Originality is king in the restoration business. We often go to great lengths to source or reproduce parts to match the original build of the car.....but sometimes, we need to take a step back and make a wise decision. Many of the cars we work on were built at a time before modern engineering and safety considerations were introduced. Such was the case with our build-up of the '72 Morgan 4/4.
The Morgan utilizes a series of rods and levers to activate the parking brake mechanism. One of these levers is positioned immediately in front of the fuel tank. It was immediately apparent that should the car be involved in a rear-end collision, there was a considerable likelihood that the fuel tank could be ruptured....with potentially devestating results.
Since we know this car will be a "driver" and not a trailer queen, we felt we had to do something to minimize the risk. In this case, we fashioned a small nylon shield that will go between the fuel tank and the lever. This minor deviation from "original" does not harm the car in any way, is easily removed and helps to improve the safety of the vehicle......it also helps us sleep better at night. Above is a picture of our little addition.
For more information on our Morgan restoration, please visit our web site at www.hahnandwoodward.com or drop us a line at info@hahnandwoodward.com
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