Questions / Help and Discussion relating to the Imp's Bodywork eg, welding, panels, painting etc... not that it ever rusts or anything to do with interior trim, windows etc
Modified Hatch Stays
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617sqn »
Sun Oct 11, 2015 7:14 pm
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I will be producing another small batch run of the modified hatch stays with adjustable friction action. The last two sets went to the Irish Republic...
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Good to hear, Peter. Perhaps I need to make a couple more ?
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Last post by Uncle Henry Thu Nov 16, 2023 3:35 pm
Chrysler/rootes paint code
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olly »
Wed Jun 04, 2008 3:18 pm
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Hi all
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Any chance of a clue on paint formula for 86 forrest green and 108 white
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Last post by Dave ' Linwood ' Lane Wed Mar 01, 2017 4:42 pm
How 2 Fit a larger, Dipping Interior Mirror.
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617sqn »
Sun Aug 21, 2005 6:58 pm
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You will need an Imp mirror mount, a new Dipping Mirror and mount, an electric drill and vise or workmate, an assortment of small drills, Araldite,...
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You could be clever and adapt a modern mirror like off a Range Rover, sticks directly to the screen and does auto dipping, self adjusts for different...
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Last post by The Nun Sun Jan 24, 2016 11:05 am
Sun Visor Repair
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ImpManiac »
Mon Sep 23, 2013 11:17 pm
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Nice work! :D Any before and after pictures?
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^^ Indeed. :wink: An after picture will be sufficient. I have some distinctly before sun visors in the shed. :?
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Last post by ImpManiac Wed Sep 25, 2013 2:02 pm
How to test old style speedo for accuracy.
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Dave ' Linwood ' Lane »
Fri Jul 07, 2006 7:13 pm
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My Commer imp speedo was reading wildly high (85mph@4500rpm) .to test it i 1st attached my electric drill to the inner cable ( wheel end) of my...
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stu tells me that his speedo is about 10-15 mph out
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Last post by imp.sport Mon Jun 29, 2009 11:25 am
Stainless bumper
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The Nun »
Sat Feb 03, 2024 10:32 am
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New Stainless front bumper and overriders fitted, it's a lot better than the original that was on it and the finish is far superior to the Chrysler...
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They've got the holes sorted now, originally they made the front and rear the same position which they aren't as standard, and the starting handle...
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Last post by The Nun Sat Feb 03, 2024 3:10 pm
Washer jets hoses route ?
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alan c ramsay »
Sun Oct 22, 2023 11:45 am
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I'm putting stuff back onto a restored '67 Imp Super, but I have forgotten the routing of the washer-jet hoses, and there
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Correct there was nothing on the early metal heater housing to fasten the washer pipes to, just route them in the most convenient position tucked up...
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Last post by The Nun Sun Oct 22, 2023 2:00 pm
Brake Fuel Clutch Throttle lines
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tomrogers7 »
Sun Feb 26, 2023 9:07 pm
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Can anyone confirm if I have these lines in the correct holes. The lines are roughly fitted currently. Also in the tunnel rear part should the lines...
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Those are good dies Bob.
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Last post by John A Ross Sun Aug 06, 2023 8:42 pm
Wheel Boxes
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caratech »
Tue Jul 26, 2022 5:03 am
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1. Where can I obtain replacement for the cardboard covers that go over the wheel boxes in the front luggage compartment?
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I guess the Aussie Imps may have been different, but I have never seen 'covers' of any kind fitted over the moulded trim covers that go over the...
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Last post by johnh875 Fri Jun 23, 2023 3:18 am
rear window bottom
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colin rooney »
Thu Oct 13, 2022 6:31 pm
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Hi all i need to gauge how many people out there would be interested in the bottom section of the rear window ,most of the tops are ok so looking at...
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I think it’s a great idea and will definitely be worthwhile in the long run. Having said that I don’t have a need at the moment.
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Last post by jetmech Sun Nov 27, 2022 9:10 pm
Door glass seals
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alan c ramsay »
Thu Sep 22, 2022 9:41 pm
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I was hoping to find reference to door glass seals, but can't find anything on the Forum..
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Just my 2p worth - I think I bought my window scraper seals (flocked inner side) from Woolies trim. Once cut to length they fitted fine first time,...
