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CWhaley1
Joined: 13 Jul 2016
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Location: Derbyshire
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 Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2022 12:22 pm Post subject: Hillman Minx / Gazelle Door Seals |
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For those familiar with the Audax range of the Minx and Gazelle, you may know that the door seals are unique in that they have a moulded section at the hinge side of the door, held in place with a metal strip.
It's part number 2229560 and 2229561 at the below link:
https://www.king-cart.com/kipmotor/category=Hillman+Series+Minx+Rubber&cart_id=17145.17414&exchange=&exact_match=exact
They are available but incredibly expensive and I can't source them in the UK. I've ordered some trim from Woolies as samples, so will see what I can do, but I was wondering if anybody else has had to fabricate a seal like this before? |
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CWhaley1
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| Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2022 1:02 pm Post subject: |
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[img]https://freeimage.host/i/HK4zgp9[/img]
This is the seal in question.
I hope the image shows -- we were taught how to upload using HTML code like this at school 20 years ago and I've not used it much since! |
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Ray White
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Location: Derby
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| Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2022 1:39 pm Post subject: |
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Not only are obsolete parts expensive but coming from the U.S.A. you can expect to double the price once shipping and duties have been added.
If you can't find a suitable substitute you just have to bite the bullet, I'm afraid.  |
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Rick
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Keith D
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Rick,
I have bought parts from this company, but Austin bits, not Rootes. I have found their products to be good, and not too expensive. However, I have no idea how much they charge for mail and packaging.
Keith
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CWhaley1
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Location: Derbyshire
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| Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2022 3:27 pm Post subject: |
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Never heard of them, so thanks for sharing. Dropped them an e-mail.
As it happens, I have just ordered a set of quarter light vent seals and headlamp seals from Frank in Australia, but he does not do these door seals. |
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CWhaley1
Joined: 13 Jul 2016
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| Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2022 3:28 pm Post subject: |
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| Ray White wrote: | Not only are obsolete parts expensive but coming from the U.S.A. you can expect to double the price once shipping and duties have been added.
If you can't find a suitable substitute you just have to bite the bullet, I'm afraid. |
For four doors it was 500 USD, without taxes/customs..... |
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007
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Location: South Cheshire
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| Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2022 9:23 am Post subject: |
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I had a similar situation with the MGA; the only door seals made that fit and both allow the door to be closed and provide a seal are made in the USA. I think I paid about £170 for a pair inc shipping and import/ VAT.
http://www.clarkespares.com/doorseals.html
You could also try BASIS in NZ, they ship to the UK.
https://basisnz.co.nz/pages/about-us
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Ray White
Joined: 02 Dec 2014
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Location: Derby
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