Vicky Brit has decent sheetmetal replacement parts. I have also used spitbits with good results. Both use BMHIT stampings. Others might be good also YMMV. Whenever you are looking for help give your
www.theroadsterfactory.com These are the big three in my book for replacement parts. Moss is good for 'universal' parts, but they don't have any info on round-tails. I can try scanning my dash panel
Well, it's not the cheapest welder, but I have a Hobart 135, 120V, with gas connections, and it worked great this past year welding in all the new panels on my 80 Spitfire 1500. The Hobart 135 has lo
Thanks Mike W, great find, that's a really good site! Lots snipped:" http://www.classic-car-magazine.co.uk/spitrest/spitfire-sill-replacement.htm l " Mike Welch '69 Spitfire x 2 '69 Honda SL350 '76 H
Like everybody says, get an auto-darkening helmet. Even a HF cheapo is better than nothing. Also, the Spit's sheet metal is pretty thin, and the thinner sheet metal is, the harder it is to weld. make
Thanks for all the feedback, much appreciated! I posted several more pics, including engine compartment, etc. http://www.meant2bdriven.com/?q=image/tid/1 Looks like it's the original engine: FC25036,
Thanks for all the feedback, much appreciated! I posted several more pics, including engine compartment, etc. http://www.meant2bdriven.com/?q=image/tid/1 Looks like it's the original engine: FC25036,
Yes -- I don't know how I had gotten carb in my mind (except it was so prevalent in the picture?) but the note was that it appeared to be a Mk 2 Header and a Mk 1 Intake. Stock carbs. Sorry for the c