30-10-2019, 11:37 AM
BR19, front spring packing is never pictured in the parts lists from early on. It is however noted in 1406c as part number 1A 5042 which cross references to BR19. This is specifically noted in the index cards as HORNBEAM and TAPERED (i.e. wedge). From 278,974, it is vulcanised rubber and PARALLEL. ("Fibre" noted elsewhere in list from Sept 1937) So it may be that wood front spring packing was, as Nick noted, there at the beginning all the way through.. until springs were first removed/serviced.
Nick - was there any evidence of wedge/taper on the wood on this 1925 car?
It is also noted elsewhere that saloons and vans had different rear packing part numbers to tourers. BR63 to BR81. Pictured in 1029a (180,000 chassis) but no obvious difference in height shown. Interesting that this alteration/trim necessary when there are different springs specified between closed and open cars anyway.
In 1936ish (1406c) there is an aluminium packing block for the front spring noted for export.
Nick - was there any evidence of wedge/taper on the wood on this 1925 car?
It is also noted elsewhere that saloons and vans had different rear packing part numbers to tourers. BR63 to BR81. Pictured in 1029a (180,000 chassis) but no obvious difference in height shown. Interesting that this alteration/trim necessary when there are different springs specified between closed and open cars anyway.
In 1936ish (1406c) there is an aluminium packing block for the front spring noted for export.