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by garyf
Thu Apr 11, 2019 5:00 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger Restorations
Topic: Hardtops How much?
Replies: 25
Views: 34167

Re: Hardtops How much?

Can anybody else out there in Tiger land offer any words of wisdom? :roll:
by garyf
Tue Apr 09, 2019 9:18 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger Restorations
Topic: Hardtops How much?
Replies: 25
Views: 34167

Re: Hardtops How much?

Ok thanks for the feedback TGR747, I'm trying to source one in good condition and actually viewed one in Excellent condition on Saturday afternoon, however it did have a couple of minor faults, the rear screen needs replacing and the Stainless finisher to the rear window seal was missing. However it...
by garyf
Mon Apr 08, 2019 5:13 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger Restorations
Topic: Hardtops How much?
Replies: 25
Views: 34167

Re: Hardtops How much?

Can anyone offer any advice on the above please? :roll:
by garyf
Fri Apr 05, 2019 11:49 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger Restorations
Topic: Hardtops How much?
Replies: 25
Views: 34167

Hardtops How much?

I've recently bought a Hardtop in very poor condition for possible refurbishment. However after making a few inquiries regarding parts and labour to restore it I'm seriously considering shelving the idea and either trying to find a decent usable one that needs minimal work or purchasing one of the H...
by garyf
Tue Apr 02, 2019 11:42 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Door Hinge Pin Replacement
Replies: 31
Views: 38132

Re: Door Hinge Pin Replacement

It's took a long time to sort out be honest, but glad it's done and worth all the effort for the improvements in the door closing, shame about the paint chips though :oops: . I've now got the car booked in for M.o.T. on Saturday, so hopefully there will be no issues and a pass :roll: With regards to...
by garyf
Mon Apr 01, 2019 10:46 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Door Hinge Pin Replacement
Replies: 31
Views: 38132

Re: Door Hinge Pin Replacement

A few more Photos
by garyf
Mon Apr 01, 2019 10:44 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Door Hinge Pin Replacement
Replies: 31
Views: 38132

Re: Door Hinge Pin Replacement

We had a successful Saturday Morning with the door replacement, started at 9 am and all doors fitted by lunchtime :D However it wasn't all smooth running, as we managed to chip the paint slightly at the front bottom corners and also at the top front on the curved section :( The doors are aligned as ...
by garyf
Wed Mar 27, 2019 11:17 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Door Hinge Pin Replacement
Replies: 31
Views: 38132

Re: Door Hinge Pin Replacement

Yes you are correct, after a second look at the pins we removed they are all a knurled finish at the top, so presumably the originals (As Photo). I've double checked the new bottom pins and Bernard's machined the knurled finish on these too, so they won't move or drop out over time. I've refitted th...
by garyf
Tue Mar 26, 2019 11:26 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Door Hinge Pin Replacement
Replies: 31
Views: 38132

Re: Door Hinge Pin Replacement

My Engineer mate Bernard knurled the new pins on the top Hinges as per the originals, the bottom ones are a tight interference fit as per the originals (No Knurling on the original bottom pins on my car?), so I'm hoping they won't fall out! I've etch primed them and also gave them a couple of coats ...
by garyf
Wed Mar 20, 2019 10:07 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Door Hinge Pin Replacement
Replies: 31
Views: 38132

Re: Door Hinge Pin Replacement

Brad I am having ago myself, bought a rattle can of Etch Primer yesterday suitable for the bare steel and also some compatible Gloss white from a local Trade paint supplier. I'll hopefully get it primed and painted this weekend and then will have to get my mate to assist putting the doors back on. I...
by garyf
Mon Mar 18, 2019 11:32 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Door Hinge Pin Replacement
Replies: 31
Views: 38132

Re: Door Hinge Pin Replacement

And another
by garyf
Mon Mar 18, 2019 11:31 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Door Hinge Pin Replacement
Replies: 31
Views: 38132

Re: Door Hinge Pin Replacement

another
by garyf
Mon Mar 18, 2019 11:30 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Door Hinge Pin Replacement
Replies: 31
Views: 38132

Re: Door Hinge Pin Replacement

A few Photo's prior to re-painting?
by garyf
Mon Mar 18, 2019 10:44 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Door Hinge Pin Replacement
Replies: 31
Views: 38132

Re: Door Hinge Pin Replacement

I've now got the Refurbished Hinges back off my Engineer mate Bernard, he's repaired the weld on the Passenger side top hinge and fitted the new Oilite bushes, no slop or play now. :) He's advised I don't get them sand blasted as the media may get into the bushing, not good. I was hoping to get them...
by garyf
Thu Mar 14, 2019 4:59 pm
Forum: Club Events
Topic: Sunbeam Spares Day
Replies: 5
Views: 10760

Re: Sunbeam Spares Day

Ok thanks for confirming both.

It's the same place I visited last September with a mate called Keith to drop some paperwork off.

Keith's father was a Former Rootes Director who helped set up the Australian CKD Plant in the 1950's.

Gary