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Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: Englishman on July 10, 2008, 03:40:09: I finally have the car painted and we are now emptying the boxes of bits and pieces that came with the car when purchased. Of course there are a few broken and missing pieces like

   Front turn signal lens
   Rear Lens set
   AC logo for the nose
   Ash tray for centre console
   Header tank for coolant system
   Chrome boss for light fixture in the door (when open)

   Any suggestions or information would be greatly appreciated.

   Peter
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: cliffordl on July 10, 2008, 16:21:09: Essentially good luck, they are all rather hard to find and this forum is not much help in sourcing rare parts (see the lack of response to my appeals for help in sourcing specific parts).

   The front indicators are a rare type used for a specific version of the karmann ghia so try for a VW specialist.
   I believe rear lenses are Alfa.
   Front logo is fairly complicated, ash tray no idea, header tank is unusually made of brass, light fixture not known.
   I'm more than willing to email you good images and measurements of anything meanwhile try in no particular order of listing; ACOC sources as listed in the club mag in particular steve@brooklandsmotorcompany.co.uk, keith@jecks.co.uk (club spares co-ordinator, john spencer (club librarian) for a copy of the original handbook, hawkcars.co.uk (sure I saw some rear lights last time I visited), jonathanbradburn@btopenworld.com.
   Hopefully others can help further..

   Let us know how you get on.
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: Emmanueld on July 10, 2008, 18:34:48: The ash tray is a BOM brand as was used on many Italian exotics of the 60's. Same as Maserati and Ferrari minus the logo. Re-Originals, www.reoriginals.com had one brand new for the longest time and they sold it, I should have bought it. You might want to give them a call! I could post a photo of it as well if you like.

   For the header tank I have no idea, it's probably a custom AC piece. However your can use a Cobra 427 Ford header tank which bolts directly on the intake manifold. (It's a shortened Galaxie piece) If you add air conditioning you will have to use the Ford header tank anyway to install the compressor.

   Regards, Emmanuel [:)]
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: Cobrajet on July 10, 2008, 23:01:57: Front lights are Karman Ghia type 34, very rare,couldnt find any in the UK, (doesnt mean there arent any) rear lights are Alfa Romeo 1969 ish saloon. could give you more information next week, email me if you require info. Having screens made by Euroglass, heated rear as well. still to source seals etc, ongoing project. Hawk cars (Gerry) great source of info.
Cobrajet
Alan
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: J Jones on July 11, 2008, 09:35:53: there are two listings for the correct tailights on ebay presently. search for "carello" ib "ebay motors, and voila!
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: Englishman on July 12, 2008, 02:17:18: J Jones,

   Thank you for the information I did as you suggested by going to ebay motors, parts and accessories, lighting, tail lights, refined my search by inserting "carello" and got lights for a Maseratti.

   I tried Alfa Romeo and still came up empty handed and I am searching in the whole of ebay so any further guidance would be much appreciated.

   Cheers

   Peter
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: Englishman on July 12, 2008, 02:30:18: Alan(Cobrajet) and Emmanueld,

   Thank you Alan for the information, I am on the track of a front near side(RHS) indicator lens via a VW spares supplier.

   Emmanuel I looked up BOM and got the Bureau of Meteorology any further guidance for tracking down an ashtray would help, the header tank is a problem to locate here in Australia and we may well have a go at fabricating one but not in brass.

   The nose badge is interesting as there is no recess or fixing holes evident on the car, I wonder if some cars were produced without this badge ??

   I believe that we can fabricate the boss for the light in the door.

   Cheers

   Peter
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: J Jones on July 12, 2008, 07:25:12: tailight lenses for Frua: ebay item numbers 120282344782
    110269784563
   tailight assembly: ebay item number 140022821852
   this offering is from GEROS on Cyprus, and is pretty pricy. It's been on offer for months

   Alfa Romeo Guilia TI tailights, manufactured by Carello in 1963 and 1964 (and possibly more applications) - not terribly difficult to find once you know what to look for. The internet makes it much easier, though I've run across these parts in meets and "Auto jumbles"

   Good luck. Look forward to photos of your resurrected Frua

   J Jones
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: cliffordl on July 12, 2008, 08:24:07: Went to Goodwood Festival of Speed yesterday, as Emanuel says the same ashtray is fitted to all the contemporary Ferraris and Maseratis. Given the excellent (if expensive) parts supply i'd suggest going down the Ferrari supply route.

