Changes to this blog.

Hi to all readers, just to let you know there will be some changes to this blog shortly.
The first being a new joint author will be adding items to this blog, we will both be posting items and we are widening our subject matter to include more interesting items on the vehicle makes that became B.M.C. in the 1950's.
You will notice a difference in style, he can spell and his grammar is always correct.
Therefore a new contact e-mail is required, here it is. fiftiesvehicles@mail.com
My Jb van has been back on the road now for a week after the axle overhaul and ratio change. I've been using it for the journey to and from work and so far I'm very pleased with it. There is lower engine noise in the cab when bumbling along at 35mph but I have yet to see if my MPG will improved, time will tell.

JB ice cream van for sale.

In this weeks classic car weekly, there is a brief advert for a Morris JB van.
" Morris JB, 1959, Open to offers, Original ice cream van, offers invited, Yorkshire, phone 07415 616364".
Funny I seem to to know this number, maybe it was on an e-bay advert at some time. Shame no picture included in the advert.
Keep scanning e-bay, rumors are there will be a couple of J type project coming up for sale soon, I wonder if they will go for silly prices again.

Morris Commercial J Type  NMW 629
Seen at the 2012 Boconnoc steam fair.
I thought this one had been scrapped, I last heard of this van in about 1993, glad its still about.

Chassis J/R 34228.

Picture taken by Harry Clark. Posted on the CCMV site, many thanks for sharing the picture Harry.

Australian JB owner meets Canadian J's.

JB has been on holiday to the USA, so he just had to pop in to Canada (only a slight detour) to see two very early J types.
Check out his blog for the full story. http://aq62uumrcool.blogspot.co.uk/

The Torch...

The Torch passes through Slough, near to where I work. Shame I could not get the JB van near to the Torch route, a Torch and JB picture would have been nice.

The very nice van in the previous post has sold for a very reasonable amount. Some recent project vans have gone for a lot more money so I think this was a bit of a bargain.
I hope the new owner will make contact and we can find out if he likes his new toy.
I have been busy, well as much as I can between the very heavy showers that the UK has been suffering these recent months.
I've started the overhaul of my JB rear axle while this is stripped out I have replaced the crown wheel and pinion to alter the rear axle ratio.
I have as always started a blog on this so if it interests you do take a look.
http://ratioswap.blogspot.co.uk/

A real nice van for sale on e-bay, well worth bidding on this one.

MORRIS J TYPE COMMERCIAL VAN AUSTIN JB 101 FULLY RESTORED
THIS WINTER LIGHT USE SINCE I HAVE OWENED THIS VAN FOR 16 YEARS
HAS ALWAY BEEN LOOKED AFTER HAS RECENTLY HAD NEW KING PINS
NEW FRONT AND REAR BRAKES SHOES CYLINDERS AND SEALS
NEW STARTER MOTOR
BRAND NEW TYRES ALL ROUND DRIVE
FABOULOUS PROMOTIONAL VEHICLE
BASED IN NEW BARNET JUNCTION 25 OFF THE M25
CALL PAUL FOR MORE DETAILS 07956421760
This is a great van, well worth bidding on. Item number 221057644741

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=221057644741&ssPageName=ADME:B:EF:GB:1123
Another van for  sale AGAIN is this well known one.

Which one will you be bidding on?

Another ice cream van for sale, e-bay yet again.

Advert states
"For Renovation an Austin Hard Van . It is based on a Morris "J" type but badged Austin.

It is a project not for the faint hearted and will need extensive work to bring it back to its former glory. 

The chassis is sound as is the G.R.P. Roof panel.The original petrol engine is present.

These types of van are now extremely valuable when in good order and are becoming very difficult to find.

The starting bid reflects future value.

This van is being sold with NO RESERVE.

Buyer Collects

We will be happy to answer any queries or questions

We would also be happy to quote you for the restoration work if required.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-Hard-Ice-Cream-Van-/271003788660?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f1915a574#ht_500wt_1413

Two J type vans for sale.

There are two vans currently for sale, the first is on e-bay.
Up for sale due to loss of undercover storage my 1960 Morris JB van. Complete,umolested,genuine comes with two replacement sills. Will be needed see photos. 100% complete. Engine runs,( not recently) Good gear box. Rare factory fitted passenger seat. Twin wiper motors. Underneath photos show that the chassis is in very good order, just the sills are gone both sides, but new ones supplied. Missing windscreen is in van. 1489 cc over head valve B series engine last ran about 3 years ago. Van is on the Isle of Wight. Can deliver at cost of ferry plus fuel if needed. Any questions phone 07785 516755 Jon.
Been kept in secure storage last 7 years. Last on road about 1990.
Have V5 etc. Will require deposit of £ 1000 before delivery via paypal or cheque/ bankers draft, cash balance upon delivery. Or come to the sunny IOW with your trailer and collect her yourself.
Being sold by Jon, an I.O.W. plumber who also owns another van (ex Don Dracup). This is an early 1960 and is an excellent project vehicle. It is a local van, been on the island for many years.

Item number 230815136250
The second is an ice cream van and is for sale in classic car buyer,
Morris JB , 1959, offers. Original coach built ice-cream van. Phone, 07415-616364. East Yorkshire.


My own project JB van has passed its MOT, it is now sitting on axle stands under the carport as I'm about to remove the rear axle for an overhaul and alter the rear axle ratio from 5.625 to 5.125 to 1.  This equals about a 9% reduction in engine RPM. This change is to lower engine noise/RPM at any given road speed and to improve the MPG on a long run, it is not that I want to go faster.
I will be doing a "blog" on this modification and will be taking plenty of pictures as I undertake this job.