TC replica buggy

mel hubbard · Post by **mel hubbard** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 2:20 pm

For anyone interested, there's some new pics of the project updated 5th Dec now on http://corvairdunebuggy.com/ Martin just phoned to say his after some chrome trim to go around the windshield, if anyone knows of anything. Nelson, I was in a rush and forgot to tell Martin about the name mistake, so your have to just put up with being Nigel for a little longer.

manxdavid · Post by **manxdavid** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 5:38 pm

Woolies do some that fits up to 3.5mm that may stretch with a bit of hot water? They also do self adhesive strip that'll maybe give the right 'illusion' if stuck around the rim. Just a thought... http://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/p-1579-se ... -edge.aspx

TC Replica · Post by **TC Replica** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 5:39 pm

Hi Mel Thanks for the quiet word about the sudden name change, and many apologies to Nelson. martin

TC Replica · Post by **TC Replica** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 5:42 pm

Hi manxdavid. Thanks for details on woolies. Think it is a bit to small but will contact them to see if I can get a sample. Martin

CairoManx · Post by **CairoManx** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 6:36 pm

Mel, Martin just emailed me. I'm not nigel anymore. I told him I'd try to track down a pair of original Select-A-Traction handles to use as a sample for a copy. I'm pretty sure that's what was used.

manxdavid · Post by **manxdavid** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 8:08 pm

[QUOTE="TC Replica;15405"]Hi manxdavid. Thanks for details on woolies. Think it is a bit to small but will contact them to see if I can get a sample. Martin[/QUOTE] Chrome Mini wheel arch trim is still available and may do better although the profile's a little bit wierd.

mel hubbard · Post by **mel hubbard** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 9:57 pm

[QUOTE="TC Replica;15403"]Hi Mel Thanks for the quiet word about the sudden name change, and many apologies to Nelson. martin[/QUOTE] Hi Martin, glad you made it here. You could try http://www.automobiletrim.com/edge-trim-plastic.html I think they say up it will go to 3.5mm but may be worth a try. If you happen to buy a roll of that trim and it works out too small, just let me know and I will buy it from you, as I think I'd have a use for it. Keep up the good work, I'm looking forward to seeing it all done and going for a blast in it.

manxdavid · Post by **manxdavid** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 10:23 pm

I'm guessing this is the same 3.5mm stuff... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CAR-TRUCK-VAN-CHR ... 20ae4d579e

manx4dan · Post by **manx4dan** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 4:56 pm

Welcome Martin, I posted your latest update on the Facebook Fan Club page too. The group of us that love the Queen Manx look will bump into each other on 3 or 4 different sites now

I'm still hoping that Pete Condos' grandaughter might come thru with some newly found photos for us all! Dan

TC Replica · Post by **TC Replica** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 9:20 pm

Hi Dan Hope you are well. Would be great if there were some more detailed pictures of the car. I am waiting on the guy from Hawaii who was going to see the original car - I will chase him up to see if he managed to get some pictures Martin corvairdunebuggy.com