Amusingly the first one I saw was attached to a 250swb - I took a photo to post with the line 'all you have to do is buy this car -then break it for parts!'......then I saw the same item on 3 of the italian exotica in the Bonhams sale, all have small manufacturers logos unlike the more restrained AC.
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: Emmanueld on July 12, 2008, 19:25:15: I found one on E-bay a couple years ago and with mine I am will make a good one!

   Regards,

   Emmanuel
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: Englishman on July 13, 2008, 02:23:24: Thanks for the help so far, I am down to a badge for the nose an ashtray for a non smoker and a header tank.

   The exhaust system will be 2 to 2 1/2 inch dia with maybe a Flowmaster Muffler all in stainless, a question if it is in stainless would it be neccessary to Jet Hot coat it.

   J.Jones I may well chase the complete light assemblies in Malta as the two references to the lens are for the same lens i.e. the one on the RHS looking at the back of the car.

   Emmanuel am I mistaken or did you offer to make an ashtray ??

   Cheers

   Peter
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: J Jones on July 13, 2008, 18:31:29: Peter - The tailight assembly offered by Geros is missing a gasket on one side. If you just need the lenses, and you have some time to wait, they do turn up on Ebay occasionally. I have found them in various ways, as finding them depends on how the seller has listed them. I search for "carello", or "Alfa Romeo" and then refine the search to 'lighting". I have also searched all of Ebay for tail lights, tailight, taillight and get different results every time. The same process applies to other things - the ashtray for example.
   I would buy one of the RH lenses, and hope a left side turns up later.

   Jeff Jones
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: J Jones on July 13, 2008, 19:02:57: Peter - I just had a look for ashtrays on ebay. There is a Ferrari 250 ashtray (item number 110269375239 ) listed - if you got it, you could take it to a jeweler to remove the logo. then list the logo on ebay, and keep the ashtray. Voila! depending on the condition of the logo, you might even make some money (have the jeweler make it into a pin)

jeff jones
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: J Jones on July 13, 2008, 19:42:10: Peter - OK, last addendum. It looks like the ferrari crossed flag logo is attached by pins. You could replace it with an AC logo (there was a display advertisement in ACtion for a jeweler in England who has AC items), thereby plugging the holes in which the pins were inserted. The English company could also make a cast of the AC logo for the front of your car (if that is something you're missing), and defray the cost by finding others who need the same thing.
I pretty sure that Ferrari fans are into jewelry, so the logo on the ashtray has to have some value as an original item.
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: J Jones on July 13, 2008, 20:00:46: OK - I lied. One last post. There are Ford Galaxy header tanks everywhere on ebay. They are correct, though not the same as the sharp-edged square tanks (which I suspect were made-up by AC). Look for "Ford", parts and accessories or engine components. Or "Ford 428", or "Ford FE", or "Ford Galaxie", or "Ford Galaxy", or "Ford big block". The thing to look for is which side of the engine the tank is mounted, and where the inlet and outlets are placed. If you want to install Air Conditioning, you'd need to place the header tank differently anyway.
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: J Jones on July 13, 2008, 23:07:04: check out the tail lights on this Alfa Giulia.
http://www.finecars.cc/en/detail/car/8759/index.html?no_cache=1&ret=63
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: Englishman on July 14, 2008, 03:26:34: Jeff,

   Thank you for the information which I am sure avid readers of this Forum will take note.

   I have found a guy down here that restores Alfas and he is looking at his local contacts.

   Must admit I had not noticed the missing gasket on the Matese tail lights-- Thanks.

   Cheers

   Peter
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: Emmanueld on July 14, 2008, 18:34:24: Peter, regarding the Ford header tank if you choose to go that way, It's not stock, it would not fit under the hood. On the Cobra 427, it was a special assembly with a shortened pipe. You can buy an unassembled one from "Finish Line" or another Cobra part supplier and have it welded together after you have set the height you want.

   Regards,

   Emmanuel
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: Englishman on July 15, 2008, 07:01:43: Hi Emmanuel,

   Checked Finish Line but did not find the header tank you mentioned ?

   By the way I do like the motor you have built, when it is installed and running we hope to get a road test report.

