Hughbert

Right thanks all

Spitfire2500 wrote: Be warned - it may not be much help  :-/ First time we visited we had to circle round three times before we managed to figure out where Slimboy's emporium is :B  :B   ;D Where is he based then just outside Cov or what  :-/

AlanChatterton wrote:http://www.canleyclassics.com/?xhtml=xhtml/general/contact.html&xsl=general.xsl Cheers for the link Alan ;) I paln a visit to Canley too.

So can any one give me the address post code of Canley classics please ;)

Spitfire2500 wrote: http://radfordpanel.co.uk Cheers Bill ;)

Wow Radford Panels that is a blast from the past as I am an old Coventry kid I think Radford Panels were one of the actual original OEM suppliers to the Canley Factory many moons ago. I never knew they did replacement panels though. Has anyone got their web link please if they have one. I am in Cov next week so I might pop in as I am after some panels for my MK1 GT6 so I would like to check if they do them. Cheers Hugh ;)

3106 wrote: Polycarbonate has the WORST chemical resistance of any plastic resin, not what you want for under bonnet!  ABS isn't much better. Polypropylene would be better, but Tony Dunn's louvered aluminum pieces are extremely nice and they will likely allow a bit more air flow than solid panels.  Fasten them securely with rubber washers and they should never rattle. Polypropylene is not just better it is what ever car manufacture in the world uses for under bonnet,inner wings,under tray,etc so it is the material of choice. Polycarbonate is not the worst of all the plastic composites chemical resistance and ABS is a well used and tried material in the automotive industry too. Many OEM car companies us PC ABS 20% talc for for their front grilles,windscreen trims,bumpers,exterior trim,etc. I have powder coated louvred aluminium engine and radiator valances they are nice yes but not for everyone  ;)      

3106 wrote: Polycarbonate has the WORST chemical resistance of any plastic resin, not what you want for under bonnet!  ABS isn't much better. Polypropylene would be better, but Tony Dunn's louvered aluminum pieces are extremely nice and they will likely allow a bit more air flow than solid panels.  Fasten them securely with rubber washers and they should never rattle. Polypropylene is not just better it is what ever car manufacture in the world uses for under bonnet,inner wings,under tray,etc so it is the material of choice. Polycarbonate is not the worst of all the plastic composites chemical resistance and ABS is a well used and tried material in the automotive industry too. Many OEM car companies us PC ABS 20% talc for for their front grilles,windscreen trims,bumpers,exterior trim,etc. I have powder coated louvred aluminium engine and radiator valances they are nice yes but not for everyone  ;)      

4526 wrote:This afternoon i opened up my bonnet and there was only 1 small spot of paint missing ! No dirt on top of the bulkhead and inside the bonnet also  ;D So they do there job pretty good  :) Well done I will be doing the same on my two GT6 cars

Brilliant info on your thread I am restoring my GT6 MK1 seats and this thread is really helpful Well Done Cheers Hugh :) Oh and a very nice car you have there  :)

Thanks all for the replies they are Spitfire 4 MK 1 doors  :-/ My door skins are good as are the frames but one door skin drivers side has a dent in it at the crease and the frame is spilt width ways right across it too. Left hand door skin is good but door frame again has a spilt right across the width too I will take photos tomorrow I can get down and lie on the garage floor to take pictures I just can't get back uo on my own  :-/ ( long boring story behind it) and I do not want to end up stuck lying there all day and night  ;D ;D ;D ;D Kneeling down mo problem so I will see what I can do. Thanks All ;)

Thanks all for the replies they are Spitfire 4 MK 1 doors  :-/ My door skins are good as are the frames but one door skin drivers side has a dent in it at the crease and the frame is spilt width ways right across it too. Left hand door skin is good but door frame again has a spilt right across the width too I will take photos tomorrow I can get down and lie on the garage floor to take pictures I just can't get back uo on my own  :-/ ( long boring story behind it) and I do not want to end up stuck lying there all day and night  ;D ;D ;D ;D Kneeling down mo problem so I will see what I can do. Thanks All ;)

Can anyone please advise me if Spitfire MK4 doors will fit a MK1 GT6 Many Thanks Hugh

Can anyone please advise me if Spitfire MK4 doors will fit a MK1 GT6 Many Thanks Hugh

rotoflex wrote:I've been thinking for a while that it would be nice to have them in heavy-duty plastic, like that which now lines wheel wells of cars.  Easy to wash, no rattles, won't deteriorate when wet.  I've been sort of stuck as to what to scavenge the plastic from. Try searching for Polypropylene Black Pinseal Plastic Sheet as polypropylene is what they use for inner wheel arch covers on automotive vehicles. It is better than ABS which tends to be ridged and can shatter if struck with a stone etc. Polypropylene Black Pinseal Plastic Sheet is used to make domestic chopping boards for home use cooking food preperation.