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- individual entries They are in a random order as they have been received over the years! Brown & Gammons Provides comprehensive maintenance and spares services for the RV8. Also has RV8s in stock from time to time, including examples reimported from Japan. Brown & Gammons are familiar with the checks and alterations that need to be made to RV8s reimported from Japan. A fast mail order service is available, worldwide. Member of the MG Car Club's "Trade Member Scheme". Brown & Gammons has been awarded the MG Rover Approved Garage status. Ron Gammons commented "we met the same demanding standards as MG Dealers for quality of service facilities and can now do warranty work on Rover Group cars". He was particularly pleased to be the first non-MG Dealer garage in Europe to receive the designation. Brown & Gammons also have taken on the RV8 spares operation from MG Rover - see our RV8 spares deal report.
Moss Europe Provides a comprehensive spares and parts service for MGV8 enthusiasts from a regional network of Moss outlets around the UK. They provide free parts catalogues in the UK and for a modest postal charge in the rest of the European Union and overseas. Moss has a first class mail order service for customers in the UK and overseas. Parts, accessories and tools for the MGB and MGBGTV8 models. From spire nuts to body shells for restoration, maintenance or performance we stock over 45,000 parts for MGB other MGs as well as Triumph, MX-5, Classic Mini, Morris Minor, Sprite & Midget Early & Late, Spitfire and more! Moss Europe, Ltd is one of the founding companies of the British classic car parts industry, having started in the mid 1970's. With four branches in London, Bristol, Bradford, Manchester and parts available in store, over the phone, on the website, via email or fax you can buy whatever you want, whenever you want it. Fast, reliable shipping worldwide For the latest details of the Moss Europe retail outlets, click Moss Europe.
For contacts see the Moss Europe Retail & Trade Branches webpage. Reports from many members as a reliable supplier of a comprehensive range of MGV8 parts - not just the popular items that some of the "cherry-picking" parts suppliers hold. LV Engineering A MG servicing firm in Wst Hampstead in north London is understood to have ceased business. RPI Engineering Provides Rover MGBV8 rebuilds, new V8 engines (3.5 to 5.2 litres), Optimax & Tornado ECU mapping for MGBV8s and RV8s, Weber 500 carburettor kits and high torque cam kits. The definitive Rover V8 website - truly amazing. RPI Engineering Wayside Garage Holt Road Horsford Norwich NR10 3EE Tel: 01603 891209 Fax: 01603 890330 rpi@rpiv8.com www.v8engines.com Report from Bryan Diitchman (RV8 Caribbean Blue 0269). Clive Wheatley mgv8parts Reimports RV8s - call to check out his present stock of RV8s. He also provides and full spares and servicing facilities for the RV8 model. Provides full servicing, mechanical rebuilds and V8 conversions. Supplies V8 parts for maintaining MGBGTV8s including gearbox laygears for the MGBGTV8 and rocker covers and parts needed for MGBV8 conversions. Clive also services MGBV8s and MG RV8s and is a convenient specialist for members in the West Midlands. Clive has recently moved his operation from Wolverhampton to freshly refurbished workshops in the Shropshire countryside. The new premises are in specially converted outbuildings adjacent to a country house just 7 miles slightly west of Wolverhampton, near the village of Worfield off the A454.
HS Imports - no longer reimporting RV8s HS Imports was one of the leading RV8 reimporters in the UK and one members consistently report "are good people to deal with". Mill Bridge Garage Provides full servicing for MGBs and MGBV8s but not set up for tuning RV8s. This friendly garage is run by an MG Car Club member, Peter Stabb. Mill Bridge Garage Mill Bridge Frensham Farnham Surrey GU10 3AB Tel: 01252 793905 Report from: Bryan Ditchman (RV8 Caribbean Blue 0265) reports a very helpful service. Swain & Jones Report from David Smith that they have closed earlier in 2016. Burghfield Starter Motor & Alternator Centre Dave Hall runs this operation providing professional rebuilds of V8 starter motors and alternators.
Victor Smith had a couple of spare AC DELCO alternators checked and found them as helpful as ever. (July 2008) See also our detailed route maps The Barn (Abingdon Sports Cars Limited) This friendly and highly recommended garage only deals with MGs. They offer sales, service and restoration services for all MGs including MGBV8s and MG RV8s and usually have one or two V8s for sale. Contact director Martin Cawte who is also the local Abingdon Centre natter leader (2nd Tuesday of the month) at the Cricketers at Curbridge near Botley in Hampshire. The Barn Culverlands Corner Shedfield Southampton SO32 2JF Tel: 01329 835393 Report from Nigel Steward (V8 Glacier White 1034). BHB Engineering MG specialists coveed all models of MG including MGBV8s and MG RV8s but is reported as closed. Beech Hill Garage A family business run by William and Louise de la Riviere who took over from William's parents Ted and Sally in 2001. The business has been working the Octagon at Beech Hill for over 30 years. With Mike, John and Andy in the workshops and Alun behind the parts counter you are assured of good, friendly service and the opportunity to discuss your mechanical and servicing problems directly with the workshop staff. Experience with MGV8s, RV8s, MG/ZT V8s has increased over the years and all aspects of V8 servicing and maintenance are dealt with in-house including the MG Rover Testbook Diagnostics work. Beech Hill Garage is located to the south of Reading, about three miles south of the M4 J11 in the village of Beech Hill.
Report from: Bryan Ditchman knows the Rivieres well and has found their support and service invaluable. Roadster Sports Limited Reported to have closed Abingdon Car Restorations Provides full workshop facilities, servicing and tuning, V8 conversions and new builds, full and part restorations, resprays, MOT preparation and underseal and Waxoyl service. Abingdon Car Restorations is a member of the MG Car Club's "Trade Member Scheme". Run by Steve Illing who has been operating as an MG specialist for many years. Abingdon Car Restorations Abingdon Road Steventon Abingdon-on-Thames Oxfordshire OX13 6RW Tel: 01235 833970 Email: steveilling63@gmail.com Provides full workshop facilities, servicing and tuning, V8 conversions and new builds, full and part restorations, resprays, MOT preparation and underseal and Waxoyl service. Abingdon Car Restorations is a member of the MG Car Club's "Trade Member Scheme". Run by Steve Illing who has been operating as an MG specialist for many years. Moonface Classic Restoration James Phillips runs this MG and classic cars restoration specialist who provides full body restorations, servicing and repairs, resprays and touch-ups, and panels and spares. Moonface Classic Restoration Unit E1 Bunkers Hill Industrial Estate Rotherwick Hampshire RG27 9DA Tel: 01256 762624 Fax: 01256 762624 moonface@cwcom.net www.moonfacerestorations.co.uk Report from Bryan Ditchman - in mid 2002 he was having his 200,000 miles MGBGTV8 restored there. Mark Alesbury says "the standard of work on both my car and on other vehicles I have seen whilst visiting Moonface is excellent". AutoCraft Tokyo Autocraft have moved to larger premises in Tokyo close to Tennozu Isle and Shinagawa Stations (15 mins walk from each). In addition to specialising in MG, Rover and Land Rover, they are an authorised Bosch service centre and agents for Overfinch. The new larger workshop also includes a body and paintshop. Ohashi san is the owner and Mrs Ohashi speaks good English; nice people and excellent service. Autocraft 3-9-39 Kounan Minato-ku Tokyo 108-0075 Tel: 03 5460 2055 Fax: 03 5460 2056 Email: tokyo@autocraft.co.jp Website: www.autocraft.co.jp Report from from David Boniface (28.7.06). Peter Cohen (BRG Metallic 1109) reports "AutoCraft provides a good spares service for MG RV8s and MGFs". They helped Peter get a replacement from wheel bearing in 2000. Seven-Star Seven-Star is the local MG Rover dealer in Kobe City in Japan which provides service and parts for the MG RV8. Seven-Star 4-8-10 Sumiyoshi Higashi Machi Higashi Nada-Ku Kobe-Shi Japan 658-0052 Tel: +81 78 821 0999 Fax: +81 78 821 6466 e-mail/website not known Report from Lance Bennett (Oxford Blue 1595) who says Seven-Star is "expensive but the mechanics are knowledgeable and diligent". RV8 Cars Australia Pty Limited 26 Cowper Street Granville NSW Australia Tel: 612 9637 6204 Fax: 612 9637 0199 www.rv8cars.com.au Report from Bruce Webster reports that the owners of RV8 Cars are both ex Presidents and ex MGB registrars of the MG Car Club Sydney and really know all about modern MGs. MG Imports PO Box 3787 Loganholme QLD 4129 Australia Tel: 0418 786 214 Fax: 617 3208 4823 Bruce Webster comments that he doesn't know a great deal about this Company but many of the RV8s imported to Australia are "complied" by the Company. West End Classics Keith Evans runs this RV8 specialist which trades in hand picked, first class low mileage RV8s. All RV8s are thoroughly checked over and any work carried out before delivery. The business was established in 1972, is family owned and run by enthusiasts.
Shoulder of Mutton on Hazeley Heath A warm welcome awaits V8 enthusiasts at this rural pub. The Shoulder of Mutton was regular location for V8 Gatherings in the first ten years of the V8 Register and over the last four years has been revived by Bryan Ditchman who lives nearby. V8 enthusiasts can refuel here from a wide choice of real ales and an attractive menu from the dining room or bar snacks. In warm weather the large garden is an attractive place to relax with friends. The Shoulder of Mutton is located on Hazeley Heath just a few yards west of the B3011 from Hartley Wintney (near Hook close to the M3) to Reading to the north. As you approach Hazeley Heath, you will see clear signs for the Shoulder of Mutton directing you to a small road which drops down from the main road and loops past the pub. There is ample car parking. For a map and directions, click here.
The Star Inn at Sulgrave An attractive stone built pub with a warm welcome offering Hook Norton real ales and an excellent menu in both the dining room and bar. It has a quiet garden for fine summer evenings and ample car parking. Over the years it has become the traditional venue for an informal supper for V8 enthusiasts on the Friday evening of the MG Car Club's annual International MG Weekend Meeting. The Star is located in the centre of Sulgrave, an attractive village some 9 miles south west of Silverstone. It also offers limited accommodation which is convenient for Silverstone. For a map and directions, click here. The Star Inn Sulgrave Northamptonshire Tel: TBA Many V8 enthusiasts enjoy this relaxed pub and its fine ales and good food. The Open Road - Classic Car Hire The Open Road have a small fleet of British classic cars for self drive hire - among them two MGs, a 1969 MGB Roadster and a 1993 MG RV8. So if you are thinking about buying an RV8 and want to see how they drive or whether you could live with one before handing over your hard earned cash, then hire one for a day. Or take the MGB and the RV8 out over the same weekend to compare them back to back. The RV8 we have available is in Woodcote Green, a reimported Japanese model with air conditioning. It has done less than 12,000 miles before coming back to the UK and is in excellent condition. The MGB is a 1969 car in Tartan Red with black leather reclining seats and is in excellent condition too. There are only about 400 RV8s in the UK and we believe ours is the only one available for hire so it offers you a unique opportunity to drive one! Between 1993 and 1995, MG built a limited edition of around 2,000 RV8s which are based on a modified version of the Heritage body shell of the MGB Roadster and fitted with a 3.9 litre fuel injected version of the Rover V8 engine mated to a five speed gearbox. The brakes and suspension were uprated to cope with the extra power. The interior specification includes seats and door panels in cream leather and door cappings and a dashboard in burr Elm. If you wish to see how the RV8 compares with either the MGB Roadster or our V8 powered Triumph Stag, then we are offering special weekend rates when you can have one car for the Saturday and another for the Sunday. If you want to take advantage of this offer then call us and we will fit you in. But be quick as there are only a finite number of weekends! To see the RV8, have a look at our website. If you are considering buying an MG RV8 why not "drive one before you buy one!".
