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  1. Chris Bracey
    Hi. Looking at the restoration photos i dont think the sills were off . I will try removing the seal and maybe beating the seam back a bit never thought of a too thicker seal. Anyone know where you can get thinner ones. I missed bristol. Thanks everyone
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    Hi. I have a spitfire whos door stands proud along the bottom but before i undo too many bolts is there any guidance on the site about the sequence of adjustments. Thank you
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    Ah thanks. Sanderson source from a company in birmingham so hopefully its the same. Thank you Roly
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    Leaf springs . Sorry for typo
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    Does anyone know this company? They are advertising on 1500 spitfire leaf springs on ebay for120 delivered?
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    https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F252173009707
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    Hi. Has anyone tried these bushes?
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    Will a mk1v hood fit a spitfire 1500?
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    Thank you for all the input. Front shocks - How can i check the front shocker / spring mount distance . Does the club shop stock the correct scocks Sorry to ask again but is there a simple measure from top of wheel to arch? Are the 1500 prone to weakening springs. Thank you all
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    Hi another question . Do spitfire 1500 rear springs weaken and cause the rear end to sit down. What is the normal gap between top of wheel to front and rear wheel arches? Is it easy to centre the rear spring on the diff? THANKS
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    Hi. I need to fit some black bonnet and boot decals. Could i have peoples opinion where to get the best match to original. I seem to remember the origïnals were transfers ? Thak you
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    Hi. Is the bulb in the spitfire1500 mapreading light a festoon bulb.? Thank you
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    Thank you. I thought it strange that the headlight was retained by the cowl . The bonnet is a new 20 years ago.. Tell me where do the springs near the adjust fit and are bowl mounts using self tappers ?
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    Hello again. A large gap has developed on the top of the headlight cowls. I have tried everthing to close the gep but no joy. Three questions 1/ is the correct a rubber seal a special thin one to fit under the cowl, 2/ should the headlight bowl be screwed to the bonnets to stop the headlight bowl flying out when you undo the fixing screws of the cowl. 3/ any tips ? Thanks
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    Thank you all for the input. I will investigate the options. Good idea for the bike cable . Really helpful all .
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    Hi. I looked at leatherhead. It seems a fit on the 1979 although i know the car was built in 1978. I will stretch the spring or heat it to soften the tension. Right now its too tight and needs a reaĺy hard puch to get it started. I like a light throttle so mighttry with it off for a while.
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    Does anyone know why there are two springs on the 1979 spitfire 1500, each carb has a spring but there is also strong spring from the link to a bracket on the suspension turret. Is this a form of "pressure back" to inctrease economy. Its so stiff the strottle has a pressure point to overcome at the start of throttle travel. I think the spring is too strong.?
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    Thanks every one! Gaydon and Newton Commerial said std fit was black carpets. I thought i recalled black.
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    I am not near the car but will differentiate between interior trim and floor carpet?.
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    I have recently bought the spitfire 1500 i bought new in 1979 from wadham stringer in fareham hants!. I have a question i wonder if anyone can answer? it was russet brown ad the biscuit hounds tooth interior but i seem to remember the that the carpets might have been black with maybe the shelf behind the seats being biscuit. Does anyone know what triumph fitted a the factory. The car is currently red and looks good so i doubt i will change it back to russet brown. THANK YOU
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    Hi. Is there anywhere on the site that says what the original colour spitfire 1500 chassis were painted?
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