   Cheers

   Peter
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: Emmanueld on July 15, 2008, 17:29:56: Yes you are right, I checked the site and they don't list them anymore, just small block ones. You might want to e-mail them anyway. There is also Guessford, but they are expensive.

   http://www.gessford.com/cobraparts/fmisc.htm

   I will search for more sources! You might also buy a used one on Ebay and have it shortened by your radiator shop! (Make sure you get one that exit toward the left). The other place to look is Kirkham, there you can get upper and lower aluminum cooling hoses to replace the rubber ones. These were standard on 427 Cobras and greatly enhance cooling system reliability.

   www.kirkhammotorsports.com

   Regards

   Emmanuel[:)]
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: Englishman on July 16, 2008, 06:35:23: Gents,

   As perfect as I believe I am, though a little modest, I have to admit to an error on my part.

   The bonnet/hood part I need is from the front end and not the windshield end ansd is one of two devices that holds the bonnet/hood open.

   Again help or direction is requested.

   Cheers

   Peter
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: Emmanueld on July 16, 2008, 20:46:18: The early models have 2 coils springs mounted in front by the hinges to retain the hood opened and the later ones like mine have a rod on the left side. If you need photos let me know!

   Regards,

   Emmanuel
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: J Jones on July 17, 2008, 10:14:37: I feel like a shill for Ebay, but I stumbled across this item that I thought might be of interest. I bought a car cover from California Car Covers several years ago. I was amazed they had a pattern. They must have made up an extra when they made mine, 'cause here it is. Suitable for Dry storage, though since they do have a pattern, they could make it in other fabrics if so desired
Ebay item # 140199370725. I have nothing to do with Ebay; honest !
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: nikbj68 on July 17, 2008, 11:57:43: quote:
Originally posted by J JonesI feel like a shill for Ebay...I have nothing to do with Ebay; honest !

Jeff, these posts are exactly what I think the forum should be about...[8D]
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: Englishman on July 18, 2008, 01:02:16: Hi Emmanuel,

   I need one of the two coil springs for the hood on CF64, I suspect we will fabricate one on the pattern of the one we have.

   Cheers

   Peter
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: Emmanueld on July 18, 2008, 01:45:41: Hello Peter,

   I am sure these are impossible to find!

   Unless Jeffrey wants to donate one!!!!!!!!!!

   Regards,

   Emmanuel [:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D]
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: J Jones on July 18, 2008, 09:37:24: Emmanuel, Peter -
   I do have two of those cunning springs, both hard at work under my hood/bonnet/whatever. I also have two kidneys,but they too are occupied at present.

   It's possible some imaginative research on-line might be helpful, though it's a long shot. They came from somewhere Italian, and at some point during production, Frua must have used all they had available. So they are likely rare. I do not recall seeing them anywhere else. I wonder what their original purpose was? They may well have been made for some purpose other than holding the hood open. What might have chromed coil springs have been made for? Could even have been for something non-automotive.

   But they are really nice; a great detail. How many of these beauties could find a home? It would cut the cost of making them up.

   Jeffrey
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: nikbj68 on July 18, 2008, 15:20:39: quote:
Originally posted by Englishman...I need one of the two coil springs for the hood on CF64, I suspect we will fabricate one on the pattern of the one we have.
Cheers,Peter

You could try a company we use, Springmasters, (http://"http://www.springmasters.com/index.html") I`m sure they can supply chromed, note there is a min. O/seas order of £50, but I`m sure a UK delivery/forwarding could be arranged via this forum. Maybe even a club purchase to hold a couple of pairs in stock?
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: Englishman on July 21, 2008, 04:17:26: Jeffry,

   Pleased to read that you have two of everything but would point out that donations of Kidneys is not uncommon so likewise if you care to donate a spring I would be a happy recipient ???

   Cheers

   Peter
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: J Jones on July 21, 2008, 08:51:07: Ahh, yes, Peter. I could donate one of mine that you might have two, but the arithmetic confuses me.

   The Springmasters website looks promising. Oh the Joy! Imagine.... Springs for all! A bounty that could supply Emmanuel, and the other unlucky owners who lack this beautiful detail.

   Seriously, this is one of those particular items that would be nice to reproduce.

   Who will take the plunge?

   Jeffrey
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: Englishman on July 22, 2008, 05:50:36: Gents,

   Just spoke with my car builder who is trying to put together an exhaust system, we are happy to run with extractors and headers however if anybody has a photograph of the plumbing under the car showing muffler and pipe locations etc it would be very useful.

