Rubber Bumper Scource
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Check this link out, http://www.simolex.com/html/d_strips.html
Look up the D sections, item D11, it looks the same profile as S bumpers, size permitting of course. I haven`t contacted them as I`ve just found the site, hope it helps someone
Look up the D sections, item D11, it looks the same profile as S bumpers, size permitting of course. I haven`t contacted them as I`ve just found the site, hope it helps someone
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http://www.polymax.co.uk/rubber-fenders/d-fenders/...
None are exactly the same but I think 6009690 would look OK. That profile is D, 50mm high, 38 mm deep.
The S bumper section is 55 mm high and 35mm deep, but is slightly 'beyond' a D shape and is only 45mm high on the flat surface where it actually meets the body. A rear section on the S is c840mm long.
None are exactly the same but I think 6009690 would look OK. That profile is D, 50mm high, 38 mm deep.
The S bumper section is 55 mm high and 35mm deep, but is slightly 'beyond' a D shape and is only 45mm high on the flat surface where it actually meets the body. A rear section on the S is c840mm long.
Did anyone follow up these leads, particularly the Polymax one. If not I will contact them for a sample.
I also believe it may be possible to get g.r.p. mouldings done, at an economical price, which would fit exactly. No absolute reason they should be rubber is there? G.r.p. ones can be repaired if they take a small knock. Fill them full of builders foam for some absorption? What do people think?
I also believe it may be possible to get g.r.p. mouldings done, at an economical price, which would fit exactly. No absolute reason they should be rubber is there? G.r.p. ones can be repaired if they take a small knock. Fill them full of builders foam for some absorption? What do people think?
Edited by greymrj on Monday 19th January 15:17
p before the "improvement"Just to link this thread with Damians tale of woe,
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Just thought I would add a further note. I have found out today that the bumper section was made to TVR's order and specification. Damn, so the chances of finding anybody making an identical section are vanishingly small. Nevertheless the search will continue for a 'best fit' alternative.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Just thought I would add a further note. I have found out today that the bumper section was made to TVR's order and specification. Damn, so the chances of finding anybody making an identical section are vanishingly small. Nevertheless the search will continue for a 'best fit' alternative.
Regarding "D" sections, could any of these suit?
http://www.sealsdirect.co.uk/shopping.asp?intDepar...
http://www.sealsdirect.co.uk/shopping.asp?intDepar...
Thanks for that link Andy. Certainly some interesting stuff there and, although I didnt immediately see anything quite the right dimensions, that is not an exhaustive list as they refer to other dimensions being available. I will take on contacting them and getting a sample of the nearest choice. Promising!
Just to update this.
Seals+ Direct do a D shaped moulding in the appropriate material 47mm base, stands 28mm high and is 6mm wall. Price is 12.42 per metre. This is basically similar but a touch smaller than the section Phillpot found a source for. Neither would be as good as the original, either in looks or the arrangements for securing to the car.
The company has also provided what appears a very resonable quote for manufacturing to the original specification. The issue of course is initial tooling costs and minimum order of 100m (each car needs about 4m). This would only be realistic with the involvement of TVR Parts Ltd and they have now agreed to look at the possibilities for doing so, which is encouraging.
Seals+ Direct do a D shaped moulding in the appropriate material 47mm base, stands 28mm high and is 6mm wall. Price is 12.42 per metre. This is basically similar but a touch smaller than the section Phillpot found a source for. Neither would be as good as the original, either in looks or the arrangements for securing to the car.
The company has also provided what appears a very resonable quote for manufacturing to the original specification. The issue of course is initial tooling costs and minimum order of 100m (each car needs about 4m). This would only be realistic with the involvement of TVR Parts Ltd and they have now agreed to look at the possibilities for doing so, which is encouraging.
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