Paul Garvey Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Hi,I'm in NZ, have a Mk2 Spitfire with the early Mk1 style exterior 'leaver' door handles and unfortuntely from cracked the drivers internal door lock/latch mechanisms has broken in half and passengers is cracked so isn't far behind. As they're cast 'muck-metal' I can't get anyone to repair - the only place wanted silly money and no promises.I can't find anywhere such as Rimmers that has re-cast and have had no luck with the likes of Quiller or Spitfire Graveyard 2nd hand. They must be in demand!Does anyone have any suggestions?Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paudman Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Are these the same as Herald handles? If not, would Herald handles be a close match so if you replace both no-one will notice they're not exactly original? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkuser Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Which part has broken?A photo would help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Garvey Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 Many thanks - the broken part is the internal 'plate' the slider sits in that engages the b-post catchplate - I'll try and upload a photo tonight.Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Garvey Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 Hopefully it's uploaded....many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenbonnie Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 hi try to get someone who can alluminium weld. that should solve your problem. if you have clearance after. hope this helps. pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob dunn Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 is there room to mount both pieces on a mild steel plate and rivet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Garvey Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 Nice! I like the idea - quick, easy and cheap - and could 'brace' the cracked passender side to avoid it eventually breaking as well. I understand this is common and most are cracked after x40 years of door-slamming so expect them completely breaking will become an increasing problem. It's a shame they're not being re-cast but I expect Mk1/2's are a bit thin on the ground to justify now.I've taken the pieces in to a few specialist welding companies and no-one wants to touch except one...and they want the equivalent of 70 pounds (specialist rods etc) and even then expect the heat generated will liquify the casting = nothing left except an empty pocket.Thanks again for you suggestions - much appreciated, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkuser Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Using a 1/8" steel plate behind as Bob suggested would seem the best way to go but affixing it with an adhesive in stead of rivetting may be worth considering.Two pot epoxy could be used but the modern panel adhesives used by panel beaters would be better. A cooperative panel beater would put a bit on for you if you prepare it I'm sure. Too expensive to buy the adhesive yourself just for this job.There should be sufficient adjustment in the striker to accomodate for the plate thickness but, if not, filing the holes in the B pillar should achieve same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Garvey Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 Many thanks for all your ideas - brilliant and very much appreciated.Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernando Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I have found this one on FB , I don't know if you can be useful :http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2418430797#/video/video.php?v=49738053691&oid=2418430797bye Fernandops sorry for my mistake , you must have a FB account for seen it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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