A J type I like.

I like this J type, this will shock people who know me. Why do I like it? Well a very rusty "flat-packed" J van is living again. That has got to be good news. It also appears to have the rear wheels in the centre of the rear wheel arches.
Talking about e-bay, It looks like the ex-ice cream van that sold recently has gone to be re-bodied and will turn up on the South Bank of the Thames selling ice cream- fish and chips- or Burgers shortly to the tourists. No bad thing, an ex-working van being used again to trade, it will raise the profile of the J van still further and might start the restoration of other "project" vans that are out there. It amazes me that there are people sitting with "project" J type vans in their garages and they don't want to get them restored and on the road. Come on chaps, get that J type out, summer is around the corner, the clock's alter this weekend so an extra hour of day light, please put it to good use.
Get it on the road and take it to Gaydon in June for the J type gathering, prime position for our vans right at the front of the museum, contact the J register for details.

Another JB van for sale on e-bay.

The ex Truman's van, not sure if it has its original number plate, or if its now on an age related plate.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MORRIS-J-TYPE-VAN-/170805686401?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item27c4cff081

How high will it go?

See it does work.

Sometimes I post item here and get NO response like the request for 15 and 16 inch wheel rims to help out other J owners. Other times I get lots of what I can only describe as criticism. In this case my last posting has produced a prompt reply and has identified the Austin 101's location.

'My guess would be Thailand. The registration plates look like Hong Kong ones where at least part of the movie is set.
From the movies website “Shooting of the film has occurred since the beginning of August till the end of December 2010 in Moscow, Hong Kong, Thailand and Norway. 70% of material was shot in Asia – it is a unique experience for Russian cinematography.”
Cheers

So thanks T.L. another mystery sorted out.

Trawling the internet, I found the following.

A Russian film recently released but where was it filmed?

Currently on e-bay.

MORRIS J CODE 3

AS SEEN IN DOCTOR WHO EPISODE
"THE IDIOTS LANTERN"
This is a code 3 model of a CORGI Morris "J" van as seen in the episode entitled
"THE IDIOTS LANTERN"

It has been signep up in the livery of "Magpie Electricals" and a tow hitch has been added.

A model of my van, made by a prolific model maker. It was used by the BBC in 2007, not sure about the bit in the sales pitch about adding a tow hitch, it does not have one. Current price £19.00.

Twin SU's.

I just had to take it apart. In the end both carburettors removed. Main problem, front carburettor flooding due in the main to a bent float fork. These units will need a few small parts and some gaskets but are in very good condition for 60 year old H2 carbs.

Parts wanted.

Two different e-mails from two different J owners, same subject, arrived on the same day into the inbox. spooky or what.
First e-mail.
Wanted a pair of 15 inch wheel rims, in any condition, with or without tyres.

The second e-mail, Wanted, any quantity of 16 inch J type wheels, willing to pay up to £50 each.
If you can help out either of these j type owners with maybe an old rim lurking in the back of the garage, Contact me and I will pass on your e-mail/contact details. Both e-mailers have said "they will collect" so no hassle with packing items up.
Very little vehicle news, The Wolseley 6/80 ventured out the other night to go the local club meet at a village pub. No problems encountered apart from it seems to drink petrol like its leaking.
I knew it was running "rich" but according to fellow owners they get around 20 MPG and slightly better on a run.
Well we don't plan to do many miles in it. The insurance cover is for 1500 miles a year which will be more than enough to do a few local club rallies. Still I must venture into the unknown and tackle the adjustment of the twin SU carburettors with electric choke, this is going to be fun.

A picture of two black cars, on a black winters night in a pub car park. Old RiSKy looks good at night, no rust to be seen.

PN-51-77 Morris J Commercial

PN-51-77 Morris J Commercial

Web address.

I'm told that the web address under the header picture triggers most peoples anti virus software. (thanks for tip off JB). It does not affect my computer, so here is a screen shot of the page from the forum site.

http://www.hetnederlandschekentekenarchief.nl/hnka/index.php?topic=2992.0
This link works for me. Use at your own risk.