Chris,
The parts numbers for the J2 and the P hood frame are different. The J2 is
B221/118 and the P is B251/134. I have a J2 and a PB so could compare
measurements. However, the PB is currently in Shropshire, about 100 miles
away! If you don't get this solved before too long I'm sure that I'll be
going to see the car in the next couple of weeks.
Can you let me know how I can subscribe to NAMMM newsletter - could it be
sent by e-mail?
Best Wishes,
JOHN JAMES
----- Original Message -----
From: Nowlan, Chris <cnowlan@mossmotors.com>
To: <mg-mmm@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, January 18, 2002 8:55 PM
Subject: Hood top frames.
> Guys,
>
> In the continuing restoration of my L2, I've tried to confirm that
> the nice original hood frame that I acquired in the UK is really correct.
>
> I've now had the opportunity of comparing this to two other
> "original J2 frames" and have found two distinctly different versions. I
> suspect that one of these is actually for a P-type two seater but don't
> really know if these were different and if so what the difference was. I
> suspect that J2-F2 and L2 roadsters should all be the same while PA-PB
> roadsters may be different. I've seen lots of J2's where the hood sticks
> are sticking up next to the seat squab when folded and this is certainly
not
> correct. Are these P type hood frames or just ill fitting repros?
>
> While the basic construction is the same, the effective height as
> measured from the underside of the main bow to the end of the mount point
> leg is 3.250" different between the two versions. This would make for two
> very different hood profiles. While I do have service parts lists for L's
> and J's, don't have easy access to the others to check part #'s. I'm
still
> looking for a correct frame for my J2 as it was missing when I acquired
the
> car. If my "J" frame is really a "P" I'll be interested in trades. Any
> spares out there?? What should the fitted height be as measured from the
> prop-shaft tunnel to the underside of the main bow?
>
> I've drawn up a good illustration and charted all dimensions from
> the two versions. I'll get this off to Larry Long for the next issue of
the
> NAMMM newsletter since I can't post the illustration here. I'd be willing
to
> bet there are lots of mixed up frames out there. I could fax a copy to
> anyone that wants to compare notes.
>
> By the way, isn't Larry doing a great job with our newsletter !
> Our UK friends are missing out on a really nice publication.
>
>
> Cheers,
>
>
> Chris Nowlan
> Product Development
> Moss Motors, Ltd.
> (805) 681-3400 x3212
> (805) 692-2510 - Fax
> nowlanc@mossmotors.com
>
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