The 'E' Type Forum

Tim, I think my question is possibly useless as I really wanted experience/advice from users rather than suppliers, I'll just go with my instinct

Steve
Thanks, I had read that but was more interested in others experience/ recommendations

Ok I’m new to wire wheels I would like advice on should I use rim tape or rim band as I’ve read about edges causing issues with bands. I’ve also read about tape lifting. So recommendations please which to use and what make recommended. I found tape recommendations on US forums but can’t find these t...

Looking forward to to my parcel and it’s been a pleasure dealing with Fredrik

I’m having difficulty with my lower chrome trim holding in place I have tried reprofilling the shape which has made it better but I’m not confident it will pop out when on the road Do any of you glue the chrome in place if so what did you use for this Also what glue did you use for bonding the A pos...

Tim
You are having a clear out as I’m having bits off you

Klaus, Steve
thanks for response I'll try and identify my thread hopefully its 3/16" unfortunately then I know I can use the SNGB replacement

Andy thanks for the link some useful stuff there. I might end up repairing the pin by tapping it as I have removed the sheared thread from the captive nut and replaced it back on the board, so hopefully I can continue recover my luggage board. I had hoped someone may have had the same issue as mysel...

Does any one know if the aftermarket pegs for the luggage boards are the same threads as the originals as both mine have sheared off. I have managed to remove the old thread from the washer nuts using heat so I have replace these on the board but before I recover I wanted to know the threads of thes...

Well after much consideration I purchased a 8x4 sheet of 3mm HDF and have cut and finished the door cards, there are some extra marks on the right hand door card (for those eagle eyed :wink: which look like holes) these are my marking out for the hole positions in the door itself. The remaining B po...

Simon
Thanks for that info, exactly what I was considering doing so great to know it will work
Cheers
Chris

Yes series 2 I found the correct ones after James posted the same link https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173576786421 I think I will buy the 3mm HDF board and make my own as that is what this supplier is using, hopefully I will then be able to make the B post cards from it, if I can work out how to create ...

James so those ones on e bay are High density board HDF which from my research is hardboard but I have found this one which says its harder than MDF https://www.jastimber.co.uk/white-hdf-8x4-hardboard-sheet So I might give them a call and get a sheet as I also need to do the B pillar cards or I may ...

I'm looking at my options for door cards but also suppliers of board so I can cut my own. I can get 3mm hardboard easily but I'm considering MDF or ply, I think I would prefer ply as I am concerned about the stability of MDF absorbing moisture. However I'm open to experience from others Obtaining 3m...

Bill thanks for the response
I have ordered myself some silicon Bronze filler wire to try out the Tig so fingers crossed I master, well get an acceptable joint
thanks
Chris

Hi Simon
I have both Tig and Mig welders so yes I have pure Argon and 5% mix bottles, I thought it might be easier using Tig,rather than Mig, I do have a euro nozzle with ptfe liner.

thanks for all the advice

Chris

Bill
Thanks for your response I might practice tig brazing, I had thought I might give that a go
Any tips welcome for setup to braze
Cheers Chris

Bill, the areas I'm taking about is A and B most area where I will weld the new sill to the wing areas. My concern and maybe I'm over worrying the issue is wiping down lead will leave a tinned surface on the old metal area, hence causing contamination with my weld. So I was looking for advice on thi...

Thanks for responses but perhaps I wasn't clear enough in my question, I have removed the existing lead but obviously the surface of the old wing area is tinned so this is what I'm asking for advice about how have others prepared that panel ready for stitch welding as otherwise I'll get contaminatio...

My question is related to bottom of the wing to the top of the sill, I am replacing my sills with Hutsons panels and my thoughts are any advice on preparing the old lower wing area where its been lead loaded in order that I can stitch weld these two panels. Is there a simple way of removing the lead...