Rear Window Clip - Proposed Re-engineer & Manufacture

[tuscan_al]

Sicob said:

Update from Clevor Trevor:

"Simon

I thought that it was time to give you an update on this one.

The original manufacture we went to proved to be too expensive for us to be able to offer the clips to owners at a reasonable price so we had to search elsewhere.
We have now found the right person who will make the clips at a sensible price but is also going to produce them to a standard that we are happy with.
The machining of the first batch is being undertaken at the moment and we should soon have them returned for finishing. Once we have the first set completed we will let you have some pictures as I am sure people will want to see what they look like. At that stage we will also be able to confirm the actual price.


Regards


Graham"

I'll post pics and details as soon as I have them.

Excellent news, I also have a source for a CNC machine, if we can get some designe maed in "G-code" then we could use that..

[aquatix]

OK - add me to the list if anyone is making these. One clip on it's last legs....

[L88KED]

I have an 2001 tuscan and i'd be up for a set, £50 sounds good to me

[da_murphster]

Trying to avoid (unsucessfully) spending money at the moment but I have noticed my rear clips are becomming a bugger to do up.

Put me on the list, sensible price dependent!

[ian_r]

any update on this? also can you check to see if my details were sent to clever trevor? thanks for your help a research on this too, top bloke

[Sicob]

I haven't been informed of as to whether Clevor Trvor have produced this item for sale as of yet. They had a prototype a couple of months ago, so presumably they should be in a position to produce it soon. I have asked them to let me know.

[Shaolin]

This is starting to sound like the ressurection of TVR itself, yes they will/no they won't. 8 months since the first post and we're talking about MAYBE getting 2 little clips for the rear window!

[Tonymg]

Stop pissing around and get them made Now!

[Flintstone]

To be honest I'm losing interest in the Clever Trevor route, it's taking too long. Anyone else have the wherewithall?

What, specifically, are we saying is wrong with the originals? On one of mine the chrome ring has gone missing so I need to use a screwdriver (no big deal) and it needs a firmer push than the other but that's it.

How else do they fail? How hard would it be to get them made up if it's just a case of reverse engineering?

[sonnylad]

Guys,

I sent two samples down to Tuscan al monday last week, basicly report back was good, unfortunatly i was working from a worn out sample and as a result the angle was wrong to suit the glass.

Im hoping to meet up soon with Alex to correctly measure angle, once done should hopefully have some good news.

Russ

[Sicob]

I have an update from Clevor Trevor.

They have placed an order sufficient to cover the initial demand and production commenced a month ago with one half of each unit being made. The person concerned with production has been hospitalised and they are currently trying to find a way of getting the other parts machined so that we can complete the job and get the units on sale.

Based on this info could people please bare with them!

I have requested pics and Costing. I'll pass on as and when.

[so called]

Hi Sicob,
Good news and I will be waiting.
Thanks,
Tony.

[Flintstone]

Good news then (just as I'd given a spare to my oh-so-clever-engineer friend).

Pen poised over cheque book.

[Jim Green]

Likewise........Good Old Visa is ready to go.

[Flintstone]

Should I be speaking to my engineer friend again? Nothing much seems to be happening here/

[Jim Green]

Seems like we need to look else where...........

[sonnylad]

I was working on these with Tuscan al untill his car hit trouble, i need an owner who is reasonably close for another fitting to correct the wrong angle on glass.

Anyone ?

[Night Rider]

sonnylad said:

I was working on these with Tuscan al untill his car hit trouble, i need an owner who is reasonably close for another fitting to correct the wrong angle on glass.

Anyone ?

Russ, I would be pleased to help you out to quell the masses. PM me for details.

Rob

[sonnylad]

Hi Rob

YHM

Russ

[WISHY]

AT LAST !!!!!!!!!!!

At long last I have a pair of working window clips!!! No more leaks! I have the first pair, which are made from polished aluminium and I have been asked to try them out. I had to alter the screw holes slightly in the bodywork, and I opted to swap the "TVR factory" self tappers for the machine bolts and nuts provided with the kit. A very solid job and they look great.

Please find my car with a Raceproved Tuscan Window clip fitted !



These will be on sale before Christmas and details will be on the Raceproved Website Soon

http://www.raceproved.com/tvr-tuscan-rear-window-c...

Edited by WISHY on Thursday 18th December 22:39