Barry Brown

25 October 2017 at 23:06 #52526

Thanks David for the valuable info . Much appreciated.Maybe I should powder coat just the front axle .
Any idea what was the original “sheen” on the frame , glossy ? satin? The body on my car was originally grey with red pinstripes on the bonnet louvres and I think the frame may have been the same grey as I see traces of that colour beneath the present black. Just curious as I am planning on BRG for the body. Barry

Barry Brown

25 October 2017 at 01:22 #52521

Hey Alec, The head of the local “Boots and Bonnets” English car club said the same thing about the frame.I am suddenly feeling encouraged . Yes I thought it might be reinforcement around the steering box but the position is a little further forward. So much of restoration is detective work ! :search:

Barry Brown

20 October 2017 at 12:04 #52517

Anyone know of a source for the internal seal for my M45 Dewandre? I am interested in hearing how your adjustment proceeds Colin !

Barry Brown

14 October 2017 at 02:34 #52505

Well that settles it ! What an illustrious history and the name alone is worth the price of admission. I will save , bead blast and parkerize every original,useable fastener I can. Many thanks for the info Cheers,Barry

Barry Brown

13 October 2017 at 20:29 #52503

Alec! What did you finally decide on for the frame? I am thinking powder coat myself as I had my wheels done and they turned out great. They look like they are painted not that horrible plastic appearance I have encountered in the past. The particular company I am dealing with has now been in the biz for many decades .They also do conventional paint. All the cross members on the M45 unbolt which leads me to my next question ( possibly should be in the tech or M45 section?) Are the bolts pictured from the original manufacturer? Does anyone care about such matters? I wonder if Pebble Beach judges even know.

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Barry Brown

27 June 2017 at 10:50 #52413

Anyone know what the earliest use of a Marshall was, as a cabin blower
and subsequently on an engine?

Barry Brown

25 May 2017 at 00:48 #52388

I am curious about the dates for which the various makes of blowers became available. I had always thought the Marshall was derived from an aircraft cabin blower in the late 1930’s and that Cozette, Zoller and Powerplus were all earlier.

Barry Brown

9 April 2017 at 11:53 #52367

I am having trouble imagining how you could “paint” over empty space! My wheel is hollow and the indentations are holes which the cellulose spanned.

Barry Brown

18 March 2017 at 18:33 #52353

Please post your findings so all us far flung enthusiasts can learn something too ! Thanks, Barry

Barry Brown

12 February 2017 at 00:19 #52314

What does the stroke of an engine got to do with potential seizing? Piston speed may be accelerated per rpm with a comparatively long stroke but with proper oil and cooling I thought the coefficient of expansion of the piston’s alloy and whether it is forged or cast and /or cam ground and manufacturer’s specs are used to determine clearances.

Barry Brown

9 August 2016 at 11:59 #52063

You could try Mark’s Magneto in Colchester Conn. USA. He is highly recommended by many. He repaired my M45 BTH magneto. His prices are reasonable as well. I understand he has large stocks of spares for all makes. Good luck.

Barry Brown

25 July 2016 at 12:42 #52046

That’s a great looking car and appears in much better condition than my M45 when I started on it . Thanks for the fascinating background info Colin.

Barry Brown

23 June 2016 at 10:59 #52018

Thanks for the info ! Would I be correct in assuming this type of jack was never specified for an M45? It is not hydraulic. I will post a picture.

Barry Brown

7 March 2016 at 14:07 #51810

I empathize with and anticipate similar problems .This topic is very discouraging especially for me in the hinterlands. The specifications for M45 springs must have existed somewhere at some time. A local old timer gave me a crash course in re-setting leaves with a hammer and anvil but the task proved too arduous for me and I gave up . I have heard of a shop in Detroit that specializes in vintage car leaf spring rebuilds . I may be heading there.

Barry Brown

28 February 2016 at 23:41 #51778

Got it ! Thanks !