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Note that the locks differ on the traveller sliding glass. If necessary you could probably swap over your chrome glass pull and rubber if they haven't got lost....

Taupe

On S2 cars the flexible pipe in the oil gauge pipe is pt number 83536 . It passes through the dash/bulkhead within 134995 rubber grommet...Most hoses Ive seen have cotter pin type hoseclamps fitted (split pin type) Somerford mini do a reinforced hose thats probably suitable 'somerfordmini.co.uk/pipe...

Collar at speedo end for support there is usually a nylon or fibre washer too

Taupe

FBJ

= Morris 2 door saloon Dark Grey

31/

=LHD Synthetic paint

So looks like yours might be a partial 'frankencar' unless the lowest colour other than the red primer is grey.....I think the dark grey would have been Clarendon Grey around 1953/54

Taupe

You wont be able to fit the two vertical woodscrews each side if the rail has already been nailed to the roof aly panel. Theres a steel angle bracket each side that bolts to the 'front roof spar' then fixes to the rest of the frame with woodscrews. Part number is AFA544 and AFA545 which are shown on...

You can fit a period dipping mirror like this one on ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/198154990047?itmmeta=01KTNXMTDMFH040TRYEX1930FY&hash=item2e22f531df:g:dokAAeSwcrlpqDyn&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAAA4DKQclQvzFwZQpmMrsO4LurSohQkq9LLL67EAB5OJQG9evQlSWZXzWOUTQJTAtF3yAkNFzN3NMARHicxR1rRU5CABDRsAHOREBH...

2 1/2" x 5/16 Whitworth 4 No according the Factory drawings


Taupe

The factory plans say 4 holes 17/64" Dia - Drill after body frame assembly to suit door hinge location.

The holes and locations in the LH and RH doors are shown on the factory drawings
This one and the assembly drawing etc which show the bolts/hinges in section:-

Taupe

The factory timber drawings show all the sealant types and locations.

These drawings can be found on line or for a small charge

Here is an example
taupe

Full dimensions from internet search..

Mike

Where abouts in UK are you based?

T

Some typical cracks



Taupe

Agree with Phils observations

Also could be cracks in the chassis legs around the eyebolt mounting hole.

Cracks here are suprisingly common and often give a creaking sound when stressed.

Taupe

I think that arrow is a bit off .....that is pointing to one of the two suspension plate rivets

I think the exhaust bolt is a little to the left under the seat belt buckle?

Taupe

The instructions in the manual and in the Mono Construction book say to insert a string in the groove before fitting the screen and to press in the chrome trim after the windscreen is in place. You are instructed to press it in as the string is pulled out..presumably allowing the slot in the rubber ...

The fixings were expanding type (like a rawl bolt for timber) and will have rusted solid. If you are lucky enough to be able to remove the original bolts you can drill the steel insert out... I fitted 1/4" thread brass inserts in mine. These ones fit in a 10mm Dia hole. Taupe Traveller wing fix...

Thanks for reply

I can confirm that the original arrangement is 2Ba Hank bushes inserted in those oval slot holes in the pillar and a 1/2" 2Ba dome head Phillips screw with large washer and lock washer for each fixing point

Taupe

michael4 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 11, 2026 10:27 pm
My speedo reads way over reality

If thats the case changing the speedo TPM by 2.5% will make no noticable difference?

How much faster is it showing than the speed you are actually achieving?

How accurate is the recorded mileage against an accurate measured mile?

T

Yes I think they use vinyl ester resins (also epoxy type probably) etc now which are more resistant

T

Quite honestly, so what. There is too much ignorance of fuel history; Ethanol was mixed in fuel for nearly a century and nobody batted an eyelid. :roll: In the 1920s and 30s, Ethanol was used as an octane booster as was lead and other substances. If like me you are running a vintage motorcycle with...