need help getting some bits for v8s refurb
need help getting some bits for v8s refurb
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tbdgriff500

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1,647 posts

232 months

Tuesday 24th November 2009
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need to find the following, all help appreciated.
1)new hood,recover existing parts
2)replacement carpet section (i have pattern)
3)new mats
4)need to re-veneer dash
5)new indicator lenses (front)
6)hanbrake gaitor
7)also need new seals for the targa roof sections
i think thats it for now
cheers

Edited by tbdgriff500 on Tuesday 24th November 15:14


Edited by tbdgriff500 on Thursday 26th November 11:01

tinks v8S

2,153 posts

237 months

Tuesday 24th November 2009
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dash had mine done at chapman & cliff quote paul tatton
mine looks great

tubbystu

3,846 posts

289 months

Wednesday 25th November 2009
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tbdgriff500 said:
need to find.
5)new indicator lenses (front)
It just so happens that these are on the 'bay right now. They have gone for stupid prices recently so bid with some caution. There are alternative BMW & Kia based replacements with a bit of modification.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TVR-S-Series-Indicator-Lense...

tbdgriff500 said:
need to find.
6)handbrake gaitor
These also pop up on E-bay fairly regularly. They are some sort of cottage industry in Kingston. I have a set and whilst they are OK, and fit fine etc, the leather could be a little thicker.

I have found this - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TVR-S2-S3-S4-TASMIN-GRIFFITH...

but this webpage does not look like the supplier mine came from, but I could be wrong. The picture in the ad looks similar to the set I have so it may be the same people.

Russ35

2,706 posts

268 months

Wednesday 25th November 2009
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These people had a stand at the Classic Car Show a couple of weeks back.

http://www.classical-dash.co.uk

tbdgriff500

Original Poster:

1,647 posts

232 months

Wednesday 25th November 2009
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thumbup thanks a lot guys very helpful.
the list is getting smaller,
can't wait to get her on the road!!

dougc

8,241 posts

294 months

Wednesday 25th November 2009
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I've got a roll of black carpet from Coverdale in the garage. I can measure it up or send a sample if you're interested?

Cheers
Doug

Longers

4,505 posts

257 months

Wednesday 25th November 2009
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tubbystu said:
I have a set and whilst they are OK, and fit fine etc, the leather could be a little thicker.

I have found this - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TVR-S2-S3-S4-TASMIN-GRIFFITH...
Looks like the place I got new handbrake & gearstick gaitors from for my last S. They were well made and fitted a treat but, as mentioned above, the leather was thinner than the original. Wasn't a problem though cos they looked great smile

tbdgriff500

Original Poster:

1,647 posts

232 months

Wednesday 25th November 2009
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dougc said:
I've got a roll of black carpet from Coverdale in the garage. I can measure it up or send a sample if you're interested?

Cheers
Doug
thanks but the carpets are blue

tbdgriff500

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1,647 posts

232 months

Thursday 26th November 2009
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also need new rubbers on the targa sections.

Bobhon

1,059 posts

208 months

Thursday 26th November 2009
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tbdgriff500 said:
also need new rubbers on the targa sections.
I'm pretty sure that there was athread on here recently about this. Try doing a search. I'd do it but my lkunch 1/2 hour is just finishing.

Wasn't it Woolies Trim that had them or am I getting confused with something
else?

HTH Bob

Bobhon

1,059 posts

208 months

Thursday 26th November 2009
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This is teh thread for teh roof seals (stole some time anyway).

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Don't know if just pasting this in works. If not then type 'Roof seals' into the search.

Bob

tbdgriff500

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1,647 posts

232 months

Thursday 26th November 2009
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excellent thanks bob