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Ypsilophora
Thanks for the comment re. britpart, I'll keep that in mind.
whilst we're on the topic of spare parts, what would likely be the best brake shoe and cylinder kit? as I've noticed a fairly large discrepancy in prices from different suppliers, and that is one aspect of the car that I consider the quality of to be somewhat essential......
I really know nothing about electrical work, and making my own loom would be more for the experience and knowledge rather than cost saving. So, if I end up going ahead with that is it possible to cloth wrap the wiring, or do you need a special tool for it?
Alternatively, I could shrink wrap it all.
Cloth wrapping a harness requires a very expensive machine, shrink wrapping won't work as it will end up rigid and you need it to flex.
There is insulation tape available for wiring harnesses that has no glue. Once spiral wrapped it allows the harness to be bent, you just need a wrap of normal tape at the end to stop it unravelling.
By the time you have paid for spools of each of the wire colours it will be up to the cost of a new harness. I have looked into it and have stayed with original harnesses on all of mine so far.
Most of the aftermarket parts are outsourced by **itpart, Bearmach etc. and typically come from India. Buy it local and pay more or order from overseas and make a saving on the same parts.
Rubber parts decompose within a few years.
Wheel bearing from a known manufacturer about $350 per set, Indian about $50 including a dodgy seal, lock washer etc. I haven't had any problems with the cheap wheel bearings but if the originals are OK I re-use them.
Best to get seals from a bearing supplier locally, take in the old ones as a sample.
Brake lines, I've always made my own. As others have commented the pre-made ones are either too long or too short.
Paddocks in the UK have the flare nuts & tube nuts reasonably priced. Flexible hoses are much cheaper from the UK.
Brake linings - use a known brand, steer clear of **itpart.
Brake cylinders can be OK from **itpart/Bearmach but there are some known brands where the quality is better. A local brake company will be able to get the parts but could be expensive so check price before ordering.
Best of luck,
Colin
'56 Series 1 with homemade welder
'65 Series IIa Dormobile
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