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Post by lordcappuccino on Sept 11, 2011 20:56:44 GMT
Folks
I recall a thread - which I can't find, which discussed the problem of the round headrest adjustment buttons, and the fact that they break and are hard to come by.
someone had a cunning plan re sourcing them / making them. Did that come to anything? My one remaining one has now broken off.
Cheers
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Post by Warwick on Sept 13, 2011 3:03:35 GMT
Folks I recall a thread - which I can't find, which discussed the problem of the round headrest adjustment buttons, and the fact that they break and are hard to come by. someone had a cunning plan re sourcing them / making them. Did that come to anything? My one remaining one has now broken off. Cheers I've done a couple of searches and can't find it either. I'm sure it wasn't more than 12 months ago. I've searched back "manually" through the Bodywork section but can't find it. I wonder if it was in the Parts section and has been inadvertently deleted during a clean-up of obsolete parts for sale/wanted posts. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2011 11:23:00 GMT
I'd be interested as I'm missing two
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Post by stevew on Sept 13, 2011 15:59:00 GMT
Valerie Singleton has a lot to answer for. I made my own. Cheap as chips.  |
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Post by lordcappuccino on Sept 13, 2011 16:02:10 GMT
Steve - now that is very innovative, and interesting. Can you give us a step by step guide as to what you did...I'm sure many members will be interested
regards
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Sept 14, 2011 5:53:17 GMT
They can be simply made on a lathe the most difficult bit is the turning of the ball at the rear to fit the clip.
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Post by Roy of the Rovers on Sept 14, 2011 11:12:52 GMT
scope for a nice engraved Rover badge on there too  |
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Post by Warwick on Sept 15, 2011 3:46:48 GMT
Are you volunteering Roy? I'll have a set please.
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Post by lutz on Jul 10, 2020 13:27:33 GMT
Hi there,
do you have a drawing with measures?
Best regards
Lutz
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Post by velvet on Jul 11, 2020 10:09:56 GMT
These buttons were cast but i'm sure they could be turned and plated. They tend to go missing, i replace them with off-the-shelf clothing buttons which are a couple of quid from dunhelm. They work well but obviously not as good as the originals.  |
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Post by lutz on Jul 13, 2020 12:45:54 GMT
Thank you, it is the first time, I see the button from behind. Now I can make me a picture about this button.
Regards Lutz
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Post by Welsh Warlock on Jul 15, 2020 10:50:42 GMT
A friend of mine has made me a couple but the issue is not just the button but the supporting part it pushes into is a plastic "top hat" with a metal collar and the metal collars go missing then the buttons won't stay in which is probably why a lot went missing s they're only an interference fit.
So, Bob is making me some nylon replacements for the piece that the buttons push into as well as the buttons.
I'm sure he could be persuaded to make some extra but it does take time and materials to produce them.
I'll see if he can put up some pics of hat he has made.
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Post by Welsh Warlock on Jul 21, 2020 11:54:38 GMT
We have a prototype!
We looked at several headrests (the 3 sets I have and two of friends) and all have damage to the nylon stem that the button pushes into and some were missing the collets that support the end of the nylon stem. Consequently, to avoid complaints that the buttons fall out of the old stems, Bob has decided to produce stem, collets and buttons together as they are easy to change and will ensure the buttons remain in place
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Post by Welsh Warlock on Jul 21, 2020 12:02:37 GMT
 The forum won't let me upload additional pics
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Post by velvet on Jul 21, 2020 13:13:34 GMT
Yes, they look good, they will work well.
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Post by markymark on Jul 21, 2020 17:08:36 GMT
Ooh....want some!!!
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Jul 21, 2020 19:02:21 GMT
Well done  I made some years ago with the ball joint "bu**er 2011", they look better made in SS and polished or even Ali and polished |
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Post by Brendan69 on Jul 21, 2020 19:28:54 GMT
Has a price been decided yet for a pair/set and will they be available via club shop or privately by the genius who made them.
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Post by Welsh Warlock on Jul 26, 2020 10:38:14 GMT
I'm having problem posting pics as I'm getting a message saying that the forum has reached its upload image so can't post more pics.
I've received several enquiries which I'm having to field so if you'e interested in a set of buttons you can contact Bob who is making these using bob@bobshepherd.co.uk and he will supply additional information if required.
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Jul 26, 2020 10:50:25 GMT
I'm having problem posting pics as I'm getting a message saying that the forum has reached its upload image so can't post more pics. I've received several enquiries which I'm having to field so if you'e interested in a set of buttons you can contact Bob who is making these using bob@bobshepherd.co.uk and he will supply additional information if required. If your guy is going to the trouble of making the buttons here is some a bit more lookie likie and wont involve more work and Ali is easier to turn and cheaper than brass! I am not being picky just trying to help  |
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Post by bristol406 on Jul 26, 2020 21:12:05 GMT
If you upload your pictures to postimage.org you will get a link which you can post in here.
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Jul 27, 2020 8:49:01 GMT
Here is the link for Postimage LINK |
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Post by David on Jul 27, 2020 9:00:53 GMT
Hi all, Unfortunately we have reached the maximum allowed through our current agreement with Proboards. However the club is prepared to pay to increase our current storage levels, so you can continue to use this service. All files over 150kb have been removed, so you might find a few gaps! Those who are not club members, please take note.  If your conscience is pricked, this may help.. Credit card or Paypal options. |
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Post by Welsh Warlock on Jul 27, 2020 15:33:05 GMT
John, the ones Bob has turned are Ali A couple boxed up and ready to go as per order fulfilled. Only a couple of sets left:  |
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Jul 27, 2020 15:52:19 GMT
John, the ones Bob has turned are Ali A couple boxed up and ready to go as per order fulfilled. Only a couple of sets left: View AttachmentThey look much better than the brass ones "well done" |
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