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by shaunw
Tue Oct 04, 2011 08:57
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: dashboard removal, tools bits & other things I'll need
Replies: 2
Views: 1042

dashboard removal, tools bits & other things I'll need

Further to my previous post, does anyone with experience of removing the dashboard know of any useful tools I may need, curved spanner for awkward nuts, bendy screwdriver, that sort of thing? Also I don't at present have a copy of the parts manual, does this show an exploded view of the dash? Lastly...
by shaunw
Mon Oct 03, 2011 18:23
Forum: General
Topic: jobs to do while the dash is out
Replies: 2
Views: 841

jobs to do while the dash is out

Had the aircon man round on Saturday to sort my air con. To cut a long story short, the good news is there's nothing wrong with the compressor (I thought that was the problem) :D The bad news is that the return to the compressor is non existent which according to the aircon guy is nearly always caus...
by shaunw
Sun Oct 02, 2011 17:13
Forum: General
Topic: Do you feel lucky ?
Replies: 35
Views: 6229

Re: Do you feel lucky ?

First time I've won anything on a raffle a too!

I'd like a sweatshirt in navy blue (winters coming and i'll want to look stylish 8)) please Angus. I presume I PM you with my address?

Many thanks for organising the raffle.

Shaun

Oh nearly forgot, size S please (38" chest)
by shaunw
Tue Sep 27, 2011 12:07
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: gear knob again
Replies: 14
Views: 3224

Re: gear knob again

Thanks Kev, spookily the top picture showing the original knob is my car. :shock: Photo was taken by the previous owner when he put it up for sale. Unfortunately the gear knob doesnt look as good in the flesh as it does in the photo, ditto the dashboard laminated panels. The rest is pretty much as g...
by shaunw
Tue Sep 27, 2011 08:36
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: A pillar trim removal
Replies: 25
Views: 6498

Re: A pillar trim removal

Count me in Matt :D With regard to price, probably up to 100.00 for the pair? Any more than that would have me wincing I think.

Regards

Shaun
by shaunw
Mon Sep 26, 2011 19:29
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: A pillar trim removal
Replies: 25
Views: 6498

Re: A pillar trim removal

Thanks a lot for the detailed reply John. :wink: Unfortunately some of what you say needs to be done is a bit beyond my level of competence. I could probably make some, but I'd be struggling to make them that good I think. Not only that, with a full time job and 2.5 year old daughter it would litera...
by shaunw
Mon Sep 26, 2011 18:43
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: gear knob again
Replies: 14
Views: 3224

Re: gear knob again

lol, could be worse, could have been a shift pattern. :shock: I presume then that most aftermarket ones fit? Is it attached with a grub screw or does it use the original thread?
by shaunw
Mon Sep 26, 2011 15:39
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: gear knob again
Replies: 14
Views: 3224

Re: gear knob again

Cheers John, :wink: would you happen to have a picture of it 'in situ'?

MrcoolA, like the starter button, great idea 8)

Regards

Shaun
by shaunw
Mon Sep 26, 2011 11:39
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: gear knob again
Replies: 14
Views: 3224

Re: gear knob again

I quite like that. Not at all 'chavy'. Some of them look ridiculous these days. I definitely want a round one as the current one is a joy to use.

Thanks for the pic :wink:

Shaun
by shaunw
Mon Sep 26, 2011 08:56
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: gear knob again
Replies: 14
Views: 3224

Re: gear knob again

You wouldn't have a pic of what it looks like would you Jerry? I'm willing to suffer discomfort for the sake of style 8) :twisted: Seriously though, The car is kept in a warmish (central heating pipes run through it) garage so the heat / cold will only be an issue if the car is left out for any peri...
by shaunw
Sun Sep 25, 2011 21:01
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: gear knob again
Replies: 14
Views: 3224

gear knob again

Does anybody know if the ball shaped chrome gear knob that Club Lotus sell fits the Excel? Very helpfully there is no information on what cars it will fit and no information as to whether its universal. :roll:

Regards

Shaun
by shaunw
Fri Sep 23, 2011 19:48
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: A pillar trim removal
Replies: 25
Views: 6498

Re: A pillar trim removal

If you're reading John, you could have yourself a little cottage industry here 8)

Seriously though, would you be interested /able to fabricate some these?

Regards

Shaun
by shaunw
Thu Sep 22, 2011 19:15
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: A pillar trim removal
Replies: 25
Views: 6498

Re: A pillar trim removal

Thanks for taking the trouble to do that Matt. They look very good, possibly better than the originals! I may contact John and see if he's willing to make me a pair presuming he still has the moulds.

BTW any idea why he fitted them in the first place?

Shaun
by shaunw
Wed Sep 21, 2011 08:40
Forum: Spotted/New Owners
Topic: new owner and forum member
Replies: 26
Views: 5433

Re: new owner and forum member

Welcome Peter. Glad you're pleased with the car. Want to give us more details / photos? we're always interested in each others cars :wink: )

Enjoy the car and the forum, but be warned, they're both addictive!

Regards

Shaun
by shaunw
Fri Sep 16, 2011 15:56
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: A pillar trim removal
Replies: 25
Views: 6498

Re: A pillar trim removal

Much appreciated mate :wink: