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Re: Trimming
GB Classic Trim fully trimmed my car and did a great job. My original hood frame had to be reshaped to fit a new bodyshell. Took a lot of time and patience but the result was excellent and I would fully recommend them. The car is carcooned at present and sorry but don't have a suitable hood-up photo...
- Wed Jul 28, 2021 9:49 am
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: It's finally on the road.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2276
It's finally on the road.
1996....My 40th and finally my dream car had arrived. £8500 for a 1962 RHD Series One Roadster. The first picture says it all. Reasonably complete except for the bonnet but a total rust bucket.... . In fact the bootlid was the only piece of the bodyshell to survive....talk about your heart ruling yo...
- Sat Oct 10, 2020 8:18 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: GB Classic Trim Nuneaton
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5338
Re: GB Classic Trim Nuneaton
Another huge plus for Graham Watkins and his team at GB Classic Trim Nuneaton. I had my 1962 roadster seats, centre console and radio console trimmed by them and collected two weeks ago. Superb quality. I timed my visit to view an early silver flat floor roadster which had just received a total retr...
- Thu Nov 14, 2019 9:26 am
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Headlight bowls fitment
- Replies: 23
- Views: 12137
Re: Headlight bowls fitment
thought I'd add to this post after my Series One exploits on headlight fitting and in particular seating rims. Be aware that there is a special Series One seating rim. SNGB make it at £25 when the "el cheapo" version commonly available is only £10. That one is fine for later etype models without the...
- Tue Nov 05, 2019 4:45 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Bonnet plug boot
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2870
Re: Bonnet plug boot
Try eBay........110790185031
Graham
Graham
- Wed Oct 23, 2019 5:52 pm
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Safety belts
- Replies: 24
- Views: 8665
Re: Safety belts
Been mentioned before but try FDTS for safety belts. They are bespoke manufacturers and I understand they supply them to all the big names ...CMC, Clayton, SNG etc . You get a very comprehensive email with all the information you need to help you decide....and at better prices. Your contact is Susan...
- Fri Aug 02, 2019 6:58 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: E type Battery
- Replies: 34
- Views: 34235
Re: E type Battery
I purchased a John Burton battery a few years ago but it is a very tight fit. I had to remake the retaining pins as flat plates with a threaded section welded at the top for the wing nuts to squeeze them in. Suggest you carefully check the width available in your battery compartment. Could be down t...
- Thu Aug 01, 2019 6:33 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Small Engineering Company offering great value
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1884
Small Engineering Company offering great value
Always great to find small British Engineering companies undertaking real quality work at superb prices. https://i.postimg.cc/0537dbmX/IMG-20190730-124317.jpg I used the above to purchase two full sets of stainless front pistons for Series 2 Girling 3pot calipers. The quality was excellent. Cost Inc...
- Fri Sep 07, 2018 8:37 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Overwintering ...synthetic petrol
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5542
Overwintering ...synthetic petrol
May be of interest to those who keep their pride and joy in moth balls for months. (the etype of course :bigrin: :bigrin: ) You wouldn't want to drive far with this at the price, but given its longevity, draining the tank and replacing with 5L of this to pump through the carbs each year for five yea...
- Fri Jul 27, 2018 7:37 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: throttle controls
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1763
Re: throttle controls
thanks Tim. Much appreciated.
- Fri Jul 27, 2018 7:01 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: throttle controls
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1763
throttle controls
hi all ... got the SU carbs fitted to my never ending restoration now. The rear slave shaft assembly C18938 (RHD 3.8) was always missing. I could buy as the single item or as a complete throttle kit as the two control rods have seen better days. Has anybody purchased repro's and is there anyone you ...
- Tue Jul 17, 2018 5:24 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Wheel: what Tightening torque
- Replies: 48
- Views: 17536
Re: Wheel: what Tightening torque
Thanks David...very helpful.
Graham
Graham
- Mon Jul 16, 2018 8:15 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Wheel: what Tightening torque
- Replies: 48
- Views: 17536
Re: Wheel: what Tightening torque
Confusing!!! bought a set of repro spinners some time ago in readiness for when needed as still restoring the car. Was it a bad decision?? BUT surely many sets have been purchased and there hasn't been any significant reporting of wheels dropping off has there?? SNG Barrett etc wouldn't still be sel...
- Mon May 21, 2018 5:45 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Cam Cover sealing...again
- Replies: 52
- Views: 21530
Re: Cam Cover sealing...again
Raising this old chestnut again after finding Ebay item 282968230208. Viton washers from a strange source which are an ideal fit under the copper washer and great value. Bought mine a few months ago and now there is a good offer on them. You will need 26 and I think it is 153 you need but please che...
- Tue May 01, 2018 6:25 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Dash & Panel Electrics Advice please
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2963
Re: Dash & Panel Electrics Advice please
Hi Richard... I recently spent a significant amount of time on wiring with similarities to your post... 3.8 Series One 1962, +ve earth (via dynamo), used Coventry diagram, using LED's for rear lights, instruments and flasher , limited wiring capability but can follow a diagram with persistence!! One...
- Sun Apr 29, 2018 8:26 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Fuel tank removal & refit
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6151
Re: Fuel tank removal & refit
Currently struggling myself with a repro fuel tank in a M. Robey repro shell.. not a great combination!! BUT my tip is you can be spanner free for this job. Just buy a small 1/4 drive socket set with a 6"extension bar which is suitably narrow and delicate to access all three bolts. You will then nee...
- Sat Jan 27, 2018 3:18 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Dash air vents
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5082
- Sat Jan 27, 2018 12:03 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Dash air vents
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5082
Re: Dash air vents
Clive... BD23832 is only the black vinyl/foam cover for the metal dash top and not a kit. Key the part number into Barratt's part search which will show it. If your car is 4.2, think you will need the set of 5 demister nozzles. Give Barratt's a call as they keep these in plastic. My car is early 3.8...
- Mon Jan 22, 2018 5:59 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Dash air vents
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5082
Re: Dash air vents
Hi Clive... are you referring to the original plastic vents on early E Types which are in three sections and very delicate? Def for 3.8 but not sure re 4.2's. If you Google demister vents etype, there are links to these early ones and the later ones in five sections. I am also in need of a set of ea...
- Tue Jan 09, 2018 8:39 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Distributor Oil Seal
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2221
Re: Distributor Oil Seal
Might be worth trying Martin at Distributor Doctor Alan....did a great job renovating mine
http://www.distributordoctor.com/contact.php
Regards Graham
http://www.distributordoctor.com/contact.php
Regards Graham