The 'E' Type Forum

Thanks Geoff, I dont think you can shim back shimming will only increase the gap. What has been done on here is take 5mm out of the width of the hinges, so i asked the question had anyone produced a reduced width hinge. I will let you know how my fitting goes. On my series 2 when fitting the bonnet ...

Hi Having read all the info on series 1 bonnet moving away from the bulhead when fitting the spring balances 5mm causing a larger than needed gap at the bulkhead. I cant really see how this happens if the hinge bolts are tight no amount of flexing would cause a 5mm increase. im just about to fit my ...

Yes and I sent a coloured copy of the heritage certificate to DVLA who also stated the vehicle was not inspected by the E type club.

My first application has been rejected by DVLA stating the etype club letter of support does not prove when the vehicle was built they pointed me to JEC or JDC i think i will get it inspected by a recognised firm experienced in this can anyone advise further.

Yes its a slow job and 2 washers is minimum.

Hello
did you find an ally housing i never did.

Hi Just fitting the trims around my series 2 headlight pods, very pleased im not the only one to have aged attempting this. My originals where fixed with a special clip at the end of a small 2ba stud i managed to save 3 but not sure i can reuse them as they were rusted. Im going to try a small screw...

John
Many thanks i will take a look.

Hi My series 2 is nearing ready for spraying i cant find on here the order of trial fitting the chrome in particular the headlight trims which im told are pop riveted can anyone point me in the right direction, ie are the pop rivets put in place and then slide the trims over them or are they fitted ...

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Ash

Thanks for the diagrams excellent copies i will get them laminated and pin up in the workshop.

Regards
Brian.

Thanks for the most helpful replies

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Brian

Steve
Can you recommend a supplier of inertia seat belts for a series 2 roadster. Quick fit safety belt advertise a belt for each model but without seeing it its difficult to visualise.
Any thoughts.

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Brian.

Steve,
Many thanks will look them up.

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Brian.

Joe

Many thanks will look them up.

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Brian.

Advice please, My series 2 roadster had inertia reel seat belts that were mounted on the rear bulkhead which has been replaced i read a thread where the belts had been mounted inside the boot which seems a very good idea are there any downsides to doing this,and are there hole/slot liners to stop th...

Ash
Do you have any wiring diagrams left please.
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Brian

Ok thanks was chatting to a couple of lads at the open day i think they were from Boston

James thanks for that if im coming your way i will look you up can you PM your contact no. Were you at the Angus Moss open day.
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Brian.

Paul
Thanks for your reply which is much in line with advice from the sprayer,
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Brian.