Dave Bailey
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| posted on 1/1/12 at 04:38 PM |
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Windscreen Challenge
All,
Just looking for some inspiration....
The profile of the bottom of my screen does not match the profile of the scuttle.... I have been looking for rubber mouldings for ages but found
nothing.... I am sure people have had the same problem... any pictures of your solution?
Thanks
Dave B
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designer
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| posted on 1/1/12 at 04:59 PM |
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CBS do some deep inch deep U-channel that could possibly do.
http://www.nfauto.co.uk/download/trim_page.pdf
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stevegough
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| posted on 1/1/12 at 07:36 PM |
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My windscreen was made by robin hood, it has a slot in the bottom into which you thread the large rubber flap which fills the gap between it and the
scuttle.
I'll have a look on robin hood's site to see if I can find you a pic of the profile.
In the meantime, this is mine....
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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stevegough
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| posted on 1/1/12 at 07:43 PM |
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Kit spares (robin hood's parts division) mention it here
but unfortunately, there's no pic of the 'T' seal. I'll keep looking for you.
It is something like this one
(This is a PDF file) you need adobe thingy to view it.
[Edited on 1/1/12 by stevegough]
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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Proby
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| posted on 1/1/12 at 07:48 PM |
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My F27 has a very neat bead of black silicone. Looks neat and tidy.
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 1/1/12 at 08:05 PM |
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If your screen was supplied by Luego there is a very good chance it was supplied to them by Lolocost/GBS so the sealing strip shown by Steve should do
the job
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Dave Bailey
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| posted on 1/1/12 at 08:54 PM |
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I didn't get my screen from Luego however I think it is one that has been used on a Luego before.... I am sure that the car I saw this screen on
had the gap filled with PU... Not sure I am happy doing this though.... I think the Delta link may have given me a profile I may be able to use....
thanks
Dave B.
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Chippy
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| posted on 1/1/12 at 10:38 PM |
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What I did with mine was to get a length of tadpole beading, (like used on the rear arches), and slid it under the screen secured with bit of silicone
just to hold it in place. Had a look for a picture but none I'm afraid. HTH Ray
To make a car go faster, just add lightness. Colin Chapman - OR - fit a bigger engine. Chippy
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philhoward
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| posted on 2/1/12 at 08:31 AM |
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Try Seals + Direct as they have hundreds of different rubber profiles.
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Michael
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| posted on 2/1/12 at 04:54 PM |
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I am looking for the same rubber seals, and decided to look at the C****hams.
This is what I found. http://www.caterhamparts.co.uk/product.php?id_product=2553
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stevegough
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| posted on 2/1/12 at 05:24 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Michael
I am looking for the same rubber seals, and decided to look at the C****hams.
This is what I found. http://www.caterhamparts.co.uk/product.php?id_product=2553
Spot on - that's the stuff - you could buy the whole HEATED windscreen from them for a mere £414 !! that's gonna eat
a long way into your "£250" budget for the whole car 
Having said that, their photo shows how the rubber gasket fills the mismatched scuttle / screen profile :
enlarge me
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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Michael
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| posted on 2/1/12 at 10:06 PM |
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I am guessing a meter is all you need? I have not been in the garage for a while now and the fame is in the loft, so will measure before I stick my
order in.
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stevegough
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| posted on 2/1/12 at 11:17 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Michael
I am guessing a meter is all you need? I have not been in the garage for a while now and the fame is in the loft, so will measure before I stick my
order in.
The website says 'usually 2m per car' but you might get away with 1 metre - measure it (twice) !
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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Michael
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| posted on 7/1/12 at 08:11 PM |
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Talking about fitting windscreen. I remembered today I need to get some of that tubing for the wiper motor, and the nut that holds the tube to the
motor.
Where is the best, and reasonably place to get it?
Thanks.
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 8/1/12 at 09:47 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Michael
Talking about fitting windscreen. I remembered today I need to get some of that tubing for the wiper motor, and the nut that holds the tube to the
motor.
Where is the best, and reasonably place to get it?
Thanks.
S.V.C. or a breakers
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Michael
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| posted on 8/1/12 at 04:36 PM |
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Thanks.
Will try SVC then.
[Edited on 8/1/12 by Michael]
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stevebubs
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| posted on 8/1/12 at 04:48 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stevegough
quote:
Originally posted by Michael
I am looking for the same rubber seals, and decided to look at the C****hams.
This is what I found. http://www.caterhamparts.co.uk/product.php?id_product=2553
Spot on - that's the stuff - you could buy the whole HEATED windscreen from them for a mere £414 !! that's gonna eat
a long way into your "£250" budget for the whole car
Having said that, their photo shows how the rubber gasket fills the mismatched scuttle / screen profile :
enlarge me
http://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/p-1797-rubber-extrusion.aspx
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stevebubs
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| posted on 8/1/12 at 05:41 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by rusty nuts
quote:
Originally posted by Michael
Talking about fitting windscreen. I remembered today I need to get some of that tubing for the wiper motor, and the nut that holds the tube to the
motor.
Where is the best, and reasonably place to get it?
Thanks.
S.V.C. or a breakers
Minispares.com - search for wiper tube
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