What are these holes for

[graceysdad]

On both front guards there is a hole about 1/2 inch in diameter, on the side of the guards pretty much above the diff, mirror hole? , have holes in top of guards as well but these I think are the mirror holes,

[Walster]

Graceysdad,

I think these holes are for a rubber stopper; to stop the door hitting on the front guard when in the very open position.

Regards

Wal

[olmate]

Graceysdad,

I think these holes are for a rubber stopper; to stop the door hitting on the front guard when in the very open position.

Regards

Wal

Thats right and, if you are like me, your guards have been bent as a result of not having any for a while:(

[JDNSW]

Exactly as stated by Walster and Olmate. As delivered Series 1 had no door checks, other than the rubbers on the front mudguards. Driving with the doors open like this is not recommended - OK in a straight line, but if you turn at all there is a good chance of the tread engaging the bottom of the door and lifting it off the hinges. Don't ask how I know.

John

[olmate]

John,

That would definitely open your eyes up some what :eek::eek::eek:

If anyone knows where to get some of these rubber stoppers from - I am in the market for a couple.

[graceysdad]

Ah I see, so a trip to clarke rubber and find a mushroom head bung to fit the thing, makes sense really off course the series1 dont have door checks and yes my guards have dents here, well they did knocked them out tonite, Thanks troops.

[olmate]

Let me know how you go with these rubber bits as I have had no joy down here.

Panel beating hey - dont know if I am game enough for that yet? Could give it a 'gentle' knock I spose. Any tips? ;)

[Hartley]

I seem to remember John Craddock in UK had them made up a few years ago. Let us know how you go getting some, because I have been meaning to get a pair myself for some years now.
I suspect they actually result in more fender damage being there than when absent. They seem to concentrate the force of a thrown open door in one spot in the softer part of the fender. When they are absent, the force ends up impacting closer to the seam where the panel is more resistant and while paint damage might be greater the fender doesnt buckle in as much

Hartley

[spudboy]

Hey Hartley - completely off topic (although I too need some of those rubber stops for my series I) - I see you too have Karmann Ghia!! I've got a 1960 Coupe :D.

I might start a new thread and post up a picture - you got any of yours you can post?

[Bigbjorn]

I seem to remember John Craddock in UK had them made up a few years ago. Let us know how you go getting some, because I have been meaning to get a pair myself for some years now.
I suspect they actually result in more fender damage being there than when absent. They seem to concentrate the force of a thrown open door in one spot in the softer part of the fender. When they are absent, the force ends up impacting closer to the seam where the panel is more resistant and while paint damage might be greater the fender doesnt buckle in as much

Hartley

If you have a sample and some knowledge of foundry practice, moulding and pattern making, then get some plaster of paris, make a mould using the sample, and mould some in Devcon. Some issues of "Skinned Knuckles" magazine had articles on this for beginners.

[olmate]

I seem to remember John Craddock in UK had them made up a few years ago. Let us know how you go getting some, because I have been meaning to get a pair myself for some years now.
I suspect they actually result in more fender damage being there than when absent. They seem to concentrate the force of a thrown open door in one spot in the softer part of the fender. When they are absent, the force ends up impacting closer to the seam where the panel is more resistant and while paint damage might be greater the fender doesnt buckle in as much

Hartley

Spot on mate:

304110 RUBBER BUFFER FRONT WING 1948-58. £ 2.00

Might have to order a couple :D

[numpty]

Not original, but rubber door stops work just as well.

[chazza]

On another forum some time ago, we discovered that quite a few 80" had never been fitted with door buffers, mine included :eek:

[graceysdad]

Troy, dings in alloy can be easy or they can be real buggers,, around those holes in the guards for example a flat sided steel dolly and a few bonks with a flat face hammer will usually see them go, although you may need to wipe a thin layer of niki over it and sand it up, I am finding big creases in the guards are hard to shift as the guard springs, not sure if you can heat shrink alloy, I am happy to retain a few dents and wipe some niki over a few,,
Where i am having my fun at the moment is sanding the bonnet, all those domed rivets, a sanding sponge is doing the trick. I am going to Clarke Rubber in the morning after I measure the hole if i find something that will fit the bill for the door bumpers I will get you a few Troy. The ones I am thinking of are domed head.

[olmate]

I am thinking that I will give the panel beating a go myself; gently. The dents aren't too bad and should come out well.

If you can grab a couple of rubber bumper things for me it will be very much appreciated. :D

[NFO 801]

I'm new to Australia and have a S1 arriving by boat soon. I will start a new thread with regards to the licensing of the S1 over here but just to reply to those owners who are after odd little bits for their S1:
I have a contact in the UK who bought most of the S1 old stock after the company was sold. He supplies original parts catalogues too and he pretty much stocks all manner of new, old stock. Often wrapped in greased paper etc!!!
He doesn't have everything, and some of the stuff he supplies (such as wing mirrors) are replica parts.. but still, a useful contact I'm sure you'll all agree. I shall post his details with, his permission, shortly.

[olmate]

That will be very much welcomed I am sure. ;)

[101RRS]

Hmmm...I was sute I'd posted this pic...must be imagining it



Same here - I posted this and it seems to have disappeared

ha - was posted on another but similar thread http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/series-i-land-rover-enthusiasts-section/7243d1204799615-streak-update-freelander-004.jpg



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