Paul Garvey

or ceramic coating...

Another option like summit bros axles are:
http://www.chequeredflagracing.net/Custom_Parts.php

Paul

Got to agree with you there Moorzee - the early spits look great with the roof on.

Hi - same Mk1/2/3 but Mk1/2 have different fixing brackets to Mk3.  Good luck.

Another option is I'm intending to get the tunnel done at a trimmers, get some off the roll and do the rest myself - may be worth pricing out?

Sorry - Canley's have suggested I use the later inhibitor cam from a MkIV/1500 (158072).

Hi,

I've a Mk3 Spitfire d-type o/d gearbox and it's missing the inhibitor cam (133771) and bracket (13370).  I can get the bracket from Rimmers at a whopping 20pound but can't find an inhibitor cam (133771) anywhere.  Seems to be the same as used on GT6/Vitesse.  Canley's have suggested I use the later inhibitor cam from a MkIV/1500 (158772) and modify the back a little to get first gear but at 14pound would prefer the original and 'know' it'll work.  I've tried Spitfire g.yard - no luck, Wins - no luck, TRGB - no luck, Waiting  to hear back from Chic Doig and Quiller.  Jigsaw Racing may be able to help and I'm waiting to hear back.

If anyone has either or both spare or can suggest somewhere else to try I'd appreciate it.

Cheers,

Paul

Sorry - fitting to above the catch is more an option Spitfire/GT6 as don't have the 'formed' line in the guard Herald's do.

This may help:

http://www.canleyclassics.com/?xhtml=xhtml/infodatabase/bonnetlocks.html&xsl=infodatabase.xsl

There is also the option of from above the catch - Paul

Spotted on Ebay AU - so anyone in Aust or NZ check this one out...(no relationship with seller) but could be a bargain - auction 201145537506.

I'm 99.9% sure I've spares somewhere in the garage but I'm in NZ - if you pay post I'll dig them out and send them.  Just send me a pm.  Cheers.

I see there are a few specialist suppliers out there including for indicators, brake lights etc - thanks for the thread.

http://www.dynamoregulatorconversions.com/online-shop-for-led-bulbs-and-light-boards-etc.php

http://www.v12s.com/ledbritishclassiccc.html

Paul

The benefit of the polypropylene backed carpet is it should allow a degree of moulding with something like a blow hair dryer.

Great - thanks - the loop pile looks to be the one.  Paul

;) one of the bonuses of being in NZ

I've a set of Standard 8 / 10 rockers for my (spitfire) engine rebuild - real steel rather than cast iron.

Paul

You don't need to use Freelander nuts - can choose open/closed and a whole wide range is now an option.  I just popped down to a car wreckers and picked up a closed set that matched.  Later on I'll get a nicer set.  Paul

It's basically a straight swap on the front hubs - on the rear hubs rather than remove the hub I drilled an approx. .5" hole in the backplate in line to slide a stud through, then rotates the hub for the next etc. A bit of overkill but I also used Loctie, put the wheel on and tightened to get them well seated.  The used a rubber grommet to seal the hole - job done.  

http://auskellian.com/paul/links_files/upgrade_spitfire_wheel_studs.html

You could look at using some Loctite and/or putting in beefier Land Rover Freelander M12x1.5 studs - popular mod for use with alloys.

After talking to my trimmer it's important you get the 'right' leather for the shape/style of seat as needs to be quite soft and flexible whereas most are more for bench seats etc.

Another possible option that I'm looking at is - take in the gearbox cover in to an auto trimmer for them to make up that section only and at the same time buy carpet enough carpet off the same roll to cut out the rest then take back for them to bind the edges.  

Yes - I've recently used one from them - brilliant and also the wood pieces 'fit'.

email h.hebels@planet.nl

Paul

Hi,

They'll pop the unit into your mechanical drive distributor:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/123ignition-distributor-Triumph-GT6-Vitesse-Spitfire-Lucas-and-Delco-/231085356220?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35cdc2b4bc

Can e-mail the company for a price for a 'tune' version.

Paul

Thanks Bill - quite clever - would it be of any benefit on the later diaphragm clutch?