Haynes Forums  

Go Back   Haynes Forums > Haynes Roadster Forums > General discussion
FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #721  
Old 20th November 2013, 12:06 PM
rpjg1975 rpjg1975 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: School Aycliffe, County Durham
Posts: 556
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by ayjay View Post
Thats great .
I bought an 11" wheel on ebay but cant find a boss with a hex fitting. I was toying with the idea of adapting the extg wheel. The angry grinder will be dusted off next week. Cheers
If you are using a sierra donor I managed to get hold of an rs item that fitted the column Also doesn't move the wheel much closer. Don't know if that would work for your wheel?
Reply With Quote
  #722  
Old 20th November 2013, 01:09 PM
K4KEV's Avatar
K4KEV K4KEV is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: WINGATE CO DURHAM
Posts: 1,511
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by rpjg1975 View Post
If you are using a sierra donor I managed to get hold of an rs item that fitted the column Also doesn't move the wheel much closer. Don't know if that would work for your wheel?
I think it depends on the boss Russ.....I got an RS one of the bay and although it did fit the column its actual diameter was a little smaller and it would not fit over the horn contacts.....I was well miffed when I found out and that was why I went with the mod job
Reply With Quote
  #723  
Old 20th November 2013, 01:31 PM
rpjg1975 rpjg1975 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: School Aycliffe, County Durham
Posts: 556
Default

Yeah, could well do kev. I managed to re drill and countersink the holes in the wheel to fit the boss but I could have just been very lucky.....
Reply With Quote
  #724  
Old 13th January 2014, 09:24 PM
K4KEV's Avatar
K4KEV K4KEV is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: WINGATE CO DURHAM
Posts: 1,511
Default

Well, I have another wee addition to my roadster or should I say I will have when I have re-engineered this lil old spartan solid alloy surround and windscreen......no prizes for where I got it from, gud ole ebay ....£50 and a 200 mile round trip
I have checked the curves at the pillars and at the front it is nigh on perfect but I may have to fill in a bit at the back. The whole thing bolts together so it will be a case of taking a few chunks out of it and bolt it back together although I will have to tackle cutting the glass and I am not good at that, I also have not ruled out cutting chunks out of the middle and tigging it back together. I wasn't really planning for this yet but at that price and quality it was a no brainer.
As for wipers, the electrics are still there.....not sure yet as this could easily be made removable anyway





Reply With Quote
  #725  
Old 13th January 2014, 09:56 PM
jason 82 jason 82 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Coleford
Posts: 354
Default

Well done Kevo ! That middle picture reminds me a little bit of a cyclone. I take it a classic mini wiper motor is on the agenda then ? it may be easier & safer to flare the bodywork to match the screen than cut it. Lol.

Last edited by jason 82 : 13th January 2014 at 09:59 PM. Reason: Missing text
Reply With Quote
  #726  
Old 14th January 2014, 09:34 AM
flyerncle flyerncle is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: gateshead,near cobbly bit of A1 North
Posts: 3,188
Default

When are you fitting a heater ?
__________________
Cost : Little as possible.
Thanks : To those who by their generosity my build has progressed.
Its a handmade sports car not a flaming kit car !!!


If at first you dont succeed,avoid skydiving...

No parachute require to freefall,only if you want to do it twice.
Reply With Quote
  #727  
Old 14th January 2014, 06:07 PM
twinturbo's Avatar
twinturbo twinturbo is offline
Super Moderator
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Carlisle
Posts: 4,389
Default

If it's toughend glass you will be very very very very lucky to cut it.

If it's not toughend and not laminated then you will want to deplace it as the fisrt stone hit could send a shard heading in your direction.

Will be a custom order job.

TT
__________________
You only get a woosh with a dump valve

Build Thread


Man Cave Mantiques



Cecil Street Auto Repairs Garage Carlisle




Build Cost £4181.65 - Last - Wheel Cylinders
Reply With Quote
  #728  
Old 15th January 2014, 02:06 AM
K4KEV's Avatar
K4KEV K4KEV is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: WINGATE CO DURHAM
Posts: 1,511
Default

Jase.....could be bud then again a sierra bodge could be on the cards
Paul.....as above matey as above
tt....me is thinking wet cut diamond tile cutter as I think it is all square underneath.....anyways I have a few tanks to sort oot first and the missus's "list" to get through yet
Reply With Quote
  #729  
Old 15th January 2014, 08:39 AM
twinturbo's Avatar
twinturbo twinturbo is offline
Super Moderator
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Carlisle
Posts: 4,389
Default

If it's toughened then it will almost certainly 99.99% explode into a million bits. Even with a diamond cutter.

Laminated should be ok if you do a cut accutarly on both sides andthen carefuly break and cut the membrane layer.

Plate. Simple enough to cut but I would not want it in any car I was driving.

TT
__________________
You only get a woosh with a dump valve

Build Thread


Man Cave Mantiques



Cecil Street Auto Repairs Garage Carlisle




Build Cost £4181.65 - Last - Wheel Cylinders
Reply With Quote
  #730  
Old 15th January 2014, 09:44 AM
rpjg1975 rpjg1975 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: School Aycliffe, County Durham
Posts: 556
Default

Chatting to my mate last night and he said that autowindscreens will cut any shape windscreen providing you can give them a template.....unsure of price but could work out cheaper than hassle and hospital appointments

Russ
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 10:46 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.