Headlamp Fairing/Cowl

[F908 Tim]

Hi Chaps.
This fairing,perspex cowl project...

Got my fairings from Podie,my plastic cowls and a couple of suggestions for types of perspex etc.

But...

before I start drilling holes in my bonnet to test fit, does anyone have an old 'S' or mini headlamp unit I could have/borrow/beg so I can mock up further off the car???

I don't want to use the only fairings we have and muck something up as we might want to get others made from these moulds if other owners want sets made.

Can anyone help with a headlamp please ?

[Kentish]

F908 Tim said:

Hi Chaps. This fairing,perspex cowl project... Got my fairings from Podie,my plastic cowls and a couple of suggestions for types of perspex etc. But... before I start drilling holes in my bonnet to test fit, does anyone have an old 'S' or mini headlamp unit I could have/borrow/beg so I can mock up further off the car??? I don't want to use the only fairings we have and muck something up as we might want to get others made from these moulds if other owners want sets made. Can anyone help with a headlamp please ?

Wildfire is possibly a good fella to help here since he's also mini mad!

Chris also often visits Kent to see his parents ....which is handy.

Chris, are you there mate, can you help Tim?

[NickP_S2]

I am currently seeking a pair of new headlamps and would be more than willing to donate my rusty ones once I've got some shimy new ones.

Anyone know where I can get a pair from?

[SotonS2]

Kentish said:

F908 Tim said: Hi Chaps. This fairing,perspex cowl project... Got my fairings from Podie,my plastic cowls and a couple of suggestions for types of perspex etc. But... before I start drilling holes in my bonnet to test fit, does anyone have an old 'S' or mini headlamp unit I could have/borrow/beg so I can mock up further off the car??? I don't want to use the only fairings we have and muck something up as we might want to get others made from these moulds if other owners want sets made. Can anyone help with a headlamp please ? Wildfire is possibly a good fella to help here since he's also mini mad! Chris also often visits Kent to see his parents ....which is handy. Chris, are you there mate, can you help Tim?

From the Monkey World thread - he's at his parents on Saturday. Drop him a mail...

[Wildfire]

NickP_S2 said:

I am currently seeking a pair of new headlamps and would be more than willing to donate my rusty ones once I've got some shimy new ones. Anyone know where I can get a pair from?

Any good Classic Mini supplier:

Crystal Halogens available from www.minitrailers.co.uk

Check out minispares, minisport, minishop, Somerford Mini Spares, Minispeed. All sell what you need.

Crystal Halogens are not E marked so technically you can be pulled or fail an MOT for them, but I had no problem with them on the S or any of my Minis. The Wipac Quatdoptic conversion are the nicest, very good light and they are rounded off rather than being squared on the edge.

I have a few old sealed beam units around but the not the plastic bowls as some minis used a different system.

[S3_Steve]

NickP_S2 said:

I am currently seeking a pair of new headlamps and would be more than willing to donate my rusty ones once I've got some shimy new ones. Anyone know where I can get a pair from?

try www.s-v-c.co.uk. I got a set of the Wipac ones delivered in two days, complete with chrome rings. Can't remember the chaps name but he is very helpful.

[Big Ian]

Is the cowl from the mini as well?

[WorGC]

I got a new set from Hexham HC, £50 a piece but that's coz I'm lazy and couldn't be Rsed hunting around. Give the boy John a ring and he'll sort you I'm sure. SORRY - completely mis-read the thread - but I will have 2 that I can offer you hopfully by tonight as me new ones will be going in.

>> Edited by WorGC on Thursday 28th April 16:07

[F908 Tim]

Hi Chris.
Its just the units and the surrounding fitting ring I need to offer up inside the new fairings.No need for the back bowl.
Are you coming down to the Canterbury meet for definate on the 8th ?
Could you bring with you ?
let me know....
ps. Nick, depending on what Chris can find and how quickly you replace yours,can I reserve your old ones for now?

[F908 Tim]

Gareth...Will mail you also.
Cheers.Tim

[Wildfire]

£50 per piece!! Wow that's expensive!! I got my Wipac ones for my mini for £19.99 at a mini show, and the Crystal ones for £40 or so.

Not sure about Canterbury yet Tim, I kinda promised my little brother he could come with me to the next Mid-Essex meet and he's quite keen.

Fiting ring could be difficult, I have a sneaky feeling I threw the rusty ones out at Xmas, but I'll have a look. I'll be down Kent/Ashford way on Sunday though.

[Wildfire]

Big Ian said:

Is the cowl from the mini as well?

All parts are identical to a classic min, chrome the lot. Except that they are halogens rather than sealed beam.

[F908 Tim]

See what you have got Chris,the ring too would be dead useful.
I thought I would go onto the Essex meet after Canterbury if any one else was going to do the two,but definately do Canterbury.
Otherwise could meet you in Ashford or M20 services,Junct 8, near Maidstone this Saturday if you can oblidge?

Cheers

[tvrjohn]

This fairing project sounds great, can you post an image yet ?

Will really update the look

[Wildfire]

Originally the fairings belonged to ummmmm...... can't remember then they came to me, then to Podie and now to Tim.

Unfortunately Tim, i'll be heading down to the South West coast on Saturday. I'll be going via Ashford ish on Sunday.


I'll have to ckck what I've got. All the mini parts are above my father's garage, getting up there means moving 4 cars around. I'll see what I can come up with tonight.

[Podie]

Furthest back I traced them was to Pistolar...

[pistolar]

Podie said:

Furthest back I traced them was to Pistolar...

Guilty, i had them commisioned for my first S3. Were made by a friend Keith Pulham of Latchingdon who at the time was doing a lot of fibreglass work for the firm i worked for. He is no longer in the fibreglass game and gave me the moulds, which i threw away.

[F908 Tim]

THREW AWAY !

If others are going to be interested in these things I am going to have to get new moulds made!
Still...thats in the future maybe.

Gareth is a top man, he is going to post me one of his old headlamps and surrounds.

[Podie]

Pistolar has a fairly healthy distate for S's…

Give him a Wedge and he's happy.

[F908 Tim]

When I am a bit further on I will post some pics..

I will need help as I am a complete numpty with these computer thingys...bit like TV/video/DVD connections and romantic English literature! They all passed me by somehow.