DrEagle
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| posted on 29/3/05 at 05:50 PM |
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Ugly Cortina Hand Brake Lever
Has anyone tried doing somethink to make the Cortina handbreak lever look a bit more modern?
Does that ugly plastic handle come off?
Never be afraid to try something new!
Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark with no budget,
where as a large group of professionals spent millions building the Titanic!
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Bart69
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| posted on 29/3/05 at 06:42 PM |
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Was thinking the same myself. Be watching this thread close.
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splitrivet
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| posted on 29/3/05 at 10:02 PM |
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S'funny this should come up, thought the very same yesterday,you must be a cyclepath.The plaxit bit does come off but needs some persuasion.
I thought about a bit of turned ali but not having a lathe makes this a bit awkward.
Cheers,
Bob
[Edited on 29/3/05 by splitrivet]
[Edited on 29/3/05 by splitrivet]
I used to be a Werewolf but I'm alright nowwoooooooooooooo
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RazMan
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| posted on 30/3/05 at 06:13 PM |
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Not sure if the Cortina handbrake is similar to the Sierra one, but the Richbrook handbrake cover looks really nice on mine - paired up with the
Richbrook gaiter it looks even better . If I could figure out how to upload a pic I would show you! 
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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RazMan
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| posted on 30/3/05 at 08:10 PM |
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Sorted .... a 'work in progress' shot but you get the idea
[Edited on 30-3-05 by RazMan]
 
Rescued attachment handbrake.jpg
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Bart69
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| posted on 30/3/05 at 09:35 PM |
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Whoow are u sure thats a cortina h/brake looks more like something from the space shuttle
Have you a link for richbrook
cheers
graham
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RazMan
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| posted on 30/3/05 at 09:41 PM |
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Houston, we have the link
http://www.richbrook.co.uk/pages/newproducts.html
You have to butcher the plastic surround on the original lever, but it fits like a glove.
[Edited on 30-3-05 by RazMan]
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Bart69
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| posted on 30/3/05 at 09:57 PM |
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Another great site for my favorites.
Ilike the way they say a direct fit to a bmw, ford etc. 
quote "You have to butcher the plastic surround on the original lever, but it fits like a glove"
Sounds like a job for the engineers toolkit again
Graham
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RazMan
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| posted on 30/3/05 at 10:01 PM |
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Nah - just a bloomin' great angle grinder!
MUAH HA HA HA HA HA
[Edited on 30-3-05 by RazMan]
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Bart69
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| posted on 30/3/05 at 10:11 PM |
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I'll have a look in the morning if i can drag myself away from my Electrolis tank.
 £34.99 from Speeding.co.uk. Could build half a chassis for that.
Who was Ron trying to kid £250 my AR**SE 
Graham
ps I no it's been done but it was someone with more brains than me.
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PaulBuz
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| posted on 1/4/05 at 02:15 PM |
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Cheap handbrake
If you can get access to a lathe ,you could turn up a handle pretty cheaply.Plus it'll be unique!
 
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ATB
Paul
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DrEagle
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| posted on 1/4/05 at 10:33 PM |
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Make Me One!
Never be afraid to try something new!
Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark with no budget,
where as a large group of professionals spent millions building the Titanic!
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RazMan
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| posted on 8/4/05 at 05:02 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by colmaccoll
that richbrook one looks like it may cause some radius problems come SVA time,
thoughts anyone?
Didn't think about that! The handle goes into the recess in the centre tunnel when in the 'driving' position so I hope that
won't be a problem
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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DrEagle
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| posted on 10/4/05 at 07:56 PM |
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Anyone took a grinder to it yet?
Never be afraid to try something new!
Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark with no budget,
where as a large group of professionals spent millions building the Titanic!
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locoboy
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| posted on 11/4/05 at 08:57 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by RazMan
quote:
Didn't think about that! The handle goes into the recess in the centre tunnel when in the 'driving' position so I hope that
won't be a problem
You wont be driving it when it is being tested will you!
ATB
Locoboy
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RazMan
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| posted on 11/4/05 at 06:13 PM |
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Point taken - looks like I will have to modify it a tad
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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