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Hanley

United Kingdom
126 Posts

Posted - 12 Aug 2011 :  20:34:38  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Got some paint on this week



XJ8, Beach Buggy, ZX9r, ZX6r, BSA Bantam D7 x2 , Gorilla Monkey Bike, Skyteam Monkey Bike , Honda 400/4.....and now I want a H120!
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Hanley

United Kingdom
126 Posts

Posted - 19 Jul 2011 :  19:01:37  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hi Guys,

Had a chat with Sue at Alpine spares, what a refreshing change to talk to such a nice and helpful person

Hopefully have some bits ordered tomorrow.

XJ8, Beach Buggy, ZX9r, ZX6r, BSA Bantam D7 x2 , Gorilla Monkey Bike, Skyteam Monkey Bike , Honda 400/4.....and now I want a H120!
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Fastback Thomas

Belgium
423 Posts

Posted - 19 Jul 2011 :  08:21:03  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Sorry my bad, what 1922 says is right mine are from alpine west midlands! SORRY http://www.sunbeam-alpine.co.uk/
They have a PDF- price list...

I like a car that looks normal but really knocks your socks off!!

Edited by - Fastback Thomas on 19 Jul 2011 08:24:25
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1922

United Kingdom
549 Posts

Posted - 18 Jul 2011 :  18:45:45  Show Profile  Visit 1922's Homepage  Reply with Quote
I think Alpine West Midlands sell them.

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Hanley

United Kingdom
126 Posts

Posted - 18 Jul 2011 :  18:25:48  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Thanks Thomas, I had a chat with Speedyspares earlier but no luck

I'll try alpine spares in the morning, may I ask how much yours cost?

XJ8, Beach Buggy, ZX9r, ZX6r, BSA Bantam D7 x2 , Gorilla Monkey Bike, Skyteam Monkey Bike , Honda 400/4.....and now I want a H120!
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Fastback Thomas

Belgium
423 Posts

Posted - 18 Jul 2011 :  17:58:01  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Posted it way before but here they are again!
Speedy spares lists them! I got mine there and they look good will come to fit them somewhere during winter hopefully...



I like a car that looks normal but really knocks your socks off!!
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Hanley

United Kingdom
126 Posts

Posted - 18 Jul 2011 :  11:18:04  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Anything from B post back is great, just earlier bodges causing problems.

Has anyone got some Headlamp plates lurking, or any ideas where I could find some?



XJ8, Beach Buggy, ZX9r, ZX6r, BSA Bantam D7 x2 , Gorilla Monkey Bike, Skyteam Monkey Bike , Honda 400/4.....and now I want a H120!
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Hanley

United Kingdom
126 Posts

Posted - 18 Jul 2011 :  11:15:53  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
A Posts







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Hanley

United Kingdom
126 Posts

Posted - 18 Jul 2011 :  11:12:30  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Off side Headlamp









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Hanley

United Kingdom
126 Posts

Posted - 18 Jul 2011 :  11:08:54  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Front End

NS headlamp Bowl






Edited by - Hanley on 18 Jul 2011 11:11:07
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Hanley

United Kingdom
126 Posts

Posted - 18 Jul 2011 :  11:04:14  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Thanks for the info, seems like a good way to do it ( I was struggling with the concept)

Just about to post some pics of how far we have got.

XJ8, Beach Buggy, ZX9r, ZX6r, BSA Bantam D7 x2 , Gorilla Monkey Bike, Skyteam Monkey Bike , Honda 400/4.....and now I want a H120!
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1922

United Kingdom
549 Posts

Posted - 17 Jul 2011 :  16:37:32  Show Profile  Visit 1922's Homepage  Reply with Quote
I fitted fibreglass wings to my '73 Rapier. The only tricky bit was the joint at the top. I welded a long strip to the wing and drilled it then bolted the wing on - this means the front wings can be removed to work on the front suspension more easily.

I also fitted a square panel inside them to stop the muck from the front wheel getting to the back of the headlamp panels.

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Hanley

United Kingdom
126 Posts

Posted - 15 Jul 2011 :  20:56:12  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Well, pleased to confirm a Baby Boy ( Charlie) arrived safe and sound!

Starting the rapier rebuild this weekend and looks like the front wings will be replaced with fibreglass ones that I purchased; anyone ever fitted f/glass wings? How did it go?

I'll try to post more frequently and include some pics of the ongoing saga ;-)

XJ8, Beach Buggy, ZX9r, ZX6r, BSA Bantam D7 x2 , Gorilla Monkey Bike, Skyteam Monkey Bike , Honda 400/4.....and now I want a H120!

Edited by - Hanley on 17 Jul 2011 08:00:22
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Hanley

United Kingdom
126 Posts

Posted - 08 May 2011 :  09:02:35  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Cripes where has all the time gone???

Anyway just wanted to touch base

Still got the rapier, haven't done much work just enjoying the summer!

Have got f/glass wings to fit then just need to get cracking on bodywork at some point.

New son/daughter due in the next few weeks so will probably be posting at 3am next!



XJ8, Beach Buggy, ZX9r, ZX6r, BSA Bantam D7 x2 , Gorilla Monkey Bike, Skyteam Monkey Bike , Honda 400/4.....and now I want a H120!
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Hanley

United Kingdom
126 Posts

Posted - 09 Sep 2010 :  19:03:37  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Well popped it in for an MOT today just to see how it was in general, told the MOT tester to be reasonably brutal with his pic and it...................Failed

The good news is that it was 4 very small holes ( 5cm ish) at either end of both sills, pulled everthing off today ( car not me ) and will be welded in the morning.

All good so far me thinks
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