Hi John-
Thanks for the reply. Proper fit is definitely a problem with the door
handles. Given the fragility of the original pieces, I'm afraid to go through
the expense and trouble of replating the old pot metal pieces that have
already been exposed to years ofB stress B only to have them fail. I know
that AH Spares in the UK offers a "premium" handle, and I'm wondering if these
fit any better, or if it's from the same source as the ones that you had such
trouble with.
Tom
63 BJ7
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Snyder" <helyjohn@cablespeed.com>
To: tomleavy@comcast.net, healeys@Autox.Team.Net
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2008 10:17:25 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Reproduction British Chrome Question
Be aware that many of the reproduction exterior door handles have a problem.
I bought 2 from Moss, the castings were slightly off, and the forward tip of
the handle could not return all the way to the door, (would not touch the
rubber button). B I returned the worst one, explaining the problem, and
asking them to check their stock and send me good ones or refund my money.
They returned the money. B I called British Car Specialists and talked to
John in Parts. B He said he would check w/ Moss. B He reported that all their
stock was bad, and said he would order some from his supplier in England and
call me when they arrived. B I waited for the call and finally called him,
and he said all of the stock at his supplier in England was bad. B Victoria
British's price for these was much higher than Moss's so I ordered from
them, thinking that they had found a new source. B Same problem. So I finally
shimmed the rear bolt to slightly tip the front of the handle in and did the
installation. B (still does not touch the rubber button) B All of my old
handles have hair-line cracks in the casting that fastens to the doors. B I
have had good luck re-chroming handles w/ good castings. B If yours don't
have cracks and fit good, you should think about re-chroming them. B I use
EFS in Bremerton, WA for my chrome work, but they are not cheap.
The after-market overriders do not have the correct shape on the top. B You
should think about having them re-chromed also.
John Snyder
> Thanks to Ken, Don, Mirek and David for your replies. I'm still sittin' on
> the
> fence here. B My grille surround is very good, as is the eyebrow. I'll
> probably wind up replacing the door handles, trunk handle and escutcheon,
> and
> overriders outright with new. I'll share my experiences.
>
>
> If anyone has had any positive experiences with rechromers (in terms of
> price
> and quality), I'd appreciate a point in the right direction. Thanks,
>
>
> Tom
> 63 BJ7
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