TVR 280i Stuff

[m2500tvr]

Hello, Fellow TVR Owners:

I'm chasing after some bits for my '85 S1.5 280i and I'm hoping you might help
me find some of these bits:

- Headlamp pods stops, both the up and down stops. NEED these. Could make 'em,
they're stupid simple, but that means I've gotta make 'em.
- Headlamp actuator/linkage bits.
- Center console/instrument binnacle metal fascia plate. The metal plate sans
veneer is fine as a core. More than this is a bonus.
- Glovebox door with hinges
- Driver's/left side window regulator
- Wing mirror, passenger's/right side. NEED one of these.
- Ranco A/C controller module, OR just the value of the resistors that have
burned in mine. Please R6 is the value I need to confirm.
- An engine run sensor module would be nice, too.

What's the name of the shop in Maryland? They service TVRs and had a 280i for
parts. I have contacted both this shop and Octagon Auto in the past, and on many
different occasions, giving the my list of stuff. They were very friendly, but
NEVER got back to me. I'm going to keep on top of them for this stuff and see
where that goes.

I think that's it for now.

Thanks!

- Steven

[mrzigazaga]

Hi Mate..
1.- Headlamp pods stops...These are just small pieces of hose..I think i used 12-15mm x 40mm L.
2.- Headlamp actuator/linkage bits...Not too sure on these but a fellow wedger has an unfortunate mishap with his wedge last week and may have some spares.
3.- Center console/instrument binnacle metal fascia plate. The metal plate sans
veneer is fine as a core. More than this is a bonus....Someone was making dash and centre console veneers but im not too sure what happened with them..There are numerous alternatives from re-veneering with burr walnut leaf or carbon fibre..Or hydrographics which can look really good.
4.- Glovebox door with hinges...Again something cut to shape and veneered...
5.- Driver's/left side window regulator...Again spares from a fellow unfortunate wedger...Possibly.
6.- Wing mirror, passenger's/right side. NEED one of these...There are alternatives as the originals are like rocking horse poo..Possibly..Spares from a fellow unfortunate wedger.
7 & 8.- Ranco A/C controller module, OR just the value of the resistors that have
burned in mine. Please R6 is the value I need to confirm.
- An engine run sensor module would be nice, too....Not sure about those..Sorry

Hopefully someone stateside can help you with the info as regards to the parts shops..Hope this is of some help...Cheers...Ziga

[bobs280i]

hey mate someone was selling a 280i on craigslist in pa a few months back ...the car was frame off and is going to be a hard sell in pieces like that .. i will try to find it and see if its still about ....i could use some parts myself! im out near Springfield ma ..Bob

[bobs280i]

ok Steve i found another one ...1983 tusman $1 thats what it says. i just typed tvr to find it in ( philly) ......there is also a phone number! maybe he will part out? no harm in trying right ...check it out Bob

[adam quantrill]

You can get the headlamp linkage bits on fleabay just search for "8mm rose joint".

[hallsie]

http://www.mcgillmotorsports.co.uk/index.php?act=v...

This place will do the complete turnbuckle for £5

Stu