1955 Series II boot badge

[bjm38]

Hi all,

Please can someone tell me if this boot badge is correct for a 1955 Series II:[frame][/frame]
Could I find an appropriate reflector?

Thanks

Bernard

[Boomlander]

Looks fine- reflectors very hard to come by though

[bjm38]

Thanks, Boomlander. I might have to try to knit something to approximate the original....hmmmm.

Bernard

[LouiseM]

ESM sell a reflector but it might need trimming to fit: http://morrisminorspares.co.uk/shop/pro ... ce4451c426

[DAVIDMCCULLOUGH]

Tom Roy also sell a replacement that is a good fit, Ive got one on my MM until I find a good original!

[bjm38]

Thanks for the pointers - sounds like these reflectors just need some fettling to fit.

Bernard

[alexandermclaren]

Hi all,

Please can someone tell me if this boot badge is correct for a 1955 Series II:[frame][/frame]
Could I find an appropriate reflector?

Thanks

Bernard

BMW door reflectors do the same job,search for BMW door reflector on this site:D

[gtt1951]

Is the BMW "mini" door card reflector the correct size already?

[dalgrae]

On my 53 series 2 the chrome part looks the same and as far as I can see the red part in the middle is correct as it has been fixed to the chrome part by applying heat to the 3 plastic legs that protrude through the badge back to deform them ,but I would not call it a reflector as it does not have the angled faces of a reflector mine is just a red smooth faced disc

[bjm38]

Excellent, guys - there's a BMW dealership just 5 minutes down the road from here. Just need to wait for Mr Postie to bring the badge from Bull Motif.

Thanks

Bernard

[dalgrae]

If you are not happy with the item you buy and would be happy to have a plain red disc please let me know and I will laser cut one for you if you supply the diameter you require ,FOC of course as it does not cost me anything

[gtt1951]

It is a legal requirement to have a light reflector/s on the rear of any car used on British roads. If you do not have any reflectors, other than the boot badge, then this cannot be a plain non-reflective bit of card or plastic.
My series MM has additional rubber mounted reflectors, on the rear wings, that were mounted by a previous owner, as the boot motif reflector has stopped reflecting.
George.

[dalgrae]

I agree I have 2 Lucas reflectors mounted on the rear wings just above the rear lights , but as my first post stated the original piece of plastic in the rear boot badge is not a reflector as it does not have the angled rear face to it

[bjm38]

dalgrae, thanks for the offer, but I think I'm safer getting a "proper" reflector ordered.

Bernard

[Trickydicky]

Hi Bernard,

Dont know if this topic is of interest to you http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f= ... &hilit=LED but the chap converted his Series II badge to accept a LED light to use as a high level brake light.

[charlie_morris_minor]

as the chap that has done it.. my convertible had later lights (with the reflectors built in) so i was not replacing a reflector with a light i was just adding an additional high level brake light.

[Boomlander]

Brilliant idea and looks beautiful! Have ordered one for Jethro today.
Thanks very much for the info!

[ian.mcdougall]

see my previous link
http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f= ... 79#p451138