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[leamyj]

Hello to everyone. I am new to this forum and I hope that someone out there can help me.

A friend of mine is restoring a 1946 Austin 16 and has asked me to help him source a particular part that is giving him some considerable grief getting hold of. This chap is not familiar with computers so I volunteered to try a few searches on his behalf, so here goes.

The part he requires is a rubber moulded gaiter , I think it fits to the gearbox and is cut out to facilitate the different gear positions, I would not be the most technically minded myself and hope that what I have described will ring a few bells.

If anyone can help or put me in the right direction I would be most grateful.



John

[ukdave2002]

Hi Leamyj

I got my Morris 8 one from Vintage Car Parts;
http://www.vintagecarparts.co.uk/

You could also try Scotts Old Rubber, they are in Australia but I have had bits off them , only takes a few days to reach the UK.
http://www.scottsoldautorubber.com.au/

[leamyj]

Thanks Dave, will check these out

John

[leamyj]

Not having any luck with responses from either links.

Anyone got any other suggestions please???

John

[Rick]

Despite its name, the Austin 10 Drivers Club caters for owners of Austin 10hp - 28hp, and they do sell parts (to members). It may be worth asking if they stock this item or can get hold of it.

http://www.austintendriversclub.com/newspares.htm

Rick
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[leamyj]

Hi Rick, sorry for the delay in responding.
Thanks for your help. I have e-mailed the Austin ten owners and await their reply,

John

[leamyj]

To put a closure on this thread, I received today from New Zealand a mint condition gaiter. Thanks to all for your suggestions earlier.

Happy motoring

John