TET replacement nose section

[440Interceptor]

Hi all, I am likely to be buying a new nose for the 1984 Tasmin in the next couple of months. I have had a look around the forum for posts on this, without success.

I would be interested to hear from anyone who has a car with this section fitted. Are you pleased with the work and importantly, has it stood the test of time?

Thanks, Toby

[440Interceptor]

Thanks Glen, your memory is correct. Spoke to Doug and viewed some photos but it looks like a 350 to me, different rear lights and lower rear valance for the single exhaust. Close but no cigar! Don't know enough to know whether the front end is the same as my mine. Looks identical but who knows.

[440Interceptor]

gmw9666 said:

Doug also has a heap of original factory moulds......did he mention any wedge ones.......it was like a factory mould grave yard last time I was there lol

Photo of the body shows stacks of wedge moulds in the background..

Dash is wrong for my car too, shame.

TET nose bumpers etc plus shipping is just under 1500 pounds, but don't think this can be repaired without them:

[440Interceptor]

Can anyone give me a definitive answer on whether I can use a 1986 350i nose on a 1984 280i please? Are the external dimensions the same? If so I'll ask Doug to chop it and send me the bit I need. Thanks in advance, Toby

[440Interceptor]

Thanks, not purchased anything yet. Waiting for repairer later this week. As you can see the damage extends to the top of the nearside wheel arch. Can you post some photos or PM me please? I still have the 280i bonnet. Hinges are ripped out but otherwise fine to re-use, thanks.

[440Interceptor]

Forgot... no 'centre panel' listed on the TET site? Cheers,

[440Interceptor]

Not a whole spare car, boot's missing... what a P.O.S.... point taken though. I need to ring customs and ask whether a car imported for spares only attracts the same duty as a car to be licensed.

[440Interceptor]

Thanks Keith, 4 days to go and no bids... maybe if the ad was a little better formulated. I think I feel more comfortable using a dealer or TET themselves.