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Last post by oli Sat Oct 22, 2022 7:12 am
Matching old aftermarket decals
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sjudd »
Mon Sep 05, 2022 3:05 pm
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Good afternoon,
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I was chatting to Gary Matthews about side stripes a month or so ago and hadn't realised until then that the Super type stripe is different from the...
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Last post by keanej Wed Sep 14, 2022 8:30 pm
Paint details
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caratech »
Wed Aug 17, 2022 3:47 am
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Some of the early Imps were painted Balmoral Grey. Does anyone know the paint code or have other relevant information? Thanks
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Unfortunately when trying to mix a colour the forumulation is no longer enough while many systems move from low.medium>high solids contents so the...
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Last post by John A Ross Sun Aug 21, 2022 10:04 am
Rear Window
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gill »
Mon Mar 14, 2022 12:08 pm
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Need one - anyone know where to look?
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Sorry Gill, this is not a helpful reply. Treat it as a nostalgic interlude in your quest…
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Last post by Grahame59 Wed Jul 27, 2022 6:52 am
Badge, Reflectors & Felt Query
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tomrogers7 »
Fri Jul 08, 2022 8:11 am
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Can anyone confirm the dimensions/position of the rear wing Super Imp Badge, the rear transam red reflectors and what thickness of felt was used on...
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For rapid and usually wrong answers try facebook followed by 45 other replies wildly off topic and usually an argument develops from the keyboard...
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Last post by moose Sun Jul 10, 2022 9:01 am
Petrol Tank Mountings - Captive nuts
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tomrogers7 »
Sun May 29, 2022 6:43 pm
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It’s been a few years undergoing full body renovation with final prep ongoing before painting. Due to replacement inner driver side flitch I need to...
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Early cars had an extra bolt in that position, threaded boss in the chassis, so 5 1/4 bolts plus plain and lock washer
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Last post by John A Ross Tue May 31, 2022 2:00 pm
Rear hatch window frame options
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tomrogers7 »
Tue May 31, 2022 7:23 am
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Did I read somewhere on here that someone was able to offer a replacement or refurbish of the rear window hatch metal frame. I can’t seem to find the...
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Tom
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Last post by bks974c Tue May 31, 2022 8:07 am
Chassis plate position?
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colimp66 »
Thu Mar 03, 2022 3:51 pm
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Hi,
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You kjnow my plasma cutter is close to my heart Col :-) I do not need much fo an excuse to slice 'n' dice :lol:
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Last post by John A Ross Fri Mar 04, 2022 6:50 pm
Repairing stainless roof trims
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impmann »
Mon Feb 28, 2022 11:28 am
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Following on from the 'replacing' thread... the stainless roof trims on my 67 Imp, Gracie, look like a previous owner used a ball peen hammer to...
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Tim, if you get an old junior hacksaw frame, and file it flatter along the top of the 'spine' it can then be inverted into the back (open side) of...
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Last post by oli Tue Mar 01, 2022 11:32 pm
Chrome gutter trim replacement
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TOWY »
Fri Feb 25, 2022 6:08 pm
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Hi
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I invited Gary Matthews round to 'have a look at my rebuild' They went on in seconds, we started on the original curve at the top corner of the door...
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Last post by keanej Sat Feb 26, 2022 10:56 pm
Rally Dash Pod
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Ed Cox »
Tue Oct 01, 2013 6:47 pm
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Hello everyone,
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What is that now, more than four years on since I set myself the little challenge to find all the outstanding clocks (3 missing) for my genuine CTS...
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Last post by ImpownerUK Fri Nov 12, 2021 2:49 pm
Heater control knob
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African Imp »
Fri Oct 29, 2021 9:01 am
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Can anyone advise which Imp the longer heater control black plastic knob came off?
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A message from Oli told me that the longer plastic knob came from later made Hillman Imps :)
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Last post by African Imp Sun Oct 31, 2021 1:30 pm
Stainless steel washer jets ala Bobbycham
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Dave ' Linwood ' Lane »
Wed Feb 01, 2017 5:37 pm
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They look superb - mine are bonnet mounted now but this is far more original
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Just added these , bit different, one set available , only made two sets , customer requested black version so had some painted....
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Last post by Bobbycham Sat Oct 30, 2021 9:08 am
Assembling window winder???
