Whoops. Not only can't I work on cars very well, but I can't type either.
The message below SHOULD have read "but L2's started with 2001" not 2002.
Lew
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-mg-mmm@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mg-mmm@autox.team.net]On
Behalf Of Lew Palmer
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2001 8:44 PM
To: 'J.E.A.Rich'; 'Nowlan, Chris'; mg-mmm@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: MMM List
Not quite Bob.
There were quite a few numbers that didn't start with 0251. Chris' L2 is the
second L2 (emphasis on 2). L1's started with 0251, but L2's started with
2002, much as J3s started with J3751, J4s started with 4001, K2s started
with 2001, etc. You get the idea.
Regards,
Lew Palmer
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-mg-mmm@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mg-mmm@autox.team.net]On
Behalf Of J.E.A.Rich
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2001 6:19 PM
To: Nowlan, Chris; 'mg-mmm@autox.team.net'
Subject: Re: MMM List
Chris,
Welcome to the MMM list, its worldwide, not just the US.
How can your L2 be numbered #2 when all MMM numbers started with 251, the
Abingdon phone number?
Cheers, "Bob".
> From: "Nowlan, Chris" <cnowlan@mossmotors.com>
> Reply-To: "Nowlan, Chris" <cnowlan@mossmotors.com>
> Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 13:52:15 -0800
> To: "'mg-mmm@autox.team.net'" <mg-mmm@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Tripple stud 400 X 19 tires
>
> Dear MMM Guys,
>
> I've only recently signed on to this list but haven't seen much
> activity. How many MMM enthusiasts are on this list? Is this mostly US
or
> worldwide.
> Many of you are likely aware of my own interest in these great cars.
> Somehow it's a great diversion from the MG range covered by Moss Motors
and
> makes the hunt for needed spares etc that much more interesting than to
> simply picking something off the shelf and waving it at the invoice guy on
> the way out the door.
> My L2 (#002) restoration is well along with fully restored coachwork
> and most body fittings restored as well. The engine is the next major
> challenge.
> Many of you have likely seen the following article that I wrote for the
> NAMMM Register. I now have orders for a fair number of tires and must
place
> my final order by February 1st. Anyone out there who is undecided should
> give this some serious thought. I can be reached by return e-mail, or by
> phone at home.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Chris Nowlan
> Product Development Manager
> Moss Motors, Ltd.
> (805) 681-3400 x3212
> (805) 692-2510 - Fax
> nowlanc@mossmotors.com
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chris Nowlan [mailto:cnowlan@home.com]
> Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2001 7:59 PM
> To: Chris Nowlan
> Subject: Fw: Tire review 400 X 19
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Chris Nowlan <mailto:cnowlan@home.com>
> To: Chris Nowlan <mailto:cnowlan@mossmotors.com>
> Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2001 5:52 PM
> Subject: Tire review 400 X 19
>
>
> Triple Stud Tire Review
>
> By Chris Nowlan
>
> Since true vintage style triple stud tires were superceded by
> Dunlop in 1935, I was thrilled to be able to fit a brand new set of 4.00 X
> 19" tires to my trusty '33 swept wing J2. This came about due to a
> friendship with Derrick Freathley, MD of Concour Tyre & Rubber Co. in the
> UK.
>
> As it happens, Derek, an ex Dunlop Racing product manager, was
> interested in expanding his vintage inner tube and rim band business into
a
> full line of vintage tires and was looking for suggestions for his first
> foray into the vintage tire business. I have long thought that our MMM
cars
> look inappropriate in TC "highway tread" Dunlop tires, great for a TC, but
> not "period" for MMM cars. I suggested the 4.00 X 19 tires which are
> appropriate for virtually all 4 cyl MMM cars. The recent choices are as
> follows:
>
> Avon 4.00 X 19, a nice tire with a prewar style tread, slightly small in
> appearance with a rounded tread, making it more of a motorcyle or at least
a
> motorcyle side car tire. These have been the most popular option for
> earlier cars.
>
> Dunlop 4.00 X 19 "highway tread" is a recent welcome addition to the
vintage
> Dunlop line and supplements the old 3.50/4.00 tire which is really a 3.50
> and looks altogether anemic on anything other than an M type. Since the
> tread is the same as the "TC" Dunlops, they look a bit modern for my
taste.
> These are nonetheless good tires with predictable handling
characteristics.
> These would be fine for the less discerning purist and have been popular
for
> P-types.
>
> Dunlop 4.00 X 19 "Trials Universal". Until recently, these were fitted to
> my J2 and have only been produced periodically in recent years. The tread
> is an aggressive vintage 5 stud trials pattern, quite rounded, so once
> again, more of a motorcycle tire. I enjoyed wearing out my set as it was
> lots of fun tossing it into the turns, while experiencing considerable
> oversteer. The lack of sideways traction and controlled tailwagging, made
> me feel like Tazio Nuvolari as I terrorized the back roads at 30 MPH!
This
> also gave me confidence in the strength of my wheels which I've never
> really felt behind the wheel of my TC. These were great fun but not the
> tires for serious driving on road or track.
>
> The brand new "Concours Classico" 4.00 X19 tires are absolute clones
> (except for the name) of the original triple stud "Dunlop Fort" tires
fitted
> to all 4 cylinder non racing and F-type MMM cars. These are a true
> automotive semi-flat tread tire and the sidewalls are very cleanly molded
> which will delight the Concour D'elegance enthusiast. I mounted a set in
> early November and have been most pleased with the performance. The tires
> run far more silently than the old "trials" tires. Sideways traction is
> vastly improved, which considerably quickens my "lap times" through my
> regular road course. I found it difficult but not impossible to break
away
> the rear end which will give me more respect for my fragile original wire
> wheels. They track smooth and true on the freeway at 65 in spite of not
> being balanced. I did not have an opportunity to run them on a grooved
road
> surface which is usually a challenge for cart sprung cars. Mike Dowley is
> currently evaluating a set in the UK and I strongly suspect he will be
> favorably impressed with these tires for vintage racing and club events.
I
> can heartily recommend these without hesitation.
>
> The tires will retail in the UK for approximately seventy two pounds and
> should be available from all the usual outlets. Since shipping & customs
> from the UK is always a hassle and no other US outlet has stepped up to
the
> plate, I am pleased to offer these as a sideline to my sideline business
(
> when I'm not at Moss Motors) This may be a one time offer but at this
point
> all orders received before February 1st will be added to a single order
to
> be shipped from the UK as soon as initial stocks are received in approx.
mid
> February , 2001 ( some slippage is certainly possible) My retail, dealer,
> and distributor price is $149.50 ea! FOB Santa Barbara Ca. Domestic
> shipping costs are reasonable and will be advised upon receipt of order.
> Checks should be made out to "Applied Manufacturing Resources, Inc. and
> sent to my worldwide corporate headquarters at 1475 Crestline Drive, Santa
> Barbara Ca. 93105. I can be reached evenings and weekends at
805-569-0934.
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