Thumb screws for legend strip
#1 Thumb screws for legend strip
Danny
1962 S1 3.8 FHC (1012/1798)
2015 Range Rover Sport SVR
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1962 S1 3.8 FHC (1012/1798)
2015 Range Rover Sport SVR
"Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it."
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#2 Re: Thumb screws for legend strip
They look the business.
Where did you get them from?
Tim
Where did you get them from?
Tim
Series 1 FHC purchased 40 years ago. Courted my wife in it.
Series 1 2+2 when the kids were small now sold.
Series 1.5 OTS in opalescent maroon, Californian car. My retirement present.
Series 1 2+2 when the kids were small now sold.
Series 1.5 OTS in opalescent maroon, Californian car. My retirement present.
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#3 Re: Thumb screws for legend strip
Amazon where else
Danny
1962 S1 3.8 FHC (1012/1798)
2015 Range Rover Sport SVR
"Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it."
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2015 Range Rover Sport SVR
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#4 Re: Thumb screws for legend strip
Danny, you are a sad man.
He says, whilst holding an almost identical bag of thumbscrews, purchased from Ebay at the weekend.
Great minds must think alike.
He says, whilst holding an almost identical bag of thumbscrews, purchased from Ebay at the weekend.
Great minds must think alike.
Its true, but Enzo never said it
Too many E types
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Too many E types
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#5 Re: Thumb screws for legend strip
Danny
1962 S1 3.8 FHC (1012/1798)
2015 Range Rover Sport SVR
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#6 Re: Thumb screws for legend strip
Don't forget to use rubber washers or O rings to prevent them coming loose.
David Jones
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#7 Re: Thumb screws for legend strip
Are they coarse thread like the original screw?
gtjoey1314
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#8 Re: Thumb screws for legend strip
They are M4 thread, one may have to re-tap the original threads. I will let you know once its done.
Danny
1962 S1 3.8 FHC (1012/1798)
2015 Range Rover Sport SVR
"Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it."
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#9 Re: Thumb screws for legend strip
There are no real threads in the instrument panel sheet metal, only those cut by the self tapping screws which may be all over the place if they have been inserted many times. Best to run a tap gently through but remember there is not much metal to bite into.
David Jones
S1 OTS OSB; S1 FHC ODB
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#10 Re: Thumb screws for legend strip
Tried it but really on mine it requires tapping. Had to order a bit cause my 4 mm is missing from the kit…
Danny
1962 S1 3.8 FHC (1012/1798)
2015 Range Rover Sport SVR
"Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it."
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#11 Re: Thumb screws for legend strip
I used #8 nutserts when installing thumbscrews on my car years ago. It does require drilling out the screw hole to fit the insert.
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Steve
'65 S1 4.2 FHC (early)
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#12 Re: Thumb screws for legend strip
Good idea, might try this if tapping doesn’t work.
Danny
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2015 Range Rover Sport SVR
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#13 Re: Thumb screws for legend strip
Am I correct in assuming that this modification is for S1 cars?
I have a similar problem with my S2 refitting the radio console which removal of the legend strip would facilitate but looking at the assembly details suggests the strip is screwed in from behind the drop down panel.
A photo, presumably of a S1 car with this modification would be helpful, just to see where the thumb screws are located.
I have a similar problem with my S2 refitting the radio console which removal of the legend strip would facilitate but looking at the assembly details suggests the strip is screwed in from behind the drop down panel.
A photo, presumably of a S1 car with this modification would be helpful, just to see where the thumb screws are located.
Mike
1969 S2 FHC
1969 S2 FHC
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#14 Re: Thumb screws for legend strip
Mike you might be right....a series 2 has the chrome VENT KNOBS....It might be in the way....
post a picture
gtjoey1314
post a picture
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#15 Re: Thumb screws for legend strip
S1 - normally secured with four self tapping screws but for this application we only need to use the two outer holes.
S2 uses a spring clip to secure the indicator strip.
S2 uses a spring clip to secure the indicator strip.
David Jones
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#16 Re: Thumb screws for legend strip
Tried the re-tapping method its ok but not brilliant. Ordered some 4mm rivnuts to turn it into a proper job.
Danny
1962 S1 3.8 FHC (1012/1798)
2015 Range Rover Sport SVR
"Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it."
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#17 Re: Thumb screws for legend strip
It's a pity you didn't buy the ones with the black plastic head.
They become totally invisible when mounted.
Mich
They become totally invisible when mounted.
Mich
Michel
1965 E Type FHC - On the road / 1963 E Type OTS - on the road after Angus Restoration
1965 E Type FHC - On the road / 1963 E Type OTS - on the road after Angus Restoration
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#18 Re: Thumb screws for legend strip
I just used a second pair of the dash ones with the black knobs...
gtjoey1314
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#19 Re: Thumb screws for legend strip
"It's a pity you didn't buy the ones with the black plastic head.
They become totally invisible when mounted."
These are small enough to disappear in the under dash darkness
They become totally invisible when mounted."
These are small enough to disappear in the under dash darkness
Danny
1962 S1 3.8 FHC (1012/1798)
2015 Range Rover Sport SVR
"Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it."
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