Alloy roof struts

[Yatesy350i]

Hi all

I am sure I've seen a photo somewhere of a wedge with Griff/Chim style alloy roof supports/struts.

Do these fit straight on as a direct replacement? As mine are rough looking.


Cheer Karl.

[Danny Hoffman]

Hi,

I think they need a little modification, holes enlarging. There is a thread on here somewhere about polishing the standard ones.

Cheers

Danny

[Trickie Dickie]

They are like "Rocking Horse Poo" to get hold of off a Griff now
or sell for an awful lot of money

I have been keeping an eye out for 3 or 4 years

Cheers
Trickie

[mrzigazaga]

How hard can it be for some clever dickie who has all the machinery to make something similar??..I'll have a set...Ziga

[Mr Tank]

Hi

I have fitted a set to a wedge and am planning on fitting a set to another one in the next week or so!
The fit fairly well you just have to make a new hole below the current one on the back wall, about 1/2 inch down no problem.
To find a set of struts are the biggest problem.
I have been lucky and found a set on PH classifieds only five weeks ago! The cost can be from £70 for a set or upto £70 per unit!

Andy

[TvR Driver]

cmon ziga - start selling parts - ill have a set as had some on my first 350 - they fitted fine with a few extra holes and would love some for the latest wedge .......

[mrzigazaga]

TvR Driver said:

cmon ziga - start selling parts

...Im actually making a list..Including the roof catches..Fuel caps..Expansion tanks..But for one i need some capital and second some of these bits have to be made or are not easy to find..I will invest when the money comes in though..You will be my first customer...

[Engineer1949]

I am making some for my wedge copied from the chim i am rebuilding but with a twist i am incorporating an adjuster inthe upper section to fine adjust the roof tension should all be machined up in acouple of weeks will post pics then.


John

[mrzigazaga]

Engineer1949 said:

I am making some for my wedge copied from the chim i am rebuilding but with a twist i am incorporating an adjuster inthe upper section to fine adjust the roof tension should all be machined up in acouple of weeks will post pics then.


John

....Intriguing....Is it easier to make a batch by any chance......Im sure you will get some orders from us...Initiative is a good thing...

[tweety]

Do the Tamora ones fit better as I believe these are a bit shorter, but probably harder to get hold of I suppose.. maybe not one of my better ideas then...

Cheers, Al.

[mrzigazaga]

Just found this...Grab it while you can..Only one is advertised though..Ziga

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-GRIFFITH-CHIMAERA-RO...

[Trickie Dickie]

mrzigazaga said:

Just found this...Grab it while you can..Only one is advertised though..Ziga

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-GRIFFITH-CHIMAERA-RO...

"If you want a matching pair, please contact me to see if available."

HE HAS A STASH OF THEM OBVIOUSLY!!! Ha ha

At £65 for 1 I think I can manage with black ones
as they are behind me so I don't look at them

Cheers
Rich

[mrzigazaga]

Trickie Dickie said:

"If you want a matching pair, please contact me to see if available."

HE HAS A STASH OF THEM OBVIOUSLY!!! Ha ha

Your probably right mate..Its the old.." Theres only 2 pairs left..But i might be able to get a few more"...Yeah alright..
I think i will have a go at polishing up my ones or have a word with the fabricators that i use..Or wait until someone can make them and not rip us off!..

[TvR Driver]

£65 may be the market value but a little steep for me :-(