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Does anybody have the manufacturer’s manual on the Marlene model of CR Ltd. vehicles? I recently came into ownership of one, and I am attempting to restore it. I am currently unable to get the starter motor to turn, but can get power to it. I can’t figure out what’s wrong, or where to start in sorting through the rat’s nest of wires I was left with.
Just bought a factory built (1990) MB Marlene on Hagerty auction last week. I ordered a manual from MGMagicClassicMotorParts.com at the recommendation of another club member. It is due in Wednesday. I’ll let you know if it is any good.
MB Marlene with 302 V8, automatic, A/C, Mustang II front suspension. Engine was professionally upgraded by former owner with Ford Racing heads, roller cam, intake, headers, and Holly fuel injection. A/C hasn’t worked for 20 years, and I’m having a shop dig into it. Cruise control also is not operational. Runs and looks great!
I’m now trying to figure out a solution to severe wind buffeting in the cockpit over 50 mph, as I would like to drive it to some meets and rallies. I hate to put the top up, but I may have no choice.
Bill,
Classic Roadsters Ltd. 1936 MB 500K Marlene 302 V8 autoReceived the assembly manual for the Marlene from MGMagicClassicMotorParts.com today. It is very detailed and well worth the$27.
Bill,
Classic Roadsters Ltd. 1936 MB 500K Marlene 302 V8 autoCongrats on the new whip, Bill.
Some guys have made behind-the-seat wind screens like you see on Boxsters and such to ameliorate the reverse blow-through you experience in open cars at speed.
This is a bit of an arts and crafts project but very simple in principle, and reasonably effective.
My solution is to stay off the interstate highways, mostly. Just makes everything more special.
I race my V8 TD and often remove the windshield while doing so. Wind buffeting is much less with it off and just running a Brooklands. Don’t know if that is an option for you.
Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"Received the assembly manual for the Marlene from MGMagicClassicMotorParts.com today. It is very detailed and well worth the$27.
Bill, if you are able to get the manual scanned, please do and send the files to paulemossberg@gmail.com. We can get them uploaded to our manuals library. If the files are too large, I suggest breaking down into sections. I did that with the Classic Roadster Ltd. Duchess assembly manual. This is the breakdown I used for the Duchess:
Classic Roadsters, Ltd. Duchess
VW-based kit.Part 1 – Disassembly and Chassis Prep
Part 2 – Body Assembly
Part 3 – Dash and Electrical
Part 4 – Body and Interior
Part 5 – Final Check List and Test Drive
Part 6 – Templates
Part 7 – Wiring DiagramsPaul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
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