The striker on the B post (for earlt Spitfires) is as an early sixties Healy
(although it is only the bit sticking out that's the same). They were remade
and I would assume still available - the lock in the back of the door is
another matter - big problem.
John Kipping
----- Original Message -----
From: "Charly Mitchel" <charly@mitchelplumbing.com>
To: "Mark J. Bradakis" <mjb@autox.team.net>; <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2003 12:38 PM
Subject: Re: Parts Needed - non-syncro 3 rail bits
> While looking at the FatChance Garage, it reminded me of a project I'm
> researching for a customer. He has an early Spitfire with a door latch
that
> is only used for about 6 months. They are both cracked and needs to get
> them replaced. We tried sourcing them in England and had no success.
> What are the options? is there anything available? I saw one person
state
> that early Healy had the same latch? Is there a retrofit for the latch?
> Does anyone have any latches?
> Charly
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mark J. Bradakis" <mjb@autox.team.net>
> To: <fot@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2003 2:27 PM
> Subject: Re: Parts Needed - non-syncro 3 rail bits
>
>
> > I probably have one. But having is nothing without finding. If you
want
> some
> > idea of the usual state of my shop, go to http://fatchancegarage.com and
> > click on the 'Random Stuff' link, check out the TR7 pictures.
> >
> > I'll see what I can dig up in the next day or two.
> >
> > mjb.
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