Headlight change 'darn sarf'...

Headlight change 'darn sarf'...

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Bassfiend229hp

Original Poster:

5,530 posts

249 months

Saturday 25th July 2015
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OK ... more ducks to line up ...

Does anyone have any suggestions for anywhere that could do a decent job of a headlight conversion on a Chim (either a Lupo conversion or the later faired in conversion) that doesn't involve me driving half way up the country? I'm based in Salisbury so ideally somewhere around Southampton, Portsmouth, Bournemouth ... It's just that if I have to take it half way up the country and then leave it a week then I have to get back down south and then back up there again...

Phil

NickM450

2,636 posts

199 months

Sunday 26th July 2015
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Give Colin a call at TVRS SW - 01823 662555

He doesn't do bodywork but has contacts and is based in Wellington, Jct 26 on the M5 thumbup

Nosh

982 posts

166 months

Sunday 26th July 2015
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Bassfiend229hp said:
OK ... more ducks to line up ...

Does anyone have any suggestions for anywhere that could do a decent job of a headlight conversion on a Chim (either a Lupo conversion or the later faired in conversion) that doesn't involve me driving half way up the country? I'm based in Salisbury so ideally somewhere around Southampton, Portsmouth, Bournemouth ... It's just that if I have to take it half way up the country and then leave it a week then I have to get back down south and then back up there again...

Phil
You don't fancy trying the DIY route then, Phil? wink

I was looking at those ones with the cowls built in, but cannot find the link for the life of me! (was on here somewhere).

I have just ordered a new headlight reflector, so that job will be coming up soon....so seriously considering this mod as well.....


Bassfiend229hp

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5,530 posts

249 months

Sunday 26th July 2015
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Nosh said:
You don't fancy trying the DIY route then, Phil? wink

I was looking at those ones with the cowls built in, but cannot find the link for the life of me! (was on here somewhere).

I have just ordered a new headlight reflector, so that job will be coming up soon....so seriously considering this mod as well.....
I do but my fibreglassing skills are none existent and I don't have the brass balls to attempt to fix in a set of Lupo's myself ... frown

(I'm a pussy - I know!)

Phil

PJ57

245 posts

130 months

Sunday 26th July 2015
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There guys are highly recommended, and they will be doing my car when funds allow.
http://www.sportmotive.com/partsales/headlamp.html

Ian's a top bloke, and knows his onions.
A bit of a trek, but worth a couple of extra hours back on the train to get the right experienced people to do the job properly IMHO

Bassfiend229hp

Original Poster:

5,530 posts

249 months

Sunday 26th July 2015
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PJ57 said:
There guys are highly recommended, and they will be doing my car when funds allow.
http://www.sportmotive.com/partsales/headlamp.html

Ian's a top bloke, and knows his onions.
A bit of a trek, but worth a couple of extra hours back on the train to get the right experienced people to do the job properly IMHO
Yeah - I know - but £900! eek

PJ57

245 posts

130 months

Sunday 26th July 2015
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Yep, that's what I thought, but after speaking to Ian, you get an idea of the amount of prep work to sort properly.
I feel you definitely get what you pay for.


Nosh

982 posts

166 months

Sunday 26th July 2015
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Bassfiend229hp said:
I do but my fibreglassing skills are none existent and I don't have the brass balls to attempt to fix in a set of Lupo's myself ... frown

(I'm a pussy - I know!)

Phil
Heh - found what I was looking for....

Clicky

No fibreglassing me thinks....

Nosh

Bassfiend229hp

Original Poster:

5,530 posts

249 months

Sunday 26th July 2015
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  • chuckle* I need to get rid of my scabby reflectors and lenses though... smile

jojackson4

3,026 posts

136 months

Sunday 26th July 2015
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Bassfiend229hp said:
*chuckle* I need to get rid of my scabby reflectors and lenses though... smile
Get them re silvered like chimV8 did then it will still look
Like


And not like

silly


Seandenyer

320 posts

119 months

Sunday 26th July 2015
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Try Fiberon to

CHIMV8

2,768 posts

220 months

Sunday 26th July 2015
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Bassfiend229hp said:
OK ... more ducks to line up ...

