"John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net> writes
>Hey gang,
>
> Got another stupid question. My 65 4/4 had Chrome wire wheels
>when I got the car in 69. I can find documentation that wire
>wheels were offered from 63 on with the 4/4 Series V.
>
>But I can't find any reference as to weither the wheels were
>painted or chrome. I've seen both. I would guess that the
>chrome was an upgrade but can't prove it.
>
>Any body got any more information.
"Original Morgan" says wires were an option for any Series V Morgan 4/4,
(from 1963). It isn't helpful so far as finish is concerned. Ken Hill's
book, "Completely Morgan, 4 wheelers 1936-1968" is no help either, but
says that Series V cars have "spoked" wheels!
As Morgan bought the wheels in, the finish would be the customers
choice. Back in the early '60s, most owners were a little suspicious of
chrome, as the process was thought to weaken the metal, so I would guess
that most wheels will be painted.
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Jeremy Edwards
1972 Morgan 4/4 2 str
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