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by southerly95
Mon May 07, 2007 10:38 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Electrical connectors
Replies: 2
Views: 1467

Electrical connectors

Is it possible to obtain the old type brass/copper coloured spade terminals with the clear plastic covers? The modern type look a bit out of place although do a job of course.

Thanks for previous replies to my other questions, regards, John
by southerly95
Mon May 07, 2007 10:27 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Seat belt mounting to B post - 1965 convertible
Replies: 2
Views: 1252

Seat belt mounting to B post - 1965 convertible

The trap nut on the drivers side B post for the top seat belt mounting is now sitting at the bottom of the B post. SAny ideas how to geta new one in? If I cut a hole at the rear of the B post will it pass the MOT?

Thanks, John
by southerly95
Sun May 06, 2007 12:01 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Red light
Replies: 2
Views: 1509

Red light

When the main lights are on the ignition light stays on when engine is reving then goes dim, when the engine returns to tickover the ignition light goes out, works ok during the day (or I don't notice), any ideas??

Thanks, John
by southerly95
Mon Apr 23, 2007 8:58 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Axle vibration
Replies: 6
Views: 1894

Axle vibration

Can someone advise please. Since we have had our 65 convertible nearly a year ago she has had vibration coming from the rear end - reminds me of a spin dryer on the overun and occurs over 50mph. It is related to road speed not engine or gearbox speed. Also leaks oil from the halfshaft joint with the...
by southerly95
Fri Apr 20, 2007 11:32 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Replacement hood
Replies: 2
Views: 1241

Replacement hood

Not sure if this is a repeat posting but can't find an earlier one I did!

ESM do a mohair hood for a convertible, has anyone had one fitted? Are they worth the extra money?

Thanks, John
by southerly95
Fri Apr 20, 2007 11:27 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Front bump stops
Replies: 1
Views: 1171

Front bump stops

A previous owner has had new inner wings put in but not replaced the bump stops and there aren't any holes there. Does anyone know the precise location/measurements for these please?

Many thanks, John
by southerly95
Fri Apr 20, 2007 11:20 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Replacing front window channel seals
Replies: 1
Views: 1107

Replacing front window channel seals

Haynes manual indicates that replacing front window channel seals is straightforward because they are using the old type window channels that were solid, Replacements from ESM etc are very bendy and cannot be slid down the channel with the window in situ. Rather than take the whole top frame off is ...
by southerly95
Tue Mar 06, 2007 1:00 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Polarity
Replies: 1
Views: 1489

Polarity

Hi - I wish to fit an electrical water temp gauge which I will route via the speedo voltage stabilser. Are the gauges polarity senstive does anyone know?

Also who sells the nicest looking instrument panel to match the Classic Smith's range with magnolia facia?

Many thanks, John
by southerly95
Mon Oct 30, 2006 7:53 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Interior trim
Replies: 2
Views: 2059

Thanks for this, I can see how it's done now, regards, John
by southerly95
Sun Oct 29, 2006 11:24 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Interior trim
Replies: 2
Views: 2059

Interior trim

I am replacing the scuttle panels on our 65 convertible. The old ones that I removed were held in by two screws with cups on the door side of the panel but they don't look like they are originals. What is the correct fixing please? Also the new panels have a selvedge of about 2" where does that...