phillipr2345 Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Hi I'm new to this site I have a 1969 spitfire to restore and struggling to find a scuttle panel under the windscreen can anyone suggest anywhere I could find one thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Your only hope is probably to get one cut from a scrap car i suspect.Do you have photos of yours so we can see what bits you actually need and how bad the existing ones are.And hopefully the mods will move this thread into the SPitfire / GT6 section shortly.CheersColin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herald948 Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 thescrapman wrote:...Do you have photos of yours so we can see what bits you actually need and how bad the existing ones are....Also, your location would help! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillipr2345 Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 hello thanks for that i will get some pictures load them today thanks for your help p.s i live i south shields outside newcastls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 How bad is it? I think I would go for letting new metal in where required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillipr2345 Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 hello hope these pictures are clear thanks phill :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensH Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Tricky place to repair, but easier than replacing the entire panel IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete TR7 Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 I can't really see but I agree, does not look like a tricky repair panel to make. Is it just the end bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillipr2345 Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 yes the main part is ok its just 3" from either end thats gone with no shape to copy off :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete TR7 Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Should be able to fabricate a repair, use 1.1mm thick steel, follw the outline of the door and bonnet. If you can see another car even a 1500 should follow the same lines. Make something out of cardboard first. It does not look that difficult.I have a worse problem of recreating the rear heel panel support and heel panel with no references. Takes time and experimenting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillipr2345 Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 Thanks I will give it a shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Give Chic Doig a ring...hes about the nearest to you with any expertise(sometimes Sports Car Supplies down your way have something in ,but not always) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roddymacp Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 I'm in Sunderland, just down the road from you. If you want a look at my 1500 and maybe take a template just send me a PM. I'm no welder or tin basher, but measurements might help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 5915 wrote:and struggling to find a scuttle panel under the windscreen Try using the windscreen surround as a reference. Although I expect that's pretty bad as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillipr2345 Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 I've bought another windscreen surround just waiting for it to be delivered thanks for all advice :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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