FHC door frames, solution!

FHC door frames, solution!

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hallsie

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2,184 posts

219 months

Tuesday 18th May 2010
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Gents,

I may have a solution to the rusty holey problems on the window runners.
Ive now managed to find an almost identical channel profile to replace the corroded parts.

Im experimenting at the moment, but by the end of the week I should have a door frame with completely replaced vertical runners' I might even try and tease the profile into shape to do the top section.

Ill keep you informed, but If you want your runners replace Ill try and get some more of the channel profile, and Ill also help you replace the sections in return for a few beer tokens!

Ive got all the tools and a welder, so you will just have to bring up the frames.

Stu

brian c

35 posts

170 months

Tuesday 18th May 2010
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Sounds good Stu, keep us updated. Got a welder and all the gear myself so very interested in the outcome.

James MK

556 posts

250 months

Tuesday 18th May 2010
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I would love to have a couple of spares. I had one of mine repaired a couple of years back, wasn't cheap. So yes, do keep us informed!

grahamw48

9,944 posts

237 months

Tuesday 18th May 2010
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You'd be onto a winner there I reckon. thumbup

hallsie

Original Poster:

2,184 posts

219 months

Sunday 13th June 2010
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Well, the first of my new door/window frames turned up today and it looks awesome
(insert pic here later)

Ive put in in place and with some very minor alterations to the door fibreglass it slipped in and looked as though it was original equipment!!

The only downside is that because of the ammount of time it took re fabbing the tops and bending and forming channel for the window to fit perfectly the cost will not make it a viable option to make more than just the two for my vehicle, It works out about £120 a side with materials and labour time (7 Hours)

It does look good though. bounceclap

Ill post some pics tomorrow.

Stu

grahamw48

9,944 posts

237 months

Sunday 13th June 2010
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Sounds cheaper than I've previously heard quoted...believe it or not. smile

Wedg1e

26,760 posts

264 months

Monday 14th June 2010
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Good effort: they used to be £350 a side from TVR...

hallsie

Original Poster:

2,184 posts

219 months

Friday 23rd July 2010
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Is there anyone interested in a set of frames for their FHC?

After much insistence from me for a firm price my fabricator has come up with £150 per side for a completely new frame.

This will consist of:-

2 uprights made from 'H'channel
the tops and 45 degree angle part made from square'U' section/channel
The rectangle part at the front and the angle section along the top of the door re made

Because of the way TVRs are made, the holes in the uprights and the rectangle front section will not be drilled.
The foam rubber runners on the verticles for the windows can be supplied but the top sections will need rubber fitted, so that will need to be sourced by youselves.

I am more than happy to spray them with primer and a matt blck colour as I have for my own, but this will be a simple can spray rather than anything from a spray shop, and it might be easier for you to sparay up to your own spec.
Anyone interested, please mail me, alternatively you are more than welcome to come to a TVRCC meet at tha manor farm barn for a look and a beer and decide if they are ok.

Stu

honourablepickle

457 posts

233 months

Sunday 25th July 2010
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yhm

hallsie

Original Poster:

2,184 posts

219 months

Monday 26th July 2010
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Hi Rich

Give me a call on
07854385552

Stu

hallsie

Original Poster:

2,184 posts

219 months

Monday 26th July 2010
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Hi Rich

Give me a call on
07854385552

Stu

tvrfund

38 posts

215 months

Saturday 13th February 2016
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Hi,
I realise that it is now six years ago!! but is this still happening?
If so I need a pair of frames as mine are about shot - if anyone can supply any contact details??...Thanks
Jez

TVRleigh_BBWR

6,552 posts

212 months

Saturday 13th February 2016
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If you can let me know the supplier of the Channel, then I can make some up, as Have some that need repairing, but I can also copy form these also, if I can get the right channel.

JamesMK

556 posts

250 months

Saturday 13th February 2016
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One of mine is a bit wobbly. Been repaired but the window still needs 'helping' to close. One day I will need a spare!

General Zod

334 posts

130 months

Sunday 14th February 2016
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tvrfund said:
Hi,
I realise that it is now six years ago!! but is this still happening?
If so I need a pair of frames as mine are about shot - if anyone can supply any contact details??...Thanks
Jez
I believe the fella I use for all TVR work (Torqueflyte over here near Belfast) did this recently in a rebuild for a customer.

Another option for you if you want contact details.

mike various

234 posts

120 months

Monday 15th February 2016
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Any chance of the contact details of the company in belfast so that i can find a supplier of the window channel section ?.
I collected the FHC that was on e bay the other day and both frames are rusty and need repairing.

Thanks

Mike

mrzigazaga

18,534 posts

164 months

Monday 15th February 2016
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Have you spoken to Hallsie yet?

General Zod

334 posts

130 months

Monday 15th February 2016
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Phone Gregg- details here: http://tvr.co.uk/network/members/17/profile . Don't distract him too long because he should be removing my engine!

Edited by General Zod on Tuesday 16th February 06:02

tvrfund

38 posts

215 months

Monday 15th February 2016
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Fired off an email to Hallsie - awaiting a reply.

TimLux

101 posts

129 months

Monday 15th February 2016
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If there's a group buy type affair on these, please let me know... mine are nice and solid but the wrong shape. :S