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by Bill Reed
Wed Nov 13, 2013 5:35 pm
Forum: Body and Trim
Topic: Windscreen fitting
Replies: 3
Views: 4262

Re: Windscreen fitting

Thank you Colin, thank you Mike
Bill
by Bill Reed
Tue Nov 12, 2013 9:57 pm
Forum: Body and Trim
Topic: Windscreen fitting
Replies: 3
Views: 4262

Windscreen fitting

I now have a laminated windscreen to replace the toughened one. Seal also. Both sourced from Chris Witor. I'm not going to do this myself but would welcome advice that the fitter should take into account.
Bill Reed
by Bill Reed
Tue Jan 10, 2012 2:06 pm
Forum: Steering, Suspension, Braking, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Bottom end knock
Replies: 12
Views: 12482

Re: Bottom end knock

Many thanks for your prompt and full replies. I will report on progress!
Bill
by Bill Reed
Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:27 pm
Forum: Steering, Suspension, Braking, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Bottom end knock
Replies: 12
Views: 12482

Bottom end knock

I have fitted spin-on oil filter and also added Wynn's on last oil change but I still get a severe knock on start-up unless I turn the engine over a few times with the choke in before starting. Knock disappears when oil light goes out. Even when warm the knock returns on re-starting after the engine ...
by Bill Reed
Fri Mar 04, 2011 4:38 pm
Forum: Steering, Suspension, Braking, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Stag type alloy wheels for 1974 2500TC
Replies: 8
Views: 7762

Re: Stag type alloy wheels for 1974 2500TC

Thank you Mike, I hope to see you there!
Bill
by Bill Reed
Thu Mar 03, 2011 9:44 pm
Forum: Steering, Suspension, Braking, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Stag type alloy wheels for 1974 2500TC
Replies: 8
Views: 7762

Re: Stag type alloy wheels for 1974 2500TC

Thank you David and Jonathan.
I will be at the spares day at Stoneleigh so I will be looking carefully at everyone's wheels!
Regards
Bill
by Bill Reed
Wed Mar 02, 2011 11:11 pm
Forum: Steering, Suspension, Braking, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Stag type alloy wheels for 1974 2500TC
Replies: 8
Views: 7762

Re: Stag type alloy wheels for 1974 2500TC

Thank you Charles I will check.
B.
by Bill Reed
Wed Mar 02, 2011 10:08 pm
Forum: Steering, Suspension, Braking, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Stag type alloy wheels for 1974 2500TC
Replies: 8
Views: 7762

Stag type alloy wheels for 1974 2500TC

I'm Thinking of buying Stag type alloy wheels for my 1974 2500TC.
My current wheels measure 14 inch diameter inside the rim lip.
I am told the wheels I am thinking of buying measure 15 and 5 sixteenth inches overall outside rim.

From Rimmers site I see only 14 inch wheels advertised. Were the alloy ...
by Bill Reed
Mon Apr 26, 2010 6:37 pm
Forum: Body and Trim
Topic: Gear lever surround
Replies: 7
Views: 6456

Re: Gear lever surround

Thank you Mike, this has been annoying me for some time, I will get on to LD!
Regards
Bill Reed
by Bill Reed
Mon Apr 19, 2010 5:32 pm
Forum: Body and Trim
Topic: Bonnet stay
Replies: 0
Views: 2319

Bonnet stay

The bonnet stay on my 1974 2500 TC has become detached from the weld at the bonnet end - evidently at the factory the bonnet skin was fitted after the stay bracket was welded on! Has anyone repaired this before? Do you have a photo / description?
Bill Reed