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Bumpers - Archivist - 19-11-2024
Just for Howard...
This is a recurring style of bumpers that appears in the photos I am currently working on...
RE: Bumpers - Ruairidh Dunford - 19-11-2024
Chrome Rad. Austin 10s have bumpers just like that.
RE: Bumpers - Howard Wright - 19-11-2024
Thanks Hugh
I assume these are Austin originals?
Cheers
Howard
RE: Bumpers - Archivist - 19-11-2024
I think that is a fair assumption. Howard, As Ruairidh says, they are fitted to Austin 10s and I have other photos in the collection (of 7s) I am dealing with that are identical. The evidence is perhaps just a little too strong..
RE: Bumpers - Mike Costigan - 20-11-2024
We have discussed bumpers before https://www.austinsevenfriends.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=1689&highlight=argentina
I believe the build record for the Argentina car survives, quoting bumpers fitted, in which case the factory ones were a single fluted blade, not the double one seen in this photo; these are probably the Wilmot Breedon accessory, although the distinctive WB logo in the centre is not visible, so maybe another supplier?
RE: Bumpers - Archivist - 20-11-2024
Another image from the collection I am currently working on showing similar, if not the same, bumper style..
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RE: Bumpers - AustinWood - 20-11-2024
Wilmot Breedon made accesory bumpers for Austins.
See:
https://reader.exacteditions.com/issues/105528/page/217
RE: Bumpers - Howard Wright - 20-11-2024
(Yesterday, 09:37 AM)Mike Costigan Wrote: We have discussed bumpers before https://www.austinsevenfriends.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=1689&highlight=argentina
I believe the build record for the Argentina car survives, quoting bumpers fitted, in which case the factory ones were a single fluted blade, not the double one seen in this photo; these are probably the Wilmot Breedon accessory, although the distinctive WB logo in the centre is not visible, so maybe another supplier?
Hi Mike
I’d completely forgotten this thread. I would agree that single leaf bumpers are most likely to be Austin fittings.
Cheers
Howard
RE: Bumpers - squeak - 20-11-2024
Hugh the bumper on CG4393 is certain to be made by Elephant Motors, it has the rectangular brass badge with elephants head motif.
The picture of JD4256 shows a taller bumper badge with tapered ends, possibly Wilmot Breeden.
regards Russell
RE: Bumpers - Archivist - 21-11-2024
Thanks Russell, that is good info. Much appreciated...
And good to see you back...
Hugh