Help Needed On Tasmin Parts

[Gandalf]

I have had a request from an owner of an 83 Tasmin they need to know the donor vehicle and/or a source for the door mechanisms and (I presume) handles - anyone know the definative answer?

[MarkS1966]

Gandalf said:

I have had a request from an owner of an 83 Tasmin they need to know the donor vehicle and/or a source for the door mechanisms and (I presume) handles - anyone know the definative answer?

You could get them to have a look here:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

The first entry: "way back machine archive" may have some info for him.

Hope this helps?

Edited by MarkS1966 on Saturday 21st July 11:36

[simonwedge]

Gandalf said:

I have had a request from an owner of an 83 Tasmin they need to know the donor vehicle and/or a source for the door mechanisms and (I presume) handles - anyone know the definative answer?

Steve

Ford Capri/Cortina I believe (certainly the handles).

[mrzigazaga]

Shame as i gave a set of handles away not so long ago..Ill find out if they are going to get used...I can also sort out some of the plastic clips that hold the rods in place, They are not original but do the job if you need any?..Cheers..Ziga

Edited by mrzigazaga on Saturday 21st July 15:55

[RCK974X]

Source donor for door handles/locks etc is Cortina IV/V.

Exterior handles are the same (I think) on Mk3 Cortinas and late Capris, and Mk II (square) Granadas.

I think 'M' series TVRs used this exterior handle too.


Granadas have central locking mechanisms which will fit into Tasmin doors (get the little control/relay box to go with them)

Internal handles are BL, TR7/Marina/Others? but wire is welded (lengthened ?), although you can strip handle and change wire over easily.

Edited by RCK974X on Saturday 21st July 23:21

[Gandalf]

Many thanks guys, knew I could rely on you all
I have passed on your wealth of knowledge to said owner who can now complete his restoration and another Tasmin will survive

[RCK974X]

AAARGH !!! Sorry, must be the alzheimers....

The exterior door handles are NOT bloody Cortina IV/V. What was I thinking ??

They are Capri and Granada mkI (Cortina III ?) as I now recall (correctly this time I hope)

Other details correct, locks probably in other Fords of that era too.

Apologies....

[mrzigazaga]

Capri/granada..The locks are from a capri...

[RCK974X]

Zig,

Not arguing, but I can say DEFINITELY from actual experience that my '82 Wedge door locks are identical to both Cortina IV and Granada II mechanisms, and the central locking versions from Granada *just* fit, with a slight 'adjustment' in the vice (i.e. bending).

That why I added the note about probably several Ford models have the same locks....

I think I got my replacement door handles from an early Granny too, but I can't remember for sure !

[mrzigazaga]

No worries mate..I checked mine against some at the ford garage and they looked like capri, The bible also says capri and thats why i checked..I suppose the options are open...ziga

[Wedg1e]

The Cortina 4/5 had the pulls with separate lock cylinders. A lot of the later ones were black rather than chrome.