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Handbrake sharp edges
Mark Allanson - 27/7/04 at 07:13 PM

I seem to remember reading here that the handbrake constituted sharp edges for SVA, even though it was under the gaiter.

What has everyone done to get around the problem? If there is a problem! Rescued attachment Handbrake.JPG
Rescued attachment Handbrake.JPG


Peteff - 27/7/04 at 08:18 PM

I made one that covered everything but the handle and screwed it to the tunnel top. If it's between the seats it's out of the way anyway. I've heard of people failing with the handbrake mounted on the tunnel side but not on the top.

[Edited on 27/7/04 by Peteff]


Mark Allanson - 27/7/04 at 08:29 PM

Sound good to me, going to sit the missus down at the sewing machine now!


stephen_gusterson - 27/7/04 at 11:00 PM

wimp

bought me own sewing machine (2 quid on ebay) and did it meself. Inc a nice black handbrake and gear stick gaiter.

Pic shows door panel (cos I have doors!) rear bulkhead panel (behind seats - hole is for boot release) and tunnel cover with gaiters.

atb

steve

ps - the majority of the interior is black - its just these bits show the only red used in the car, in case you think it looks a bit 'technicolour'.

the pattern is based on something I saw in the coventry museum of road transport, on a pre jaguar 'swallow ss1' car. I liked the sunset effect. This is a retro style car, so I though id give it a go. CLearly out of place on a std locost tho!



[Edited on 28/7/04 by stephen_gusterson] Rescued attachment upholstery.jpg
Rescued attachment upholstery.jpg


Mark Allanson - 29/7/04 at 06:21 PM

Sod the sewing machine for most things, I just used spray glue for this Rescued attachment Tranny Top.jpg
Rescued attachment Tranny Top.jpg


stephen_gusterson - 29/7/04 at 10:35 PM

I didnt use any glue at all - just zillions of staples!

atb

steve


Mark Allanson - 30/7/04 at 05:22 PM

Mines made of 16g ally, the staples would just bounce off!


Peteff - 30/7/04 at 08:03 PM

I like the ashtray Mark, what did you liberate that from.


Mark Allanson - 30/7/04 at 08:09 PM

Everything is home made


Mark Allanson - 30/7/04 at 08:24 PM

Early stages Rescued attachment Tranny Top Hippy Roll.jpg
Rescued attachment Tranny Top Hippy Roll.jpg


locoboy - 1/8/04 at 09:04 PM

what next folks - Cup holders


locoboy - 1/8/04 at 09:06 PM

sorry lost track of the thread topic for a moment there.

I have heard of folks failing for radii under the gear lever gaiter and the handbrake gaiter, would be best to address the problem if at all possible rather than fail on something you 'wern't sure about'


stephen_gusterson - 1/8/04 at 09:28 PM

Mark....

whats that smut paper you have under the tunnel cover? Its talking about 'boobs' by the look of it, and I can see an example of a pair in the pikkie......

we are not that kind of site ya know, despite alanb's best efforts

atb

steve

[Edited on 1/8/04 by stephen_gusterson]


Mark Allanson - 1/8/04 at 09:48 PM

More Alans style Rescued attachment AlanB.jpg
Rescued attachment AlanB.jpg


stephen_gusterson - 1/8/04 at 09:53 PM

nice

so they have just reached cornwall have they?



atb

steve


robinbastd - 1/8/04 at 10:27 PM

quote:
Originally posted by stephen_gusterson
nice

so they have just reached cornwall have they?



atb

steve


They reach Cornwall each year on the backs of the August holidaymakers.


undecided - 2/8/04 at 08:59 PM

'tis wot feeds e tho matey


Mark Allanson - 2/8/04 at 09:19 PM

Ian, I didn't know you eat shell suits too, what a coincidence