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welder
Joined: 26 Nov 2007 Posts: 265 Location: North Warwickshire
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Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 8:50 pm Post subject: Headlamp reflector resilvering. |
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I've been spurred on by what I've read on here to make my 1937 Morris 8 4-door Saloon roadworthy and useable again. It's been dry stored in my garage for longer than I care to remember...ever since my interest in motorcycles was rekindled, probably 20 years ago.
Now it's time for the Old Morris, as it's always been known, to see the light of day once more. I'm not going to tart the bodywork up too much as it's nicely patina'd. There are, however, some things I must do and this will include getting the headlight reflectors resilvered.
Can anyone kindly commend to me a company who can offer this service? Ideally in the West Midlands but not essentially.
I shall also be needing 5off 4.50 x 17 tyres soonish but I'd like to do the lights first.
I eagerly await education and edification.
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MikeEdwards
Joined: 25 May 2011 Posts: 2472 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 7:37 pm Post subject: |
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I had the lights for my Firenza plated by a company called "Dual Metallising", they're in the West Midlands somewhere (I couriered them), I think it's Bromsgrove. This is how they came out, though they weren't cheap. Note that the coating is on everything, inside and out, so if your reflectors are also the body of the lamp as mine are, there's no point painting the outers before they go. It's hard to tell from the photo but they are very shiny indeed.
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4105 Location: South Cheshire
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welder
Joined: 26 Nov 2007 Posts: 265 Location: North Warwickshire
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 11:03 pm Post subject: |
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Dave, thanks for that. Unless I can find someone nearer to Brum it looks like I'll be off to Sheffield.
Once more, thank you.
Ian |
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RotaryBri
Joined: 20 Dec 2007 Posts: 465 Location: Warwick
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Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 2:10 am Post subject: |
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Dual Metallising are in Birmingham. Have a look at www.dual-metallising.co.uk/ _________________ Keep Torqueing,
RotaryBri
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welder
Joined: 26 Nov 2007 Posts: 265 Location: North Warwickshire
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Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 12:11 am Post subject: |
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So, James Road, Tyseley, Birmingham.
I drive past the end of James Road at least 10 times a week so I don't imagine I'll be going to Sheffield after all.
Doubly appropriate, as it happens, cos that's where James Motorcycles used to be made and I've got a couple of their products.
RotaryBri, you're a splendid fellow. Thank you.
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RotaryBri
Joined: 20 Dec 2007 Posts: 465 Location: Warwick
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Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 3:13 am Post subject: |
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Welder,
I'm puzzled when you say that James Motorcycles were made in James Road. When I used to visit the James factory it was in Gough Road and went round the corner in Tomey Road in Greet. This was just off Golden Hillock Road down the road from the BSA factory. _________________ Keep Torqueing,
RotaryBri
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welder
Joined: 26 Nov 2007 Posts: 265 Location: North Warwickshire
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Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 5:39 pm Post subject: |
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RotaryBri wrote: | Welder,
I'm puzzled when you say that James Motorcycles were made in James Road. When I used to visit the James factory it was in Gough Road and went round the corner in Tomey Road in Greet. This was just off Golden Hillock Road down the road from the BSA factory. |
I'm glad that you picked up on this. As Gough Road and James Road are very close to one another I've always assumed that both sites were associated with the bike manufacturers, in much the same way that BSA occupied several sites in and near to Birmingham.
Every day's a school day
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Austin-sixteen-Cornwall
Joined: 01 May 2009 Posts: 26
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Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 7:18 pm Post subject: |
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I served my apprenticeship (1959-1964) at Wilmot Breeden Ltd - who were based at Amington Rd which is just round the corner from Kings Rd. Their Training workshop was in Kings Rd and my father (Ernie Mason) was the trainig workshop supervisor there.
Wilmot Breeden's main business was production of components for the motor industry such as car locks, window winders, bumpers, chrome trim, chromed and plastic car badges, headlamp bezels to name a few.
All just a memory now!
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captain bobo
Joined: 02 Feb 2012 Posts: 43 Location: South West Cambs
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Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 7:04 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Ian (Welder),
I also need my headlamp reflectors sorted: did anything become of this post? Did you get yours treated?
Best wishes, Dave B _________________ 1937 Daimler 15 Mulliner Sports Saloon & 1969 Daimler V8 250 Saloon |
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welder
Joined: 26 Nov 2007 Posts: 265 Location: North Warwickshire
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Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 12:01 am Post subject: |
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captain bobo wrote: | Hi Ian (Welder),
I also need my headlamp reflectors sorted: did anything become of this post? Did you get yours treated?
Best wishes, Dave B |
Hi Dave, there's more to this post than meets the eye! When I posted this stuff I fondly thought that I'd just gently ease the old car back into use. You might want to take a look at the "Morris" section and view the thread "1937 Morris 8, dry siezed engine".
Reflector resilvering is still required but has taken a place on the back burner, as you will see.
My best regards,
Ian |
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