Does anyone have any suggestions for anywhere that could do a decent job of a headlight conversion on a Chim (either a Lupo conversion or the later faired in conversion) that doesn't involve me driving half way up the country? I'm based in Salisbury so ideally somewhere around Southampton, Portsmouth, Bournemouth ... It's just that if I have to take it half way up the country and then leave it a week then I have to get back down south and then back up there again...

Phil
Phil
There is a place near ytou that re chromes the originals,its the way to go

Bassfiend229hp

Original Poster:

5,530 posts

249 months

Sunday 26th July 2015
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jojackson4 said:
Get them re silvered like chimV8 did then it will still look
Like


And not like

silly
I'm too old and ugly to be choosy and given how fat I am I'd snap Kiera like a twig ... I'd have to velcro her down or she'd be launched like a horizontal ballistic missile!

...and TBH I *REALLY* do like the Lupos. smile

portzi

2,296 posts

174 months

Monday 27th July 2015
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I saw a chim with lupo conversion with the mark 3 upgrade aswell so good lights with the plastic outer lense. I didn't take any pictures as it was hoofing it down on sunday frown.

CHIMV8

2,768 posts

220 months

Monday 27th July 2015
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Bassfiend229hp said:
jojackson4 said:
Get them re silvered like chimV8 did then it will still look
Like


And not like

silly
I'm too old and ugly to be choosy and given how fat I am I'd snap Kiera like a twig ... I'd have to velcro her down or she'd be launched like a horizontal ballistic missile!

...and TBH I *REALLY* do like the Lupos. smile
Rabbit in the headlights look...no like

4.5

29 posts

118 months

Tuesday 28th July 2015
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There's a step by step demo on youtube of the Steve Edwards option. Well worth a look as it's a very simple process when watching rather than reading. Just look up chimaera light conversion.

nawarne

3,088 posts

259 months

Tuesday 28th July 2015
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Bassfiend229hp said:
OK ... more ducks to line up ...

Does anyone have any suggestions for anywhere that could do a decent job of a headlight conversion on a Chim (either a Lupo conversion or the later faired in conversion) that doesn't involve me driving half way up the country? I'm based in Salisbury so ideally somewhere around Southampton, Portsmouth, Bournemouth ... It's just that if I have to take it half way up the country and then leave it a week then I have to get back down south and then back up there again...

Phil
Phil, give Graham Pearce at "Classic Restore" in Eastleigh a call - 02380 613612.

He did a fantastic re-spray on Phil van Nyvel's Chimaera last year, also did a repair to my Tuscan O/S wing. He knows his onions when it comes to grp, he had 3 Alpine A110 in the shop when I was there. (never knew they were grp). I'd quite happily recommend him.
Nick

Bassfiend229hp

Original Poster:

5,530 posts

249 months

Wednesday 29th July 2015
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nawarne said:
Phil, give Graham Pearce at "Classic Restore" in Eastleigh a call - 02380 613612.

He did a fantastic re-spray on Phil van Nyvel's Chimaera last year, also did a repair to my Tuscan O/S wing. He knows his onions when it comes to grp, he had 3 Alpine A110 in the shop when I was there. (never knew they were grp). I'd quite happily recommend him.
Nick
Thanks ... I'll give him a shout.

Phiil

portzi

2,296 posts

174 months

Wednesday 29th July 2015
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You have got to love the TVR boys from Blackpool for using the best light units since the Time when candles were invented !!!!

CHIMV8

2,768 posts

220 months

Wednesday 29th July 2015
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portzi said:


You have got to love the TVR boys from Blackpool for using the best light units since the Time when candles were invented !!!!
And after a refurb