The 'E' Type Forum

I'm presuming this is what Andrew means...

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Relatively easy to fabricate yourself perhaps?

Simon

I was there this morning, and they are definitely still open as normal. As mentioned, Tom has retired so Andy is manning the office and trying to deal with customers. Despite the phone going non stop, he still managed to find time to show me some work they were doing. Without doubt one of the best I...

This is how it is on later cars, Andrew, not sure about the earlier ones. Perhaps not too helpful but it might jog your mind?

Simon

Thanks for the pictures Andrew. From the various manuals etc this is my understanding of how it should be but would love to have confirmation of this. This is a great help for those like me who never had them on the car in the first place or as you say maybe overlooked this area in their hast to str...

Thank you for taking the time to explain in detail Peter. Although I had just about worked out the correct arrangement from Haynes and the manual, it wasn't until your in depth reply that it finally made sense. After all this is what the forum should be all about, seeking knowledge and understanding...

I used windscreen removing cheese wire, a heat gun and then this...

http://cdn.toolstation.com/images/13012 ... /10332.jpg

It's coarse enough to remove the glue but not attack the metal.
hope this is of some help.

Simon

Is it me or are the cam covers the late S2 ones with the notch out for the crossover?
Again looking at your photobucket pictures it seems to have the late S2 steering column lock as well.

Simon

Hi Chris,

Presumably the frames have been painted? Could it just be a build up of paint and laquer on both sides, effectively less than 0.5mm?


Simon

Thanks for the speedy reply Peter, that's Sunday's job sorted.
As for the anorak, my son does say I need to get out more!

Having looked at numerous pictures, I am still non the wiser. What is the correct direction of these wing/bonnet bolts? i.e is the nut on the centre section side or the wing side?

Thanks in advance for any help. The car is a series 2.

Simon

Thanks "Malk" for the contact number reference ice blasting, I will give you a call. And thanks to those who have suggested the walnut method, something else to look into.

Thanks again for all the great advice. Obviously a very important stage of the restoration so don't want to get it wrong.

Thanks, as said, it seems a minefield so any input is much appreciated, especially from anyone with first hand experience. Both companies say they have experience of E types but it would be great to hear direct from someone on here that may have used them or the process.

Has anybody had any dealings with either http://www.envirostripukltd.com in Tamworth or http://www.paint-strip.co.uk in Preston? The first is offering Chemical dipping/stripping then I take back to repair followed by re dip and prime. The second is Bake, Soda blast then I take home to repair followe...

They are RW BBS copies made by RW Wheels in Belgium. What they fit is anyone's guess.