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  • Greybeard 11 September 2024

    Anam: I guess that's the stuff. It doesn't look like the same brand or container that I remember though. ISTR my stuff was a liquid in an ordinary plastic bottle. I've looked but I think I must have used it all up.
    But if it's the same jizz I can say that it was nearly miraculous in reviving the tired, hardened seal rubber in the Focus roof.
    (As an off-topic aside I've never been so happy t...

  • anamnesis11 September 2024

    No fixed roof frame; -- more room for taking logs to the waste tip. 😆

  • Dave O'Neill 211 September 2024

    “ I’m sure this has been said before; I thought it was best pointing down as there’s less movement on it from the gearstick therefore, less fatigue and tearing of the rubber.”

    Possibly also put less strain (wear) on the selector forks.

  • Bill Bretherton11 September 2024

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  • anamnesis11 September 2024

    Brilliant Grey.

    Lol. Gummipflege. Yep I suppose it would have to be. 😆.

    Love the pronounciation. 😁.

    https://www.google.com/search?q=Gummipflege&client=ms-android-ee-uk-revc&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8&ctxr&ctxsl_trans=1&tlitetl=en&tlitetxt=Gummipflege

    Buy it here.

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  • Greybeard 11 September 2024

    >>>Is there any kind of rubber 'softening' stuff that may be applied to keep the gaiter more flexible?<<<

    Yep, there is. It's a German concoction called "Gummipflege" or something like that. It's how I cured the leaky roof seals on Mrs GB's Focus cabriolet. Terrific stuff. There was a brand name too I think, but I disremember it.
    I might have some left somewhere - I'l...

  • Philip Sellen11 September 2024

    I’m sure this has been said before; I thought it was best pointing down as there’s less movement on it from the gearstick therefore, less fatigue and tearing of the rubber.

  • anamnesis11 September 2024

    Yes, I thought it had been discussed before. All the parts books show it as dome up, but sure, personal preference wins.

    Mine's a mk 4. The later gaiter came in with the split bumper models.

    Is there any kind of rubber 'softening' stuff that may be applied to keep the gaiter more flexible?

    Really though, it's not a good design. Perhaps that's why they shifted to the late...

  • GuyW11 September 2024

    Anam, there has long been discussion about which way up was 'correct' for Mk1 Sprites. Inconclusive though with people citing original advertising photos showing both of the alternatives.
    I llke it fitted as in my photo as the moat is useful for odd coins, paper clips, keys etc,though I can see that still leaves the option to extend the inner collar upwards as in your photo. I will try that, bu...

  • Brian Paddon11 September 2024

    Just restoring a roadster and need to replace the rear sebring valance. Can anyone tell me the best quality fitting valance on the market, available in the UK.
    Thanks

  • 1948 MG YT FOR SALE

    1948 MG YT, Black. 4 passenger.

    Good condition and drivable.

    Fully restored in 1989.

    2013 Additional work performed by Donovan Motorcar Service in Lenox MA:
    Fuel Tank replaced
    Steering Rack Replaced
    Brake Wheel Cylinder and Master cylinder sleaving and rebuilding
    Front and Rear brake hoses replaced.
    Full engine service

    Last MA inspection 2022.

    ...

  • 1954 MG TF

    MG TF
    Show car from 1980 through 2019, when I bought it to drive in fair weather.Southern US Car most of its life.The car is as clean on the underside with zero rust anywhere, as it is on the top side.
    I have fully rebuilt the engine, gearbox and rear axle.
    Installed MGA rear axle crown and pinion so it is highway drivable.
    Engine has been balanced and blueprinted.
    Custom parts...

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