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6 hours ago, stuart said:
Sadly I sold my set a few years ago and they don’t appear very often
Stuart
Don’t be sad Stuart, these were yours! It has just taken me longer than anticipated to get them refurbished or at least ‘try’ to get them professionally refurbed!
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Some years ago I was very fortunate to acquire a set of Nokof spinners. Back in November at the NEC I spoke with a number of chroming companies about refinishing the 4 spinners. Only one was able to look at chroming them but it turns out to be more complicated than anticipated. I was always under the impression that Nokof spinners were a mazak, like a TR4 rear light body but it appears that the Nokof is a type of aluminium alloy. It is this alloy I would like to identify but to do so I need an odd, broken, or part of a Nokof spinner that can be used for testing. Is there anybody who might have such a part?
Alternatively if anybody has had this dilemma in the past or have an answer please say. I’m really keen to get these spinners back to how they once were, and they will be mounted to original AR magnesium silverstone wheels.
Thanks, Chris.
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If any body is looking for an original rear screen with original glass I have these tucked away at home. Drop me a line if interested.
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Of the 5 cars you have them fitted to does that include a 4? Can you give a price indication? I had been considering the Racetorations version.
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Regarding the stainless steel rear strip they have been re manufactured by Tony Search. Not an easy task but available.
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I installed a pair of Ridgard seats probably 10 to 12 years ago into my 4. Probably one of the best decisions I have made over the years. They have offered great comfort over many high mileage events including numerous CT 10CR runs.
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Hi Rich,
Thank you for you message, but I’ve sourced one that I’ve committed to, and will be collecting tomorrow.
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Hi Guys,
Just wondering if there might be anybody here who could have a TR4 bonnet frame hiding deep in the recesses of their garage? If so would you be willing to sell it? I’m looking to get an aluminium bonnet skin attached to it. I fancy a little project
thanks
Chris
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I’ve just followed Stuart’s link for the Gate R14 fuel hose and ordered the 4.6 metre length. Far more than I require so if anybody wants to buy a length from me please drop me a line. It’s better on your car than on my shelf
8mm 5/16” Gates 27348 hose
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I thought that’s called patina
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Colin, I had zircotec coat my tubular (TR4) manifold. I took it to them at Abingdon and they did a great job. This was August 2011 and the finish is still in great, almost like new condition. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again.
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7 minutes ago, AndyR100 said:
ARE Silverstones.... in that finish they may be more recent replicas (GC360 Enterprises ?)
....... Andy
Genuine magnesium ARE Silverstone, sourced from the States and then crack tested and finished by Ian Jemison Engineering. Finished with Michelin XAS. I just love 'em!
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Italy on the CT10CR
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The Chromed brass windscreen cappings that Tom has mentioned above were only available 'I believe' on the early TR4's, but offer the protruding nose that is required to help the securing of the leading edge of the surrey soft top as Roger has touched upon.
I went down the route on my TR4 of replacing the TR4 windscreen with a TR6 windscreen and adapted surrey soft top with a TR6 header rail to uterlise the TR6 fitting system.
Whilst I puzzled over the best route to secure my surrey soft top I did source a chromed brass windscreen capping. This is now excess to my requirements so if of use to anybody please PM me.
Cheers, Chris
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Hi Conrad,
if you have that would be superb. Drop me a pm on availability and price. Cheers matey.
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Chaps,
I am hoping to source a pair of second hand rear light lens (amber/red) that are original Lucas L669 numbered. If anybody has a pair tucked away that they are happy to part with for a number of beer tokens, I could guarantee them a good home.if I can source the above I will be able to make available a Lucas L799 lens, original to the TR5.
thanks, Chris
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Hi Roger,
Thanks for the compliment. The photo was taken in early September, somewhere high up in Italy. I cant be too exact as we were on the Club Triumph 10 Country run and at times it was all bit of a blur but bloody good fun. I would say the cars colour is an Old English White but cant be more exact than that as the car underwent a renovation in the late 90's and I have only had the car for 14 years.
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Couldnt agree more
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Stuart,
PM Sent.
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Looks a great trip Roger,
Very jealous, Can I ask where the castle and the city walls are?
Thanks, Chris
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Link may interest a few people here.
http://www.greatbritishclassiccars.com/cars/triumph-tr4-2-for-sale/
i am off to polish my 4 ......oh by the way it’s nowt to do with me.
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Hi Andrew,
PM sent.
Cheers
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+1 Lutterworth MOT station & open Saturday mornings
Always MOT my TR4
Unwanted / damaged or part of a Nokof spinner required.
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I did actually reach out to Tony Sheach last night as i couldn’t think of anybody in a better position to ask. Tony has confirmed that the Nokof spinner is Masak, a very low quality alloy and the spinners were originally high pressure die cast hence the nasty thin alloy. Tony advised that they need to be very carefully stripped and then copper or nickel plating with lots of polishing along the way before chrome plating. It’s all sounding a bit hit and miss at the moment. I want to get the job done properly but it sounds like I’m going to have to keep my fingers crossed.