Mediterranean Classics Erik Jeffrey (Woodcote Green 1457) used to run SC Parts Group in the UK which was sold in 2001 and now has a specialist classic car venture in Tarragona in Catalunya specialising in Austin Healey, Jaguar, MG, Triumph and Minis. He has good workshop facilities and a good general stock of spares with a substantial amount of MGB components. V8 Register members are invited to call in if they are in that part of Spain. Mediterranean Classics Apartat de Correus 14 43893 Altafulla Tarragona Catalunya Spain Tel: 0034 977 652147 Fax: 0034 977 650316 Mob: 0034 676 4 47195 erikfeffery@hotmail.com The Meguro Tavern in Tokyo The Meguro Tavern was established by a small group of middle-aged expats in 1998 and is now the premier British pub in Tokyo. It caters for the needs of both locals and expats who seek an up-market pub-restaurant of the style familiar back home. Great food, ambiance and repartee around the bar. MG enthusiasts find a pleasant mix of like minded people led by Colin Shea, Japan's resident MG RV8 hunter. The Meguro Tavern 2F Sunwood Meguro Bldg 1-3-28 Shimo Meguro Meguro-Ku Tokyo Tel: +81 03 3779 0280 www.themegurotavern.com garth@themegurotavern.com Report from David Boniface who meets fellow MG enthusiasts there regularly along with three or four other RV8 owners that he has supplied with an RV8 or has met there by chance. It has all the atmosphere, beer and food you get back home and he says "I would strongly urge visitors to Tokyo to drop in, especially if they love MGs!". Garth, one of the owners of the tavern, says Old Speckled Hen will soon be available! MG Car Centre Gavin Brown (Woodcote Green 0693) runs the MG Car Centre in Tasmania and import RV8s to Australia. All cars are "ADR complied" and can be delivered anywhere in Australia. The "ADR compliance" means the RV8s have a compliance licence confirming modifications have been carried out so the vehicle conforms with the Australia Design Rules. These measures are to regulate the market and protect the Australia car market from "grey" imports. The MG Car Centre provides a full servicing and spare parts service for RV8s and MGBV8s. They have supplied a number of RV8s to customers downunder and can provide customer testimonials if requested. The MG Car Centre 2-10 Herbert Street Invermay Launceston Tasmania Australia 7250 Tel: +61 (0) 418 133494 Fax: +61 (0) 3 6334 9546 nothing_but_the_best@hotmail.com V8 Developments Rover V8 specialists - all aspects of Rover V8 engines from tuning to fault diagnosis, from engine performance upgrades to brand new custom built long engines. Ray Webb has 20 years of experience working exclusively with Rover V8 engines from 3.5 litres through to supercharged 5.3 litres race engines. V8 Developments offer consultancy and engineering, fabrication and engine fitting into TVR, MGB, Rover SD1, Westfield, Dax and many other kit cars. They build engines for many of the leading V8 installers and offer help and advice to many more. Cylinder head porting by Paul Goodenough of TVR and Jaguar fame. V8 Developments Cobwebs Farm Swale Bank Gosberton Westhorpe Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 4LG Tel: 01775 750000 Fax: 01775 750005 ray@v8developments.co.uk www.v8developments.co.uk Report from Richard Parker (V8 BRG 3028) from Derbyshire who says "I have always been treated well and have found them most helpful". MG Rover - after sales department The after sales department was based at Cowley for many years until the reoganisation of the Rover Group by BMW when Cowley became the new Mini factory. The after sales team relocated to Longbridge where the department now resides. JE Engineering The V8 engine specialists who very rapidly identified the sensor faults causing the engine misfire on Peter James' RV8 and put them right. See RV8 Workshop Note 130 in Volume 5 for the note on his experiences. Roger Parker knows them well and confirms they are specialists with V8 engines and engine management systems. Roy Burrell was the person who helped Peter James. JE Engineering Siskin Drive Coventry CV3 4FJ Tel: 02476 305018. Report from Peter James (RV8 Woodcote Green 1022) from Warwickshire is pleased to propose JE Engineering to fellow members and Roger Parker supports that view. Trident Garages We believe this trader is no longer operating. Hollands of Cannock Reported closed by Alex Timmins 7.12.06 Micheldever Tyre & Auto Services A specialist supplier of tyres, batteries, exhaust systems and shock absorbers providing a very good service.
Corten-Miller Performance Centre Although their operation will handle most aspects of motor vehicle engineering and servicing, their particular area of expertise lies in specialist diagnostics aimed at improving motor vehicle performance. They are agents for Weber, Lucas, Bosch, ASNU (specialist in injector diagnostics), Superchips (based in Buckingham) and deal with both fuel injected and normally aspirated engines Corten-Miller Performance Centre Eaudykes Friskney Boston Lincolnshire Tel: 01754 820341 cmpc@talk21.com Report from John Corten-Miller and Phil Cooley of the Corten-Miller Performance Centre gave the contributor of RV8 Workshop Note 100 a great deal of help and advice in solving some diagnostic issues relating to his MG RV8. He says "I am more than happy to recommend their services". Roath Garage They have good experience with Rover V8 engines as they are a registered TVR servicer. Roath Garage Moy Road Roath Cardiff South Glamorgan CF24 4TD Tel: 02920 465374 Report from Aidan Dickson (Woodcote Green 2115) who noticed "there was little in the way of recommendations for servicing V8s in Wales so I thought I would send one in". Aidan has had his RV8 serviced there and feels they did an extremely good job. The person to contact is "Peter". V8 Conversions A long established specialist with V8 conversions run by Dave Vale.
Solent Wheel Services A specialist firm providing a repair and refubishment service for all wheels - modern alloys, classic wires and vintage.
Report from Dr Gavin Bailey in his V8 Workshop Note 297on Winter wheels for the MGBGTV8 - see V8NOTE297. Stove enamel option. More Hall's Garage Steve Hall has had considerable success in the BCV8 Championship and has a reputation for good quality engine and car preparation for the MGB and MGBGTV8.
National Mobile Windscreens Phil Lomas, the Director and General Manager, runs a good operation which sells and fits glass for a wide range of modern and classic vehicles including MGs, Healeys and Bristols both direcly and through EBay - their user id is "glassseller". All Branches carry comprehensive stocks supported by daily deliveries from strategically placed Distribution Centres. All windscreens are supplied and fitted to Original Equipment standards using quality adhesives and materials. Some minor damage on windscreens, for example small stone chips outside the driver's vision area, may be repairable. National Mobile Windscreens respond to these jobs promptly and efficiently in order to ensure a minimum of inconvenience and vehicle downtime. They have a wide range of stock of these including heated rear windows; again all replacements are carried out to a high standard to ensure customer safety. National Mobile Windscreens National coverage UK Tel: call free on 0800 373 171 www.mobilewindscreens.co.uk Report from Dr Gavin Bailey (Glacier White 0199) had to find some replacement side galsses and a HRW and found the service from National Mobile Windscreens was excellent. Gavin found their service very helpful in sourcing some new Triplex-branded door glass with the right code numbers in them and a new Triplex heated rear screen. Paul A Depper MGs An established trader of MGs including MGBGTV8s and RV8s.
The Tap & Die Company A very useful source of taps, dies and drills. The Tap & Die Company 445 West Green Road London N15 3PL Tel: 0208 www.tapdie.com Report from Bob Own who says "Possibly well known to oily handed MGers but new to me - The Tap and Die Company - they have a huge range of all sorts of taps, dies and drills in every size and threadform you've ever heard of, and some that you've probably not. Excellent service and reasonable prices". British Motor Heritage British Motor Heritage Limited was established in 1975 to support owners and the marketplace by putting genuine components for classic British cars back into manufacture, using original tools wherever possible. Since 2001, when the company was acquired from BMW, it has been owned by the present directors who collectively had over 60 years experience with the former Rover Group. Parts are distributed through Heritage Approved Specialists
Rimmer Bros Rimmer Bros, a long standing mail-order Classic and Sportscar specialist located in Lincolnshire, have supplied the Triumph, Rover SD1 and Land Rover and Range Rover markets for some 25 years. More recently they have been supplying both genuine and aftermarket parts and accessories for Land Rovers and are an Approved Land Rover Parts Supplier. As part of their parts range they have always supplied Rover V8 engines and parts, particularly for the SD1, Land Rover and Range Rover. They print their own 42 page brochure specifically covering the V8 engine and related components. Rimmer Bros have an MG Rover parts franchise. Their mail order system uses the latest in mail order technology and order processing so they can despatch orders anywhere in the World from the vast stock of parts in their 55,000 sq ft warehouse complex. This is in addition to the over-the-counter and local trade delivery service provided by Rimmer Bros.
