Further updates.

Well I have delivered my differential to the transmission specialist who does not seem to be fazed by the job in hand. To remove one differential and replace it with my "NEW" 4.55 to 1 ratio unit.. He has never worked on this type of axle and will have to make the necessary shims to ensure correct meshing/backlash between the gears.
Until the old differential is removed and can be measured we wont know exactly what is required to fit my "NEW" one.
As there is a slight chance of some work for the van coming up in the next couple of months, I will not be removing the JB's rear axle till early July.
I'm pleased to say the Australian JB's JB Blog has been updated with some rally pictures taken in Melbourne, do check it out.
A van recently changed hands via e-bay in Australia. The new owner Sandy has been doing a fair bit of work on the van over the last few months and made a very nice discovery.

As the new owner states " It has taken plenty of hard work to get it to this stage, even though it looks far from finished it's nearly there.

The above pictures shows a painted stamped date. Sandy explained "Just the other day I was removing the passenger side front guard when I noticed painted on the chassis the date ' 9 AUG  1960 .' WOW what a discovery , I was really chuffed !! to think that this date was painted on all those years ago and it`s survived the test of time. According to the records my serial number dates my van to late 1960 so this confirms that. I wonder if any one else has found this on their J / JB Van .....


My list of chassis numbers at the bottom of this blog will be updated with this information.
45056 is late 1959 and is JB's JB van.
45648       Jan 1960
46009       Feb 1960
46713       Aug 1960 Sandy's van.
47648      Dec 1960
47907      Dec 1960
I wonder if any more number are still to be found, all will help to build up the production list.

A new ratio differential for my JB van.

A 9/41 or 4.55 to 1 crown wheel and pinion.

A much better ratio than the original 5.625 to 1.
Why do I want to fit this? No not to go faster but to reduce engine noise in the cab and maybe on a run improve my MPG.

For sale (again) in Uruguay.

Here are the sales details.
ES UN FURGON DE 2 TONOS DE COLOR, PUERTAS CORREDISAS DELATERAS, CON BISAGRAS PARA CARGA ATRAS.
FACIL DE PONER EN MARCHA. VA CON 2 MOTORES ANDANDO Y 2 CAJAS.( AL MOTOR LO SACAMOS PARA
VER SI ESTABA EN BUENAS CONDICIONES. Y RESULTO QUE LOS 2 ESTAN BIEN)
LA DOCUMENTACION, ESTA CON LAS CHAPAS VIEJAS. HAY QUE ACUALIZAR LA DEUDA Y LUEGO SOLO PAGAR
LA MITAD DEL AFORO DEL FURGONCITO QUE SON UNAS POCAS MONEDAS)
SOLO OFERTAS EN EFECTIVO
POR DUDAS PUNTUALES DEJAR MENSAJE DE VOS EN EL 096390767.

SINO IR A VERLO DIRECTAMENTE A TABOBA 3967 ESQUINA MATAOJO 

Or Translated by Goole,

VAN IS A 2-TONE COLOR, DELATERAS sliding doors, HINGED BACK TO LOAD.
EASY START. WALKING WITH 2 MOTORS VA AND 2 BOXES. (AS WE GET TOTHE ENGINE
SEE IF IT WAS IN GOOD CONDITION. AND RESULTED THAT ARE WELL 2)
THE DOCUMENTATION IS WITH OLD SHEETS. ACUALIZAR BE DEBT AND THEN JUST PAY
HALF THE CAPACITY OF FURGONCITO ARE A FEW COINS)
CASH OFFERS ONLY
SPECIFIC QUESTIONS FOR YOU TO LEAVE MESSAGE IN 096390767.
BUT GO DIRECTLY TO SEE CORNER Mataojo TABOBA 3967

• Año: 1951
• Cant. de puertas: 3
• Color:
• Combustible: Nafta
• Dirección: Mecánica
• Kilómetros: 100000
• Modelo: comercial
• Transmisión: Semiautomática
• Versión:
• Único dueño: Sí

http://auto.mercadolibre.com.uy/MLU-31176668-morris-commercial-_JM
So if your interested in this 1951 J, please give them a call.

Drive It Day, did you?

 For "Drive it Day", the Wolseley popped out for a picnic at the local country park.
Here are a few pictures of some of the other cars there.

All the recent spare time I have had has been put to use on the Wolseley's paintwork.

 As it was.

As it is now.
I have managed to find an old bush and a half used tin of black paint. A couple of coats of paint later, It has improved the look of the back end of the car, it even has a bit of a shine, another couple of coats should see that part of the car done.

The next part will be the roof and then move onto the rear wings. Both these have many dents and scrapes so will need some panel beating and a skim of filler. After those I will move onto the door's and due to the limited space under the carport one side will be tackled at a time.