alloy bits for wedges

[andymadmak]

Does anyone know if it's possible to get the ally column stalks for wedges?
I think the ones used on Griff/Chim are designed for replacing the GM parts, whereas my 400se has what I assume to be Ford bits (later type escort??)
I have looked around a bit but cannot find anything.

Andy

[patrick]

I'm in the same position...although my '87 SEAC appears to have Leyland (Princess ?) stalks.
I'd be interested in prices for such bits; they'd be excellent Xmas pressies
Would it be a case of get enough interested parties together in order to take it further ??

[mikeb]

Hi guys. I am looking into getting Leven Technology to make some 'Wedge specials' that are not available from anybody else.

At present I am looking into Stainless Kickplates along with some other special bits, (the stalks being another).

All I need is a few names (6 or more) to give a firm order and I can arrange for the bits to be made.

If you are interested, mail me on the Wedge Pages site and I will organise it with Leven.

Best Regards

Mike

Ps. If you got any other ideas for bits, I will pass the ideas on.



www.tvrwedgepages.co.uk

[LevenTech]

Work is already under way on a selection of items including aluminium stalks and other aluminium accessories. However, to make sure everything fits and works correctly we will be testing over the next few months. This means that new accessories will not start to become available until the new year. Sorry for the delay but we want to get it right first time!

We are always interested in what the customer really wants so please keep your request and ideas comming. The best place to leave any comments/request will be with www.tvrwedgepages.co.uk who will be working with us on these accessories.

We do already have some alloy and other accessories for wedges available and these can be found on our own web site www.leventechnology.co.uk

[andymadmak]

Mike, I am interested but having trouble getting onto the wedgepages site. - my computer is really p***ing me off today!!!
I really need to know ballpark costs for the column stalks before I commit.
I have a 91 400se, and the current ones are definately Ford.
Cheers
Andy

[patrick]

Great to hear that work is already under way....
BTW I didn't say what Xmas

As with Andy, would need to get a rough figure before saying yeah, but on first impressions, sign me up.

[mikeb]

Have tried the Wedge Pages site URL, seems to work fine. - You had me worried then.

If you want to e-mail me, I can see if I can get something organised with Leven.

[e-mail]

Cheers

Mike
(the one man Leven pressure group!)

www.tvrwedgepages.co.uk

[jvaughan]

Im also interested in some shinies for wedges ... shall be speaking to Peninsula's Richard Smith next week when he calls into my house...

Jason

[jmorgan]

I think the door pulls are a big step in the right direction. My brown ones look out of place by miles with the rest of the trim (and the dirty great self tapper that stops it falling orf).
I would like to replace/cover the switch gear as well, not sure if mine are Rover or Ford but don't like the look of either (which ever I have if you see what I mean :confused ), not sure what to look for though.

[seamus]

Totally agree - current brown door pulls are really naff and anything else would be a marked improvement.. would also be interested in the stalks when they become available.

J - if your stalks resemble a walnut whip - they're ford.


Edited by seamus on Tuesday 16th October 12:18

[mikeb]

Hi Guys,

Check this out:-

www.tvrwedgepages.co.uk/sitenews.html

Mike

www.tvrwedgepages.co.uk

[jmorgan]

Mike, pics wouldn't load but have seen the others on LT's page mail you about 1.

On another note I have LT's petrol cap and it is so nice (and well made) it makes my petrol flap look naff (the fibre glass finish). Is there a filler that can be used to smooth out the fibre glass finish to the inside of these flaps to get a paintable finish to match the outside? Anyone tried this?

Jeff 400SE

[mikeb]

Cool head now Jeff !

The pics now load ok - try 'em out. Too much Stella and webdesign on my part (again) I am sorry to say!.

Re: Petrol flap - I thought exactly the same, my hinge is rusted a bit as well and it needs painting.

Normal filler should work, it's not if it's going to be seen all the time.

Mike


Edited by mikeb on Tuesday 16th October 21:17

[jmorgan]

Just thinking about the best filler to use as a largish area to cover (4" by 5"?) in one go and get no cracking or seperation over time. Also the best way to prepare the area to fill?

Pics look good. Any variation on the logo? As in 420 SE? (Though the rest of the stickons say 400 )

I use denitrol for rust when you want to paint after or not. Have a big tub, wana go?

Edited by jmorgan on Tuesday 16th October 21:20

Edited by jmorgan on Tuesday 16th October 21:24

[mikeb]

Hi Jeff,

A. Yes.

Leven can make any etched logo, as long as he gets around six orders....

Mike

www.tvrwedgepages.co.uk

[jmorgan]

OK I have a 400 with a 420 engine so is this like putting RS TURBO on my 1.3 fiesta ? Unless there is enough orders for 4.2 400 will do.

[Brm Brm]

Count me in for any stalks, and switch gear.

[patrick]

quote:
OK I have a 400 with a 420 engine so is this like putting RS TURBO on my 1.3 fiesta ? Unless there is enough orders for 4.2 400 will do.

Well I've got a 420 SEAC, with a 4.5 engine (apparantly) so that's two of us that needs 420 I just need the AC at the end

[cirks]

the 400/420/450SE decals should still be available directly from TVR. That's where I got my 450 ones. The cost was peanuts.

[jmorgan]

quote:
the 400/420/450SE decals should still be available directly from TVR. That's where I got my 450 ones. The cost was peanuts.

Any trouble removing the old ones? And getting the new ones straight?