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JJN »
Fri Mar 23, 2012 9:58 am
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Hey all i am in the process of getting the glass and winding mechanism back into the doors but i am not sure what the best order is to put the parts...
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As long as it operates easily and doesn't rattle and seals properly when up to keep the wet and wind noise out it doesn't really matter that much...
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Last post by African Imp Thu Sep 30, 2021 11:45 am
Mounting front spot lights
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Alanm »
Sun Apr 05, 2020 5:43 pm
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I have an Imp Super and want to fit a couple of auxiliary lights. I have looked at various options but I want to avoid drilling the front panel and...
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Here's my solution .
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Last post by Bobbycham Wed Jun 09, 2021 6:39 pm
Water ingress.
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gill »
Thu Mar 04, 2021 11:28 am
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Quick question ; How likely is it to get a leak into the glovebox from the luggage compartment hinge ? After a deal of work including screen rubber...
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Thanks, Moose.
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Last post by gill Fri Apr 02, 2021 10:28 am
Badge font style
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SuperSport »
Fri Aug 21, 2020 11:32 pm
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Can anyone help with information about the Font style and size used for the Door badge (the two part one seen with Super, Sport etc) on the Mk1 and...
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Thanks very much,
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Last post by SuperSport Tue Aug 25, 2020 2:50 pm
Headliner in commercials
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SuperSport »
Fri Aug 21, 2020 10:39 pm
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Although I had a H reg Van (with window & Seat conversion) and learned to drive in a D reg Commer I cannot remember what the headliner was, even...
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not a lot , basically a 3 inch deep bit of textured hardboard in white
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Last post by SuperSport Fri Aug 21, 2020 11:07 pm
Headlining Bars - number ?
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SuperSport »
Tue Jul 14, 2020 7:50 pm
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Guys,
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Thank You Andy,
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Last post by SuperSport Sun Aug 09, 2020 11:34 pm
Windshield trim install
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Cali Simon »
Fri Jun 12, 2020 4:11 pm
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Our windshield trims seem to be different to the norm for classic cars. Can anyone offer advice on how to get them into the rubber seals? Is there a...
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As above, it is covered in Roy's magnum opus.
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Last post by oli Wed Jun 24, 2020 10:48 am
How to refurb revolution alloys
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walshste »
Sun Oct 13, 2019 11:52 pm
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After getting some crazy prices to refurb the alloys for my clan i decided to have a go myself.
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They've come up great - well done you ! It's amazing what can be achieved at much reduced cost when you put your mind (and effort) into it 👍🏽
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Last post by 617sqn Sun May 31, 2020 10:47 am
Bad Obsession Motor Sport
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African Imp »
Mon Mar 10, 2014 3:36 pm
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Folks,
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Thought it was a Subaru engine in it?
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Last post by oli Thu May 21, 2020 1:32 pm
Coupé split rear seat
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tiker »
Thu May 14, 2020 10:04 am
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Hi just trying to work out how the metal foulding seat back work , I have one fixed bracket on the centre side and one fixed with a swinging bracket...
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Found out what is wrong 😞
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Last post by tiker Sat May 16, 2020 9:56 pm
How to align an Imp Door
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Peter Hurst »
Wed Apr 22, 2020 9:06 pm
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I have refurbished the passenger door innards and fitted new hinge pins but cant get door adjustment right to shut easily.
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Many years ago, when fitting MK3 doors to my MK2 Chamois, I seem to remember having to bend the hinges, it involved laying the doors on a pallet...
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Last post by jetmech Sat Apr 25, 2020 9:05 pm
Rear seat belts
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tiker »
Sun Apr 05, 2020 7:51 pm
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Hi does anyone have photos of rear seat belt mounts
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Thanks 😊
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Last post by tiker Thu Apr 09, 2020 6:16 pm
Windscreen washer jets
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jibbit »
Sun Jan 05, 2020 2:12 pm
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Hi guys what chrome windscreen washer jets are you guys finding that are good and a straight fit on as I've stripped out the dash and I'm at the...
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Hi guys what chrome windscreen washer jets are you guys finding that are good and a straight fit on as I've stripped out the dash and I'm at the...
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Last post by Bobbycham Sun Jan 05, 2020 8:53 pm
RAL number for Balmoral Grey (76)?