   Was there just two muffler boxes under the car as my guy thinks that that may not be enough to quieten the beast ??

   Cheers

   Peter
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: Emmanueld on July 22, 2008, 18:28:10: Peter, I checked, I could not find undercarriage photos with the pipes on. I will do so soon!

   Regards,

   Emmanuel
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: Englishman on August 05, 2008, 04:41:55: To date I have had no luck in finding the AC badge that sits on the nose of the car so I will take advice given earlier and try to manufacture one.

   To enable me to have a shot at this I need a sketch/photograph with some key dimensions so again I ask for help and or further suggestions.

   Cheers

   Peter
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: cf24 on August 05, 2008, 10:29:26: Re badge .

   Talk to Paul Eaton , at Eatons Jewellers , he advertises in the mag and has done some very good logos on jewellery , watches etc .

   Ken Chisholm
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: cobham cobra on August 05, 2008, 11:35:11: That's a good suggestion Ken. Paul Eaton is an AC owner and an enthusiastic supporter of the club. All you have to do now is decide what metal you want it made in, silver, white gold or titanium[:D]. Paul's website is http://www.eatonsgoldsmiths.com/products_ac_j.shtml
John.
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: administrator on August 05, 2008, 23:36:27: I am 99.9% certain that the badges are available from www.fivestarclassics.com . They are not on the lists on the website, you have to ring them up for availability. They are the same as the wheel and door badges used on the 3000ME. What you will have to get fabricated is the metal structure that supports the badge which was special to the 428.
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: AC Ace Bristol on August 06, 2008, 02:29:29: quote:
Originally posted by Englishman

To date I have had no luck in finding the AC badge that sits on the nose of the car so I will take advice given earlier and try to manufacture one.

   To enable me to have a shot at this I need a sketch/photograph with some key dimensions so again I ask for help and or further suggestions.

   Cheers

   Peter

   Peter

   Suggest you email Andy Shepherd as he was looking into having some specially made for the ACOC.. .. .. was discussed at Council meeting in 2007. He has sample.

   email:- shepherd289 at aol dot com

   Keith
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: Englishman on August 08, 2008, 07:49:22: Gents,

   All excellent suggestions, I will start with Andy Shepherd and work my way from there.

   I note from the thread " Sad Frua " that the mounting appears to be recessed, my car has a solid nose which may well be the result of a repair job as we suspect the the car has been in a collision at some stage. My guys beleive that a deer or some other animal may have been involved from the evidence, all now of course fully rebuilt.

   If you happen to look at photos of CF64 on the "Gentlemens Express" register ( well done Classicus ) you will see that my cars nose is solid.

   Cheers and thanks again

   Peter
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: Classicus on August 08, 2008, 12:46:20: Hi Peter

   Still a bit indistinct but I've enlarged and lightened the relevant pics on the Register of CF 64, as well as adding a pic of the nose/ badge hole into CF 75 so hope this helps ?

   For the record I've also finally got around to tidying up all the entries as best as possible. So apart from waiting for the labelling facility from the Forum providers for all the pics in the second Forum and any odd updates, only one or two more small jobs left and it's done. I hope !

   http://acfrua428.activeboard.com/forum.spark?forumID=115841&p=1

   Thanks

   Paul [:)]
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: Englishman on September 17, 2008, 01:24:54: Things are starting to get exciting with CF 64, I bought the rear light sets that were originally in Malta and were subsequently bought by a guy in Switzerland off E-bay so all is well there.

   We will overcome the other bits and pieces, what I now need are some fairly detailed photos of the Front Grill to enable a metal worker to manufacture one and a brief description of the finish i.e. paint, chrome,colour etc. Dimensions of the components would also be useful or a photo with a measurable object to give us an idea of scale.

   Of course if any one knows the whereabouts of an original grill I would be more than interested.

   Thanks in anticipation.

   Peter
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: Englishman on September 30, 2008, 04:48:58: C'mon Guys,

   I have a captive metalworker who believes he can create a new front Grille for me, however a few detailed photos and some dimensions of the components would be extremely helpful.

   We are really quite close to completion with all the shiny bits now despatched to the chromer, we have guys lined up for the final trimming of the doors etc, we even found some matching carpet.

   The car will be sent up to a racing shop in Brisbane to get the headers and extractors tailor made from stainless steel, doubt that we will jet hot coat stainless.

