Windscreen extrusions?
David Jenkins - 7/7/09 at 08:11 PM
Sorry about all these questions about windscreens!
A simple one this time - the only place I know about that sells the aluminium extrusions for windscreens is Lolocost/great british sports cars/robin
hood. Unfortunately they're a long way from where I live (150 miles each way) and I don't fancy having them send 1.5 - 2.0 Metres of bendy
aluminium extrusion through the post. They're also not very good at responding to simple email queries, and it's not easy for me to phone
them during the working day.
So - are there any other places that might sell the same sort of extrusions?
mangogrooveworkshop - 7/7/09 at 08:13 PM
arch do them as well
David Jenkins - 7/7/09 at 08:18 PM
arch?
(and I may still end up sending you an order, Mr Mango! 
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stevegough - 7/7/09 at 08:51 PM
I picked up the windscreen surround from GBS at Newark - they are really quite rigid, I wouldn't worry about posting them at all.
Steve.
mangogrooveworkshop - 7/7/09 at 10:17 PM
quote:
Originally posted by David Jenkins
arch?
(and I may still end up sending you an order, Mr Mango! )
Yep Arch motors ( they make locost replicas called caterhams)
http://www.archmotor.co.uk/
mangogrooveworkshop - 7/7/09 at 10:23 PM
quote:
Originally posted by stevegough
I picked up the windscreen surround from GBS at Newark - they are really quite rigid, I wouldn't worry about posting them at all.
Steve.
Are you really sure about your statement......... mr courier has a knack for flat or bent ali......
The rule of thumb is if its straight when it enters dhl it will be bent when it leaves dhl
same thing for bent stuff come out the other end straight
oh and sheet comes with extra dents free of charge
kj - 8/7/09 at 06:58 AM
you could always go the locost way as per the book and use shower rail extrusions.
mad4x4 - 8/7/09 at 07:35 AM
quote:
Originally posted by kj
you could always go the locost way as per the book and use shower rail extrusions.
B&Q do ally channel at about 15mm Internal width Ideal for Locost option.
David Jenkins - 8/7/09 at 08:02 AM
Trouble with the B&Q stuff is, I was relying on the slot underneath to hold the rubber seal...
David Jenkins - 8/7/09 at 08:05 AM
quote:
Originally posted by mangogrooveworkshop
Yep Arch motors ( they make locost replicas called caterhams)
http://www.archmotor.co.uk/
I think I've heard of them!
That's worth a phone call - they're a reasonable driving distance from me (as long as I can find somewhere nearby that my wife would like to
visit!)
Cheers. 