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Title: B12 - a couple of missing bits Post by: chriswgawne on 27 October, 2015, 05:08:00 PM I have finally found and eventually bought after a somewhat tortuous 6 month negotiation a good original B12 but there are a couple of bits missing and I wonder whether anyone might be able to help please?
Firstly the windscreen washer reservoir tank is missing. I have the Trico vacuum mechanism which fits in the top of the tank but not the tank itself. And secondly the spare wheel which sits vertically in a well in the boot is held in place by a webbing strap with what must be a sort of 'hook' on the end which hooks onto a bracket on the body. I have the original webbing strap in good condition but not the hook fitting on the end....and I have no idea what it looks like. Can anyone help with either a photo of the missing part or ideally the part itself? Thanks Chris Title: Re: B12 - a couple of missing bits Post by: the.cern on 27 October, 2015, 05:43:40 PM Chris, that is good news, well done. What is the condition, is there much to do?
I should think Frank (are you looking Frank) will be able to give you webbing strap hook details .... either that, or he needs one, maybe the whole thing!! himself. If you need the head off then James (Chugga) has a plate type puller .... another bit of interesting hand luggage to get through security!!!! Andy Title: Re: B12 - a couple of missing bits Post by: Parisien on 27 October, 2015, 09:47:08 PM Sorry Chris, can't help, nor have I seen one for sale, but can check back on emails and make an enquiry for you
P Title: Re: B12 - a couple of missing bits Post by: Parisien on 28 October, 2015, 07:36:04 AM Again Chris, congratulations on your recent purchase, wishing you many happy and safe miles in the premier Italian saloon of choice in the 1950s!
Looking forward to the photos and maybe see it in the flesh sometime. P Title: Re: B12 - a couple of missing bits Post by: Sliding Pillar on 28 October, 2015, 08:17:42 AM Chris, here is a photo of the B12 spare wheel strap and buckle.
Title: Re: B12 - a couple of missing bits Post by: Jay on 28 October, 2015, 11:07:52 AM Regarding the Trico washer bottle, these always come up on Ebay, there are a couple of them on now, either as complete units with all the gubbins including cage or as parts. Prices also vary a lot depending on demand, I least I have paid for a bottle and rusty cage is £10 ex postage.
I have also converted mine to an electric pump, as it never worked for the MOT, a very easy job. I even brought a spare vacuum push switch for £5, cutting the back off and then mounting an electrical push switch inline to keep dashboard integrity. Title: Re: B12 - a couple of missing bits Post by: chriswgawne on 28 October, 2015, 05:42:56 PM Thanks Are. I have the webbing strap but not the buckle. Is the first part of the 'buckle strap' metal? And is this your B12?
Chris Title: Re: B12 - a couple of missing bits Post by: chriswgawne on 28 October, 2015, 05:46:35 PM I have Trico glass bottles and cages but I think these are Flaminia. The B12 tank is metal (aluminium?) similar to but not the same as B20. If I can't get a B12 tank I am sure I could fit a B20 one......if anyone has one available?
Chris Title: Re: B12 - a couple of missing bits Post by: Sliding Pillar on 28 October, 2015, 06:37:02 PM Hi Chris, not my car. From memory the whole thing is metal, with an over centre catch on it.
Title: Re: B12 - a couple of missing bits Post by: Parisien on 28 October, 2015, 07:17:43 PM Chris, have sent you a few contacts
P Title: Re: B12 - a couple of missing bits Post by: Parisien on 28 October, 2015, 07:27:26 PM "The Automobile" magazines B12 boot, sparewheel area
P Title: Re: B12 - a couple of missing bits Post by: Sebastien on 04 December, 2015, 05:13:54 PM Chris, Frank,
Here the photos of the strap buckle fitted to my car. Hope this helps. I forgot to take pictures of the Trico washer bottle - next time! Title: Re: B12 - a couple of missing bits Post by: chriswgawne on 16 December, 2015, 06:24:19 PM I think I now have the parts for the vacuum windscreen washer reservoir and valve but the spare wheel buckle is still an issue. However I now understand that the same or very similar metal overcentre strap is
Fitted to Series 1 Appias. Can any Appia owner help me please? Chris Title: Re: B12 - a couple of missing bits Post by: LANCIA on 28 December, 2015, 12:09:45 PM Ciao Sono LANCIA , se posso aiutarti..............Fammi sapere.........
Title: Re: B12 - a couple of missing bits Post by: chriswgawne on 27 October, 2016, 07:34:37 AM Ciao LANCIA,
Ho messo un email. Chris Title: Re: B12 - a couple of missing bits Post by: the.cern on 27 October, 2016, 10:24:22 AM Hello Chris, exactly one year since your first post announcing your purchase of a B12. Happy birthday!!
I hope that you are having plenty of opportunities to enjoy it to it's full potential. Andy Title: Re: B12 - a couple of missing bits Post by: chriswgawne on 02 December, 2016, 10:50:18 AM Belated thanks Andy,
I don't recall seeing this when you posted it! Our B12 is a fine car and in many ways is nicer to drive than a B20. Its quieter, more rigid, better made and sits on the road very well and with the 2.3l engine, large front brakes and high final drive it feels very relaxed and safe on the Autostrada. Jacky and I are enjoying it very much as do our visitors who have a huge amount of room in the back .....and with carpet on the floor as original whereas the front of the car has just rubber mats as originally fitted. Chris |