John Addy Posted January 1, 2016 Posted January 1, 2016 Hi There, I'm a new contributor from New Zealand with a desperate plea for a spare part. I'm currently restoring a '72 GT6 Mk3 which came to me partly re built. Unfortunately the doors were bare and whilst I've found 99% of the parts required I am missing the rear glass guides (channels). These are listed in Rimmers as part nos 71094/5 but are no longer available. I haven't been able to find any here in NZ, but I'm hoping somebody out there may have some rusted out door which still have these guides in them. Help please!!! Cheers and Happy New Year, John Quote
JohnD Posted January 1, 2016 Posted January 1, 2016 Canley's have them in stock: http://www.canleyclassics.com/triumph-gt6-mkiii-door-assembly-glass-and-channelsJohn Quote
John Addy Posted January 3, 2016 Author Posted January 3, 2016 Thanks for that, but unfortunately they only have the LH guide. So any further offers please. Quote
Anthony Posted January 3, 2016 Posted January 3, 2016 Try Chic Doig. He's always had everything I've needed, and I've asked him for some seriously obscure pieces Quote
CHRIS211083 Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 Hello Anthony, how the devil are you??? I will try giving you a bell. As for chic doig, yes he has loads of bits and if not he makes them. Best to call using Skype or the like as his email inbox is very busy.Chris. Quote
John Addy Posted January 17, 2016 Author Posted January 17, 2016 No luck from Chic Doig either I'm afraid. Really didn't think it would be that hard to find a rusted out drivers door from which the guide could be taken! Quote
John Bonnett Posted January 17, 2016 Posted January 17, 2016 I know there is a bit of curvature on a GT6 drop glass and there isn't on the Spitfire but is the rear channel on the Spitfire the same as the GT6. If it is it would make the search a whole lot easier. For instance, I have one. Quote
CHRIS211083 Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 John, Chic Doig usually makes them. Did he say he has stopped doing them or was the price too much???Chris. Quote
John Addy Posted January 18, 2016 Author Posted January 18, 2016 Chic Doig suggests modification of MGB guides, but I note that they are longer, have a greater curvature and different brackets. Still possible to alter I imagine but originals would be better if I could get hold of them. Quote
CHRIS211083 Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 I think original is like Triggers broom, Ten new handles and ten new heads but still going strong.Chris. Quote
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