Contact Andrew Mundy on 01522 567111 or at am@rimmerbros.co.uk Uroglas Replacement windscreen glass for the RV8, MGBGTV8 and MGBV8 Roadsters. The screens come in superb packaging. Uroglas 2 Buntsford Hill Business Park Buntsford Park Road Bromsgrove, B60 3DX. Tel: 01527 577477 Mob: 07798 651419 www.uroglas.com Contacts are Martin McCreedy and Stuart Robertson at sr@uroglas.com Report from Al Barnett and Sigge Redhe. Cleevewood Garage Cleevewood is run by Ray Hardacre and Norman Hughes who specialises in classic and sports cars including good quality reimported RV8s and MGFs. Cleevewood Garage Cleevewood Road Downend Bristol Avon BR16 2SF Tel: 0117 956 7144 Fax: 0117 907 5339 cleevewood@supanet.com www.allsportscars.co.uk/ Report from Tim Hipwell (RV8 Oxford Blue 1133) from Devon reports he found them "very helpful and willing to put things right with any "reimport" before handing it over to the customer". Another member, Tony Grimes (RV8 Woodcote Green 1070) from Avon felt their service was very good and he has been pleased with his RV8. Sterling Stainless Steel Exhausts They have been producing stainless steel exhaust systems in the UK for over 20 years and work closely with designers and vehicles manufacturers to ensure their systems are fully compatible. Extensive testing and evaluation maintain high levels of quality which produces a better product for their customers. Their products are manufactured to the highest standards from 304 grade stainless steel. Everything is inspected throughout production to ensure accuracy and they have achieved ISO-9002 which the company sees as an investment in the quality of their products. All orders are dispatched through reputable courier companies by either "next day" or "before noon delivery".
Jay Electrics Remanufacturers of auto electrical units including starters, dynamos and alternators. Their straplines are "if we can't do it, no one can" and "buy direct - save time and money".
R.J. Spratley appears to have closed down Refurbishment service for the composite wheels fitted as original requipment to the MGBGTV8.
Report from Godfrey Barnes reported on the V8BB that he had a full set of his V8 wheels refurbished by R.J.Spratley and commented "they were not cheap and not quick but well worth doing and what a difference it makes to the car". The cost per wheel is now £240.00 plus VAT although this may vary according to the condition of the wheels in terms of corrosion and any damage. They can arrange delivery and collection. R&S Coachbuilts The sunroof that is handbuilt for classic cars. R&S Coachbuilts 123A Old Dover Road Blackheath London SE5 8SY Tel: 0208 858 4312 Fax: 0208 305 2194 rscoachbuilts@btconnect.com www.tudorwebasto.com Report from Bob Owen says "I had a Webasto fitted to my MGBGTV8 by R&S Coachbuilts at Blackheath four years ago. The car didn't have a sun roof previously. They did a very good job, fitting an ash frame inside the roof and renewing all the headlining. After some initial stiffness, which they warned me about (if easy to start with it will be no good later after a few days in the hot sun), it has been easy to operate and has had no leaks. Their service was excellent". AMF Vehicle Repairs Hi-tech car servicing and repairs with a fully equipped workshop for V8 powered MG models and all English and foreign cars. Fuel injection and diagnostic, ABS and airbag specialists.
Report from Alex Timmins says "I have just used AMF Vehicle Repairs who specialise in fuel injection and am pleased with their service. It should be noted that this long standing (old geaser) works from 11.00am to 8.00pm and has secure parking indoors. He does not rush and you should be prepared to leave the vehicle overnight - six in my case". S&T Electro-Plate Re-plating car components and headlamp reflectors. S&T Electro-Plate 15/16 The Alpha Centre Armstrong Way Great Western Business Park Yate Bristol BS37 5NG. Tel: 01454 313162 Report from Stuart Middlemiss reports "One of the Norwich V8 Burblers recently needed his headlight reflector re-plated - replacements available ran as high as £120, but he used S&T Eletro-Plate near Bristol to have the reflector re-plated at a cost of under £50 including P&P both ways. It took about three weeks but he says the quality of re-plating is very good". CHEQUERS - Auto Upholstery Ltd Provides custom made hoods for soft top cars, and will also fit in their SE London workshop. CHEQUERS - Auto Upholstery Ltd 5-7 Croydon Road, London, SE20 7TJ Tel: 01622 739182 Monday to Friday 9 to 5 Report from Peter Doughty: "I used this company for a replacement hood on my RV8 in Spring 2006. After considering many options for a new hood I settled on Chequers. They charge £395 for a black/blue mohair hood and fitting takes approximately four hours. You can pay £50 extra to have alternative colours - green, burgundy, brown or beige. Fitting costs £250 now, although I think I paid a little less than that at the time. My experience was as follows: I dropped the car off in the morning at their SE London workshop and picked it up approximately four later. They know their RV8 hoods very well as they have done quite a few, and were extremely quick and efficient. The result was a very good quality hood, perfectly fitted. They are thoroughly recommended, especially at the price charged. As a slight aside, I used the time by catching a local train to Kew Gardens (the train ticket entitles half price entry for 2 people) - so made a nice day out of it. Chequers advertise on Ebay. Buying an RV8 hood off ebay seems very dodgey in a way - and I was certainly very wary. However, all it really is a medium to make contact, and then you conduct the business/transaction just as you would any other. As it turned out - an excellent company with a long/established and well regarded business, who just happen to advertise on Ebay amongst other places". Past Parts Established more than a decade ago, Past Parts offers a professional parts service for a wide variety of older vehicles covering cars, trucks and tractors, forklift trucks and other types of off highway vehicles. Past Parts Unit 4 Chase Road Northern Way Industrial Estate Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IPIP32 6NT Tel: 01284 750729 Fax: 01284 756240 restore@pastparts.co.uk www.pastparts.co.uk Report from: Peter Garton bought RV8 clutch master and slave kits from Past Parts and liked their service and prices. Fisher Services Sydenham Mark Wanstal runs Fisher Services, an MG specialist in SE London who owns Hoyle Suspension providing IRS retrofits. Mark is an MG specialst of some years standing and owns an RV8 himself. Update: news that Mark Wanstal is moving to Somerset. 