molten Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 another one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotoflex Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Burled walnut, there's a flashback: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRooster Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Just re-read the whole thread, your doing really well Scott, its all down hill from now on.RR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtis1360Barry Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Got me thinking wether to spray my herald myself? :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molten Posted October 30, 2011 Author Share Posted October 30, 2011 4535 wrote:Got me thinking wether to spray my herald myself? :-/I only work part time so could not afford to pay someone to paint it for me. Pretty good finish for 1st paint job.Part time job helps me to work on car though :)Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtis1360Barry Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 im 15 and only ref at the weekends its my only income, so i guess painting it myself is the way forward :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtis1360Barry Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 looks great just hope i can get that finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiepeers Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Just read through the whole thread. What a fine set of skills you have there Scott. I doth my cap. Hopefully..........hopefully, someday i can get mine to be of a similar standard.If i could get the bloody thing to run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molten Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 4540 wrote:Just read through the whole thread. What a fine set of skills you have there Scott. I doth my cap. Hopefully..........hopefully, someday i can get mine to be of a similar standard.If i could get the bloody thing to run!Thanks JamieDont beleive in getting anyone to do something I beleive I could do myself once I have the knowledge and the tools.Working on recovering interior at present - another new venture.Cheersscott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molten Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 HelloTonight, with the exception of gearbox and horn button, all electrics are working again. A happy chap is me :)Anyone know where:1) the footwell lamp is secured?2) Where the speedo trip is secured?Why does the spit have door opening switches - would they be for alarm as pretty useless on convertable?Does the hardtop have a courtesy light?Cheersscott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob dunn Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 i have a door opening switch , i plan to use it for a lights are still on alarm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Wow gotting on realy well there i not done much to mine for ages now got boot floor out and statted to attack the passinger floor , would it be a good idea to fit a brake servo i not think it is muh work just a pipe to the manifold wonder if anyone has any ideas on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotoflex Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 2597 wrote:Why does the spit have door opening switches - would they be for alarm as pretty useless on convertable?I would imagine for the little light by the ignition switch, if things are the same over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Scott the door switches operate lights under the dash. I never had the lights on my old loom but the replacement does(my old ones had been cut)purple and grey wires from memory the light are basically just bulb holders. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molten Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 cheers AlexAnyone got a picture of this light operating?I cannot see where it is meant to be located (as well as speedo trip).Had spotlights on originally behind grill and fog light on rear bumper. Not sure if its worth putting them back in. Dont plan to be doing much night driving anyway, but you never know.I need to get a passenger glove box and support rail. If any of you fella's have one, PM me.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotoflex Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Have you got a copy of the owner's manual for that Spitfire?I seem to recall that the light was shown in the picture for "Here is where you put the ignition key to start it".You might also consider connecting the door switches to the horns to create a sort of basic car alarm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molten Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 rotoflex wrote:Have you got a copy of the owner's manual for that Spitfire?I seem to recall that the light was shown in the picture for "Here is where you put the ignition key to start it".You might also consider connecting the door switches to the horns to create a sort of basic car alarm.Hi Rotoflex, thanks for posting. I have the haynes manual only. It shows a diagram only with the bulb facing downward but cannot make out where?? Think I will just run it near ingnition as you say. Its not that important anyway is it really. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyk5614 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 2597 wrote:cheers AlexAnyone got a picture of this light operating?I cannot see where it is meant to be located (as well as speedo trip).Had spotlights on originally behind grill and fog light on rear bumper. Not sure if its worth putting them back in. Dont plan to be doing much night driving anyway, but you never know.I need to get a passenger glove box and support rail. If any of you fella's have one, PM me.ThanksThe ignition barrel was lit from a bulb holder in the bezel (718813 - usually missing!) around the ignition switch so that one could find the aformentioned switch on dark nights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainzy Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 You have an older column style to mine so it may be different, but light bulb on mine is under the speedo, either on one of those hidden support rails or the steel dash panel (can't remember which, can check tommorrow if you're desperate).Passenger courtesy lights came in quite late, after my 78 was built but a previous owner fitted one anyway. The switches and courtesy lights are brilliant when you're out at night, trust me! They're not hugely bright but very convenient.My switches are wired to function both as courtesy lights AND to trigger my car alarm system, so I couldn't do without them really. Mine are tied together (so both lights come on with just one door) but originally worked independently, to do this with an alarm you might have to use diodes (not hard). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancepar Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Does this help re position of footwell lamp and speedo trip reset.On mine they are between the steering column and the dash brace, dunno if this is the factory place. 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molten Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 cheers fella'sLancepar - brilliant thanks that is what I need. Presume yours is located to the right of the stearing column?My speedo trip has the little angled bracket (not like yours) on but think this will/could be mounted with footwell lamp similar to yours.Chhers gents.No not desparate bainzy but certainly in need of a little guidence ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancepar Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Not sure if the two holed backet for the reset cable is correct on mine as there is only one self tapper hole in the dash. And my Spit is RHD so the assembly is to the left of the steering column. :) 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainzy Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Don't think the trip cable bracket is original (could be wrong as your cars 6 years earlier than mine), but on my 1500 its supposed to go on a bracket that swings out from around that area.Your bracket is better though, the original one on mine would make it far too tight for the trip reset to work if used, it kinks it too much so I just leave it hanging loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancepar Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 1381 wrote:Don't think the trip cable bracket is original (could be wrong as your cars 6 years earlier than mine), but on my 1500 its supposed to go on a bracket that swings out from around that area. That's right, I remember seeing an image of a single fixing bracket, I think it's in the Haynes :-/ 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molten Posted December 23, 2011 Author Share Posted December 23, 2011 Hello GentsBeen a while since I posted on this thread. But been busy sorting out interior and making parts.New carpet cut an fitted in (Bought some gel backed moldable stuff 2 off 1.5m x 1.9 for £30) which was enough to trim out the boot and complete inside the car. Even made my own gearbox cover carpet.New seat foams and seat covers now fitted - lovely to actually sit in the car for the 1st time.Just received custom door covers and made up & fitted drivers door card to new plywood back boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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