[Spits] Recommendations: dash / body parts / welding equipments: 64 Spit

[Tod Jones]

Vicky Brit has decent sheetmetal replacement parts. I have also used 
spitbits with good results. Both use BMHIT stampings. Others might be good 
also YMMV. Whenever you are looking for help give your location. Someone 
might be close enough to help. i have a welder and have ben known to help 
for food or to see a Spitfire brought back to life. A welder is something 
that is indespensable when you need it but gets in the way the rest of the 
time. Renting one is another another option.

Tod Jones
67 Spit-6
Harrisonburg VA


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Vasquez" <mike.vasquez at gmail.com>
To: <spitfires at autox.team.net>; <nass at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 2:39 PM
Subject: [Spits] Recommendations: dash / body parts / welding equipments: 64 
Spit


> I'm beginning an inventory and review of the '64 spit I recently 
> purchased.
> In my excitement to purchase, I somehow missed the PO's replacement of a
> floor pan with.... well, I'm not sure quite what it was.
>
> I'd like your recommendations on:
>
> 1) Good source for replacement rocker panels (driver/passenger) and floor
> pans (driver, pedal area bad, seat area OK)
> 2) Either a) replacement dash or b) someone willing to give me 
> measurements
> for their dash/pattern/etc.
>
> I'm considering fabricating my own, but want to see what's out there as
> well.  Luckily, I *do* have all the gauges for the car, they came this 
> week,
> the PO found them.  Phew!!!
>
> 3) Finally: I'm looking for affordable welding equipment to replace these
> body parts.  I haven't welded before.  I'd like minimum equipment
> recommendations that would do the job.  (I have access to free courses at 
> my
> local community college if I can't figure it out myself...)
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mike
> 1964 Spitfire 4 (Mk 1) FC24119
> http://www.MeantToBeDriven.com
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