Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.

[clan chieftain]

In a way I am quite fortunate that I can still get spares from motor factors and ebay, but not for everything. Thankfully I have a lot of good second hand spares from marinas I have broken over the years. But if I needed a wiper wheelbox or rack or a window regulator I would be struggling. I often wonder how some of you with rare classics or traction engines manage for spare parts.Where do you get your spares from.?
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[Rick]

Ebay is sooo handy for the more obscure vehicles. I've found bits for the truck from all over the place (is anyone based in Atlanta that can help me out with a couple of bulky, but light-ish, items?). Many parts that were unique to the model though had to be fabricated from scratch, but there are still people out there who can do this kind of thing. Where parts are common to the more popular/numerous models of the same era, then there are no real problems.

The Dodge tourer seems to be reasonably well supported for everyday items, thanks to specialists in the US and Australia, plus ebay of course.

I don't foresee any problems with the Rover and parts.

Pre-war cars can be tricky but it's like anything, get to know the right people and join in with relevant forums and most parts can be tracked down, sooner or later. When I snapped a driveshaft on the Morris, I'd sourced a replacement shaft (and diff if I needed it) within a few days.

RJ
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[peter scott]

Make 'em or modify 'em to suit.

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[ukdave2002]

The older it is , generally the simpler the engineering is, so things can often be fabricated from scratch.

I am with Peter regarding repairing stuff, we are too used these days to replacing rather than repairing things. I had a lathe for Christmas a few years ago, its been invaluable for many repairs or fabricating bits that are NLA.

The things on pre war cars that are problematic are gearbox components, specifically the gears, often unique, too expensive to make new in low volume, so we are left with the odd NOS find and used components, most other components can be fixed or fabricated.

Dave

[buzzy bee]

The toys I tend to play with, everything is made to order, either by yourself, a friend or you employ someone to do it for you.. Very rarely do you get spares, but it does happen from time to time! lol

Consumables are available through several companies however.

[Jason]

thanks to Red Triangle (who took over from Alvis) still going, every part for my Alvis is still available....although at a price

that reminds me, I forgot to mention in the christmas week, I bought 4 doors for the Alvis complete with glass, winders and handles off ebay....only cost me a £1 and a trip to stockport to collect them.

the wood frames are rotten but the glass and handles are worth the £1 for spares
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[clan chieftain]

That was a real bargain Jason especially if the winders are OK as well.
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