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Colinladd
United Kingdom
112 Posts |
 Posted - 01/04/2022 : 13:24:43
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I am looking for a rear axle, radiator & shell, wheels etc for a pointed tail K3 rep if anyone can help?
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Edited by - Colinladd on 06/05/2022 17:19:08 |
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paul55
Luxembourg
728 Posts |
Posted - 01/04/2022 : 18:53:55
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Hi Colin, MWS sell the correct design K3 wheels, and have you considered making a cowled rad, would avoid having to find a K3 rad and shell. Rear axle John Seber/Tom Dark and front axle Tom Dark.
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Westbury
United Kingdom
1949 Posts |
Posted - 01/04/2022 : 19:07:38
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Perhaps TD inherited the K3 front axle pattern that was produced by Ron Grant?
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paul55
Luxembourg
728 Posts |
Posted - 01/04/2022 : 19:14:50
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Chris, I bought my K3 front axle from TD well before Ron died, I seem to remember that TD also supplied Barry Walker? could be wrong it was a few years ago!
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Westbury
United Kingdom
1949 Posts |
Posted - 01/04/2022 : 19:20:49
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Hello, Paul.
Long time no speak! Hope you are well.
Perhaps the explanation was that TD had Peter Gregory’s equipment, he had a tremendous amount of K type stuff.
Regards,
Chris
Colin, I have sent you an email.
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paul55
Luxembourg
728 Posts |
Posted - 01/04/2022 : 19:27:39
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All good my side Chris, hope that you are the same, take care yourself....sorry to hi-jack your thread Colin!
just emailed you Chris, have a look and see what you think.
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Edited by - paul55 on 01/04/2022 19:42:50 |
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Colinladd
United Kingdom
112 Posts |
Posted - 01/04/2022 : 20:02:17
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Thanks Paul,
I know it is possible to get new bits & I'll probably have to have a new front axle but hope to find some original parts before shelling out for new ones!
Chris - have you got any spare bits left over?
Thanks Colin.
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Westbury
United Kingdom
1949 Posts |
Posted - 01/04/2022 : 23:46:33
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Hello, Colin.
I have just noticed my email to you has bounced back. Could you try emailing me please.
Thanks,
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Darkie
United Kingdom
19 Posts |
Posted - 02/04/2022 : 20:32:21
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Hi All
Our K3 axles are machined all over to original shape and design from a rough steel forging in EN24T
They are not cast like Ron Grants and Gregorys.
Tom
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Darkie
United Kingdom
19 Posts |
Posted - 02/04/2022 : 20:34:38
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Colin,
I can help with new front axle stubs steering arms and hubs.
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Edited by - Darkie on 02/04/2022 23:35:01 |
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Colinladd
United Kingdom
112 Posts |
Posted - 02/04/2022 : 20:51:18
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Hi Paul,
I am sure I will need the stubs, steering arms etc & will PM you.
Thanks Colin. |
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Richard Hardy
United Kingdom
2138 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2022 : 17:15:46
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My understanding is that the Ron Grant front axle pattern was destroyed following his death, to prevent its reuse on safety grounds. There had been casting problems involving metal shrinkage tearing during metal cooling.
I don’t think the pattern problem was ever successfully ironed out.
Rich
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Westbury
United Kingdom
1949 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2022 : 22:01:06
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This was no reflection on Ron Grant who we all know was a skilled engineer of the highest order.
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Colinladd
United Kingdom
112 Posts |
Posted - 07/04/2022 : 08:00:19
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| Thanks for everyone’s responses! I have now found a front axle & set of brakes so looking for rear axle & radiator/shell. |
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Nick Dean
United Kingdom
436 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2022 : 20:41:29
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Hi, speak to Dave Cooksey regarding radiator & shell, he may be able to help. Nick.
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Colinladd
United Kingdom
112 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2022 : 21:12:48
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Thanks Nick,
I think he has retired from making the shells now but worth a go!
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