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Undercover Covers seems to get good reviews for their tilts, but I have just come across this alternative supplier based in Oxfordshire who has had good feedback. Might be useful as I understand Undercover Covers has had problems keeping up with the demand and/or staffing? https://www.allwheeltrim.co.uk/homepage.html#Homepage

Morris Car Light Reconnaissance Mark I and Mk II were very capable vehicles used in there intended rolls of reconnaissance. Get in, look and depart without upsetting the opposition being quiet, low silhouette even the 4 x 2 Mk I. they were quiet when running with reasonable cross-country performance and lower silhouette compared to the Mk II. Bouncy over undulating ground used by forward air-controllers often with the turret removed. Never issued to the Home Guard and a white star on the side of a vehicle during WW-2 is not an indicator the vehicle is in use by American forces – it is an Allied Star. Used by the Army – RAF and apparently the US-AAF

I think the evidence points to these Morris A/Cs being for USAAF station defence, of Thorpe Abbots, as we now know the USAAF had them as per those Morris A/Cs shown in Ted's photo, and despite the lack of US stars and armament in my photos. They might have just been delivered and are being tried out by the Officers (who else gets first go).

The hat channel was cleaned up as best as I could while loose. The fender was bolted back in place to keep all the holes lined up and the hat channel was then welded to the fender to keep everything in the correct place. The fender was then removed again and the hat channel red oxide primed. Tomorrow's job is to cut and fit the new fender skin. I have a feeling I need to do the same on the other side, though it doesn't look as bad at first glance. Part way through the day, the dark olive drab paint arrived. For just twelve days work, I'm really happy with the way it's going.

I find this a fascinating conversation. Pete I genuinely appreciate your comments about the next generation. My car is insured with Hagerty and their research indicates there is considerable interest in classic cars https://journal.classiccars.com/2020/10/11/millennials-and-zs-eager-to-enter-collector-car-community/ Another forum that I frequant is constantly talking about how useless the next generation is - rarely directly - but jokes about noses in phones / not leaving home/ playing video games/ being snowflakes etc (except of course their own kids) - Let me CLEARLY state that I have never encountered even a hint of that here on this forum! But what frustrates me is the complete apparant inability to comprehend that if you want people to stay you should treat them nicely and speak of them nicely - even if they aren't there. I can imagine that Military vehicles might be a harder sell to the next generation than other vehicles due to size - rarity and general difficulty of daily use of things like tanks. That said even there, I find people (including and especially young people) are genuinely interested and excited by big things that move - not all of course but neither is our generation all excited (ask my wife ☺️ ) I have watched a number of enthusiasts die over the past few years and their parts ended up in a skip because no one else knew what they were. If here is a time for a legacy, this is certainly it.

I've used an old fashioned copper headed soldering iron as a heat sink. They are heavy chunks of copper and are readily available, used, work a treat. Even have a handle to hold them.

Tons of info in this document: https://chobhamcommon.wordpress.com/ I fly RC planes on "Tank Hill" so am up there regularly, if you fancy an explore let me know....

The Big4 is actually genuine ex RAF. One of only two that I know of from 429 supplied. Ron