Tim T

L799 is no longer available as a new repro, I don’t think. Cheers, Tim

Vertical lines are L799 and the others L699. Tim

Many thanks everybody. Just ordered the 150 litre from SGS! Cheers, Tim

Right I have digested all that! I will order from SGS as recommended, prices do seem very competitive. I would love to get a 200 litre unit or even a 150 but think that as this is my first attempt at spraying I will go for a 100 litre unit, and hope that I don't regret it. Many thanks for all the very valid points. Tim

Call me a cynical if you like!! Tim

I think that is a marketing ploy. He always seems to only have 1 or 2 left. Tim

My little 25 litre compressor has just breathed its last breath. It was only used for very basis tasks, but now that I have to replace it wonder if I could have some advice please. Am currently doing a full rebuild on a TR5. All the final visible painting will be done professionally, but I am thinking about doing all the 'hidden' areas myself, including stone chip to the inside of outer wings, chassis etc. Will a 100 litre, 14cfm, 145psi, 3hp, belt drive unit be sufficient ? Look forward to any advice please. Many thanks, Tim

I have bought a couple of these on eBay from classic motor spares 2010. They are £96 each but include a reconditioned motor, new bracket, bottle etc ie complete unit. He may give you something for your unit. Don’t know how to attach a link, I’m afraid. Tim

I used it in my 1959 TR3a. I don't use it in my 1968 TR5! It is not as simple as draining the system and refilling with waterless coolant. The system has to be purged and every last drop of water removed. As Roger says you would need to carry a top up supply. You can top up with water but then you have to start again if you want to continue to go waterless. It seems to find any weak point in the cooling system, I was constantly topping mine up with no signs of where it was going. It is very expensive. You can drain it and reuse if you need to. My advice would be to get your standard cooling sy

Oh, and also put 25mm radius corners on each sheet. Tim

Magnetic vinyl as used in the sign industry does have a very good pull, but ensure that you buy the correct grade. From memory there are 2 qualities, one is .6mm thick and the vehicle grade is .9mm thick. They will take contact adhesive well but again make sure it is heat resistant. There are also roll adhesives that would do the job. Your local sign shop should be able to supply you with magnetic sheets with adhesive applied to your spec, something like 3M 468. Cheers, Tim

I thought that you needed the 11 digit number from the V5? Tim

He said that he would be selling it during our conversation at Shepton Mallet. Tim

I asked the owner the trim question at Shepton Mallet. His answer was there are too many white cars with black interiors and he wanted something different. Tim

When you say before the turret, is that looking forwards or rearwards? I found the attached on the front crossmember. Cheers, Tim