Jeremy,
At last count over 22 (of the original 19) transitioned grill cars had been
located. Either they enjoyed a spectacular survival rate or more than 19
were built (not to mention several flat-rads that were converted at the
works and had the flat grill inserts fitted).
The "19" number that John Worrall quoted, as near as I can tell came from
Pat Kennett who told me, in correspondence that he had talked to a worker at
the Works who said that he only built 20 grills. That 20, minus the one Pat
found in the rafters gave the 19 number.
I have a copy of a 1981 letter from Mr. Day at the Works to Nan Noble (who
at that time owned 3148 - not a transition car) wherein he stated that 46
were built. Several others were built with "bean can lights" and rounded
grills (stone guards). Who's right?
My son's transition car is P3051. I would certainly like to hear from
anyone having one of these cars to further clarify the records.
All the best,
Gerry
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jeremy Edwards [SMTP:jeremy@jmemee.demon.co.uk]
> Sent: Friday, October 15, 1999 3:26 PM
> To: Ed Herman
> Cc: morgans@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Fenders
>
>
> The interim cowled model has a flattish grill with a badge on the
> crescent moon at the top and low mounted headlights in what look like
> bean tins. (December 1953-June 1954, 19 cars made). 2 interim cowl cars
> are known to still exist, Pat Kennetts and John Smiths.
>
> --
> Jeremy Edwards
> 1792 Morgan 4/4 2 str
> Melton Mowbray, England
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