Thursday 12 April 2012

A 1953 part restored J type van. E-bay again.






Morris J Van part restored but complete mechanics, engine was running ok before work began some time ago, original new BMC panels including, sliding door panels, front grill, back door panels, wheel arches, near side and off side. Also includes spare back axle with higher ratio Diff for improved road use. 
Deposit £200.00 through paypal please for winning bid, balance on collection.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Morris-J-Van-1953-Part-Restored-/230775769007?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item35bb4ec7af#ht_500wt_1146

Just appeared on e-bay is this part restored van, the seller states 1953 so is that date correct, it has a "B" series engine in it, if this is original then its a later van.
Looks a great project. I wonder if the seller could locate the chassis plate, by the radiator filler cap. It does have a clutch master cylinder, which again points to a later van. My JB van is currently the earliest JB on the road and that dates from April 1957.
I wish I had some spare pennies..