595 LHD and 83390 RHD, Jan 51.
Fixed rear side windows were fitted at SMM 100920 RHD and 102836 LHD, Jun 51.
Long bonnet introduced at SMM 109699 RHD and 110504 LHD, Aug 51.

According to my records the 1st high light was SMM 16248, DUD 693, now owned by Cam. This is supported by press cuttings.

See you at the Series MM Rally
Michael

Post by **Keith** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 2:06 pm

Thanks Mike.....

Due to having an original 52 tourer hood and no heater the weather will have to be fine for me to venture to the MM rally......lets see....

regards Keith

Post by **plastic_orange** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 4:30 pm

Well, if this guy can manage the weather------

http://www.nsra.org.uk/forum/data/sidew ... 3gal49.jpg

Pete

Post by **Kevin** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 4:35 pm

the weather will have to be fine for me to venture to the MM rally

Especially as the hoods not capable of being put up any more Keith

Post by **Keith** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 7:34 pm

Mike Perry can do wonders, an MM owner and runs the register!.......although not sure he can revive my 55 year old tourer hood......!

Post by **mike.perry** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 4:57 pm

Paul Hurd fitted an excellent hood to his MM a few years ago, so contact him if you want details of where to get a replacement.
On the subject of weather I have booked sunshine for the MM Rally, however I am sure we could arrange for garaging if necessary.
Have I persuaded you to attend yet??

Post by **Judge** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 5:46 pm

You'll be offering to supply and fit a new hood, heater, and hot water bottle next Mike !!!!!!!!

Post by **Keith** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 1:58 pm

Mike, As you have booked fine weather I'll come along...... reagrds Keith

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