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WotnoV8 said:
Good to see how you’re progressing. Hopefully the finish line will be in sight soon. 
Any luck finding a windscreen yet?
Thanks, Body nearly ready for etch primer, have to remove some of the engine bay bits. Just trying to get the dash off today. Then hopefully convince missus to go to the classic car show at Tatton Park. No joy on windscreen yet, There was an original one in America for sale but with shipping not viable. Any luck finding a windscreen yet?
I don't know how much you're expecting to pay for the screen ; but this "project car" seems to have a complete one, and looks likely to stay cheap. It's so far gone that it seems doubtful whether anyone would take it on as a restoration. Maybe it would be worth buying for the screen and any other parts you need, and then re-sell the rest :
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304504114927
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304504114927
frontfloater said:
I don't know how much you're expecting to pay for the screen ; but this "project car" seems to have a complete one, and looks likely to stay cheap. It's so far gone that it seems doubtful whether anyone would take it on as a restoration. Maybe it would be worth buying for the screen and any other parts you need, and then re-sell the rest :
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304504114927
Thanks for the reply. I saw that. Unfortunately I’m losing the warehouse space soon and only have garage space for 1 car. I did contact autoglass when I first got the car (about 3 years ago now), they still supplied them then, once respray is done I’ll put some effort into sourcing a screen. Priority to get respray done so can put body back onto chassis at moment. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304504114927
I quite liked the metallic silver and considered a colour change, I am trying to keep the car as original as I can, but having said that I have gone for the Starmist Mica Blue, like the picture attached. It’s more metallic than the original paint which looks a flat blue, but thought it deserved a little Botox after being neglected.
I ordered the etching primer, high build primer, paint and lacquer from a single source for compatibility. Lacquer is to be applied within an hour of the paint for ultimate adhesion, so will get all done at the same time. All paint materials bought from Advanced paints, very helpful company who have been very helpful in selecting the correct primers etc and list TVR colours.
Prepping car and sanding by hand takes a good while, glad I bought a long flexi block.
I ordered the etching primer, high build primer, paint and lacquer from a single source for compatibility. Lacquer is to be applied within an hour of the paint for ultimate adhesion, so will get all done at the same time. All paint materials bought from Advanced paints, very helpful company who have been very helpful in selecting the correct primers etc and list TVR colours.
Prepping car and sanding by hand takes a good while, glad I bought a long flexi block.
I have a new, heated screen in my store awaiting commencement of the Reserve restoration.
Happy to talk supply if you're willing to order a replacement to be shipped to me.
Screen is in S London.
ETA: planning on doing the TVRCC trackday at Cadwell in September and Donnington Park in August.
Happy to talk supply if you're willing to order a replacement to be shipped to me.
Screen is in S London.
ETA: planning on doing the TVRCC trackday at Cadwell in September and Donnington Park in August.
Edited by mk1fan on Monday 6th June 21:05
mk1fan said:
I have a new, heated screen in my store awaiting commencement of the Reserve restoration.
Happy to talk supply if you're willing to order a replacement to be shipped to me.
Screen is in S London.
ETA: planning on doing the TVRCC trackday at Cadwell in September and Donnington Park in August.
That’s a very very kind offer. I’m not in any mad rush just at moment as plenty to do yet. Where did you buy it from?? Happy to talk supply if you're willing to order a replacement to be shipped to me.
Screen is in S London.
ETA: planning on doing the TVRCC trackday at Cadwell in September and Donnington Park in August.
Edited by mk1fan on Monday 6th June 21:05
I purchased my heated screen from Ricky Evans Motorsport - https://www.heatedwindscreen.com/
not cheap if a one off - they are genuine tripleX
not cheap if a one off - they are genuine tripleX
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