Original MK II nostril panel latches ??

[JimmyMac]

So what do the SPF ones look like ?

 

[EGLITOM]

Already wondered also, but they usualy don´t sell to non SPF owners.

TOM

 

[JimmyMac]

Tom,
I might just knock up a box of sand and cast some of these.
It will take a while as I am really busy at the moment but we shall see.
Here is another MKII picture showing pretty much the same ones that I have.
It's 1032. (courtesy to a forum member for the pic)

 

[Rick Muck- Mark IV]

Already wondered also, but they usualy don´t sell to non SPF owners.

TOM

Actually, we do. There are very few items we can't supply to non-SPF owners. I will post some close up pictures of the SPF MK II hinges soon.

 

[Jim Rosenthal]

Do the Mark I cars have anything like this? I had the impression that the nostril panel just lifts out on those cars, like mine, but I've been wrong plenty of times before. If anyone can let me know I'd be grateful.

 

[JimmyMac]

There are very few items we can't supply to non-SPF owners. I will post some close up pictures of the SPF MK II hinges soon.

Rick,
Sounds good.

Jim,
These hinges are for MKII's only, your car uses Dzus ejectors as you understand it.
The MKIII's were completely different again using internal trunk hinges and push-lock fasteners.

 

[JimmyMac]

Mk III set-up with lock

 

[EGLITOM]

Rick

we would be ver interested to see the SPF ones in detail

Thanks
TOM

 

[Jim Rosenthal]

Got it, James, that's what I thought and I am relieved. The body parts are already set up for the Dzus fasteners, although no one makes the ones with the little wing on them, I am going to have to see if I can get Metalcrafts to braze them on. Dammit.

 

[alan114]

This Austin mini external door hinge looks very close to the Mk11 hinge

 

[JimmyMac]

I don't think those hinges will open properly.
Steve Barker is the man to discuss Mini hinges for the MKII

Please see his input regarding machining them here :

http://www.gt40s.com/forum/gt40-tech-exterior-interior-ac-trim/19964-mk-ii-front-hinges.html

 

[Rick Muck- Mark IV]

Here are the hinges Superformance uses on the MK II. They are not chromed, but appear to be a machined, slightly polished alloy. Siize reference included in the old-fashioned "kings measuring system"

 

[JimmyMac]

Rick,
Those are VERY nice.
I measured these this morning and they are also about 8" long.

 

[JimmyMac]

Tom,
My pals at the foundry will be copying those chromed ones of mine in an alloy for me soon and I will get a pair out to you.
You can then machine and polish them to suit your purpose.

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