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Well found Lionel, That info was put on the web years ago The accident was in 1974 not 1972 and I have recently located the New South Wales Registration papers which shows that a Mr. Brae not Rae was the body builder. Interestingly it was registered as a goods vehicle. Dad purchased it as I am one of 6 kids, so with Dad and Mum we needed an 8 seats and the Safari Saloon seats 9. Problem solved. img051.jpg The accident bent the chassis very badly and the car was written off. I have had the chassis professionally straightened and the crumpled front guards have been repaired. Fortunately the radiator was not damaged and I have obtained a pair of P80 Lucas headlights. Many hours have been put into it, so as soon as the Lynx is finished, it's full steam ahead. The timber is Queensland Maple, a light but hard timber used often in furniture. Regards Rick.
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Hello Rick,
It was a big stroke of luck for you to find the registration papers that were legible and not just a clot of mould. Thank you for identifying the timber as Queensland Maple. There is a Chevrolet 6 seater and Wayne used Tassie Oak on elsewhere on the forum. Accessed April 25 from http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...22&postcount=7 I looked at a couple of car restoration places and one for a Morgan said to use a Spotted Gum or a similar heavy hardwood. Accessed April 25th 2016 from http://www.morganownersclub.com.au/C...0Selection.pdf My truck came from Mildura, in Victoria, so they may have used a southern variety of timber on it? I have yet to have a sample identified by Queensland Forestry (Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Forestry) to make sure what was used. Does anyone know if the Forestry Centre in Gympie - Queensland, still have a technical section; or did it get closed down and the museum is all that is left? I am torn between following what the Morgan Owners club recommend for coachwork or finding out what timber was used back in 1934-35 and then staying with the original species of timber. I suppose the first step would be to find out what that timber is and my checking out its availability. That is, after I start work again and finish my degree, so I can pay for my hobby = addiction ![]() Kind Regards Lionel
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