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by Gfhug
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:37 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Folding down the Soft top correctly
Replies: 1
Views: 39
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Re: Folding down the Soft top correctly

Try reading the posts below, should give you the answers.

Geoff
by Gfhug
Tue Mar 26, 2024 3:07 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Source of wood for OTS roof
Replies: 2
Views: 186
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Re: Source of wood for OTS roof

You could try companies like Aldridge, BAS, and other trim companies mentioned on here. Several refurbish hoods and they might be able to help source the wood.

Geoff
by Gfhug
Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:43 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Christopher Storey
Replies: 28
Views: 1189
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Re: Christopher Storey

David, that link shows a nice photo of Chris and Hilary, do you have a photo of Chris or both of them with an E Type that you could add here, please? It would be very appropriate for the forum.

Geoff
by Gfhug
Fri Mar 22, 2024 6:00 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Alternative to Kenlowe Thermostat, and Source Of Sealing Sleeves.
Replies: 7
Views: 1843
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Re: Alternative to Kenlowe Thermostat, and Source Of Sealing Sleeves.

Steve, fyi that’s the same as the coolcat version. Think as it as a generic copy.

Geoff
by Gfhug
Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:39 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Alternative to Kenlowe Thermostat, and Source Of Sealing Sleeves.
Replies: 7
Views: 1843
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Re: Alternative to Kenlowe Thermostat, and Source Of Sealing Sleeves.

Thanks, Rory. The linked topic in post 1 is also very interesting and will be bookmarked for useful improvements that I can embody as appropriate.

How long before you stop improving and get driving again?

Geoff
by Gfhug
Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:09 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Alternative to Kenlowe Thermostat, and Source Of Sealing Sleeves.
Replies: 7
Views: 1843
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Re: Alternative to Kenlowe Thermostat, and Source Of Sealing Sleeves.

Rory, is this thermostat used as a replacement for the otter switch? And if so was this before people started using the Coolcat type upgrade which is based on a Mitsubishi sensor?

Regards

Geoff
by Gfhug
Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:57 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Series 1 bonnet fitting
Replies: 41
Views: 4406
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Re: Series 1 bonnet fitting

Is there anything on Monocoque Metalworks’ site about this? I seem to remember seeing something there but can’t find it straight off. Worth looking.

Geoff
by Gfhug
Tue Mar 19, 2024 1:23 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Christopher Storey
Replies: 28
Views: 1189
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Re: Christopher Storey

What sad news. As others have said he was a friendly and helpful person as I know from my own exchanges with him. Wishing his family my sincere condolences. RIP Christopher.

Geoff
by Gfhug
Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:24 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Will Lucas 39415 Ignition switch fit S2?
Replies: 4
Views: 167
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Re: Will Lucas 39415 Ignition switch fit S2?

That looks like what I had to use to replace an old switch on my S2. However a bit of searching under the Lucas code can find them on fleabay or other suppliers for eg MG parts at much lower price. I assume your steering lock works well and all you want to do is add a new switch?

Geoff
by Gfhug
Tue Mar 12, 2024 10:47 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Non matching cylinder head?
Replies: 4
Views: 302
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Re: Non matching cylinder head?

Ash, is this an S1 car or S1 engine? Cylinder heads can have been changed during the life of a car, maybe a problem with the head gave reason to change it. Are you trying to get the car or engine at a better price because of this none matching? If it’s the car then the far more important thing is th...
by Gfhug
Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:26 am
Forum: Pub Chat
Topic: Building a Merlin engine.
Replies: 7
Views: 2147
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Re: Building a Merlin engine.

Rory, please report back after you’ve read Hooker’s book. Then if you’re further interested the Rolls Royce Heritage Trust has several excellent books written by people who helped design, develop, build and maintain the Merlin and other RR engines. Bedtime reading for you :wink: Christopher, Simon P...
by Gfhug
Sun Mar 03, 2024 5:27 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: E-Type S1 4.2 DHC full restoration
Replies: 5
Views: 409
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Re: E-Type S1 4.2 DHC full restoration

Alan, welcome to the best place for all things E Type. Steve (mgcjag) has pointed you towards the restoration section, a great place to start. Be very careful of shot blasting as it can be very easy to distort panels, especially the bonnet. Many have resorted to a combination of paint stripper and a...
by Gfhug
Fri Mar 01, 2024 8:15 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 1967 XKE - HUNT
Replies: 6
Views: 432
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Re: 1967 XKE - HUNT

If you look at the JEC website they have a Swiss contingent. https://jec.org.uk/regions/switzerland
They could be another way of trying to contact the owner.

Good luck

Geoff
by Gfhug
Wed Feb 28, 2024 9:58 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Seat serie2 into serie 1
Replies: 5
Views: 298
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Re: Seat serie2 into serie 1

Mich, if it’s a problem of leg room, have you got or tried a smaller steering wheel, 15 inches instead of the standard 16? It helps as I found.

Are you wanting to fit S2 seats instead of the MX5 seats? Is that why you asked the original question?

Good luck

Geoff
by Gfhug
Wed Feb 28, 2024 6:08 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Seat serie2 into serie 1
Replies: 5
Views: 298
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Re: Seat serie2 into serie 1

Mich, my understanding is that the S1 4.2 seats are essentially the same as on the S2 car, although the later seats on the S2 had headrests. Is your plan to fit S2 seats? If so, why not consider doing the proper upgrade (one of the few beneficial upgrades) and fit MX5 seats? They really are more com...
by Gfhug
Sun Feb 25, 2024 6:52 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Open bonnet lock bracket
Replies: 1
Views: 262
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Re: Open bonnet lock bracket

Dave, hats off to a neat and useful mod. I’m fortunate that our S2 has the gas strut to hold the bonnet up otherwise would follow your example.

Geoff
by Gfhug
Thu Feb 22, 2024 4:44 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: Introduction of new member
Replies: 5
Views: 682
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Re: Introduction of new member

Tom, welcome to the best place for all things E Type. Lots of friendly, helpful advice from all experiences of E Type ownership and working on them. Ask questions and you’ll usually get a prompt answer. Sometimes it might be to refer you to the search function which works well. Or to the knowledge s...
by Gfhug
Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:14 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Short skirts!
Replies: 10
Views: 860
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Re: Short skirts!

Mark, are you planning to do all this work yourself or ask an engine shop to do some or all of it? CMES are well respected and near you https://cmesuk.com/ Fitting liners would need someone like their help. Search for “liners” on here. As has been suggested on here, if you’re getting liners from say...
by Gfhug
Sun Feb 18, 2024 12:23 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: Hi new member here
Replies: 15
Views: 919
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Re: Hi new member here

Welcome to the best place for all things E Type. Please add your name and car to the signature area (click on arrow next to your user name top right) it’ll mean people can answer in a much more polite way and know which model you have to correctly give relevant advice. As has been said above, don’t ...
by Gfhug
Sat Feb 17, 2024 9:50 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: S 1 rubber gasket for chrome wiper bezel
Replies: 2
Views: 427
Great Britain

Re: S 1 rubber gasket for chrome wiper bezel

John, have you looked at SNG Barratt part number 8656? I think that’s what you’re looking for.

Geoff