A customer recently suggested that the currently available doorglass outer
weatherstrips, part number 612792, are shorter than the originals. These
parts are either made on original tooling, or they are very convincing
copies of the original in all details. The overall length of the current
parts is 75cm.
I have checked this out and found the strip is about 1.2cm (7/16"-1/2")
shorter than the top of a Spitfire door. A set installed on a friend's
Spitfire shows the same discrepancy.
I have brought this up with the supplier, who says that none have been
returned by any of the major traders they supply to. The official line is
that the parts are the correct length. Before I make myself look foolish, I
am trying to locate a Spitfire which still has it's original outer
weatherstrips. Alternatively, if anyone has a new seal in original Stanpart
or BL packaging, that would provide the correct dimension.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help with this.
Cheers,
Bill.
Rarebits4classics
.......just what you've been looking for
PO Box 1232
Calne
Wiltshire
SN11 8WA
United Kingdom
http://www.rarebits4classics.co.uk
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