The london classic car show 2015

**davehanman** · 13-01-2015, 17:36

On the works cars i've seen, the handbrake is welded to the steering column

Originally Posted by Sando

As far as I know. Later works cars under dash. A lot of converted Stradales still on the spine. As they were all converted Stradales it's just how far has any preparation work gone or to their own tastes ( as this one ) and how deep people's pockets were.

**ProtoTipo** · 13-01-2015, 19:08

This is the same car on the Mille Miglia 1977
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**Strat Fan** · 13-01-2015, 19:10

What do we think the two hole by/near the overcentre catches are for? They are carried over from when it was restored.

**Gordon Caro** · 13-01-2015, 19:29

Could these be the mountings for the clam shell bumper stops?

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Gordon

**Guy Mayers** · 13-01-2015, 19:30

Probably for the ball and socket fittings that locate the front and rear clips as you close them. The brackets inside the panels should be bonded to the inner surfaces, never seen them bolted through the panel before.

Guy

**Strat Fan** · 13-01-2015, 20:13

That's what I assumed but was surprised to see they didn't disappear during the restoration

**StruanR** · 14-01-2015, 08:41

Originally Posted by Guy Mayers

Probably for the ball and socket fittings that locate the front and rear clips as you close them. The brackets inside the panels should be bonded to the inner surfaces, never seen them bolted through the panel before.

Guy

Does anyone supply those fittings or do they have to be fabricated?
Struan

**Guy Mayers** · 14-01-2015, 13:04

I'm not aware of anyone fabricating them at the moment but I know Geoff Turton has made a couple of sets (and may still have the templates available. 0151 420 3420 I think if you want to call him direct at work.

Guy