early thermostat housing

[mini63]

i picked this up from ebay for a few sheckles...
Can anyone confirm that it is an early Mk1 850/cooper thermostat housing
as described?
I cant say ive seen one before with such a flat neck.

[Spider]

I'd say it'll do the job, but if you're looking for originality, it doesn't appear to be the right one.

[graham in aus]

I have a couple of these on early 850's I thought they were of the correct type, I'll see if I can find a photo.

[graham in aus]

Don't have a photo of one of mine here, but the 59 register has quite a few on this page:

http://1959miniregister.com/variations-engine-bay/

Some show the flat type and a couple the higher type and or temp sender in housing, but old Engine bay black and white shows flat type.....

I'm fairly sure these were an early type housing.....

[Spider]

Ah Graham, that 59 - 60 stuff does trip me up!

Great link, thanks for sharing.

[mk1]

When in doubt, go back to the original source.

Lots of original press photos of early cars on the main MK1 site, like this one

[graham in aus]

Thanks Mark! The forum is so good, I often forget the resource behind it!

Of course you have a picture, and an excellent reference too!

Thanks!

[nick@dunsdale]

When in doubt, go back to the original source.

Lots of original press photos of early cars on the main MK1 site, like this one

Brrrrr no heater lol

[mk1]

It was an option on the Basic Model!

As were screen squirters.