Randy Folsom
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Clayton,
Thx much. I just placed an order for them. They are less expensive and shipping is very reasonable.
Cheers, Randy
Rear Clam Shell slam catches
- Thread starter Ryan Love
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Thx much. I just placed an order for them. They are less expensive and shipping is very reasonable.
Cheers, Randy
I have managed to procure a number of catches over the last couple of weeks. I need to get them cleaned up and report back.
I have some MK I and MKII Cortina latches. I will get some details of them side by side.
The ones I have are secondhand survivor pieces procured from Cortina groups on FB. My budget doesn't extend to NOS ones, and I would also feel bad hording those parts as they should go to either an original GT40 or a Concourse Cortina build. So I have a bit of cleaning to do before getting any measurements.
Ryan
I have some MK I and MKII Cortina latches. I will get some details of them side by side.
The ones I have are secondhand survivor pieces procured from Cortina groups on FB. My budget doesn't extend to NOS ones, and I would also feel bad hording those parts as they should go to either an original GT40 or a Concourse Cortina build. So I have a bit of cleaning to do before getting any measurements.
Ryan
Davidmgbv8
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Anyone have a drawing for the sheetmetal bracket that the latches mount to?
What format do you need it in?
Davidmgbv8
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If you have a dfx file I can then have water jet cut out.
Davidmgbv8
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This is the bracket I am looking for a drawing to replicate and affix to my roll bar if anyone can help.
Some WAD should get you what you need.
Neil
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That is the same glass fuel filter that Ferrari used in its 3 liter V-12 cars in the '60s.
Randy Folsom
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Turns out Early Falcon Spares is not reliable. I placed an order for the Bobbins. Michael Hansen sent a hood latch. He said send the latch back and he would refund the shipping cost and send the Bobbins. I mailed the latch back and never heard from them again. Many emails. No response. Glad I used a good credit card. At least I got back the cost of the Bobbins. Lost $40 for the return shipping.
Good image of the road car release mechanism with the lever going through the fire wall to be release from inside the cabin.
The engine bay light has been discussed before. It’s a small Lucas unit.
Davidmgbv8
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The road cars had them, this is 1062
Im just awaiting dimensions of the actual slam catch thingy to make sure the dimensions are correct, then i will post it here when I find some time to finish a print for it.
I have been trying to get these cleaned up. The flash makes them look worst than they are.
First step as ultrasonic de-greasing.
Then a quick scrub and rinse.
Then I have had them soaking in Vinegar to remove rush, again in the ultrasonic cleaner.
There is 2 spotwelds that hold the front and back panels together.
The locking arm is held to the bottom plate only with a single solid rivet and what looks I bush in the there to space it apart correctly.
The central tube is welded in place.
The nuts are threaded 1/4" 28TPI.
First step as ultrasonic de-greasing.
Then a quick scrub and rinse.
Then I have had them soaking in Vinegar to remove rush, again in the ultrasonic cleaner.
There is 2 spotwelds that hold the front and back panels together.
The locking arm is held to the bottom plate only with a single solid rivet and what looks I bush in the there to space it apart correctly.
The central tube is welded in place.
The nuts are threaded 1/4" 28TPI.
Davidmgbv8
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Any luck drawing the bracket that holds the latch?
It has been redrawn to fit the latch, just awaiting confirmation of the material thickness and i have to do a 2d drawing of it which is quite quick. Anyone know the fav pn (drawing number) for it?
Davidmgbv8
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Don
t think you are allowed to say fag anymore James, there is a magistrate that will jail you for 20 months!
