Seeking P38A parts

[gbailey]

As a new member, I am looking for the following used parts for my 1999 P38A.

Left headlight
Small cover panel below clock on dashboard
Lid for Glovebox between the front seats

Any advice on where I can get these at a reasonable price would be appreciated.

[davidsonsm]

Try a breakers. Matar motors on thomastown usually have what you're looking for and on parts like that, postage should be reasonable. Cheers. Let me know if Google let's you down.

[TheTree]

HI

I have dealt with Matar as well as Jaguar Prestige Spares and Land Vehicle Spares, all have been good.

Richard Landy Nut Holden is on facebook(aulro) and ebay wrecking a P38 at the moment

Steve

[Discotd5fan]

I too have dealt with Matar Motors. Was an easy experience. Bought a bull bar off him for a price I was very happy with and the freight to Brisbane I was really happy with - only $100 :)

[gbailey]

Thanks guys for your responses. I will follow up on the advice received.

Gareth

[Scouse]

Lid for Glovebox between the front seats

There's a couple of different lids. HSEs had a lid which pivots 180deg to become a surprising ineffective cup holder.

[TheTree]

There's a couple of different lids. HSEs had a lid which pivots 180deg to become a surprising ineffective cup holder.

Hi

Yes perfect positioning for a cup of coffee to be knocked over :angry:

Oh yes and the holes are too small for some cups :(

Steve

[mtb_gary]

Hi

Yes perfect positioning for a cup of coffee to be knocked over :angry:

Oh yes and the holes are too small for some cups :(

Steve

I've noticed.and I wish that others who have borrowed the car who have told me when the return it with coffee, soft drink etc all over the console had made the observation as well :mad:

Gary

[Scouse]

It's in a very bad spot for spillage. There would have been dozens of window switch packs replaced due to Coke getting into them.

[glenhendry]

+1 on the Matar, and also Linn Rover in Perth.

The guys at Jag Prestige Spares in Ringwood Melb are great.
So are the guys in British Four Wheel Drive in Hobart, very fast delivery and good advise, but mostly new parts from there?

[glenhendry]

Oh and BTW - I -love- my little cup holder flip over miracle thing! My wife can not figure it out though - and oh dear how often do people put down the back windows instead of the front and then start swearing at the RR !!! :)

[davidsonsm]

I also agree. Too harsh on the centre console lid. With the arm rests providing an elbow barrier of sorts, not a drop of coffee has been spilt. Touch wood.

Also a useful receptical for keys and garage fobs etc.

As for my stuff inside the console - never really touch it. It would make a far more useful home for something else - suggestions please.

[mtb_gary]

+1 on the Matar, and also Linn Rover in Perth.

The guys at Jag Prestige Spares in Ringwood Melb are great.
So are the guys in British Four Wheel Drive in Hobart, very fast delivery and good advise, but mostly new parts from there?

Sadly LinnRover in Perth shut up shop without warning a few weeks ago. They will be sadly missed. Gumtree is always worth a look for individuals who have given up on their neglected beast and are now breaking up their p38 to recover some costs.

Gary

[davidsonsm]

[QUOTE=mtb_gary;2119937]Sadly LinnRover in Perth shut up shop without warning a few weeks ago.
Gary[/

Gary - no wonder given the price they quoted you for the panhard rods!!

[gbailey]

It's in a very bad spot for spillage. There would have been dozens of window switch packs replaced due to Coke getting into them.
Hi, thanks for the advice. Mine is a 1999 4.0. Not an HSE. The lid only opens 90 degrees.

[gbailey]

Unfortunately, the centre console lid is not up to the strength requirement for an arm rest and the plastic shatters if too much pressure is exerted on it. This is what happened to mine!

[gbailey]

+1 on the Matar, and also Linn Rover in Perth.

The guys at Jag Prestige Spares in Ringwood Melb are great.
So are the guys in British Four Wheel Drive in Hobart, very fast delivery and good advise, but mostly new parts from there?
Glen, I have been disappointed by Jag Prestige Spares/Landrover spares. I emailed them with this list plus a whole list of Jaguar spares about a year ago. I got a phone call from the Landrover side, wanting the VIN number but have never heard from them again. I prefer to work by email, so I have a record, but, it appears they prefer phone calls. They do have an automated reply which says that they may take some time to reply, but I think a year is a bit too long!

[Scouse]

Unfortunately, the centre console lid is not up to the strength requirement for an arm rest and the plastic shatters if too much pressure is exerted on it. This is what happened to mine!On a P38? I know the RRC console breaks up after a while but I have yet to see a P38 one do so.

[Keithy P38]

The P38 one sits too low to use as an arm rest anyway! That's why we have captains chairs!

[wanglemoose]

75268
why not just make one of these. use the original base and a few bits of marine ply screwed to the original base of the lid and cover with what ever you want. takes all of half an hour to make and works wonders.

[davidsonsm]

No thanks. That's pretty ugly in my opinion. How to devalue a P38 even more. Why not get a replacement from the breakers.