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That looks like a Glover Webb body to me

A friend has just blown the head gasket on his 52 Morris MRA 1, it has the original Morris 4.2 litre straight six petrol fitted. Does anyone have  an NOS head gasket spare they would sell him? He is pretty desperate so any help gratefully received.  Truck is currently in Hampshire, but he has the use of a borrowed car to collect if necessary. 

I have an original MB/GPW steering wheel which I am looking to sell, but not sure what they are worth. It is the '42 to '45 style, green outer, steel spoked.

Anyone have a good idea what they go for these days?

Hi Dirk,

I have a copy of the book (not for sale) but happy to scan for you. It wont be until next week, but PM me your email address.

Hi Ron,

Nice box (Ooh er, missus)

I'm sure you'll have that looking nice in no time 👍

Looks like War and Peace is now officially cancelled for this year, with the Hop Farm pulling the plug being given as the reason 

John,

Sent you a PM but not heard back, are you still after 24v parts 

1953 1/2 ton trailer, needing work but mostly complete. Has both split rims and a third spare. Some spares included. 

I need the space, really hoping someone here will take it on.

£220 ONO.

Located Hampshire, may be able to deliver.

Send me a PM if interested.

On 5/23/2020 at 1:11 PM, Runflat said:

Some IWM photos of WRNS drivers

A 18388

 

That looks very much like a US marked Ariel W/NG - I Knew the US forces in the UK had BSA M20s, I had no idea they had Ariels also

Hi Rootes,

thanks for that. Yes, I have a feeling there is indeed the right engine somewhere, fingers crossed there's a gearbox next to it 😀

So, it took me a while, but here is a photo of that sidelight bracket

On 3/27/2020 at 8:33 AM, andym said:

Ditto for HGVs - my RB44 was due for a test on 6 April.

Andy

Andy,

Don't know if you're aware, HGVs are three months, not six

I thought now might be a nice time to share some of the parts I have acquired since 2015.

I was hoping to find a photo of it, so far unsuccessfully, but a very nice find at Beaulieu Autojumble (I think it was 2018) was what looks like an original bulkhead sidelight bracket. Just one, not a pair, but I was over the moon.

£15 if memory serves - result!

Evening, 

I have a gap in my Frituur Zorro book collection, I missed volume 3, and as a result my OCD is going mad 😃

Anyone have a copy they would sell?

Hi Bosun!

Totally agree with that. I'm stuck in a hotel currently, its forums like this that help some degree of sanity

37 minutes ago, lynx42 Rick Cove said:

Keep looking,  It took me 29 trips over about 16 years to locate another engine for my 1916 Albion A10.  I had found a front axle for it in the New South Wales town of Cooma and was informed that an engine existed somewhere in the local area.  Before the 29th trip looking for it, my son said," Give it away Dad. You won't find it."  Stubborn I am and the 29th trip proved fruitful and I found the engine in a privet bush.

 

Hi Rick,

thanks for the wise words - never give up is the moral, I guess!

 

 

 

36 minutes ago, Gordon_M said:

Well it took a hundred years to get in that state, so a few more won't hurt.  Avoid the Minibar at all costs. 8-)

Hiya Gordon,

nice to hear from you. Thankfully, the minibar isn't stocked in my room, otherwise that could get expensive!

She's coming along! Great work as always, gents

Well firstly, I hope you're all staying safe, and aren't climbing the walls what with social distancing, etc.  I find myself stuck in a hotel for work, not sure when I am going to leave, and thought it might be a good moment to update this thread (five years since my last post!).

The update is - there's no major news! The hunt for an engine and gearbox continues, no leads so far, but I did manage to track down a gentleman who owned an engine, unfortunately 30 years ago! I desperately hope that engine still exists, and is laying forgotten at the back of a workshop somewhere. I suspect when the time comes I will have to put a non-standard engine in. My chassis should at least come out of storage this year and into its new home in the garage, and I think I have sufficient parts to at least make a good start on it sometime soon.

Stay safe in these worrying times, and don't forget that self isolation doesn't have to be in the house, it could be in the workshop! 

😀

I've heard that Kit kat multi-packs may use foil still, worth a try. 

Seeing the Jaguar Mark 10 on the list (a car I've always loved) reminded me, around 10 to 15 years ago a LHD black example for restoration was for sale in the Kent area, likely was a staff car. Never heard mention of it again, I do hope it found a good home. I know Mk10s are a bugger to restore and that fact alone may have cut the number of potential owners down considerably..........

Really sad news. I only met Degsy once, what a great guy.

Rest in peace sir

Mine arrived this week, absolutely spot on 👍

Thanks Jan and Ron

Mine ordered and heading to me soon 👍.

Thanks to Jan for the work getting these made, and to Ron for helping to get this project underway.

Thanks, Ron   👍