Iain T

This isn't a Newton carpet, it did say who made it but I can't remember 🤪. The rubber mat didn't arrive today do should be here tomorrow. It does look much better than black knobbly underseal. Did you notice the boot lid signature of Terry Hunter Triumph works driver. Came with the car and noted in the documents that came with it. Iain

The Paddock carpet fitted once I'd cut a bit more out the side for the petrol tank bracket. I haven't velcro'd it down yet. The only problem is the 175 wide spare tyre makes a bulge in the carpet as it sits higher than the floor pan. I might think about some thick insulation to help it look better and also reduce the exhaust din.

That's because they will probably scan the existing glass then machine a symmetrically opposite mould to drape the hot sheet glass on. Then it has to be trimmed. I used to have lots of glass made for prototype crash test cars. It isn't a cheap process for a one off but you get to keep the buck! Good luck. Iain

Goodness me I've been promoted to a two ring orficer! 😁 Iain

Looking at the new thin carpet perhaps Hardura would have been the better choice. It was too toasty to venture out today so I'll fit it tomorrow. Iain

I take it you mean the rubber mat which I'll need to trim to size? If the carpet fits nicely I'll use it as a pattern for the rubber mat. Iain Looking at the lines in the mat I can see how you can fit front to back!

The carpet from Paddock arrives today. Great service again as I only ordered it yesterday midday with standard delivery. I'll let you all know if it fits. I bet the club and Paddock buy from the same supplier. The rubber mat should arrive tomorrow. Iain

Dave the last time my engine had the same symptoms it was running too rich. Have a look at the plugs and possibly lean it off 1/4 turn on each carb and see if it makes a difference. Iain

So I've made my mind up I'm following Colin's lead and ordering some black carpet, James Paddock seem to be good on price, as well as the rubber mat. Next how to fit. The PO had Jigsaw spray the boot floor with underseal, I think he wanted it to look like a rally car, so the surface is not flat. I don't want to drill any holes for fixing and obviously need to lift it up to access the spare wheel. My guess is with the weight of some essential boot stuff the trimmed to fit carpet will not move? What to do about the seat back? Make that a separate part? Iain

I do hope for everyone's sake both the UK and EU soon come to an amicable agreement for NI 🤞 Iain

You'll be lucky to NI!

BW that's a lorra rubber!

Andrew, what material is it carpet, rubber or Hardura? Iain

The one I chose as I don't want to pay fortunes! Thanks Iain

I agree, the only time I've bought new pistons I went for stainless steel. Iain

Thanks for replies, I want the boot covering to be durable and also to hopefully reduce some of the din from the phoenix wheelbarrow exhaust. I like Colin's idea of a double cover. Living in an apartment we have to be ruthless with 'stuff' and don't accumulate any large things that could be useful whenever......the wife keeps wanting to put me in the recycle bin! Iain

My car didn't come with a boot carpet so I'm on the hunt. Not sure if I want Hardura or black carpet and then it's which supplier. I know Newton's make both but any feedback or alternative suppliers? Cheers Iain

Very true. I have a PJ locking petrol cap that decided to sieze up and spoke to Petrol Cap Company who said they supply a lot of resellers. Fortunately an overnight soak in 3 in 1 cured the sticking lock as apart from black plastic caps using adaptors no one makes nice s/steel or chrome caps for Herald, Vitesse and nothing used on Ebay. For everyone's info he said he has paid for a new die casting tool to remake chromed locking caps so we may hopefully have options for our small neck fillers. Iain

As with anything we buy I think its more important to purchase from a reputable supplier. Iain

I boxed mine up and sent by courier. I spoke to them about the refurb process and am very happy with the result. As I've said before I couldn't get the carbs set properly but now after refurb it's made it so much easier. I think they charged £220 for the two which includes bushed and seals on the spindles. Iain

+1 for Carburettor Exchange. Made a great job of my CDS150s and a reasonable cost. Pete recommended them....he must be on commission! Iain

Thanks, I need to have a poke around before I have any further questions! Iain

No the shaft that the rotor arm pushes onto. I think I need to take a closer look...... Iain

The shaft pulls up around 1mm so lots of float! Iain

The reason why I would like to check it as I've had the engine refurbished but they didn't fit the distributor and the PO had the engine supplied by a company I do not trust. I've just refitted what the PO supplier fitted hence my concern. Iain