Leven parts

[izthewiz]

It seems that Leven Technology (who I assume are the parts supplier for TVR trim upgrades) closed as a company in late 2019. Does anyone know if there's an alternative for hoods/parts etc or if they're trading under a different name (ie same products), or is that it, finito? Or have I got the wrong stick?

[5.0ltr]

Mark at Amore motors does some of the Leven interior stuff and a lady does some ally stalks, handbrake lever etc on facebook.

[N7GTX]

They voluntary wound up in October 2019. There were copyright issues after new TVR took over so they could not sell parts with the TVR logo such as V8 oil filler caps. Run by Paul and Jill Glynn who were always really friendly and helpful. Probably retired.

[V8fan]

Yes. PPC closed in March 2019. As I understand it, the business next door bought them out to expand.

[5.0ltr]

V8fan said:

Yes. PPC closed in March 2019. As I understand it, the business next door bought them out to expand.

Dunno about that but Amore have the designs and are having the stuff re-made.

[QBee]

The “Lady” referred to above is Anne Billyard, and a Facebook search will find her. If it doesn’t, just post on this thread as I think I have contact details for her. Her husband makes them in his workshop, she sells them, and they are lovely quality. She does the column stalks, handbtake grip and steering column adjuster lever as a set (makes a great birthday present, as my wife found out), and they can be bought separately.

[QBee]

Peter Essling (on here as pmessling I think) also makes various alloy and stainless bits like pedals and bonnet hinges, to name two I can think of



He also does the pedals wider (3 holes wide) if you want any or all of them wider. I chose narrow as I have wide feet and occasionally drive the car in my safety boots.

Edited by QBee on Sunday 1st March 06:20

[Classic Chim]

QBee said:

Peter Essling (on here as pmessling I think) also makes various alloy and stainless bits like pedals and bonnet hinges, to name two I can think of



He also does the pedals wider (3 holes wide) if you want any or all of them wider. I chose narrow as I have wide feet and occasionally drive the car in my safety boots.

Edited by QBee on Sunday 1st March 06:20

There actually very cool come to think of it, I like a bit of rubber you can grip your foot too, no reason why you can’t add some grommets or rubber bungs for extra grip.

[BarnFind]

Somebody posted up a picture some time back of a piece of S shaped alloy which replaced the interior mirror swivel stalk which meant you could raise the height of the mirror when the roof was down to see over it,wish someone would make this.
I,d love someone to make an alloy ignition key whilst they were at it to replace the vauxhall oem key as well.

[Monsterlime]

ACS Pro still have some new old stock of Leven bits, I got some (the gearknob for example) from them last year. They even gave me a list of what they still had available for the Chimaera -

These are:

• SSP5 Stainless Steel Pedal Set, Chimaera RHD
• EPC1 Power Steering Reservoir Cap
• BSK1 Blower Switch Knob, early Chimaera
• OFC5 Oil Filler Cap with TVR Logo, replaces early orange cap
• OFC6 Oil Filler Cap, replaces later black-yellow cap
• PC1 Petrol Filler Cap, early Chimaera
• PC3 Petrol Filler Cap, later Chimaera
• DB3 Dash Button, 3-Button Set, early Chimaera
• GLS2 Gear Lever Surround, Chimaera RHD
• GK2 Gear Knob

URL - http://acs-pro.de/

Their email address is - [e-mail]

[izthewiz]

Wow! What a great response - Thank You to all. Good to know that there are still comparable parts out there. I will research them all.

Does anyone do comparable hood protectors/half covers that are as good quality or operate in the same manner (ie: tuck under F&R)?

[QBee]

Classic Chim said:

There actually very cool come to think of it, I like a bit of rubber you can grip your foot too, no reason why you can’t add some grommets or rubber bungs for extra grip.

I was worried my feet would slip on these stainless steel pedals - quite the opposite in fact, even with wet feet

[TV8]

QBee said:

I was worried my feet would slip on these stainless steel pedals - quite the opposite in fact, even with wet feet

Hi Anthony, safety boots and driving in them? A bit of diversification from accounting?

[Olas]

Not specifically Leven related, however there is a company that reproduces trim for lots of older cars, they're called Newton Commercials. I can't promise you that they will take a comission from you but its certainly worth asking the question.

