JANA Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Type of fixings for the number plate light in the rear overriders? Bought the car from PO with lights missing , but supplied , without the lamp fixings. It looks as though they have a special clip onto the overrider, with chrome headed self tapper? Might get something at Stoneleigh if I knew what they looked like? Thanks Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Its a spire clip that slips over the each side of the hole where the cutout is. They are a bit difficult to find as they need to be able to cope with the width of the metal, most spire clips are only designed for 18 gauge. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 hi bob, i have come across the same problem this week,if you find a supplier,please could you let me know, thanks, conrad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JANA Posted March 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Thanks guys, Stuart I think also the spire clip has to be one with unequal blade lengths the outer being shorter so it doesn't show. Conrad will keep an eye out at Stonleigh, maybe get you some also and post to you if it helps? Let me know. Cheers Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Hi Bob, the spire clip is such a simple answer but if not available then grey cells must be engaged. I made up a plate that fitted over the rubber boot (within the overrider). This had holes that coincided with the self tappers in the lens cover. It's rather fiddly but works well. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JANA Posted March 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Cheers all. Roger had thought of knocking up small ali plates for self tappers to screw into. All the parts lists I've looked at don't show the fixings. Stoneleigh here we come! Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 They are in the original Stanpart parts book but have been NLA for many years. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 hi bob,thanks for the kind offer,i am now going to stoneleigh,so hope to see you there and find the clips. all the best, conrad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saggy Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Hi Bob, Not sure if this helps but it shows the particular 'spire' clip. Basically the flat section fits behind the over rider whilst the rounded part fits into the corresponding rounded recess in the over rider. That way the chromed dome that holds the lens can fit down flush on the over rider and the edge of the spire does not protrude beyond the 'wings' of the chrome dome when the secured by the chrome screw. Saggy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Smith Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 I have a number of these spire clips left over from a rebuild many moons ago that are available for a small consideration. They are genuine factory Stanpart items & have been stored in oil so are in as new condition. If interested please email to rjsmith124@aol.com with your needs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JANA Posted March 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Saggy, many thanks for the pictures. Bob, have found a way around the problem, but thanks for your offer. Those bl**dy c lips are very rare! I'm sure someone will make use of them. Thanks all Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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