Newsletter 04 - August 1998

I saved this just in case there were no letters for N.L.4.
On Saturday 9 th May, I received a letter from the much-travelled Phil
Walters. Written on the back on the envelope was a cryptic message
“It’s the rear door inner handle”.
Dear Dave
It was good to meet you at Stoneleigh last Sunday. I trust Monday
was just as good with some more Minaris turning - up.
Chriss and I had a good trip back to Blackpool area in 2hrs 5mins!
On Monday we did the long trek back north but took it reasonably
gently. All in all a very enjoyable round trip of 1000 miles in
comfort and style. Talking of which, can I use your column inches to
thank Sean and Andy, Dave and John and all others involved in
designing and developing the Minari for a superb piece of
engineering in a good looking and stylish package.
As you do, I’ve found my mind wandering as regards
elbow cut outs. During the long trips south and return I found myself
using my angled door pull as an armrest, so I thought about a revised
elbow cut out.
How about an angled forward shelf with an indented pull in the shelf.
If you look at the interior of an original Mondeo you’ll see what I
mean. A rough drawing is below.
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All the best
Phil
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