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I'm hoping that quite a lot of you know who Basher is: John Bishop. Most commonly seen making bonnets at Pickersleigh Road, he's one of the reasons we love our cars so much. As a reminder here's some video of him made from 1988 to 2009: http://youtu.be/j6Uoc8WD2BoBack in January John had a major 'big C' operation and he's just started a further 6 weeks of treatment. "Send Basher your Best" is a Facebook group that anyone can join and send a little note to him to help keep his spirits up. And it is helping. If you don't have a Facebook account ask someone who does to do it on your behalf (kids are a good start!). https://www.facebook.com/groups/227577610664446/And please spread this amongst your Morgan friends. Many thanks, Richard Atherton Basher Buddy
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Done: and the question is "Do you have a Basher bonnet on your car"? Mine is stamped with a 5 digit number and the name "Basher" on the n/s bonnet hinge.  Bud
Bud
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Done it! Just been out into a freezing cold garage to open up my bonnet.....sadly no signature! But I've met Basher a couple of times on factory visits and he's always been happy to chat to the group.
I spent 11 years helping my wife through cancer treatments, chemo and radiotherapy etc and my heart goes out to Basher and his family.
Jays
Former Morgan owner. Gone but hopefully not forgotten!
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Done, or at least the other half has.
I too have lived that experience Jay. Sadly a battle lost but that was in the past.
We wish Basher all the best.
Peter ![[Linked Image]](http://bradley.it/public_images/drive.jpg)
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A sad tale. My bonnet just has numbers.
JohnV6
2022 CX Plus Four
2025 Renault Scenic Alpine etech "Yvette"
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Best wishes too from the PaddyMogs. Not sure whether my car has a "Bashers" bonnet or not, but we wish him all the best in any event.
Robbie
2021 Plus Four -- Helga
211-WX-1433
"Fettlebodge"--A chief of the PaddyMogs
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Jays
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Don't have a Basher bonnet but have trodden this road with close friends not all of whom won. Shall leave encouragement on the F/B site for the bonnet man. 
2009 4/4 Sport Henrietta
1999 Indigo Blue +8
2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
1993 Con Green +8 prev
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