231214 More Fisher Services Sydenham Limited Unit 11, Abbey Trading Estate Bell Green Lane Lower Sydenham London SE26 5TW Tel: 0208 776 7695 Fax: 0208 776 9085 info@fisher-services.co.uk www.fisher-services.co.uk Report from: Rob Cook (RV8 Woodcote Green 2186) says "I know Mark Wanstall is my mate but he is the best MG expert I know and I know a lot of them - good and bad!" Stuart Middlemiss says "talking with Mark the other day, I was impressed with his no-nonsense approach to the common problems on the RV8 and his friendly, helpful and enthusisatic manner generally". Brost Forge Roadspring Service Car spring repair & replacement services. Brost Forge Limited Unit 7 149 Roman Way London N7 8XH Tel: 0207 607 2311 Report from: Chris Armitage says "I've only dealt with them regarding leaf springs for my MGBGTV8 and I have only ever seen leaf springs around their premises. They re-work existing springs and manufacture new ones from scratch - for cars, lorries and railway locomotives etc!" Chapman & Cliff Woodtrim restoration specialists including refurbishing the elm burr veneer of RV8 dashboards, glovebox lids and door cappings Chapman & Cliff Unit 12 Cockshades Farm Stock Lane Wybunbury Cheshire CW5 7AH Tel/Fax: 01270 842151 www.chapmanandcliff.co.uk sales@chapmanandcliff.co.uk Report from: Peter Garton says "Chapman and Cliff were set up in 1994 and have specialised in woodtrim restoration. In fact Rob Chapman and Phil Cliff worked for Rolls Royce Motor Cars in Crewe and became skilled at innovative interiors alongside Mulliner Park Ward during the 80s and 90s. Chapman & Cliff was established in 1994 and they have been located at Wybunbury since 1997. Thus they are very experienced in dealing with all sorts of woodtrim, veneer, lacquer and remanufacture from reknowned makes such as Bentley, Rolls, Triumph, Jaguar and Alvis and of course MG. They took roughly 2-3 weeks to complete the refurbishment of my glovebox lid and the result can only be judged as perfect". More Andrew Brock Classic Bulb Supplies Supplies direct fit replacement halogen bulbs for instrument lights, side lights and stop and tail lights. Andrew Brook Classic Bulb Supplies 31A Shawbury Road Dulwich London SE2 2DH Tel: 0208 299 0299 Report from: Graham Cornford says "they are expensive, but I believe well worth while, if you want to see and be seen". In terms of service quality, Graham adds "He sent mine out and one bulb failed within about a month. I contacted him and without question he sent a replacement. Apart from that totally satisfied and I highly recommend both the bulbs and his service". Andrew Brock Classic Bulb Supplies are agents for an Australian specialist bulb supplier - check out their website at www.classicandvintagebulbs.com Surrey Sports and Classics Classic MG Specialists providing servicing, restoration, bodywork, parts and car sales from their rural site in Ripley in Surrey, just off the A3 near the M25.
Report from: Gavin Bailey reports they are well regarded for accident repair and restoration work on classic MGs. Your contact at SSC is Jeremy Rogers. Easy access from the A3 and M25 and no parking problems. SSC opening hours are: Monday to Friday 0900 - 1800, Saturday 1000 - 1300 and closed on Sunday, all Bank Holidays & between Christmas and New Year. Click for map of Ripley area Click for map of how to get to Surrey Sports and Classics Autocare Autocare have reimported a number of RV8s from Japan and are experienced at carrying out the necessary conversions and preparation for UK roads. Autocare 1 Old Creamery Huntspill Road Highbridge Somerset TA9 3DF Tel: 01278 789024 Fax: 01278 793533 Report from: Bryan Ditchman (RV8 Caribbean Blue 0265) has had contacts with them concerning their radio converter (see RV8 Workshop Note 76 in Volume 3 of the series) which saves the cost of replacing the radio. The contact there is Tony Walters. Cox & Perry Classic & sports car specialists Cox & Perry Frettenham Road Horstead Norwich Norfolk NR12 7LB Tel: 01603 737195 Further details awaited. Hoyle Suspension Specialist front and rear suspension upgrades for the MGA, MGB, MGC, MGBGTV8 and MGRV8. Frequently noted as "the best single improvement that has ever been made" for these models. The independent rear suspension kit enables you to fit rear disc brakes and a choice of Ford Siera back axles. Update: news that Mark Wanstal is moving to Somerset. 231214 More Hoyle Suspension Ltd. Unit 11 Abbey Trading Estate Bell Green Lane Lower Sydenham London SE26 5TW info@hoyle-suspension.co.uk www.hoyle-suspension.co.uk See RV8NOTE208 for an example of a Hoyle installation. Contact Hoyle Suspension for more information on his suspension upgrades and for advice on adjusting installations on the car. John Hoyle has sold his suspension upgrades business to Hoyle Suspension. British Car Cottage Industries The British Car Cottage Industries is a new website based in Canada. The site is devoted to enthusiasts who are making items for classic cars but are not what one would call "commercial". So if you know of anyone who is making interesting (or dull) items please point them to www.britcot.com. This applies to services as well. www.britcot.com Report from by Barrie Robinson (a Canadian MGBGTV8 member). H & H Ignition Solutions H & H Ignition Solutions service and rebuild Lucas type distributors for many MG models. H & H Ignition Solutions Unit H, Fens Pool Avenue The Wallows Breirley Hill West Midlands DY5 1QA Tel: 01384 261500 Mob: 07989744351 ignitionsolutions@tiscali.co.uk www.h-h-ignitionsolutions.co.uk Report from Mike Dunlop (V8 Limeflower 0118) saying "I have just had the distributor for my V8 rebuilt by a company in the West Midlands, and they did a super job. I thought it might be of interest to other members of the register and the MG Car Club as a whole as they rebuild Lucas type distributors for many MG models. View their web site for full list, MG is listed under Rover. The cost for the rebuild inclusive of VAT and return carriage by courier was £110.00 in July 2008. The work takes between 7 and 10 days normally". (July 08) Mechspec MG Centre Mechspec MG Centre based at Wiseton near Doncaster claim to be the biggest provider of second hand spares for MGBs, MGBV8s and Midgets together with new parts too.
Spit & Polish Spit & Polish is located in Tonbridge in Kent as is the leading alloy wheel refurbisher finishing over 30,000 wheels per year. Established some 15 years ago the company has gone from strength to strength offering a fast and efficient turnaround to the trade either by their own transport (6 vans operating daily in most home counties) or by 24 hour courier. They will collect from all traders connected to the motor trade including manufacturers, main dealers, insurance companies, bodyshops, small garages, tyre shops etc.
Andy Jennings MG Spares Andy Jennings MG Spares are based near Southampton and have been established for over 30 years. We have an extensive stock of second hand MG parts and despatch worldwide on a daily basis. We offer an efficient and knowledgeable service with a no quibble money back guarantee on parts. Personal callers are welcome by appointment.
