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[Mat]

Banded steels! Had these done by Alonze Custom- just need to decide on colour now.

[KTS]

wow - they look to have done a nice job

 

how much width did you add ?

[Mat]

wow - they look to have done a nice job

how much width did you add ?

They’re really nicely done, and within the week as well! They started off at 3.5”- I’ve added another 3.5”. I think they’re going to look a little mad- the offset is roughly ET-27, so they’re going to stick out quite a way!

[KTS]

i think you're going to need bigger arches 

[Mat]

i think you're going to need bigger arches

I think you’re right- thought I’d wait till the wheels are on, then I can decide what suits them best!

[Mat]

Another long gap between updates- I have been fairly productive though. Pictures to follow.



Adjusted the rear ride height to a sensible level- there's still a bit of rake but it's ok.



Finished fitting all the clocks, and wired them all back in. A scratch-built wiring loom is definitely on the list- this one is messy.



Prepped and painted my new wheels, just need the tyres swapped over now.



I was kindly given these arches by my brother- they'll cover the steels, but I'm not sure. Thoughts?



A really good day today- spent it all in the garage! Finishing off lots of bits and pieces mostly, found the E clip had fallen off one of the rear brake cylinders so I'll order a new one- also got a balljoint to do. Did paint the centre grille though!

[BENvvc]

I personally prefer the group 2 arches in the last pic

[Mat]

I personally prefer the group 2 arches in the last pic

I like them, they won't cover the new wheels though.

[Mat]

Wheels are on!






Bought some Group 2 Race arches in the end- they're from Minisport though, which means they don't fit...




Fitted with some tarty little bolts. Just one arch left, and a brake cylinder circlip, and she'll be ready for Beaulieu!

[DUF2]

Bought some Minivation hinges- no more bruised head for me! Had to adapt the RH one to clear my non-standard brake cylinder. Had a spent bullet case to hand, which fitted nicely.

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How are the hinges? I have heard varying reports about the fit and operation of them.
With having the Riley grille, access under the bonnet is compromised so reall could do with something like this.
Glad you like the paint job on Duffy!

Mat are those Hornet hinges still available?
 
Fit is very good- I haven't used them much as I'm still messing about with the head. The only reason I had to adapt it was because my brake cylinder is from a later car so fouled the gas strut stud.

A little while ago I looked at their website, it suggested they were updating the kit for Elf/Hornet. Yesterday when I looked there were no hinges listed for the Elf/Hornet!

Nope, they've stopped making them- sadly there aren't enough Elfs or Hornets to provide much of a market. I think I know of another set if you want some?

[Mat]

Bought some Minivation hinges- no more bruised head for me! Had to adapt the RH one to clear my non-standard brake cylinder. Had a spent bullet case to hand, which fitted nicely.

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How are the hinges? I have heard varying reports about the fit and operation of them.
With having the Riley grille, access under the bonnet is compromised so reall could do with something like this.
Glad you like the paint job on Duffy!

Mat are those Hornet hinges still available?
 
Fit is very good- I haven't used them much as I'm still messing about with the head. The only reason I had to adapt it was because my brake cylinder is from a later car so fouled the gas strut stud.

A little while ago I looked at their website, it suggested they were updating the kit for Elf/Hornet. Yesterday when I looked there were no hinges listed for the Elf/Hornet!

Nope, they've stopped making them- sadly there aren't enough Elfs or Hornets to provide much of a market. I think I know of another set if you want some?

Unfortunately they're gone I believe chap, will double check this though. In fairness I actually find them a bit of a faff- they're brilliant with the gas struts, but the linkage to get the bonnet in the vertical position is a bit fiddly.