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by Pierre
Sun Jun 17, 2018 7:42 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Spare wheel retaining bolt
Replies: 2
Views: 6934

Thanks.
Hope is cures the spare wheel clanging about over the potholes!
by Pierre
Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:46 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Spare wheel retaining bolt
Replies: 2
Views: 6934

Spare wheel retaining bolt

Can anyone advise the thread size of the spare wheel retaining bolt?
by Pierre
Thu Mar 22, 2018 12:40 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Brembo Caliper Conversion
Replies: 6
Views: 14042

Excellent description, many thanks.
Brake upgrade now on the wish list after 5 speed gearbox, respray, etc, etc.
by Pierre
Sun Jan 28, 2018 12:52 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Cats Whiskers #103
Replies: 4
Views: 8596

Another nice edition.
Thanks Graham.
by Pierre
Tue Jan 23, 2018 7:20 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger Restorations
Topic: Front suspension mods
Replies: 6
Views: 17539

No rear disc brakes but a larger servo (located under the rear seat) pulls my Tiger up with plenty of smoking rubber if brake pedal is pressed too hard! Love to have a 5 speeder but overspend on house renovations put paid to that. Will be having a big clear out soon via eBay so hopefully may get a f...
by Pierre
Fri Jan 19, 2018 9:46 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger Restorations
Topic: Front suspension mods
Replies: 6
Views: 17539

My Tiger has some re-worked front suspension/steering mods. I understand it was fitted with an MGB rack well before my ownership but I cannot any more on this mod. The tie-rods were replaced with a cranked version supposedly to provide an anti Ackerman effect, not sure about this as I hear tyre scru...
by Pierre
Thu Mar 30, 2017 8:01 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Missing bits
Replies: 6
Views: 11022

HELP. After the French delights, I find myself faced with an embarrassing dilemma. My Tiger soft top was past its sell by date and the frame had more rust than the Forth bridge. Lacking the experienced personnel to trawl over the said soft top frame I opted to remove it and send it to be powder coat...
by Pierre
Wed Mar 29, 2017 6:34 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Missing bits
Replies: 6
Views: 11022

French? yes the general ambience would indicate a Gaelic influence. In particular notice bridge construction and stonework indicative of western European influence. The ladies shoes also are typically French. This was a very difficult photo to take. The subtle contrast between dark bridge arches and...
by Pierre
Tue Mar 28, 2017 12:13 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Missing bits
Replies: 6
Views: 11022

DIY project involving some de-rusting and much black Hammerite.

Did anyone notice the prototype drivers seat? :roll:
by Pierre
Wed Mar 22, 2017 6:58 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Missing bits
Replies: 6
Views: 11022

Missing bits

Thank goodness - they left the wheels on!

http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/q72 ... 099grk.jpg
by Pierre
Sat Mar 04, 2017 6:45 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger Restorations
Topic: Soft top frame
Replies: 0
Views: 8722

Soft top frame

Soft top frame away being powder coated. Trying to clean up other bits and pieces but unfortunately the some small steel screws have welded themselves into an aluminium bracket. The bracket holds the nylon U clip and mounts into the windscreen frame. In-spite of Plus Gas, etc the screws snapped. Can...
by Pierre
Wed Feb 01, 2017 2:10 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: sun visors
Replies: 2
Views: 6679

I found a set of originals on the web some time ago. In good condition apart from colour fade.
They are out there but you need to keep looking.
by Pierre
Tue Dec 20, 2016 9:25 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 1
Views: 5377

Xmas Apology Over the past year I forwarded some inappropriate pictures and jokes to friends who I thought shared my sense of humour. Unfortunately this wasn't always the case and I seem to have upset quite a number and have been accused of being a drunken, shallow sexist. If you were one of these p...
by Pierre
Sat Dec 17, 2016 12:44 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger Restorations
Topic: Radiator mounts
Replies: 4
Views: 11587

Thanks, that's a neat solution.

Hadn't thought about galvanic action; could be exacerbated by using the Tiger on roads that have salt grit contamination.

I think I will stay indoors until spring - should give me time to sort out the rad mounts.

Best regards. :D
by Pierre
Tue Dec 13, 2016 10:23 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger Restorations
Topic: Radiator mounts
Replies: 4
Views: 11587

Thanks Lou.