Midland Magneto - reported as no longer in business Midland Magneto is considered to be the leading vehicle electrical and repair specialists in the Midlands. Their services include alternators and starter motors and much more.
Overdrive Repair Services (Sheffield) Overdrive Repair Services (Sheffield) are re-manufacturers of all the Laycock overdrive units, and their spare parts. Staffed by ex-Laycock employees, we offer a professional service to all Classic Car Owners and Restorers. They are able to supply most spare parts for the full range of Laycock de Normanville Overdrives
Report from Barrie Jones who says ORS "are very helpful people". Hardy Engineering Hardy Engineering are a family business established in 1969 specialising in all types of transmission repairs - from pre-war classic cars to modern day vehicles. Located at Leatherhead in Surrey (20 miles from London) their fully equipped workshops can cope with all types of transmission repairs or gearbox repairs from a minor problem to a complete auto gearbox rebuild.
Tamar Valley Motoring Centre The workshops include a fully-equipped MOT bay, body shop and low-bake spray booth. The comprehensive stores stock Moss MG spares and offers a mail order facility. A collection and delivery service brings work from further afield. Although specialising in the MG marque, Tamar Valley's workshops has carried out major work on Austin/Morris, Alvis, Jaguar, Rover, Vauxhall, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, Talbot, Humber, Buick, Morgan, Triumph and Wolseley, which demonstrates their ability to work on a wide variety of different cars.
Novatech Chassis Dyno Novatech specialise in race car preparation and road car tuning. Their Dyno Dynamics rolling road is available at their base in Slough. For honest advice from talented, enthusiastic individuals with a wealth of experience - give them a call.
Breco Vehicle Services Classic Car Parts - suppliers of trim clips, fasteners and fixings for classic & vintage cars
Entune 2000 Garage Servicing and all mechanical work, welding and fabricating, bodywork and painting and vehicle recovery. The Entune Garage was originally setup by Mike Entwisle and operated out of a lock-up garage in Swinton. In 1982 the expanding business relocated to the current building in Stoneclough. The current owners, Mark Brown and Jon Caldwell who started off as employees at Entune Garage bought the business after Mike retired in 1999 and renamed the garage Entune 2000. They continued to offer the old fashioned virtues of enthusiasm, originality and a job well done but expanded the services to include not only all MG marque cars but all current makes of car available today. They remain however MG specialists first and foremost and believe that customer satisfaction and a job well done are the most essential parts of their work.
Manor Car Storage With 20 years experience of secure car storage and care, Manor Car Storage gives their customers the best possible service and peace of mind. They have a wealth of experience in providing car storage in the UK for a wide range of classic or modern cars, for clients around the World and for those simply short of garage space. High security indoor car storage facility in a discreet location only 35 miles from Central London and 15 minutes from Stansted Airport by road. Top quality dehumidified car storage to ensure the best environment for your vehicle. Car storage for a wide range of cars from Rolls Royce to family saloons. More
European Exhaust & Catalyst EEC began trading in automotive exhausts in 1973 and strategically changed to manufacturing stainless steel catalytic converters for European cars in 1997. Through a program of careful expansion and product development, they are now the largest supplier of direct fit catalytic converters to the UK aftermarket. EEC stock over 2,000 direct-fit applications supporting European type approval and continue to expand their core product range (Eurocats) to meet customer requirements. In addition to their main product they supply universals catalysts, a comprehensive range of direct-fit Lambda Sensors, pre cat front pipes, flexible couplings and fitting kits to the automotive sector. The company's operations and administrative centre is situated in Hampshire on the south coast and they have an additional manufacturing plant positioned centrally in the UK in Derbyshire to satisfy increased domestic demand and future growth of the European market. European Exhaust & Catalyst is family owned and prides itself on the quality of its products, coupled with the skills, dedication and loyalty of its employees.
PJM Motors PJM are manufacturers and suppliers of quality interior trim for classic cars including the MGB and MGBGT. It is a family run company first established in 1979, originally breaking MGs and selling secondhand parts, but after a while they started to repair and restore but finding it difficult to find non original equipment trim we set up our own trim shop. We no longer sell spares but concentrate on the manufacture of good quality trim, not only for MGs/Midgets and Triumphs but for most classic and vintage cars. We also offer a fitting service in our well equipped workshop.
Distributor Doctor Reconstructive surgery for Lucas distributors.
Powerflow Exhausts Experts in custom built exhaust systems for classic cars. When Powerflow Exhausts started making exhausts in the early seventies, many of today’s classics were current vehicles! Their comprehensive range of silencers enables us to offer close matches to virtually every silencer ever made. We are therefore able to build efficient and durable stainless steel exhaust systems on most classic cars.
Report from Mike Benton who needed a silencer inserted in the exhaust system of an MGBGTV8 he recently bought and an "an internet search flagged up RSR tyres and exhausts in Redhill as Powerflow stainless exhaust system fitting agents. After enquiries they quoted £74 to fit an additional in-line silencer box to the existing system which was welded in. I am very happy with the work and it has made a world of difference to the exhaust sound – quieter but still ‘fruity’. They will undertake a full design and build installation if required. They were also by far the cheapest around here for fitting and wheel balancing with my supplied Vredesteins." Steve Roffey Specialist at repairing a rebuilding alternators. Steve Roffey Unit 2 Century House Bushfair, Harlow Essex CM18 6LU 01279 445668 Report from Peter Wallis who required a new alternator but rather than just buy a replacement he had his alternator rebuilt by Steve Roffey for £48 ex wks (price at October 2010). Peter says "the quality of the original unit is far better than a replacement, not to mention the saving and 'every little helps'. I found him via S & C Electrical also in Harlow who recommended his services as they advised that a rebuild was better than the replacement and it went from there. These independent chaps are getting all the more difficulty to find as you will know." S&C Electrical Segal Motor Trimming Specialist hood fittings, dot studs. Segal (Motor Trimming) Limited 29 Trimcar House Blackfriars Road Salford Manchester M3 7AQ 0161 834 7994 www.segalmotortrimming.net Report from Richard Wood - see his RV8NOTE348 JR V8 Specialist V8 engine builder and parts supplier
Report from Bill McCullough who says "JR V8 rebuilt the box in my MGBGTV8 conversion earlier this year, after I had replaced the cluster gear and input shaft subsequent to breaking teeth on both gears. (I suspect ATF caused the damage). My attempts with home made shims left a lot to be desired, and rather than inflict further damage on the gearbox I took it to JR V8. The cost was reasonable and the expensive noises have almost vanished as the gears settle in to the new shimming - I am impressed. I would have no hesitation in encouraging anyone needing advice or work done on the V8 engine or its gearboxes to go to JR V8". See our NEWS item on JR V8. More Hillsalive Specialist supplier of fitted luggage for classic cars.
