Man On The Clapham Omnibus Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Bought only this week from another member but they don't fit my earlier (1994 chassis number) wide bodied car - unbeknown to either of us! If you have a wide bodied car with a post 97 chassis number (according to Westfield) these are for you. Complete with convex mirrors and in pristine condition. Offers please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man On The Clapham Omnibus Posted May 12, 2006 Author Share Posted May 12, 2006 A bit of research on Pistonheads classified photographs suggests that post 1996 might be more accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man On The Clapham Omnibus Posted May 14, 2006 Author Share Posted May 14, 2006 Now with picture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man On The Clapham Omnibus Posted May 20, 2006 Author Share Posted May 20, 2006 BTT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 I'm curious. Why don't they fit? From looking at my narrow car and my wide car side by side, I believe they could/should be an acceptable fit on either car. If my narrow car didn't have a cage, I'd be trying to make these fit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man On The Clapham Omnibus Posted May 20, 2006 Author Share Posted May 20, 2006 The wide part at the lower end has a much more pronounced curve on it than that on the current pillars. According to Westfield, they changed the shape of the scuttle in about 1997. When the pillar is offered up to the scuttle it goes nowhere near the body before it comes to a stop on the screen fillet. This would be possible to avoid by fettling the fillet (probably), but even with the fillet moved aside the lower end of the pillar - where the holes are - touches at the top and bottom with a big gap in the middle. What's more, on a more minor level, the hinge pitch is different and the position of the holes in the scuttle is different too. All in all, not a good prospect for fitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 I see. I'll have to see if I have a contour gauge lying around for a proper look see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man On The Clapham Omnibus Posted May 20, 2006 Author Share Posted May 20, 2006 I see. I'll have to see if I have a contour gauge lying around for a proper look see... That occurred to me, the famous 'Mimic' may have to be dug out. It *might* be possible to re-shape them by filing, but as there's no guarantee and they stand me in for £80, I felt a bit nervous about trying. If they don't sell, though...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 I have an air powered die grinder too, which has just made short work of cleaning up a Jenvey inlet manifold, so if you want to have a go, but don't want to spend all day with a file and a Dremel, let me know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man On The Clapham Omnibus Posted May 20, 2006 Author Share Posted May 20, 2006 Thanks, Blatters. I might well be left with no option but to take you up on that. It seems a bit drastic from where I'm standing right now, but who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts