SE Narrow body parts

[twcullen]

Hi might be interested in a narrow bonnet for a 1989 se, yellow gel but would be happy with carbon. What about postage as I live down south?

[Asterix]

I'm guessing your mate has asked for factory permission first.

No skin of my nose but wouldn't want the factory to get arsy with owners who've been rebodied (in a Westfield style) without permission - this is reminiscent.

[custardtart]

Can't see why they should care, they've stopped making the parts after all!

I'll have a body in navy blue, scuttle in navy blue, nose in yellow & bonnet in navy blue if the price is right and the fit good.

[Crash test dummy]

Last heard that the factory's position is that they will continue to produce narrow body parts until the moulds become unviable.

Provided that the factory are on board there is no doubt that there would be an exploitable market for an independant to step in and take advantage of.

I'd be interested in a body kit in red subject to all the usual caveats

[TbirdX]

I'd be interested in a bonnet, maybe even a full bodywork set, but again, price is the all important factor.

Could your friend not price up something like this,

1 bonnet £1000

10 bonnets £200 each

100 bonnets £100 each

1000 bonnets, £2.50 each

to maybe give people an idea of the likely price. Not attaching some idea of the price is going to limit the response you get and cause multiple drop outs when the price isn't as low as some people had hoped!

[it_cud]

Hi, I'd be interested in a bonnet , Think mine is a lowline,with the dummy louvres at scuttle end ? Any colour.

Cheers, mike.

[Martin Keene]

I think you'll find the factory would be unimpressed by this. All narrow body panles are still available to order from the factory. And assuming they stick to their word of keeping them available as long as the moulds support it, there is no reason to believe they won't be around for a while longer.

I had a new nose and bonnet in 2006, that came off the same moulds as the originals, and the repalcement were a noticable improvement in quality.

[Darkspeed]

I dont think ALL narrow body panels are available - pretty sure that the lowline stuff is all extinct now like the chassis.

Whats the issue with a manufacturer making pattern replacement body parts though? its done throughout the automotive industry.

Andrew

[Tigger]

I dont think ALL narrow body panels are available - pretty sure that the lowline stuff is all extinct now like the chassis.

Whats the issue with a manufacturer making pattern replacement body parts though? its done throughout the automotive industry.

Andrew

..... and also throughout the kitcar industry, look at the Ferrari, porche, Mini replicas etc. If they can get away with it, don't see why a Westfield replica is not viable?

BTW: I don't have a narrow body anymore, just my 2p worth

Tiggs

[John Loudon - Sponsorship Liaison]

This is a very good idea but I feel it still correct to seek permission from the factory in advance to avoid any aggro.

If all above board with the factory I may be up for a bonnet, scuttle and nose. My intention for the tub was to make a wide body item fit so that I can use detacheable rear arches

[Asterix]

I dont think ALL narrow body panels are available - pretty sure that the lowline stuff is all extinct now like the chassis.

Whats the issue with a manufacturer making pattern replacement body parts though? its done throughout the automotive industry.

Andrew

..... and also throughout the kitcar industry, look at the Ferrari, porche, Mini replicas etc. If they can get away with it, don't see why a Westfield replica is not viable?

BTW: I don't have a narrow body anymore, just my 2p worth

Tiggs

am I way off mark then in being reminded of the Westfield vs Caterham litigation whenever I think of this (yes, I know, it's a much smaller scale) or even the fuss over the carbon bodies.

Whatever, do it. Just decide whether you want to smooth any potential troubles before or after you've tooled up, admin'd the sales, provided after care, etc...

But again, management *has* changed.

[Bronco Jr]

I'm less concerned about the Factory's permission, after all thats how they started. Plus a minor difference takes them parts into the unique catagory I would have thought. Look how many versions of the 7 are available throughout the industry.

In terms of parts I may well be in the market for a bonnet, and tub for a low line narrow. But like everyone else its cost dependant  

[hogman]

Would be interested in full body, depends on cost though! YELLOW would have to be the colour - no other comes close :-)

Cheers

Kevin

[Club Chairman (Reserve)]

Following request by WSC Ltd. who own the copyright to body panels and still manufacture panels for all model variants including narrow body.

This thread has been locked until further notice.

We would request that anyone wanting to manufacture such parts please contact WSC Ltd direct