Aerial fix
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john whitehead
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Aerial fix
Newish member just got Sprint back from restorers. Can't see access to fit new period aerial to hole on front o/s wing. Is there a 'topic' on this I can follow to solve problem ? Thanks
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Carledo
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Re: Aerial fix
There is a shield plate in the back of the wheel arch (metal on earlier cars, plastic from around 75>) that has to be removed to access the ariel and also the hole in the kick panel the cable passes into the car through. It's secured by 3 x 1/4" unf bolts, easiest to take the wheel off first.
Steve
Steve
'73 2 door Toledo with Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 8v engine (The Carledo)
'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!
Maverick Triumph, Servicing, Repairs, Electrical, Recomissioning, MOT prep, Trackerjack brake fitting service.
Apprentice served Triumph Specialist for 50 years. PM for more info or quotes.
'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!
Maverick Triumph, Servicing, Repairs, Electrical, Recomissioning, MOT prep, Trackerjack brake fitting service.
Apprentice served Triumph Specialist for 50 years. PM for more info or quotes.
Re: Aerial fix
John.
Just fitted one.
I was lucky as Will had the teardrop for the front wing. Firstly the hole in the front wing is a bigger diameter that most standard ariels will fit.
However I took a chance and got a £15 one off eBay. After some cutting and trimming of the plastic on the ariel itself, a couple of trial fits, it came out ok.
However without the tear drop I would of been stuffed.
Richard.
Just fitted one.
I was lucky as Will had the teardrop for the front wing. Firstly the hole in the front wing is a bigger diameter that most standard ariels will fit.
However I took a chance and got a £15 one off eBay. After some cutting and trimming of the plastic on the ariel itself, a couple of trial fits, it came out ok.
However without the tear drop I would of been stuffed.
Richard.
Sprint, ;- DBL 532V