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#1 sgtbob

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Posted 09 November 2011 - 12:41

I have a second J2 project car (somebody stop me!)

1933 MG J2
J3721
AXF 910

Mike Hawke's book states that there is a photo "on file" of this car at full flight in a race with competition numbers.

Where should I start the search for the photo?

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#2 David McKinney

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Posted 09 November 2011 - 13:18

Assuming the MMM Register can't point you in the right direction?

#3 sgtbob

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Posted 09 November 2011 - 22:20

I have also sent an email to the MGCC and Triple M. But, I've had good luck here in the past.

#4 Simon Thomas

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Posted 10 November 2011 - 21:56

I have also sent an email to the MGCC and Triple M. But, I've had good luck here in the past.


Are you a member of the MGCC and Triple M? I am surprised they cannot be of assistance?
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#5 Vitesse2

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Posted 11 November 2011 - 09:57

Mike Hawke's son Jeremy is still an active member of the MMM Register, posting on their forum as JMH. He'd probably be the best one to ask. :)

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Posted 12 November 2011 - 06:09

Mike Hawke's son Jeremy is still an active member of the MMM Register, posting on their forum as JMH. He'd probably be the best one to ask. :)

He posts here too as JMH.

#7 JMH

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Posted 13 November 2011 - 09:54

That'll be me then! "On file" could mean with the MMM Register, or in with all his own research. I'll have a look later today & get back to you. :wave:

JH

SgtBob: I have found the photo & sent you a pm.

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Edited by JMH, 13 November 2011 - 20:20.


#8 sgtbob

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Posted 14 November 2011 - 12:10

That'll be me then! "On file" could mean with the MMM Register, or in with all his own research. I'll have a look later today & get back to you. :wave:

JH

SgtBob: I have found the photo & sent you a pm.

JH


Thanks for the pm and a most hardy thanks for finding the photo!

As of yesterday, J3721 is in the garage at my house. Now we start working on the chassis.



#9 sgtbob

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Posted 14 November 2011 - 20:09

I received the photo by email today from Jeremy. What can I say, I'm absolutely speechless. Thanks!

#10 Simon Thomas

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Posted 14 November 2011 - 21:57

Thanks for the pm and a most hardy thanks for finding the photo!

As of yesterday, J3721 is in the garage at my house. Now we start working on the chassis.


Can you share the photo? I am sure we are all curious.
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#11 sgtbob

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Posted 15 November 2011 - 03:13

Can you share the photo? I am sure we are all curious.
Simon Thomas


I'd rather Jeremy posts it and he probably knows how :|

#12 Simon Thomas

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Posted 15 November 2011 - 07:26

I'd rather Jeremy posts it and he probably knows how :|

Jeremy
Can we see the subject of this thread? On another matter are there any plans to update the K3 Dossier? It is hard to imagine it is nearly 20 years since publication of your father's definitive history.
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#13 Lola5000

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Posted 15 November 2011 - 07:46

Jeremy
Can we see the subject of this thread? On another matter are there any plans to update the K3 Dossier? It is hard to imagine it is nearly 20 years since publication of your father's definitive history.
Simon Thomas

Bought a copy the other day 2nd hand on E/Bay ouch the price,what a book. :up:

#14 JMH

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Posted 15 November 2011 - 10:00


Here's a try - but like many before me it may not work as it's the first time I've tried it!

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Alas, we don't have a J2 ripping round Brooklands or Donnington, but on a rally. As the car has lost it's original swept wings & going by the cars in the background, I'd say that it's probably early 50s?

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Posted 18 November 2011 - 18:07

I'm actually very excited about seeing the cycle wings on the car. It was my plan to build it that way, despite being a factory swept wing J2. Now I'm guilt free!

#16 SJ Lambert

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Posted 21 November 2011 - 10:16

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It's a lovely shot!!