Report from Ken Clayton who says "I purchased the luggage designed for the MG RV8 by "Hillsalive" at the Stoneleigh Park show about two years ago! Hillsalive is a husband and wife partnership and their quality is very good. It fits neatly and very well into the boot compartment. One 'large wedge' shaped "box" and one 'large deep' "box" which fits into the offside area of the boot. There is also plenty of room either side of the luggage to accommodate other articles and smaller luggage items. They offer a bespoke service with choice of luggage colour and piping. Expensive, BUT . . . it saves the arguments about how much two people can carry in the boot for a weekend!!" More Spanners Garage Specialist classic car servicing.
Motor Wheel Service International Specialist wheel refurbishments. Update: sadly we hear that MWS are no longer offering a refurbishment or repair service for Dunlop composite wheels.
See our NEWS item. More . Berkshire Radiators Specialist in classic car radiators Berkshire Radiators 266 Gosbrook Rd Caversham Reading RG4 8EA 0118 9473501 & 9464552 Mike Dunlop reports "just had my radiator recored by a company in Reading and they did a lovely job. It's just a two man team (father & son) named Ray and Steve, they were very helpful, friendly and did a fast turn round. I gave them the radiator on Tuesday and it was ready by Friday. They might be of interest to V8 owners in the Berkshire area. They specialise in classic cars and showed me radiators they were doing for an MGC, Austin Cambridge and a Morris Minor. They of course will do modern stuff as well. FYI the price to recore my MGBGTV8 radiator was £135.00 including VAT, which I thought was very reasonable compared to the cost of a new unit from a well known MG parts supplier in Hanworth." Burlen Fuel Systems Specialist SU fuel systems parts suppliers and servicing provider. SU Fuel Systems Spitfire House Castle Road Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 3SB 01722 412 500 info@burlen.co.uk http://www.burlen.co.uk/ See an article on a visit to Burlen and a meeting with Mark Burnett (Managing Director) with information on what Burlen have done to upgrade their spares to resist the damage from ethanol in motor fuel. More Dreadnaught Garage MG servicing and race car preparation. Dreadnought Garage Stirling Road Callander Perthshire FK17 8LE Scotland claire@dreadnoughtgarage.co.uk 01877 331099 www.dreadnoughtgarage.co.uk David Reid with an RV8 and an SV reports they are well regarded for servicing MGs in Scotalnd. Paul Mackley Engineering Specialist servicing of post war Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Aston Martin & classic cars.
Alloy Art Alloy Art we specialise in alloy wheel refurbishment and alloy wheel repair
Angus Munro mentioned the specialist services provided by Alloy Art in an RV8 Workshop Note on RV8 wheel refurbishment. RV8NOTE362 Revotec Revotec has developed a range of tailor made cooling upgrade kits for a range of classic cars including the MGB, MGC, MGBV8 and MGA not mention TRs, Healeys and other classics. Their kits are created for each car and particularly so for the MGBV8 where the cooling requirement with the three and a half litre engine packed into a tight engine bay is heavy in slow moving traffic and high ambient temperatures. More
Barrie Jones highlighted this upgrade kit. Clayton Classics The Clayton Classics division is run by experienced, enthusiastic people supported by highly-skilled craftsmen who have been involved in classic cars for many years. In addition to its traditional products, Clayton Classics now carries a few select high quality cars for sale. The cars focus on originality, or have had full restoration to the highest standards. Our product design tries to maintain originality where possible but also includes innovative ideas which are normally tried and tested on our own vehicles before being released to market. See Geoff Insley's presentation on auto aircon systems at a V8 technical day in May 2013. More
Gordon Hesketh-Jones had an aircon system installed in his Factory MGBGTV8 by Clayton Classics. More Lepsons Specialist alloy wheel refurbisher.
Al Barnett contributed RV8NOTE389 based on his experience of having his RV8 wheels refurbished at Lepsons. (May 14) Andover Upholstery Following a suggestion from Mike Lane, Peter Wallis had the zip on the rear screen of his RV8 hood repaired by Andover Upholstery and was pleased with the result suggesting they be added to our V8LIFELINE. More
Suggestion from Mike Lane who said I used them to fit my original RV8 replacement hood purchased from Heathrow Services a few years ago. Andrew Turner Andrew Turner is a specialist in servicing and refurbishing SU carburettors.
Suggestion from Richard Withington. Creative Tax Discs Specialist providing replica paper tax discs for classic cars. See our NEWS item on this service. More
Suggestion from Paul Baker. RBS Property Marking Specialist supplying dash cameras. See an article on dash cams and the Digi-Cam Action Camcorder.
Advertiser in the Club magazine, Safety Fast! Richard Wade Artwork & Etchings Specialist artist supplying your "autobiograhy" - the story of your life through the cars you have owned and specaial commissions.
