[Sun Visor]

Hi Paul & Michael

My grey cells kicked into action and I recalled that I had previously posted on this - here is the link with photos:

Michael - I didn't have to send my old visor in - I could see the John Skinner type was a match from their website. A pair of new visors cost me £85.37 inc. VAT and P&P back in 2017.

Hope that helps.

Steve 

 

[Sun Visor]

+1 for John Skinner - when I had to replace my visors about 3 years they were the only place that could match what I had.  P/N 061506.

Cheers

Steve

 

[Tyre options feedback new makers?]

Hi Smeggie

Another option is the Continental Contact CT22 165/80 R15 - similar price to the T-Tracs when I fitted mine.  I would definitely recommend going back to 165 from the 185 - one of the best "upgrades" I've done on the car!

Cheers

Steve

[Hood cover fixings]

Hi Richard

on my TR6 the studs are fitted around by the B pillar, under the hood hinge bracket as per this photo. 

cheers

Steve

[TRR 50th photo]

I would like to add my thanks to everyone at Leicestershire group who organised the photoshoot, plus Mick & Wayne.  A great day despite the weather and I look forward to the photos. Well worth the 291 mile round trip!

Steve

 

[OIl level on dipstick]

Thanks Mike - I always wondered what set the upper oil level, but never thought to ask!

Cheers

Steve

 

[Door tie bar]

Hi Steve

I've just put my rods back after a similar rattle fixing session - I used heat-shrink tubing to do exactly the same as Ed on the middle and end sections of the rods.

Cheers

Steve

[Rubber seals on side of windscreen (A post?)]

Hi Peter - as Ian says, maker sure you get the right size seal - hopefully the attached picture and this previous topic should help:

https://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/13470-position-of-door-seal-rubber/

Cheers

Steve

 

 

[Problem with new external door weatherstrip/seal part 850325]

Well I've tried meths & talcum powder, also Autoglym vinyl & rubber cleaner - no success, so I've refitted the old seal! Will see if the new ones harden up sitting on the shelf, or maybe try the NOS ones Revington sell at some point.

Thanks

Steve

[Choke MU mixture lever]

Hi Waldi

 Slightly off-topic but how & where did you install the AFR sensor?

 Thanks 

Steve

[Hazard warning switch UK 1969 PI Dash position?]

Hi Andy

Mine is 72 car and I know the UK cars did not have hazard warning switches - however, a lot of people replace the gauge lights rheostat with an after-market hazard warning unit, which doesn't look out of place (note my ammeter and fuel gauges are the wrong way round - something I plan to fix one day...)

Cheers

Steve

[TR6 Passenger Door Lock]

Hi Chris - I see Stuart has beaten me to it, but here is the interior of my lock anyway, in slightly more "used" condition than the one above!

Cheers

Steve

[TR6 Passenger Door Lock]

Hi Colin

I have my door trim off at the moment (but not doing anything with the lock) - would it hep if I took a photo of the lock from the inside for you?

Cheers

Steve

[Problem with new external door weatherstrip/seal part 850325]

Thanks Roger - will give it a go.

Cheers

Steve

[Problem with new external door weatherstrip/seal part 850325]

Hi all

I've just replaced the window channels and the inner & outer weatherstrips/seals on my driver's side door. Both seals went on & fitted OK first time (thanks to all the helpful advice I found in previous forum posts on the subject), but the rubber external one is much more flexible than the one I replaced - initially I thought this would help with sealing against the window, but it is so flexible that it just curls in when I lower the window! Hopefully the pictures make it clear what is happening.  Has anyone else experienced this and got any suggestions to fix it, or suggestions of a source of better/stiffer new external seals - or do they all come from the same place nowadays? The new seals came from Moss and I will go in to see them at some point to see what they think as well.

Thanks in advance.

Steve

[Tracker]

Chris

https://www.rewiresecurity.co.uk/db2-self-install-diy-gps-tracker

I have the DB-1 lite tracker from these guys in my 6 and find it works very well and their support team very helpful on the phone and on email. I use their app on my phone. 
 

Cheers

Steve

 

[TR6 Radio]

Hi Sean

Yes - it fits into the original H frame holes, just like the original radio.   The aerial is a magnetic DAB aerial with SMB connector, like the one in attached link:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DAB-Car-Aerial-SMB-Adapter-Magnetic-Mount-Antenna-with-5M-16-4ft-Cable/312734225435?hash=item48d069941b:g:LFoAAOSwNkxdV4fA

I ran the cable under the carpet into the boot and it is thin enough to fit past the boot seal when in use. The aerial is about 30cm tall. Best to check the SMB connector is still the right one for the radio. I found Classic Car Stereo very helpful over the phone.

Hope the attached pictures help.

Cheers

Steve

[TR6 Radio]

I installed the Classic 200 from Classic Car Stereo a couple of years ago and I've been very pleased with it - DAB, Bluetooth, etc. The only advice I would give is to install an external aerial - the screen mounted one that comes with the radio isn't up to much. I use a magnetic one mounted on the boot, so I didn't have to make any holes in the bodywork and can hide it away when not in use.

https://www.classiccarstereo.co.uk/classic-car-stereos/autosound-classic-car-stereo/ccs-spindle-mount-dab-radio/

Cheers

Steve

[Boot lock assembly bolt or pan heads?]

Hi Andy

Pan head screws. See attached photo. 3/16” unf x 5/8”. 

Cheers

Steve

[Wiper blades]

+1 for PIAA blades fitted to my 6 - got mine from Revington. Hopefully won't be needed for the IWE this weekend....

Cheers

Steve

[TR6 See and be seen, lighting safety]

Hi KOB

I have fitted LED stop/tail lights to replace my standard bulbs, plus fitted an LED bar to my roll cage using stick-on velcro pads and others have commented on how effective the set up is for both day & night use. The LED bar on the roll cage does show through the rear window with the hood up and I get very little internal dazzle off the window.

The LED bar was from car builder solutions - I trimmed the plastic lugs off with a Stanley knife:

https://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/28-led-high-level-brake-light-235mm

I tucked the wiring under the roll bar vinyl and took a feed off the brake light wire in the boot.

Hope that helps.

Cheers

Steve

[Wiring Loom routing photos- 1972 PI]

Hi Mark

If you PM me I can send you some pics. Definitely some of engine bay and I may have some of the run in the boot and down the passenger side somewhere.

cheers

Steve

 

[Electric cooling fan thermostat]

I have a 79-88 degC thermoswitch in the bottom hose stainless steel tube and it does the job with a Revotec "push" fan, even on days like today in stationary traffic.

Moss IM50120

Cheers

Steve

[Rear indicator query]

I agree with Stewart - my CP didn't have them originally, but a PO fitted them - an easy job and every little helps on today's busy roads!  Rimmers do the bulb holder AEU1745 and I'm sure others do.

Cheers

Steve

[New ring spanner for A type overdrive]

I’ve just checked the spanner’s fit and it’s good.  It also has the benefit of having a slightly angled handle, rather than the flat crescent spanner, so well worth it.

Cheers

Steve