Poppy the P6
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Take the tow bar off, they're ugly and the electrics are now an MOT test point, if you don't need it get rid.
Love the electric windows, I used all the mechanisms and switch from an early 216 Vitesse, put the switches in the front spreaker grill. Any plans to electrify the rear windows ?
In terms of anti-pinch that's a pretty modern invention, most pre 90's cars don't have it, my 820 doesn't, and the 216 I used for my conversion didn't. Later 800's had it but it complicates the system and makes it unreliable, I'd stick to the simple up down switch setup.
Love the electric windows, I used all the mechanisms and switch from an early 216 Vitesse, put the switches in the front spreaker grill. Any plans to electrify the rear windows ?
In terms of anti-pinch that's a pretty modern invention, most pre 90's cars don't have it, my 820 doesn't, and the 216 I used for my conversion didn't. Later 800's had it but it complicates the system and makes it unreliable, I'd stick to the simple up down switch setup.
redrover
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arthuy said:
How good would a pillarless P6 look?! :shock: Somebody's got to try that!
What are you doing about the rear reflectors? I've never personally had a problem with them, but I know others are going to all sorts of lengths to get rid of them and rejig all the lights! I do agree the wings look neater without them, but I've never seen an alternative that I like enough to want to change them.
Michael
arthuy
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I have put one reflector on, strangely the drivers wing has squared hole to take the reflector but no wing trim holes. whilst the passenger wing has the trim holes but none for the reflector.
I don't mind the Reflectors, the boot type don't don much for me though.
A Pillarless P6 would look great, Richards Coupé project gives an idea on how they would look.
I don't mind the Reflectors, the boot type don't don much for me though.
A Pillarless P6 would look great, Richards Coupé project gives an idea on how they would look.
arthuy
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Got the door handles back today and they came up really nice considering some of the pitting they had. Just one has visable marks on the topside.
Having cleared out the stuff from my suspended vinyl roof I am tempted to fit it over the weekend if the weather stays nice.
Colin
Having cleared out the stuff from my suspended vinyl roof I am tempted to fit it over the weekend if the weather stays nice.
Colin
arthuy
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The plater is a chap called Ray, he does an decent job for what I need.
He does sell on ebay but I email him direct. email : chromeworlds@hotmail.com
I noted that even Winns sell GSH door handles at £12 +vat so £18 to replate is not bad. Chrome does tend to add up if you do everything on the car.
Colin
He does sell on ebay but I email him direct. email : chromeworlds@hotmail.com
I noted that even Winns sell GSH door handles at £12 +vat so £18 to replate is not bad. Chrome does tend to add up if you do everything on the car.
Colin
JVY
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Looking forward to seeing those nice newly chromed handles on Poppy.
I keep thinking of the old Two Ronnies routine - are they fork 'andles, four handles or four candles
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCbvCRkl_4U
I keep thinking of the old Two Ronnies routine - are they fork 'andles, four handles or four candles
.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCbvCRkl_4U
stina said:
I was quoted £200.00 for the front bumper plus another £100.00 for the over riders. - £400.00 plus vat for one bumper!
I got both bumpers done including over riders, number late plinth, and petrol cap for £405 inc.
I do wonder how long it will last, but they look very nice at the moment.
Richard
arthuy
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I had a lot of bits don from my P5 and it was not so bad, I went via a supplier called David Green, it was around £35-40 per overider. Not sure who did the work though.
Ray is pretty reasonable, but you need to keep cleaning chrome. I didn't realise it was porous and nice chrome can be spoiled by little flecks. The insides tend to be quite exposed and if you dont paint it it will very quickly rust.
I would drop an enquiry off to Ray if you are thinking about it, he is decent and unless he includes VAT in the price there aint any.
The front bumper I had was nice but had a few worn patches but 7 years later it is not so good. I might get on of my older 2000 bumpers plated so will get a price from Ray give you an idea.
Colin
Ray is pretty reasonable, but you need to keep cleaning chrome. I didn't realise it was porous and nice chrome can be spoiled by little flecks. The insides tend to be quite exposed and if you dont paint it it will very quickly rust.
I would drop an enquiry off to Ray if you are thinking about it, he is decent and unless he includes VAT in the price there aint any.
The front bumper I had was nice but had a few worn patches but 7 years later it is not so good. I might get on of my older 2000 bumpers plated so will get a price from Ray give you an idea.
Colin
arthuy
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Steve,
it only takes a minutes to mix up some filler :wink:
It is quite easy to see how this area rots especially on a car which has bee standing.
The monthly meeting is heading to look at a garage with some old rovers in it if you are free on Wednesday, I will text you.
Colin
it only takes a minutes to mix up some filler :wink:
It is quite easy to see how this area rots especially on a car which has bee standing.
The monthly meeting is heading to look at a garage with some old rovers in it if you are free on Wednesday, I will text you.
Colin
