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sib



Member Since: 18 May 2007
Location: Baaath
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As requested here is the dash of the 1952 series one

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For those interested and with eagle eyes you may spot a small metal switch coming from below the trafficator toggle just below the centre of the screen. We put this in ( Russel Hearne put this in..) to serve a useful purpose.
In one position when I indicate both the trafficators and the small bulbs work. In the other position just the bulbs work....particularly useful when the screen is folded down onto the bonnet and trafficators can't return back into their slots with gravity..

I often drive with the screen down and sunglasses on...it doesn't get better. She doesn't go fast enough to let bugs in teeth be an issue Sib
Bath UK
1952 80 inch
1973 88 inch
2018 Morgan plus 4 narrow body
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ian series 1



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Interesting solution to the traficators, Ive fitted some to mine, but never too sure how to go about wiring them.
Having them switchable is a good solution to the screen down sinario. Thumbs Up

Here's one of mine..



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I've now just started the restoration of this late 49



Click image to enlarge 80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.
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sib



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Both lovely Thumbs Up Sib
Bath UK
1952 80 inch
1973 88 inch
2018 Morgan plus 4 narrow body
Post #481435 11th Dec 2015 10:41pm
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CY88



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Re: As requested here is the dash of the 1952 series one
sib wrote:

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Lovely Series One! What's the extra shift stick for just in front of the middle seat? Winch?
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blackwolf



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Overdrive.
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blackwolf



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ian series 1 wrote:
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I've now just started the restoration of this late 49
...


Is that an original 80" hardtop with an original tropical roof?

If so I shall go green with envy for a considerable period!
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ian series 1



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It Certianly is...
Although not needed for the restoration, it will be put away, I've had lots of S1 club members begging for it!

The plan with this 80" is to do a replica of the AA ones that were used in the late 40s early 50s
It's down to a bare chassis now, which is in good shape.
Bulkhead not so good!!

I don't fancy another green one.... Wink 80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.
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Thumbs Up such lovely vehicles. Great to see them being lovingly restored and preserved, but also used! Well done guys!
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blackwolf



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ian series 1 wrote:
It Certianly is...
Although not needed for the restoration, it will be put away, I've had lots of S1 club members begging for it!

The plan with this 80" is to do a replica of the AA ones that were used in the late 40s early 50s
It's down to a bare chassis now, which is in good shape.
Bulkhead not so good!!

I don't fancy another green one.... Wink


Awesome! I have been keeping my eye open for a genuine 80" hardtop (withouth finding one) for about 40 years! The end result will be spectacular, I am sure.

I am indeed green with envy! Thumbs Up
Post #490982 11th Jan 2016 1:21pm
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