Clamsheĺl overcentre catches/X1/9 Targa top fasteners.

[ironman523]

I have a set of catches which I am going to renovate, however the springs are corroded, has anyone found a suitable replacement spring for the catches. I used the originals on the ones on my car so didn't need new springs. Would like this set to be mint hence looking for new springs.
Cheers
Rob

[Bernard]

Hi Rob
if you can find or measure an old Spring.....then try Entex springs Nottingham...they are manufacturers of all types
cheers
Phil

[Stradale493]

I made my own using piano wire. I was very pleased with the result and it's a useful skill to have. First couple were a bit ropey but after that they look pretty perfect.

[LPH_UK]

I found some in stainless but they costs a bloomin' fortune as I only needed a small number.

I'll see if I can find the info.

[ah_sprite]

If you can dig out the info, Leigh, that would be great. If there's a chance of a group order, I'd be very keen as mine are well past their best!

[Stratos Fear]

so would I - mine are looking a bit manky !
P

[LPH_UK]

Got them from Associated Spring raymond

Part no T038-180-218-R

https://www.assocspring.co.uk/torsion-springs/T038-180-218-R

£4.40 each! If you buy 25 they go down to about £1.70 each.

Needed the end tail trimming and bending over but worked perfectly.

Original on left, new on right

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2427/32097851473_f64b335072_c.jpg

New ones after trim and bend:

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2118/32759313382_b5078e03ed_c.jpg

Fitted

https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3849/33269759382_f182353725_c.jpg

[ironman523]

Many thanks for that Leigh, Leave it with me they come out at over 2 quid each with VAT and ship, so will buy 25 and cut and bend them so there ready to use and offer them on here as set of 4 for 10 quid, will be 5 sets going. Will update when I have sorted it.
Cheers Rob

[Stratos Fear]

Sounds good - put me down for a set Rob
Thanks

Peter

[ah_sprite]

Thanks for volunteering, Rob - put me down for a set please.

[Ken Tomblin]

Rob
Could you put me down for a set

Regards Ken

[Normb666]

I'll have a set too! And appropriately, we might get them in time for Spring...OK, sorry... :)

[Longtimefan]

Rob, thanks for your research on this, and the offer to process, can you put me down for a set please.

Robin

[Stableblock]

I'd like a set too please.

Thanks

Peter

[Paul]

If still accepting orders, I'd very much like a set also (I did refurb my catches, but have no springs fitted)

Regards
Paul

[STR_Strat]

Hi Rob,

I'll take three sets if you haven't already placed the order.

Thanks

Dave

[Ken Tomblin]

Rob

Could i be a pain and change my order for 2xsets

Regards Ken

[Neil63]

Rob
please put me down for a set
Cheers
Neil

[westonTB]

Hi Rob,

Mine are toast, please put me down for a set.
Cheers,
Tim.

[LPH_UK]

Damn! Why didn't I do this when I did mine - it would have reduced the costs of my springs somewhat! :rolleyes:

[Moxox]

If not too late I’d be very grateful to buy 2 sets, ie 4 springs please!
Marcus

[Stratos Fear]

16 sets - you're doing well Rob - you could set up a business selling these !!

[STR_Strat]

If not too late I’d be very grateful to buy 2 sets, ie 4 springs please!
Marcus

Hi Rob,
To clarify, I was assuming a set was 4 off, I need three sets so 12 springs.

Thanks

Dave

[Karnevil]

Any of these springs still up for grabs please?
I will need 4,or does anyone want to do a group order?

[Neil63]

Happy to sort dependant on Rob as don’t want to interfere. I retire next week so will give me something to do :cool: