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May 02, 2011 3:46 pm
May 02, 2011 3:46 pm
Subject: Re: DB 3-Litre parts wanted
Hi there,
Re each of your discrete questions, ...
(1) The wheel embellishers are very difficult to source. If you find a set (off or on the wheels) such are usually too rusty to repair and rechrome - they are quite thin items. I recall that one Lagonda Club member a few years back said that he was going to have some sets of modern replacements made up but I do not know whether this happened.
(2) The ashtrays do turn up from time-to-time. i can't recall whether I have a spare myself but will have a look when I'm next down in my store room.
(3) Tool kits are just about impossible to find - indeed, I remain unclear as to precisely what was included originally. Certainly, such would include I think: the starting handle; the drain tap tool; the Jackall pump arm; a grease gun; a set of W/BSF spanners; a plug spanner; a wooden handled screwdriver; a set of pliers; a tommy bar; and a wheel nut spanner. If anyone does have an original tool set for their DB Lagonda, do please let us know what it contains.
(4) I do have both the instruction manual that came with my car (which is not in great condition) and a spare that is in very good condition (which I am not keen to part with, btw). However, these items come up fairly frequently on eBay.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Tim
Hi there,
Re each of your discrete questions, ...
(1) The wheel embellishers are very difficult to source. If you find a set (off or on the wheels) such are usually too rusty to repair and rechrome - they are quite thin items. I recall that one Lagonda Club member a few years back said that he was going to have some sets of modern replacements made up but I do not know whether this happened.
(2) The ashtrays do turn up from time-to-time. i can't recall whether I have a spare myself but will have a look when I'm next down in my store room.
(3) Tool kits are just about impossible to find - indeed, I remain unclear as to precisely what was included originally. Certainly, such would include I think: the starting handle; the drain tap tool; the Jackall pump arm; a grease gun; a set of W/BSF spanners; a plug spanner; a wooden handled screwdriver; a set of pliers; a tommy bar; and a wheel nut spanner. If anyone does have an original tool set for their DB Lagonda, do please let us know what it contains.
(4) I do have both the instruction manual that came with my car (which is not in great condition) and a spare that is in very good condition (which I am not keen to part with, btw). However, these items come up fairly frequently on eBay.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Tim