[QBee]

TV8 said:

QBee said:

I was worried my feet would slip on these stainless steel pedals - quite the opposite in fact, even with wet feet

Hi Anthony, safety boots and driving in them? A bit of diversification from accounting?

I have steel toe-capped, waterproof boots for use in my other life as a horse owner.
If you have ever had 700 kg of horse standing on your toes you will know why.

I wear them to load and unload my TVR to/from its trailer, which I use so that i can take it to track days and a) carry spare sets of wheels and tyres and various tools with me and b) guarantee that I won't have a breakdown 150 miles from home and not be able to get home.

It's just a safety issue habit whilst working around anything heavy, but as I am wearing them in the pits/paddock before the track day, I often end up driving the car to the noise test or on the sighting laps while still wearing them, as they are so comfortable that I forget to change into my track driving shoes......until I am approaching a corner at speed and try to heel and toe the downshift!!

[Chimaera 5.0]

Monsterlime said:

ACS Pro still have some new old stock of Leven bits, I got some (the gearknob for example) from them last year. They even gave me a list of what they still had available for the Chimaera -

These are:

• SSP5 Stainless Steel Pedal Set, Chimaera RHD
• EPC1 Power Steering Reservoir Cap
• BSK1 Blower Switch Knob, early Chimaera
• OFC5 Oil Filler Cap with TVR Logo, replaces early orange cap
• OFC6 Oil Filler Cap, replaces later black-yellow cap
• PC1 Petrol Filler Cap, early Chimaera
• PC3 Petrol Filler Cap, later Chimaera
• DB3 Dash Button, 3-Button Set, early Chimaera
• GLS2 Gear Lever Surround, Chimaera RHD
• GK2 Gear Knob

URL - http://acs-pro.de/

Their email address is - [e-mail]

Hello,

This is the complete and updated list of Leven parts available in stock for TVR cars:

• SSP5 Stainless Steel Pedal Set, Chimaera/Griffith RHD
• EPC1 Power Steering Reservoir Cap, Chimaera/Griffith/Cerbera/Tuscan
• BSK1 Blower Switch Knob, early Chimaera
• OFC5 Oil Filler Cap with TVR Logo, replaces early orange cap, Chimaera/Griffith/V8S/Wedge
• OFC6 Oil Filler Cap with TVR Logo, replaces later black-yellow cap, Chimaera/Griffith
• OFC7 Oil Filler Cap with TVR Logo, Cerbera AJP
• PC1 Petrol Filler Cap, early Chimaera/Griffith and Cerbera
• PC3 Petrol Filler Cap, later Chimaera/Griffith and Tuscan/Tamora
• DB3 Dash Button Cover, 3-Button Set, early Chimaera
• DB5 Dash Button Cover, 5-Button Set, Griffith 500 with illuminated Hazard switch
• DB6 Dash Button Cover, 6-Button Set, early Griffith with non-illuminated Hazard switch
• GLS2 Gear Lever Surround, Chimaera RHD
• GK1 Gear Knob, Tuscan/Tamora
• GK2 Gear Knob (and Collar), Chimaera/Griffith/Cerbera
• DAV1 Aluminium Dash Air Vents Trim, set of 3, Griffith 500
• ADR1 Aluminium Door Reflectors, set of 2, Griffith

[pmessling]

Thanks for the good feedback on my parts

I'm always open for more ideas.

As for rubber in the pedals. It is possible to add grommets or mushrooms, I have had a look.

However I have had no complaints about then being slippery, but then any thing is possible.

[QBee]

I have never had my foot slip off any Peter Essling pedal in any shoes and any weather.
It's counter-intuitive, but it's true.

[Classic Chim]

pmessling said:

Thanks for the good feedback on my parts

I'm always open for more ideas.

As for rubber in the pedals. It is possible to add grommets or mushrooms, I have had a look.

However I have had no complaints about then being slippery, but then any thing is possible.

It’s just a personal thing. I have a bass drum pedal that has little bungs you can change and move for a different feel on your foot.
I can see with the holes drilled in these pedals you could do the same thing.

[Classic Chim]

QBee said:

I have never had my foot slip off any Peter Essling pedal in any shoes and any weather.
It's counter-intuitive, but it's true.

Many throttle pedals are just steel with no rubber. Old Mini’s come to mind,, or was it a Mk 1 Cortina!