how to spot difference in models

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#1 how to spot difference in models

Post by frenchi » Wed Nov 18, 2015 5:25 pm

is there a measuring point i have a 67 shell how do i know if its 2+2 or fhc

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Post by mgcjag » Wed Nov 18, 2015 5:48 pm

Hi Frenchi..the fhc door opening is approx 32in the 2+2 opening approx 42in this depend where you measure..but the 2+2 is quite a bit wider. Steve
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#3 window size

Post by frenchi » Wed Nov 18, 2015 7:40 pm

so side windows must be 10 inches bigger then the fhc i have been offered fhc but i need 2+2 ones,after your measurements,will keep looking, tried barratts only stock glass at 50 quid a side

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#4 Re: how to spot difference in models

Post by PeterCrespin » Thu Nov 19, 2015 2:39 am

frenchi wrote:is there a measuring point i have a 67 shell how do i know if its 2+2 or fhc
The 2+2 has flat floors lower than the FHC floor, which has footwells in 67. Also the 2+2 has welded-in B-posts where the FHC has open sides with a bolted-in B-post
1E75339 UberLynx D-Type; 1R27190 70 FHC; 1E78478; 2001 Vanden Plas

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