Neville,
Can you please put me down for one.
Many thanks
John Price
G-SHSH
Kit 113.
From: Neville Eyre
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 7:20 PM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: batch of classic fuel filler pipes being made
Right, update;
I gave up on the three manufacturers I asked to bid on before, no wonder
all the work is going to China !
Found someone [ a mate] to do the job, I need to know is how many are
interested in this first batch.
I intend to keep a bunch in stock later, as ALL Classic Europa's are
going to need one sooner or later, I have inspected 3 recently for
Permit Renewal, all getting close to being too far gone.
Europa are not going to get any more rubber hoses made.
The pipes will be from 6023 [ heat treated to T3 condition after bending
in the T 0 state] with rolled beads on each end. Tags on both ends to
ground [ earth] to filler cap and ground circuit.
Will be a ''new'' Mod with the LAA as we can't use Franks Mod if there
is the SLIGHTEST deviation.Frank used 6063 T6 [ YES T6 !] How did he
bend that ? So different material spec needs a new Mod ! ?
Will be a complete Kit with all connecting hoses, clips, wire etc.....
I will have a firm price in a week or so, best guess at the moment for
the pipe only is about =C2=A3115 / =C2=A3120, but that depends on the
number ? Looking at the cost of the other items at the moment.
Best to ship [ especially to overseas] in multiples, as they will be big
[ odd shape] can't be folded up like the rubber ones were ! ? [ mind, I
expect Maureen would have tried !]
So, who wants one in about 3 to 4 weeks ?
I have had a pipe made from gash steel to trial fit, [ got 3 Europa's to
check with, all slightly different !] if / when I get the go ahead from
enough of you I will be ready to do sets for real in the alloy.
Looks like a win / win situation going to alloy, wont get the stink
through the poor quality rubber, and it will be lighter. Also got a
''cunning plan'' to aid faster filling, will report back on that later.
So Guys, show me your money !
Nev
-----Original Message-----
From: Neville Eyre <neveyre@aol.co.uk>
Sent: Mon, 5 Mar 2012 22:47
Subject: Re: Europa-List: batch of classic fuel filler pipes being made
I started conversations with 3 potential manufactures a while back,
confess I have let it slip, will look back into it this week and report
back.
Cheers,
Nev.
-----Original Message-----
From: graeme bird <graeme@gdbmk.co.uk>
Sent: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 13:33
Subject: Europa-List: batch of classic fuel filler pipes being made
I am thinking of getting a batch of aluminum fuel filler pipes made for
the
classic to replace the rubber trunk. Frank Mycroft sent me a drawing and
has had
the mod approved ( it may be with Ian as well).
a) does anyone else want one making, they would be cheaper in a batch
b) I can enquire locally but pointers as to where they could be made in
the UK
would be helpful (50mm x 1.5 pipe)
Regards Graeme
--------
Graeme Bird
G-UMPY
Mono Classic/XS FWFD 912ULS/Warp drive FP
Just competed conversion to type
G@gdbmk.co.uk
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=367709#367709
arget=_blank>http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Europa-List
p://forums.matronics.com
blank>http://www.matronics.com/contribution
arget=_blank>http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Europa-List
p://forums.matronics.com
blank>http://www.matronics.com/contribution
|