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Thought it was time to stop lurking and introduce myself (though the lurking has been most informative, as I've read a couple of hundred posts in the 3W forum)
I purchased a 3W recently from Charlie Jarvis of Michigan, who did a fine job of maintaining and upgrading the 2012 #458 which he purchased new from the factory.
Unfortunately it's been very cold since the car arrived, so there hasn't been much driving. But it has given me the opportunity to take the car somewhat apart and do a deep clean and inspection. Really just wanted to see how it was all put together.
Very surprised at how few stainless fasteners Morgan used on a vehicle so exposed to the elements. Also surprised there is no sealing between the front compartment and engine area to the cockpit (tunnel area), as well as no sealing around the rear bulkhead panels to the swingarm area. I though it rained a lot in England?
Still it's a giggle to drive, and just sitting in the garage studying it give great satisfaction.
I look forward learning more about these Most Excellent (Silly) machines, and hope I can contribute in small ways to the forum.
Steve Williams
Iowa U.S.A
Steve
Late 2012 M3W
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Congratulations Steve and enjoy the ‘car’. Yes it’s a Morgan and they’re all like that. Everything you need to know is on here (!), hope you have many miles of smiles!
1969 4/4
1995 plus 8
1996 Plus 4 4seater
2002 Aero S1
2013 M3W
2014 Plus 8
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2016 M3W John A Prestwich Special
1952 Ford 8N
1968 Honda CL175,and 2018 Ural Retro
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Welcome to the world of M3W.
You will experience lots of smiles and enjoyment
(and you may also learn the opposite)
Never forget: You own a M3W for fun, not as a necessity. Enjoy!
You can use lots of neporene and carpent tape to seal all the little gaps in the construction. That keeps some water and dust away from the tonneau.
Hannes
once: Green M3W; 2013
now: Red 4/4 Sport; 2011
and some practical cars for use in real life
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Welcome on TM and enjoy the 3W.  Stefan
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Welcome Steve from sunny Australia. Enjoy your M3W 
A Morgan Identified Fastidious Owner...
2011 4/4 Bespoke, 1981 Delorean, Auburn Boat Tail
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Welcome, Steve!
Silly is the word. Best "smiles per gallon" on the market.
M3W, now!!!
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Welcome Steve. +1 on the lack of stainless steel fasteners - take a leaf out of the biker's book and spray plenty of ACF-50 on anything you think may rust away!
Andy
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Welcome to Talk Morgan, Steve! Plenty of sages here with a lot of M3W knowledge to share. Glad that you are enjoying it, even if it hasn't been while in motion. I'm sure you will love it as much as I did, especially once the weather turns.
Charlie, Former Editor
Morgan Owners Group - Great Lakes
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And welcome to the exciting world of Morganeering, Steve!
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