Pre Cat Griffith Wheel Centres
Discussion
Hi Neil, I was only talking about these today at the BHP event! I could do with some for my 4.3 Gotti Wheels. When I bought the car it had two originals and two odd ones. One of the originals was in good condition!
So, I have a cunning plan! I am going to draw the centre caps up and have a friend make a prototype set in aluminium on his CNC lathe. If successful will have them black anodised or polish them up. Also, if successful could have a batch made for interested parties! The TVR logo badge I already have a source! Watch this space. Regards, Pete
So, I have a cunning plan! I am going to draw the centre caps up and have a friend make a prototype set in aluminium on his CNC lathe. If successful will have them black anodised or polish them up. Also, if successful could have a batch made for interested parties! The TVR logo badge I already have a source! Watch this space. Regards, Pete
You'll not buy any anywhere. The clips get brittle and break so they wont last forever, and its a botch to get them out. There are plenty of centre caps on e-bay for sensible prices but I've never got accurate measurements to see which would work. Slap on a centre badge and away you go. Or make them as Pete is looking at.
Pete - if you can get accurate dome I' msure you';d find something on e-bay for less than £10 for 4, just need the badges then. How much would the badges be and are they copies of the original? Not sure on aluminium.
FFG
Pete - if you can get accurate dome I' msure you';d find something on e-bay for less than £10 for 4, just need the badges then. How much would the badges be and are they copies of the original? Not sure on aluminium.
FFG
FlipFlopGriff said:
You'll not buy any anywhere. The clips get brittle and break so they wont last forever, and its a botch to get them out. There are plenty of centre caps on e-bay for sensible prices but I've never got accurate measurements to see which would work. Slap on a centre badge and away you go. Or make them as Pete is looking at.
Pete - if you can get accurate dome I' msure you';d find something on e-bay for less than £10 for 4, just need the badges then. How much would the badges be and are they copies of the original? Not sure on aluminium.
FFG
Hi Paul, I did just hat you have suggested, I managed to buy of ebay some wheel centres that fitted (though flat not protruding like originals) and then purchased TVR logo resin badges to fit, total all in price was about £25 for the lot. I am still considering trying to make some original style ones as a project some time. all the best, PetePete - if you can get accurate dome I' msure you';d find something on e-bay for less than £10 for 4, just need the badges then. How much would the badges be and are they copies of the original? Not sure on aluminium.
FFG
Or for us northerners not used to being ripped off by southern prices:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-MGB-ROADSTER-OR-GT-RO...
Looked at these before but other things cropped up and forgot about it but they are the correct profile and look like they could work. I've ordered one to try - I've got a spare Gotti and Amil so coud try it in both.
FFG
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-MGB-ROADSTER-OR-GT-RO...
Looked at these before but other things cropped up and forgot about it but they are the correct profile and look like they could work. I've ordered one to try - I've got a spare Gotti and Amil so coud try it in both.
FFG
FlipFlopGriff said:
Or for us northerners not used to being ripped off by southern prices:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-MGB-ROADSTER-OR-GT-RO...
Looked at these before but other things cropped up and forgot about it but they are the correct profile and look like they could work. I've ordered one to try - I've got a spare Gotti and Amil so coud try it in both.
FFG
Paul, they look pretty damn good! Let us know how you get on with the sample? If they fit and look like the originals I would suggest getting them powder coated in satin black, I can get this done by one of my clients for a very reasonable price. We await your trials Paul, if successful would alleviate making them up. Regards, Petehttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-MGB-ROADSTER-OR-GT-RO...
Looked at these before but other things cropped up and forgot about it but they are the correct profile and look like they could work. I've ordered one to try - I've got a spare Gotti and Amil so coud try it in both.
FFG
Probably wont be this weekend as I'm moving the MIL into a home so will be moving and doing 50 mile round trip shuttles - likely to be extremely knackered.
Neil - if you don't mind I'd appreciate if you could sent me some details on your BV, ie the reg, colour etc and maybe a pic. I'm collating a list of "original" BV's. PM me rather than post here.
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Neil - if you don't mind I'd appreciate if you could sent me some details on your BV, ie the reg, colour etc and maybe a pic. I'm collating a list of "original" BV's. PM me rather than post here.
FFG
Other possibles:
Black and domed top but not deep enough sides:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-ALLOY-WHEEL-CENTRE-CAP...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-ALLOY-WHEEL-CENTRE-CAP...
I'll try the MG centre, measure up and report back.
FFG
Black and domed top but not deep enough sides:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-ALLOY-WHEEL-CENTRE-CAP...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-ALLOY-WHEEL-CENTRE-CAP...
I'll try the MG centre, measure up and report back.
FFG
These guys will make any sticker you want so worth a call:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-Wheel-Centre-Style-S...
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-Wheel-Centre-Style-S...
FFG
I tried to get a bulk discount but they aren't willing to play. They all also come with the MG sticker - no option to get the centre without.
I'd ask about a discount on postage though as it only came in a jiffy and you could get 4 in there.
Just checked and its 30p cheaper (one for you Ian) to order via their web site if you order 4:
http://mgbhive.co.uk/product/17-mgb-roadster-or-gt...
FFG
I'd ask about a discount on postage though as it only came in a jiffy and you could get 4 in there.
Just checked and its 30p cheaper (one for you Ian) to order via their web site if you order 4:
http://mgbhive.co.uk/product/17-mgb-roadster-or-gt...
FFG
Edited by FlipFlopGriff on Wednesday 13th April 09:47
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