The 'E' Type Forum

My car originally was Gold but during its restoration I changed it to Opalescent Silver Grey just because I didn't like the Gold. I took the view that I was restoring the car for me and not for value and I'm very happy with my decision. My heritage certificate states ''Sand' as its original colour. ...

I recently fitted the 'uprated' stainless wiper arms and new blades from Barratts. I used them in a downpour last Sunday and they did the job very well.

Thank you for your replies they have all been a great help. It would seem that my ammeter is wired correctly but before I got the chance to disconnect my radiator fan and give the car a run, I got side tracked by a small oil leak which is now rectified so I will have a play again next weekend. Robert.

Thank you Geoff, it looks like all is well then.

Does anyone else have a ammeter on their cars? if so what do your cars read on the scale?

Thanks,

Robert.

Hi, I have a 1964 series one 3.8 FHC running a reconditioned but standard dynamo. Could someone please advise what my ammeter should read under normal driving conditions? When starting cold, the needle points 3/4 of the way up the scale to the left or towards 'C'. After a short time it settles to th...

Hi Gerry,

I struggled to get the screws from any of the usual suppliers in the end I got lucky on Ebay for some in stainless.

Sorry I can't remember from who though.

Robert.

Many thanks!!

HI,

Does anyone know what thread the 5 x machine screws are that secure the hinge plates to the quarter light hinge pillar, part number BD4899/1.

Thanks,

Robert

Hi All, I have removed my quarter window glass from their frames so they can be re-chromed. The rubber that sits between the glass and the frame had badly perished, I can't seem to find a part number in the book to help me source new. Does anyone know where I can buy this rubber from? Thanks in adva...

Thank you David.

Hi, I hope someone might be able to offer some advice? I have just received from Aldridge trimming a new headlining kit, the kit has the roof lining fabric and also a sperate roof foam insert. My question is....should I glue the foam inerts to the car roof first, then glue the lining to the foam in ...

Thanks Chris, I pinched the yoke in the vice and it does clamp down about 0.7mm so it is moving. When I try to tighten it up with the capscrew it only pull it about 0.3mm...I did note your advice on the bolt material, I have been using stainless steel so I have now ordered high tensile bolts for me ...

Hello, I have a problem with my lower steering column yoke I refurbished the steering column shaft some five years ago and it?s been on the shelf since in the un-clamped position. I am now at the stage of refitting the column to the car and this is my problem, the yoke slides onto the splines of the...

Thank you Stretoo for the advice and the picture i have now ordered a Coolcat fan and look forward to it arriving this week.

Thanks

Robert.

Hi My car originally was Golden sand with red leather the interior of my car was in good condition but the rest of the car needed a full restoration. I hated Golden Sand so I wanted an external colour to complement the red interior. After many shows and looking at other cars I decided I wanted metal...

Thank you all for your comments they are all very helpful. I do like the look of the CoolCat fan, I have just searched it on Google to buy one and can only find it in the USA, does anyone know of a Uk outlet? I don't mind buying from America but would prefer to support a UK business if possible. Tha...

I would like to replace my original 2 blade radiator cooling fan. I have a newly re-cored copper uprated radiator. I have seen the Kenlowe kit at SNG Barratts for ?204 has anyone got experience of this kit or any other fan kit that is available. would it be ok on a positive earth car? All ideas/thou...

Thanks John.

John,

What thickness of wire did you use for your earth lead?

Thanks

Robert.

Thank you John for your reply it?s very much appreciated. Looking at it logically I thought it ran along the bulkhead over the bell housing down to the starter but the new cable I have bought from Barratts is about 20? too long, that?s why I asked the question. I think I will get the new cable cut a...