See a NEWS item and reproduction of Richard Wade's brochure. Automobile Locksmith Specialist repairs electronic key fobs, including for the RV8, and provides an excellent service. Automobile Locksmith Limited 73 Montagu Road Peterborough PE4 6EP 01733 705009 See their website and our Technical Topics item. Zircotec They have developed a range of high performance thermal barrier coatings specifically designed to prevent unwanted heat loss from engine exhaust system components. Zircotec Limited 22 Nuffield Way Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 1RL 01235 546050 www.zircotec.com See our article on the coating options. RV8NOTE416 Auto Electrics Redditch They have an engine diagnostics centre and also service alternators and starter motors. Auto Electrics Redditch 241 Birmingham Road Redditch Worcestershire B97 6EH 01527 598800 www.autoelectricsredditch.co.uk Nic Houslip found their servicing his RV8 alternator very good. RV8NOTE421 Former Glory Sales of MGs including MGV8s. Former Glory Postcombe Service Station A40 London Road Postcombe Thame Oxfordshire OX9 7ED 01844 281700 nigelguild@hotmail.com http://www.classicmg.co.uk/ Tony Spry Upholstery and trim specialist providing reconditioning service for leather seats, door panels and timber cappings and dashboard. Tony Spry is a retired former Rolls Royce trained apprentice. Services offered by this specialist were mentioned by Mike Silk. More Tony Spry is basedin West Yorkshire so items for refurbishment should be delivered personally or sent by courier. Contact Tony Spry for further information or to discuss any requirements you have on 07767 635902. or by email . Wood Auto Supplies Spares and servicing for AC DELCO alternators. Wood Auto Supplies Limited Cromwell Works Colne Road Huddersfield HD1 3ES 01484 428 261 Website Mentioned by Andrew Collins. More Rotating Electrics Ltd Unit 11 Ashtenne Industrial Estate Flaxley Road Stechford B33 9AL 0121 783 1444 Website See report from Keith Belcher. More P&T Repairs Unit 1 Dorset Way Byfleet Surrey KT14 7LB 01932 340046 www.ptrepairs.co.uk See report from Ian Ailes. More Zero Custom Exhaust Systems Unit C Fridd Farm Bethersden Ashford Kent TN26 3DX sales@zeroexhausts.co.uk 01233 822221 www.zeroexhausts.co.uk Holden Vintage and Classic Ltd, Linton Trading Estate Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4QT +44 (0)1885 488 488 sales@holden.co.uk https://www.holden.co.uk/ Keep up to date with their latest products and services by visiting their website with a wonderful range of replacement electrical parts and much more. They also have a most informative 16 minute video on replacement headlamps for an MGV8. Video CCS Restorations Unit 2 New Rock Industrial Estate Chilcompton Radstock Someset BA3 4JE 01761 239 390 https://www.ccsrestorations.co.uk/ info@ccsrestorations.co.uk CCS Restorations undertake any task from a simple service or MOT up to a fully managed restoration. The company is run by Chris Smith with over 15 years experience working on classic and sports cars, from an MG or Triumph to a Aston Martin or Jaguar. One our Pricewatch contributors, Andy Goves, has known Chris for 11 years and he's undertaken most of the restoration work on his Factory MGBGTV8. Andy says "Chris has a range of other local contacts including trimmers and bodyshops and has already recommended me to one of his many local contacts for a bodyshop. I gave those details to another V8 Register member in the Somerset area". More Automotive Services 59 Bunting Road Industrial Est Northampton Northamptonshire NN2 6EE 01604 722064 info@automotive-services.co.uk www.automotive-services.co.uk/ Tony Lake says "I can't speak too highly of Simon Stuart's operation in Northampton. When I built a new engine for my V8 in April 2011 I bought a lot of parts from an old buddy whose hobby was converting roadsters into V8s. 3 blocks, several heads and cranks and sundry other parts for not a lot of money. I knew of Automotive Services from others. I sorted thro' what I'd bought, took all three blocks which needed a rebore, left it to them to pick one, the borer noticed immediately that the first had a loose liner, it had sunk below the top deck, so that was scrapped, well done them. They measured all the cranks, one was like new and just needed a polish, good saving there. They fitted all the new pistons on to the best set of rods, need to know what you are doing because the pistons have offset gudgeon pin holes and heat is required for assembly, quite tricky without the right tools. They also recut the valve seats and refaced the valves on a pair of Vittesse heads that were in the lot I bought. I had them take out all the oilway pluga and core plugs, after machining everything went thro' a proper hot wash, it is loaded during the day and runs overnight ready for emptying the next day. Their work cost £1,358 including new pistons, main and big end bearing shells. To keep the cost down I did the engine assembly. More than 60,000 miles later it is still sweet as a nut. Brilliant outfit". JDO Instruments 34 Spring Avenue Keighly West Yorkshire BD21 4UG 01535 603570 http://www.jdo1.com/index.html stevesmail9995@yahoo.co.uk john_ostick@hotmail.com JDO Instruments offer servicing of speedos, rev counters, time clocks and other services. Fixed price repairs for mostBritish and European classic car instruments. JDO say "by having your original instrument repaired, serviced or re-calibrated you will retain the original "retro look". JDO Instruments were mentioned by Paul Atkinson in V8BB posts in August & November 2020. Speedograph Richfield Darlton Drive Arnold Nottingham NG5 7JR 0115 926 4235 http://www.speedograph-richfield.com/ info@speedographrichfield.com Speedograph Richfield Market say they have been a market leader for more than 60 years, born during the Golden Days of British motoring, and still offering the expert knowledge and service of yesteryear, in the 21st century! Automotive instrumentation and accessory expertise gained by close relationship with the legendary Smiths company. Chris Bound, with an MGBGTV8 Conversion from an 1800 MGBGT in progress, mentioned in a V8BB post in November 2020 that "I used Speedograph Richfield last year to convert my rev counter from 4 to 8 cylinders. They serviced and recalibrated it while they had it. I recall it costing about £75. Probably less if all you want is recalibration". FTDS Seat Belts Highfield Works Rear of 1-3 Parvis Road West Byfleet Corner West Byfleet Surrey KT14 6LP Tel: 01932 342043 - Susan Taylor Email: historical@fdts-seatbelts.co.uk http://fdts-seatbelts.co.uk/ Ian Ailes noticed a problem with the seat belt on his Factory MGBGTV8 (1561 Glacier White). The buckle kept falling down between the seat and handbrake making it a pain to get to. It turned out to be a missing Belleville washer, a dished, sprung washer which provides friction to the bolted fitting on the gearbox tunnel. I found this company not far from where I live. Quickfit Seat Belt Services Unit B, Loudwater Mill Business Centre Station Road Loudwater High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP10 9TY Tel: 0208 206 0101 Email: info@quickfitsbs.com https://www.quickfitsbs.com/index.php Worn or faulty original seatbelts can be refurbished, repaired or replaced by a specialist called Quickfit Seat Belt Service. On their website they say "all seat belts are manufactured under European standard R16 and under ISO9002 quality control procedures and are either tested to, European standard R16 for Modern seat belts, or British standard BS3254 for period style seat belts for vehicles up to 1973. We are able to fully refurbish, repair and re-web almost any style of seat belt completely in line with all relevant UK and EU guidelines. For security reasons not all seat belt parts can be repaired or even refurbished, this is due to them being single use items". See the Quickfitsbs website for details and contacts. See RV8NOTE391 WP Automotive Unit 3, Littleworth Industrial Estate Wheatley Oxford Oxfordshire OX33 1TZ Mob: 07966 645742 or 01865 876322 wpautomotive@outlook.com https://wpautomotive.co.uk/ Ian McNab has had his RV8 serviced here and found the owner Will to be very helpful. Robin Lackford Engineering All repairs and resorations are done in-house and on site Fowlers Business Centre Henfield Road Cowfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 8BS Tel: 01403 864600 https://www.robinlackford.co.uk/index.html Julian Holmes has his MGBGTV8 serviced with Robin Lackford. He says he recently had his folding sunroof fully refurbished by Robin Lackford Engineering. They have an in-house specialist who has the knowledge and skills to repair/refurbish all types of folding sunroofs". The Wheel Specialist 12 Viking Rd Leicester Wigston Leicestershire LE18 2BL Tel: 0116 478 7082 www.thewheelspecialist.co.uk John Fisher says "I have just had my V8 wheels refurbished by a company called "The Wheel Specialist" in Leicester. They did not strip the wheels into component parts, but shot blast the chrome from the steel band, powder coat the rims and paint the alloy centres and then diamond cut. Whilst not returning the wheels to "as-new" specification, I think they are acceptable as an everyday alternative". Link Caution
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