elclem1 Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 Has anyone had any experience with fibre glass back light using the Perspex rather than glass? I would be interested in any suggestions to quality of fit etc etc cheers Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 (edited) Has anyone had any experience with fibre glass back light using the Perspex rather than glass? I would be interested in any suggestions to quality of fit etc etc cheers Andy Yep thats what I have, bought the two parts separately, bought the perspex uncut from Honeybourne and using an original glass trimmed it to match, trimmed the lip on the frame to 10mm and then using a new Moss rubber and Sikaflex sealant that is used for bonded screens bonded it in. I also bonded a section of wood in across the top of the frame so I could mount a high level brake light and an interior light. I used the new headlining kit from Moss for the inside and spent some time with the extrior paint work. Now finished unless you actually tap the screen you cant tell the difference between it and an original except the cost! Obviously the perspex will scratch but good quality plastic polish like Greygate etc will keep it in good condition. Stuart. Edited February 12, 2017 by stuart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris59 Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 Stuart, your TR4 looks gorgeous Quote Link to post Share on other sites
elclem1 Posted February 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 Ah that sounds great and a way ahead. Thanks Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ragtag Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 Apologies for the slight hijack but Stuart, what wheels are you running? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 Apologies for the slight hijack but Stuart, what wheels are you running? They are the original K&N model, an exact copy of the old Minilite design. Unfortunately I dont think you can get the same design any more. They are much stronger than pretty much all the current copies. To get the same now you would need to buy proper Minilites and they arent cheap. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris59 Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 @ Chris, John Brown wheels are, according to my experience, really solid. They are available from a supplier who is always at the Stoneleigh show : I don't remember his name, sorry, but you will find him easily, as he sell only wheels and wheels accessoiries ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 @ Chris, John Brown wheels are, according to my experience, really solid. They are available from a supplier who is always at the Stoneleigh show : I don't remember his name, sorry, but you will find him easily, as he sell only wheels and wheels accessoiries ! Midland Wheel Supplies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris59 Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 That's the one, thanks Niall Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ragtag Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Thanks guys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 If you look at the back side of the wheels on the better ones there is a double web extending from each spoke back into the rim and the rim fills in between each spoke, The last lot of JB wheels I looked at dont have this and one good kerbing will break them I reckon. Beware the set of 4 for about £250 or so. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 This is a prime example of the poor design type that are much more fragile. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRIUMPH-NEW-SILVER-WITH-POLISHED-RIM-ALLOY-WHEEL-6-X15-TR4-TR5-TR6/311428862454?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D41415%26meid%3D12cd9b250d4d4c23886420be32229609%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D172533335583 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Stuart, sorry for the diversion but what make/model are your wing mirrors? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Stuart, sorry for the diversion but what make/model are your wing mirrors? They are these. http://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/chrome-rectangular-pedestal-mirror-135mm Which are an exact copy of the ones it came back from America with although those were Mazak. I like them and they give a good field of view. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) Thanks Stuart. I forgot to ask, do they have flat or convex mirrors? Edited February 17, 2017 by peejay4A Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Thanks Stuart. I forgot to ask, do they have flat or convex mirrors? They are flat, Im not keen on convex as the distortion alters your distance perception. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
elclem1 Posted February 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Hey guys how many subjects do you want to discuss on the plastic surrey top thread? Lol. It's quite easy to start another thread........... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 Hey guys how many subjects do you want to discuss on the plastic surrey top thread? Lol. It's quite easy to start another thread........... Its an age thing! Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 Hey guys how many subjects do you want to discuss on the plastic surrey top thread? Lol. It's quite easy to start another thread........... I'm sure that is a line from a Bob Dylan (I have my tickets) early number. Didn't it have doves in it as well. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) That's me told off then. Obviously my apology for the thread diversion wasn't enough. Edited February 22, 2017 by peejay4A Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ragtag Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 I'm Spartacus Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Yes, I think he is Spartacus. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 I know what happens to Spartacus and I think he definitely is Spartacus. Mick Richards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
elclem1 Posted February 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Hi peejay, no dramas on my part,all I wanted to know was about surrey backlights, Stuart kindly gave some information on that particular subject, so when people post on that thread that I created, I was rather hoping they had something to contribute to it otherwise what's the point of having different subjects? As you know it isn't hard to start another. Cheers Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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