Thanks for the photos Lorne, that's the exact setup I have, less the two part vented discs and Hispec calipers.
No problem Monteque. We apparently share an enjoyment when such things are told accurately. Thank you as well.
When I spoke about the system with Simon Hall of SiFab just before he closed his doors, he told me he was responsible for fabricating all of the six Mulfab front wishbone conversions sold,
I do not recall that but Peter would be the best source to confirm. He was always fully in charge. I do recall Simon telling me he designed the 4/4 Runabout setup for the Factory when he was working for Thorne, We all owe a lot to Peter. The Works doesn't acknowledge ex-Works ideas, but many of the better elements of the last decades of trads started in his shop. A perfectionist in his designs.
You should read up on
Allan Staniforth The guy was brilliant, without extensive training. Admittedly I found myself cocking my head at weird angles to understand his drawings.
At the risk of censure here, I must state that I have always enjoyed the silly Morgan trad front suspension. Mark Baldwin once remarked to me that it is a Morgan signature and joins us all to the wonderful cutting edge technology of 1909.
I find it deliciously comfortable, even sensuous, but I have made sure mine functions as it should and maintain it religiously. That is beyond the owners of today. We have embraced technology wholly.
Lorne