   Most of the electrics are sorted and we are looking to put a set of tyres on as soon as the spare Hallibrand wheel gets here from the USA.

   Again any help in sorting out the Grille will be greatly appreciated.

   Peter
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: Classicus on September 30, 2008, 14:03:24: Hi Peter

   Don't know if you've tried the factory itself or Hawk Cars (URLs below) as I've heard they've worked on 428s in the past ?

   I'd also like one day to build up some really good professional high res. colour photos of owner's 428s around the world to eventually put onto the new website, so when all your work's finished any chance of taking a few against some easily identifiable local dramatic, colourful, exclusive etc. scenery ? Forget where you live but for example by the cliffs and sea with plenty of gorgeous beach babes and surfers, Sydney Harbour Bridge and so on.... Even a dozen kangaroos and wallabies would be great lol !! And knowing Nik I bet he can think of tons more without trying as well, superimposing 428s using Photoshop against places where they've probably never even heard never mind seen a 428 ! The Kremlin (in summer!), Kenya National Park couple of lions on the bonnet.... [:D] [8D]

   Seriously !! I think these sort of glossy international photos are long overdue given the 428's sheer charismatic and timeless beauty, miles better than endless dreary Eurobox fodder impossibly perched on glaciers - of all places [B)] ! A fashion statement tailor made for glossy international magazines like "Vogue" if ever there was one, so astronomical hourly rates a cinch !

   Good luck with the final stages !

   Paul [:)]

   http://www.acheritage.co.uk/contactus.html

   http://www.hawkcars.co.uk/company/contact.html
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: Michael Trotter on January 28, 2009, 19:54:29: Peter
   Maybe a bit late in the day but the following may be helpful.

   Rear lights - I see you have some now but see my notes on 'Trading post:looking for-to sell' 31 Dec 2007. Incidentally, on CF6 the chrome plinths are handed but the lamps and lenses are not. CF6 leaks water from the boot lid channels past the rear lights into the boot; do they all do this I wonder? I think the fit of the plinth to the body is critical and I am about to try a new rubber seal at this junction.

   Hader tank - CF6 has the standard rectangular tank in brass with a Serck nameplate on it. No idea if this is unique to the 428 but it doesn't look very efficient as the internal baffle makes the water do three 90 degree turns inside the tank. Perhaps this doesn't matter because significant flow restriction would only be at high revs when higher airflow through the radiator would take care of heat exchange.But I wouldn't replicate the Serck tank and think the Kirkham Cobra arrangement is worth investigating. At the same time you might get rid of the normal top hose from the thermostat housing to the tank - does anybody know where this comes from? On CF6 I still have the Serck tank but made a new thermostat housing pointing ahead and up so I could use an inch and a quarter 90 degree elbow hose

   Bonnet opening springs - You might consider MGB GT tailgate springs. Dont look as nice as the originals but I think I saw them on CF24 a few years ago and they appeared to work OK.

   Front grilles - The originals have a lot of metal and not much hole. As mine were tired I replaced them with wire mesh with half inch squares. This has about 50% more hole area - wont be 50% more airflow but I thought it could only help the air to get to the radiator.

   Michael
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: Englishman on January 30, 2009, 02:48:09: Micheal,

   Thank you for your input, to update you I have bought two rear lens sets that originally appeared on e-bay in Malta and reappeared in Switzerland and now reside in Australia.

   We have decided to manufacture the bonnet opening spring, jury still out on header tank and I believe that with photos supplied we can manufacture a new grille.

   Light boss in door is now fixed and I believe that the AC club is organising some nose badges.

   Thanks for the tip on water ingress to the boot, the car has yet to see rain in its new incarnation.

   Classicus as and when the car is complete I will indeed get some professional photos taken and let you have what you need.

   Cheers

   Peter
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: Emmanueld on February 04, 2009, 14:04:08: Peter, as far as the header tank it depends if you want to use AC or not. The original header tank will not work with AC because the compressor will go in that spot. Then you should use the Ford Galaxy set up which is what was used in the MKIII and the kirkham as well. On the MKIII, the tank won't clear the hood and it has to be shortened. Both setups work equally fine. Make sure you use very short rubber hoses of reliability. I bought a lower aluminum hose from Kirkham to replace the long universal lower rubber hose which bust twice. The engine produces huge amount of heat!

