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RE: Ulster - MV 1344 - Chris.Dallas - 28-11-2021
Our Ulster has the S as above and box x172x. However, as a car raced by a dealer I have no idea if the original box from the car, possibly swapped with sister car or a replacement in the 30s…. who knows. I can confirm when box was stripped the box number was scribed on the gears.
I am looking for another box or even a bare case and a Unicorn horn for my eldest daughter….
RE: Ulster - MV 1344 - Damian GT - 28-11-2021
Unfortunately I can't remember if mine had the X's. I will see if I can dig out any old photos to see.
RE: Ulster - MV 1344 - Chris.Dallas - 28-11-2021
I’m sure it would have if it had the S and was a sports box. My Damaged Nippy/65 box has the S but not the x…
RE: Ulster - MV 1344 - austin - 17-12-2021
Quick update.
We are going for a preservation & conservation (& hopefully conversation) job on this car. We won't be stripping and painting things, very much gentle cleaning and repairing where required. So many small bits and pieces are correct that it would be a real shame to over restore. Things like wiring loom, and all the small fittings are all there still.
We are still looking for an original 9C 102 "Ulster" steering box, so if anyone happens to have one sitting around un-used please get in touch! Well aware it's the proverbial unicorn part, I've spoken to most of the usual suspects around repos of these and we will probably go that way for now but would be lovely to get a real one.
The body has been removed so we can see what it going on underneath.
One thing it has revealed is the full extant of the "interesting" steering box & pedal arrangement.
Add to that the bodged attachment of the MG steering wheel and it must have been an exciting drive worrying about which bit was going to fail first.
Some other details.
The gearbox does have an "S" stamped in it.
Chassis number found and is correct.
With the head off it's now turning over by hand.
Cylinder head stamped 191
Block stamped 128
With the use of an endoscope we can see the original crank and rods, (rods numbered individually and matching the engine number.) All seems nice and oily inside and no rust present.
It's booked into the centenary so can be seen in whatever state it's in by then.
RE: Ulster - MV 1344 - Charles P - 17-12-2021
Good work
The welding on that brake pedal doesn't look too reassuring!
c
RE: Ulster - MV 1344 - TomHunt - 17-12-2021
Great to see this Austin. Typical oil leaks look like they have preserved the chassis beautifully.
Can't help with any original sports bits, however I do have a good steering wheel spline in the drawer just for such an occasion. It'll save you cutting up another wheel which is no doubt in the Harris' stocks pile.
I am sure I also have a pre war tin of tip-ex somewhere you can use as a more appropriate oil filler.
Tom
RE: Ulster - MV 1344 - JonE - 17-12-2021
how fabulous that it's all internally sound. What is the identity of the present steering box... and why do you think it was used?
RE: Ulster - MV 1344 - Henry Harris - 16-07-2022
This afternoon.....
RE: Ulster - MV 1344 - Ian Williams - 16-07-2022
That looks very good Henry, you mentioned not repainting and conserving finishes where possible and although not a close up picture appear to have done an excellent job. I look forward to seeing more as the project progresses.
RE: Ulster - MV 1344 - Stuart Giles - 17-07-2022
Looks great. Will be nice to see it in 3D at the centenary rally.