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by philclem
Wed Jul 19, 2006 9:23 pm
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: 1949 Split screen chrome retainer
Replies: 10
Views: 7237

Hi,
The company that completed the job was Smith And Smith in Penrose, Auckland. Tony Cribb was the guy's name - he's worked on old cars before.
by philclem
Sat Jul 01, 2006 9:07 am
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: 1949 Split screen chrome retainer
Replies: 10
Views: 7237

Greetings - the end of the saga. I have established how different the original 1948/early 49 screen is compared to anything after that. I've managed to speak to a few people around the globe recently, so thank you all. For the record, and if you have an early Series MM lowlight this is an option ava...
by philclem
Mon Jun 26, 2006 3:28 am
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: 1949 Split screen chrome retainer
Replies: 10
Views: 7237

An update - and thanks to all of you who have replied. I have established that the original cars had a chrome retainer fixed to the inside of the bodywork, effectivly crimped around the inside lip of the windscreen orifice. The proper rubber has a lip that fits over the edge of the chrome. On the in...
by philclem
Fri Jun 23, 2006 3:03 am
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: 1949 Split screen chrome retainer
Replies: 10
Views: 7237

Well, an update - The windscreen company "Winstone Glass" in Upper queen Street auckland, has decided it is too hard to finish the job. They've left me with screen out and I have to take the car somewhere else. (Which I'll do today). I believe there is no longer a correct rubber for the ve...
by philclem
Wed Jun 21, 2006 11:47 am
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: 1949 Split screen chrome retainer
Replies: 10
Views: 7237

1949 Split screen chrome retainer

Greetings - I am in the process of having the windscreen replaced by professionals in my 1949 2 door car. There is a chrome surround attached to the outer edge of the screen - it is not part of the rubber. 1st question - is that usual? Also inside the car is a brown screw on metal strip which covers...