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[mdmax72]

So whilst I've been pondering on how to arrange a seal to the screen post.

I've been busy with the sewing machine lol. Always wanted a full tonneau. So with the posts now removable thought it time to have one. So ordered some material and thread etc, bought a sewing machine of EBay and away we go.



Basic shape so far but getting there.

[oliver365]

Good one Rich ,you know could of always borrowed my daughters lil pink sewing machine off her gonna bring some socks around that need fixing if thats ok ?
looking good keep us posted loving that garage floor sooo clean

[mdmax72]

Yeah bring them round, also do turn ups and curtain alterations . Now be honest Olly, it's really your little pink one

Not liking the fastners, rather have them black to make it cleaner looking than in your face shinny. Does any one know how I can make the Tenax fastners black? Other than paint that will wear quickly. Wondered if they could be powder coated?

[mdmax72]

Finished item all done.

[shambly]

That is great work as always Rich.

Simon

[greg356a]

Looks like a great fit and finish. I guess worked out cheaper than buying one even with the cost of the pink sowing machine.
So that's the tank, windows and top done, what next?

[mdmax72]

Nothing wrong with a pink sewing machine if l ever had one Greg. I used this old boy, think it's a boy or is it a girl sewing machine?? How do you tell


And yes saved some £££'s and just as good.

Found a solution to the Tenax fasteners. Wanted them in black but cost a fortune. So came across this product called Plasti Dip. More of a rubber. If you prime the metal before plasti dip, it becomes permanent. Without primer its removable. Plus side it's also easier to lift the tenax to release, being rubber.



Next on the list is the heated screen, bought HG's chesil screen but it seems Chesil have changed the profile at some point. So the Gentleman he is he's had it back. So now without a screen as it's been left at the glass manufactures to get a profile confirmed.

Next is to enjoy it for the rest of the summer then finish the steering stalk/column. Also been looking at one of these for summer use.??

[greg356a]

Hi Rich,
Sow does that make your speedster a Singer Porsche from California
Love the screen, not sure about the bugs in your teeth!
Cheers

[jury]

[shambly]

Next on the list is the heated screen, bought HG's chesil screen but it seems Chesil have changed the profile at some point. So the Gentleman he is he's had it back. So now without a screen as it's been left at the glass manufactures to get a profile confirmed.

Have you asked Peter about that? I was contemplating putting an offer in on H-G's screen but if it isn't that simple.....

[mdmax72]

Hi Rich,
Sow does that make your speedster a Singer Porsche from California
Love the screen, not sure about the bugs in your teeth!
Cheers

Like it, Singer Speedster.

Nothing wrong with bugs in ya teeth, all part of your 5 a day

Next on the list is the heated screen, bought HG's chesil screen but it seems Chesil have changed the profile at some point. So the Gentleman he is he's had it back. So now without a screen as it's been left at the glass manufactures to get a profile confirmed.

Have you asked Peter about that? I was contemplating putting an offer in on H-G's screen but if it isn't that simple.....

Peter is on shutdown till Monday so will confirm when the change took place. Assume it's when he sold Chesil and purchased it back from Tygan. My screen was supplied by Chesil and HG also bought the heated screen from Chesil. If you look at your screen Simon, what's the logo in the bottom corner??

[shambly]

It is a VELAS screen Rich, 43R-00003

[mdmax72]

Mine's an Auto Windscreen unit. Although l purchased my body back in 2001. I'll be speaking to Peter in the next few day's regarding the change in screen profiles, I'll let you know the outcome.

[oliver365]

Nice work sir

[mdmax72]

After speaking to Chesil today, they have confirmed they have not changed the Windscreen profile or frame either before Tygan and after, although they have changed Windscreen suppliers. Also stated they sell windscreens to replace broken ones, without any problems.