Emmanuel
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: Classicus on February 07, 2009, 16:29:25: quote:
Originally posted by Englishman


   Classicus as and when the car is complete I will indeed get some professional photos taken and let you have what you need.

   Cheers

   Peter

   Hi Peter

   Is the 428 well-known in Australia or has any classic car mag ever done a road test of one ?

   Paul
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: Englishman on February 09, 2009, 01:58:55: Emmanuel,Paul,

   I will try and source a Galaxy 500 header tank and as of now do not propose to instal A/C.

   The car is unknown in Australia and probably because of its problems with cooking occupants was not marketed by AC down here. I have a mate who publishes an Auto magazine, albeit focused on the heavy vehicle sector, and we will put an article in it along with some professional photos.

   Cheers

   Peter
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: Emmanueld on February 11, 2009, 23:33:42: Peter, Watch out as some exit to the right and some to left. I believe you need a left one. I bought one on Ebay years ago and it's the wrong side. You are welcome to it if you want but it needs to be modified. There are a few companies who make good repros such as Kirkham or Finish line. This is the same as mine: http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m41/convincor/000_0994.jpg?t=1234395141. I have to double check it

Emmanuel [:D]
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: PeterM on March 04, 2009, 12:02:43: Peter,

   I sent you a message just after you bought the car (CF64) from Terry Healy and haven't logged on much since, but have now read several threads and see you are very close to finish.

   Would love to see in the flesh. Could you call me to discuss 0414868197 , Peter in Sydney.
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: Englishman on March 04, 2009, 23:54:39: Hi Emmanuel,

   Checked out Kirkham and they have a very nice billet expansion tank for US$500+ and am just waiting on my builder to confirm if it will be OK, your offer of your wrong one is also interesting any cahance of a photo ??

   This has been a long process !!!

   Cheers

   Peter
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: Emmanueld on March 06, 2009, 21:35:25: Hi peter, I will post one on Monday as it is in my office! But meanwhile there are a couple like mine on E-bay!

   http://motors.shop.ebay.com/_Car-Truck-Parts-Accessories__ford-galaxie-overflow-tank_W0QQ_fromfsbZQQ_fxdZ1QQ_sopZ1?_rdc=1

   or
   http://motors.shop.ebay.com/_Car-Truck-Parts-Accessories__ford-FE-tank_W0QQ_fxdZ1QQ_sopZ1?_rdc=1

   Regards,

   Emmanuel
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: Emmanueld on March 17, 2009, 16:46:20: Ok, here they are! Sorry for delay.

   (http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q271/Emmanueld_2007/428/IMG_0010.jpg)
   (http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q271/Emmanueld_2007/428/IMG_0011.jpg)
   (http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q271/Emmanueld_2007/428/IMG_0012.jpg)

   Also you can buy a repro tank and use an original bracket to make a correct appearance looking one. Most repro tanks I have seen are missing the re-enforcement bracket. Which will result in failure.

   http://www.shellvalley.com/Store/products.asp?ID=All&store=cobra

   Regards, Emmanuel
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: Englishman on April 07, 2009, 02:45:33: Emanuel,

   Thank you for the photographs, the jury is still out.

   Does anyone know where the rear window came from, mine has some rather deep scratches which I am told if polished out will leave distortions in the glass.

   Again any help will be greatly appreciated.

   Peter
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: mikemall on June 05, 2009, 11:10:34: Peter,

   Do I understand that you have a spare pair of rear light frames? You say you bought the "2 sets that were on e-bay... & now reside in Australia." I have the lenses but the chrome seats are badly pitted & I really want a new pair.

   Mike
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: Englishman on June 10, 2009, 03:57:38: Mike,

   Sorry for any confusion, I bought 2 rear lights not 2 pairs.

   I have one rear light spare that I was going to keep just in case of future damage.

   You might try Gerry Hawkridge.

   Cheers

   Peter
Title: CF 64 Bits and Pieces
Post by: J Jones on June 25, 2009, 04:14:06: I know that (somewhere in this forum) there has been interest in finding the correct steering wheel for our Fruas'. I believe they are be EFFPI, found on Maseratti Mistral and Sebring. There are two presently being offered on Ebay, listed under "Maseratti". They are lacking the leather wrapping, and (of course) the AC logo. but one of them is quite correct, with what appears to be the correct center horn button. Not inexpensive, but fixable.