Headlamp motor bracket

[JamesMK]

Found out why one headlamp won't raise - it's the bracket that holds the motor in place. Turned to dust. When the motor tries to raise the pod it just gets pushed back. Anyone know where I can source a new bracket?

[marcus1875]

Me too.
couldnt source any, so a chum of a chum is making me a pair. Should have them next week. If there any good, the price is right and he's willing i could ask if he would do some more.
mine bolt into the floor of the pod cavity, i know some sit in wall. Which type are yours?
Marcus

[Jack Valiant]

Somebody on here was fabricating light weight brackets as I recall (MattMan?)

Chris

[JamesMK]

Thanks both for getting back so quickly. Yes - the brackets bolt to the floor, I would attached a pic but can't for some reason. Please forward on contact details for the fabricator, I'll but a pair.

[mrzigazaga]

Jack Valiant said:

Somebody on here was fabricating light weight brackets as I recall (MattMan?)

Chris

I think it was Barrington...Ziga

[marcus1875]

Hi James,
Dont have contact dts for the fabricator, i've entrusted the old brackets to my mate, leave it to me he said, my mate can make you them.
I should get them back next week.
the guy is a retired engineer and seemingly makes bits up in his shed for mates.
We'll see how they look when i get them.
Marcus

[JamesMK]

mrzigazaga said:

Jack Valiant said:

Somebody on here was fabricating light weight brackets as I recall (MattMan?)

Chris

I think it was Barrington...Ziga

That's good to know. Car's effectively grounded until I can get this fixed.

[JamesMK]

marcus1875 said:

Hi James,
Dont have contact dts for the fabricator, i've entrusted the old brackets to my mate, leave it to me he said, my mate can make you them.
I should get them back next week.
the guy is a retired engineer and seemingly makes bits up in his shed for mates.
We'll see how they look when i get them.
Marcus

Thanks Marcus. He sounds like a very useful friend! My old bracket is so bad, there's barely anything left to copy. Can't believe it held together so long. Let me know when get the new ones, PM me by all means.

[mrzigazaga]

Hi James...I found the post as regards to the brackets....Might be worth getting in touch with barrington...Cheers...Ziga

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[JamesMK]

mrzigazaga said:

Hi James...I found the post as regards to the brackets....Might be worth getting in touch with barrington...Cheers...Ziga

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Brilliant. Thanks for finding that.

[JamesMK]

Mr Barrington - YHM!

[barrington]

Just got back from holiday will look at emails today and reply

[barrington]

pics of brackets for 280 350

[barrington]

and 400se as these are longer

[JamesMK]

Managed to remove mine today, as expected most of it broke clean off leaving the four bolts firmly in place. They will not come off without a struggle.

[marcus1875]

Hi guys
got my new brackets back from the fabricator. The old one in the middle. Theyre for an S2 FHC 280.
I think Barrington tokd James they weren't mirror imaged but mines were / are?!?!
Any one want any?
Marcus

[JamesMK]

Thanks to Barrington, job done. Not the easiest job to do, especially the two hours spent removing the old bolts with a drill. Here's hoping the other side doesn't fail too soon. Where would I be without PH?

(I tried to upload pics but they just won't from an iPad).

[marcus1875]

Eventually fitted this afternoon. Lovely.
marcus