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Title: Exterior Door Trim Post by: nthomas1 on 01 December, 2017, 11:10:08 PM Before stripping down the doors on my S2 Coupe I noticed that the leading edges look somewhat unfinished. See first picture. Studying the TAV for the door I noticed a part, reference number 26, that is missing from my car. See second picture. I understand from Omicron that it is a thin stainless steel pressing that is secured by a small self tapping screw. Omicron do not stock them. I've searched back through my files to try to find a photograph of one, but while I can find plenty of pictures of the trailing edges of doors, I've not found any of the leading edges. Could somebody send me a picture of one from their car so I can see what they look like? I'm guessing that this is one of those "hen's teeth" parts that is impossible to find.
Title: Re: Exterior Door Trim Post by: Scott on 03 December, 2017, 04:39:46 PM Hi
I've produced the composite image below that I hope helps. As you say, it is essentially a thin piece of pressed stainless steel. The first picture is with the piece in situ on the (nearside) door; I then removed the piece and have photographed on a ruler so you get an idea of sizing in case this is helpful. The curves and angles would seem to make this a PITA to DIY though! (http://) Title: Re: Exterior Door Trim Post by: nthomas1 on 03 December, 2017, 11:10:46 PM Hi I've produced the composite image below that I hope helps. As you say, it is essentially a thin piece of pressed stainless steel. The first picture is with the piece in situ on the (nearside) door; I then removed the piece and have photographed on a ruler so you get an idea of sizing in case this is helpful. The curves and angles would seem to make this a PITA to DIY though! (http://) Many thanks for taking the trouble to do this Scott. It's a huge help. They certainly look like tricky things to make. I'll continue my search. At least I now know what I'm looking for! Title: Re: Exterior Door Trim Post by: stanley sweet on 04 December, 2017, 10:21:17 AM You've just forced me to go out in the cold to check mine. I don't have these parts on my doors either. I wonder how many Fulvias do have them?
Title: Re: Exterior Door Trim Post by: nthomas1 on 04 December, 2017, 10:49:08 AM It turns out that Brian Cates in Bournemouth has a few pairs of used ones. I'm waiting for a pair to arrive by post. Brian provided my re-trimmed interior and has helped me out a couple of times to find hard-to-get parts. Good chap to know! Title: Re: Exterior Door Trim Post by: nthomas1 on 04 December, 2017, 10:50:11 AM You've just forced me to go out in the cold to check mine. I don't have these parts on my doors either. I wonder how many Fulvias do have them? Thanks for checking Stanley. As you can see from my previous post I managed to source a pair through Brian Cates. I have his contact details if you need them. Title: Re: Exterior Door Trim Post by: stanley sweet on 05 December, 2017, 12:51:44 PM Norman, PM sent.
Title: Re: Exterior Door Trim Post by: nthomas1 on 07 December, 2017, 06:34:01 PM My door caps arrived today. Brian Cates provided them free as I'd previously bought a full interior from him. That's what I call good after sales service! |