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    Identification of Lucas distributor, DMZ6A 40405E

    in British Vehicles

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    This from the Powerspark Ignition website:

    The DM6 and DMBZ6A is a 6 cylinder distributor and can be found in classic Austin, Austin Healey, Humber, Jaguar, and Rover cars amongst others.

    Iconic 6 cylinder classic cars known to use the Lucas DM6 and DMBZ6A Distributor include the Aston Martin DB4, DB5, DB6, Austin Healey 100-6, 3000 MK1 and 2, Jaguar XK150, E Type and XKE as well as the Humber Super Snipe.

    This kit is suited to the following vehicles:

    Avis TC108G Saloon Graber Body, TD21 Saloon, Coupe
    Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire, Sapphire 236, 346 Saloon & Limousine
    Austin A90, A95 Westminster, Countryman (1955-59), A99, A105, A135 Princess, 3, 10 Litchfield (1935), Princess 3.0 (1960),
    Austin Healey 100-6
    Aston Martin DB4 6 Cylinder, DB5 6 Cylinder, DB6 6 Cylinder
    Daimler Conquest (1955-58), Empress (1955), 560 Majestic (1959), 60 One O Four (1956-7) Regency 3.5 Litre, Litre (1955), Regina Limousine (1955)
    Faithorpe Zeta (and more)
    Ford Zephyr and Zodiac (1958-59), Zodiac MK1, MK2
    Humber Super Snipe, Super Snipe Series I , Series II 3 Litre, Imperial HC , LC
    Jaguar E Type (1961-63, MK VIII, MK IX (1957) MK X (1962), XK150 (1958-60) MK2 3.4 & 3.8 litre (1959-60)
    Laguna Rapide (1961)
    MorrisIsis Saloon, Traveller (1956-67)
    Rover 75, 90 (1954-59), 3 Litre (1959)
    Standard Vanguard Luxury Six Saloon & Estate (1962-63)
    Vanden Plas Princess 3.0 (1961)
    Wolseley Six Ninety Four (1954) Six Ninety Nine (1961)

    https://simonbbc.com/Powerspark-Electronic-Ignition-Kit-for-Lucas-DM6-DMB6-DMBZ6A-Distributor-KDM6

    so yes, Austin for sure amongst others

     

     

     

    Albion BY5 F.B.E

    in Blogs of MV restorations

    Posted

    carrying on about the pegs - they look very much like what I recall from the masts of sailing ships, that function as a cleat but pull straight out - but for the life of me I can't think what they are called to search for them. I do recall them usually being brass.

    Also in a local discount catalogue these showed up - hitch pins - not the profile, but 3/4 of the way there.

    Under $10 CDN

     

     

     

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    Dodge D15T

    in Blogs of MV restorations

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    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.

     

     

     

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    Foden FH70 refurb restoration

    in Blogs of MV restorations

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    8 hours ago, Motleyholt said:

    Thanks for the interest, any thing you don't understand just ask. Happy to expand on anything. I'm sure I quite often take it for granted everyone knows what I'm talking about! 

    To be honest the Foden is way out on herky jerky and crunchy grindy 👍

    Thanks for your kind words - I am just in awe of these projects - as mentioned, a lot washes over me but, it is such a treat just to watch the skills and determination. cheers!

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