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oli »
Sun Dec 08, 2019 11:26 am
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Hi all, anyone know the RAL number for Rootes Balmoral Grey (Rootes code 76)?
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404.1957 is the Berger code if that's any help.
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Last post by The Nun Tue Dec 10, 2019 4:27 am
Husky rear door seal
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austinburnham »
Thu Oct 03, 2019 1:55 pm
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Does anybody know the dimensions of ,or where I can get, the rubber seal that goes around the rear door/tailgate of my 1968 Hillman Husky??
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Walker Rubber in Norwich produce closed cell foam rubber which is self adhesive on one face, and they cut to any dimension. I have used this on our...
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Last post by oli Fri Oct 04, 2019 5:11 pm
Front seats : alternatives survey.
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617sqn »
Sat Jun 29, 2019 9:52 am
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The bucket seats I have in Stan are in need of refurbishment, especially the drivers side. They are un-named generic items covered in a brushed nylon...
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I'm loving the Mx5 seats in my Imp. They are grippy enough and can be made even more 'buckety' by performing a foamectomy, of which there is plenty...
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Last post by yoeddynz Wed Jul 03, 2019 6:21 am
Hockey stick trim clips
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austinburnham »
Sat Jun 15, 2019 11:03 pm
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Does anybody know where I can get any of the T shaped plastic clips for the hockey stick side trims on my 1968 Husky.
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Try Malcolm Anderson.or Bob at Club Spares.
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Last post by The Nun Sun Jun 16, 2019 4:59 am
Seat bases, fixable?
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edgedj »
Mon Feb 25, 2019 7:01 pm
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Does anyone have any tips on reconditioning imp front seats? I’ve got new vinyl for covering and some new foam but on inspection under the seats they...
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Club has one in stock according to list and can order if required?
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Last post by The Nun Tue Feb 26, 2019 9:08 am
Express panels door skin fitted
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The Nun »
Sun Feb 17, 2019 2:44 pm
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Fitted one of their full door skins to the drivers door, the original had rotted out bottom corners as usual and I had to get inside to correct a...
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Better than new! 8)
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Last post by Lotus-e-Clan Tue Feb 19, 2019 4:09 pm
Bonnet straps?
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oli »
Mon Nov 26, 2018 11:16 pm
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Hi all,
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Oli,
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Last post by Grahame59 Tue Nov 27, 2018 11:37 am
Paint code 161 gold
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karl1 »
Mon Jul 02, 2018 12:32 pm
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Hi all..... great weather.....
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Thanks all for your replies.
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Last post by karl1 Mon Jul 02, 2018 11:40 pm
Fuel pipe
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nickh »
Thu Jun 21, 2018 1:05 pm
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Hi all
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yes my maths is out, 6 mm does seem to be 1/4 inch
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Last post by ganderson888 Thu Jun 21, 2018 5:28 pm
Types of dash rolls - binnacle dash
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hazzah »
Fri Jun 15, 2018 9:11 am
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For binnacle dashes how many types of dash roll were there? I know of,
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Thanks everyone
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Last post by hazzah Sun Jun 17, 2018 8:57 am
repair panels
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Dion »
Thu May 03, 2018 6:33 pm
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My Chamois has a pretty good body for a 51 year old unrestored car. However there are 4 pieces that now needs new metal. They are:
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Of course! Thanks for the reminder.
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Last post by Dion Sat May 05, 2018 6:20 pm
Door rattles
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karl1 »
Sat Apr 21, 2018 7:26 pm
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My passenger door rattles like a good en.
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Thank you all for your replies.
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Last post by karl1 Sun Apr 22, 2018 1:23 pm
Replacement front seats
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Hilda »
Wed Apr 18, 2018 4:03 pm
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This question has probably been asked a hundred or more times, but to save me time can I ask it again. Firstly I have no interior whatsoever in my...
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Ka and Fiesta good fit , use Mk3 seat subframes to make fitment easier
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Last post by Keith 'Supaimpy' Laming Wed Apr 18, 2018 10:53 pm
Windscreen
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karl1 »
Sun Apr 08, 2018 11:44 am
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Hello all...
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I can vouch the quality of Malcolm's seals. I fitted a laminated top-tint screen last year with a new seal from Malc. No leaks whatsoever. Also, when...
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Last post by Grahame59 Thu Apr 12, 2018 9:49 am
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