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shaywez

posted on 13/2/05 at 09:03 AM Reply With Quote
gear/handbrake gaiter

Just wondering what the best way to attach the gaiters to the tunnel panels is, i have heard of the use of jar lids etc, can anybody explain there methods etc, thanks
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britishtrident

posted on 13/2/05 at 09:32 AM Reply With Quote
I have an MGB gear leather lever gaiter very easy to fit it has a nice chrome retaining ring with screw holes.
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rusty nuts

posted on 13/2/05 at 10:20 AM Reply With Quote
Had a pair of stainless trim rings that i brought at a show that didn't look right , ended up selling them and made my own from a piece of 4 mm ally . gear lever gaiter was easy in a lathe , the handbrake trim I roughly cut to shape then filed and finally used a belt sander to finish off outer edges to a nice radius. managed to find a piece of scrap so all they cost was a bit of time.
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keith2lp

posted on 13/2/05 at 02:08 PM Reply With Quote
Hi

I to made my own but I am lucky as I have a CNC maching centre at my disposal.

I have a spare handbrake one if you want it?

Keith Rescued attachment trim.jpg
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bob

posted on 13/2/05 at 02:43 PM Reply With Quote
I purchased mine at a show,but decided to make my own gators since its only a small offcut of vinyl anyway. Rescued attachment MK Indy build pics 115.jpg
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bob

posted on 13/2/05 at 02:48 PM Reply With Quote
dont take too much notice of the seat,that was another ridiculous SVA need as i was a nats cock away form the desired upper anchorage height Rescued attachment MK Indy build pics 173.jpg
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shaywez

posted on 13/2/05 at 08:22 PM Reply With Quote
GAITERS

Sorry guys, maybe i didn't explain myself properly, i have retaining rings but what is the best way to go about it? Do you sandwich the gaiter between the rings and the tunnel and put a hole in the gaiter for securing bolt/screw to pass through or do it another way??cheers
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keith2lp

posted on 13/2/05 at 11:13 PM Reply With Quote
Hi Shaun

Make a second ring that will go under the tunnel,cut the hole in the tunnel the same as the inside of the trim ring, pass the gaiter through the hole in the tunnel and clamp between the second ring and the underside of the tunnel.

I found that this way you do not need to be neat when cutting the gaiter.

Hope this helps.

keith

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bigbriglasgow

posted on 23/2/05 at 02:08 PM Reply With Quote
Hi Guys,

I am looking to buy some retaining rings just like the ones in the pic, does anyone know where these can be bought? also need the gator or to make 1.

Thanks in advance

Brian

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RazMan

posted on 26/2/05 at 12:10 AM Reply With Quote
You have to go a long way to beat the Goodridge range of gaitor surrounds - a bit pricey but they really look the part.





Cheers,
Raz

When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box

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bob

posted on 26/2/05 at 06:36 PM Reply With Quote
I'm sure i bought chrome gator rings at the Stafford show a couple of years back.






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