MM tourer 1949

Post by **mike.perry** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 9:48 pm

Chassis No agrees with age of car. Email sent.

Post by **carlosramalho** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 10:02 pm

To all British Friends,
Thanks to all of you, specially to our friend Mike Perry.
all the best
regards
carlos

Post by **d_harris** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 10:09 pm

WPR678B wrote:
Dan_Harris wrote: For whoever posted about the triangular strenghtening pieces, weren't they a later addition?
As far as i know they were always fitted and the 49 MM tourer i used to own had them. A converted saloon would explain the fixed side windows though and it is definatly an original lowlight even if it did have a roof on when it left the factory!

I stand corrected

Post by **carlosramalho** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 10:38 pm

Dear Friends
In conclusion must I take the car avoid to know if is a really tourer or a chop, or I must leaved him??
Plse. tell me your feelings about that.
thanks in advance
regards
carlos

Post by **Dean** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 6:07 am

If you are happy with the car and it's what you want then buy. For me the genuine bit is for the purist, if this doesn't bother you..... it's still a nice looking road worthy car.

Post by **d_harris** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 7:46 am

I think we've come to the conclusion that its a conversion. However, do not let that put you off! As long as its solid and runs well go for it! After all its still only 1 of 2 in the country (and you don't need to tell people its a conversion!)

You might even be able to use the conversion to be able to negotiate a discount

Post by **mike.perry** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 8:57 pm

Can anyone help Carlos with information on saloon to convertible conversions so that he can add the correct extra panels and the car will not shake itself apart on rough roads.
Carlos, I hope that the seller is not trying to tell you it is a genuine tourer.
You should be able to reduce the price for a conversion.

Post by **carlosramalho** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:59 pm

Hi All
For your info I get the car is suberb and fast today I did with him Kms 335 = Miles 205 in 3,5 hrs, no oil consumm only petrol.!!!
Any way I will very pleasure if I get from all of you help to put the car as mutch original possible and safe + confortable, as mike perry asked .
Thanks in advance
Regards
carlos
By the way I'm forget to inform the forum that I get a reduction price with your advises and help.

Post by **ani** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 9:30 am

Parabéns! Are you going to call the car Ronaldo

Post by **h20_mako** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 1:07 pm

Maybe he might name it Roberto as his name is Carlos...Nice purchase

congrats

Post by **carlosramalho** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 7:44 pm

hallo Any,
Are you Portuguese or do you speak portuguese?
Obrigado
carlos

Post by **ani** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 8:13 pm

No! Just remember a few words from a friend

Você tem carro bonito:D

Post by **Dean** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 9:51 pm

Well done Carlos, enjoy your car.

Post by **tortron** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:49 pm

could it be a dealer conversion?

Post by **mike.perry** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:53 pm

I would hope not. A dealer should have put the proper strengthening panels in

Post by **stevey** » Fri Jul 10, 2009 4:46 pm

I hope the B post and sill strengthening panels where added!!!

Post by **jaekl** » Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:29 pm

I just noticed something. I have a picture of the Morris Motors Fire Brigade (in the museum) as my desktop and when my computer froze, I see it does not have the convertible braces by the door post. The fixed sides may help but I would think since they had everything available to them, they would have put them on. Does anybody have any information on this?

Post by **WPR678B** » Fri Jul 10, 2009 9:00 pm

That was based on a commercial prototype so would more than likely have a full length chassis unlike the saloons

Post by **mike.perry** » Fri Jul 10, 2009 9:04 pm

That vehicle is the strangest collection of parts I have come across. Short bonnet, central speedo inst. panel, 1098 running gear etc. The info notice in the museum says that it was built on a van chassis but a look underneath shows that it has a saloon floorpan. I don't suppose that it was ever intended to do many miles outside the factory so bracing panels were probably not an issue.