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grill surround

Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2016 7:21 pm
by namass1
Can someone tell me when the grill surround on the mm changed from the chrome surround to the painted surround . I ask because I have been told by the FHVCC that my car is 1951, but I have read that the painted grill, which mine has, didn't come in until 1952. Please explain.

Re: grill surround

Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2016 9:03 pm
by bmcecosse
Chassis number and body number will tell all.....

Re: grill surround

Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2016 8:51 am
by ManyMinors
My very original late 1951 "MM" certainly had a one-piece front panel with painted grille.

Re: grill surround

Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2016 11:18 pm
by DAVIDMCCULLOUGH
As per Original Morris Minor,

chassis number 90117RHD/ 89726LHD

"Painted radiator grill introduced. Chrome plated grille available as an option March 1951"