Hi Tom.
I just replaced the rear spring this weekend and that meant that I had
to remove the inside rear panels to get at the spring mounting plate.
Now that the panels are out, I'll take patterns of them. One step
closer.
Vic W.
Tom Shirley wrote:
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> Vic Whitmore wrote:
> >
> > Tom, if your asking for info on the interior panels, I'd be interested
> > in anything you get. I am trying to put together a set of drawings for
> > all panels. I started with the the fuel tank cover for the trunk. If you
> > get something,I would put it together with mine and have the final set
> > posted ont eh VTR web pages.
>
> Thanks for you response Vic. You were the only one to email me about
> this. I guess no one on the list knows how to do this! 8^) The Spitfire
> list is kinda new so the lack of responses is to be understood I guess.
> I had a 71 MG Midget and the Spridgets list was very well populated and
> responsive. I'm sure that in time, the Spitfires list will be too.
>
> As for the interior panels, I guess I'll cover the fiberboard (or
> whatever it is) with thin aluminum to regain some decent shape and then
> cover that with the vinyl. I've received some help from John Rossi on
> covering the wheel wells. He's a friend and fellow member of the
> Southern British Car CLub here in Chattanooga, TN. and has quite a bit
> of experience with British cars. He suggested using a hair dryer to
> stretch and shape the vinyl over the wheel well area.
>
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