Paul H Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 Vitesse Mk2 Plastic Gearbox cover My Gearbox cover is white so when adding the black carpet the key tray looked awful so painted the tray black - the paint chipped so it looked even worse. For a bit of fun purchased some "Carbon Wrap look plastic wrap " from China. The results needs a little bit of imagination , firstly the white areas you can see are covered by carpet and the carbon wrapped tray is better than the pic as there is a lot of reflection. As the tray is tucked away in the dash area pretty sure the effect will be ok and the tray functional and no more chips The result can be improved though I would have to remove all the surface imperfections in the key tray so more than happy with the result - You use a hot air gun to push the wrap into shape and it might take a couple of goes to get it right . The wrap will come off if required though will take the underneath paint which is no biggie . Fascinating stuff to work with and the resulting surface is very tough and scratch proof . Not sure where the rest of the wrap can be used though ???? and fully appreciate this approach might not appeal to a classic car purist Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Saunders Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 That looks fine Paul. Tucked away too so all ok. I’ve fitted a vac formed tunnel, in black, from Rimmer Bros and gone to town on it regarding sound and heat insulation, sealing to body and fastening to body. As I’m in engineering I’ve recorded all the details, as I do for all my enhancements, which I would post to benefit others. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted April 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 Don’t forget to make an oil inspection flap Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Saunders Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 Indeed, a valuable addition. I’ll measure up for that tonight. I have to be careful when it comes to cutting it out though as I’ve used aluminium faced fibre glass material as the shield. An outside job, hopefully it’s not raining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Saunders Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 My measurements for the centre of the plug are 6” from the bulkhead and 2” up from the surface that the tunnel sits on. This puts the centre of the hole on the angled face of the tunnel, at the rear of the starter motor. Is this similar to what you’ve found? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Adrian, That's exactly what I've done this afternoon and those are the exact measurements I used! See Gearbox Tunnel thread. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted April 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Hi adrian . Ill measure tomorrow and let you know Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Saunders Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Thanks Paul & Doug. Doug, I can’t find the thread. I’ve really gone to town on sound & heat insulation on mine. I used a different extrusion for sealing too. Do you want to see the spec? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Adrian. I used Silent Coat what did you use? You can just see SC through the gearbox lever hole. http://forum.tssc.org.uk/topic/3329-gearbox-tunnels/ Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Saunders Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 All sorts. I’ll post it seperately as it rambles on a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Saunders Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Posted as a new topic. Did you use the original footrest? I didn’t get one with my car. I was going to make one that mounts to the body, just to the right of the tunnel flange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Adrian, Yes it's the original foot rest, it had long since parted company with the cardboard tunnel but I've put it back where it's supposed to be using bolts and large washers on the inside of the tunnel. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 On 4/1/2018 at 3:44 PM, Paul H said: Vitesse Mk2 Plastic Gearbox cover Not sure where the rest of the wrap can be used though ???? Talk to Pete and Doug about that. That looks like neat stuff, might try some in the same area on my Herald. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted April 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 18 hours ago, Adrian Saunders said: My measurements for the centre of the plug are 6” from the bulkhead and 2” up from the surface that the tunnel sits on. This puts the centre of the hole on the angled face of the tunnel, at the rear of the starter motor. Is this similar to what you’ve found? Hi Adrian - 6ins in and 2ins up is the centre of my inspection flap - hope this helps Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppy916 Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 I fitted two inspection holes in my GT6, gearbox and speedo drive, both are big enough to work through then I covered both in leather the same as the seats, not very clear photo's sorry, the tunnel is covered in dynomat, Fatmax xtreme and carpeted on the inside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunW Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 Nice work guppy, very nice indeed. Can I ask where you got the chrome ring on the bottom of your gearstick gaiter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppy916 Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 Hi Shaun that old rust ring came with the car, I just shot blasted it gave it to the chromers with a twenty pound note and a week later it was nice and shiny. I must screw it down now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunW Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Guppy916 said: Hi Shaun that old rust ring came with the car, I just shot blasted it gave it to the chromers with a twenty pound note and a week later it was nice and shiny. I must screw it down now ? Much more satisfying than just clicking 'add to basket'. All I need now is a rusty one. I've just got a hole with a chrome stick poking through it at the moment. The heat blows through it like a hair drier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppy916 Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 Ah the wife likes it then a mobile hair dryer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppy916 Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 Shaun look at Rimmer's part number 613607 £14 inc vat I can't see one on flea bay you could try http://spitfiregraveyard.com these guys are quite good as well http://www.spitbitz.co.uk/html/home.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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