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mikephillips
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VB offers 3 categories of parts. Those that are correct like windshields. Generally brake seals and pads/shoes fit this one. Those that aren't correct but will work and then bits that might serve that same function on some car but won't work for Sunbeams. On the plus side they usually take returns without hassle.
I think you're safe enough getting seals for the brakes, and perhaps rear wheel cylinders, along with rear shoes from them. I've gotten them for later series there since those are more general standard Lucas/Girling items used by other cars as well. Front pads, I'd give a try but I don't know if the Series 2 ones are different from the later ones and might or might not be right.
I think you're safe enough getting seals for the brakes, and perhaps rear wheel cylinders, along with rear shoes from them. I've gotten them for later series there since those are more general standard Lucas/Girling items used by other cars as well. Front pads, I'd give a try but I don't know if the Series 2 ones are different from the later ones and might or might not be right.
65beam
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Caliper repair kits were the same thru out all series. I had the VB rear wheel cylinders for a series 2 since I had bought them a couple years ago during their winter sale. I installed them on the RHD car. The ones I had were made in Italy. They haven't presented a problem. Series 2 uses a different pad than series 3,4 or 5. Manually adjusted brake shoes were the same thru out all series.
Good summary of my experience with VB! But didn't someone here recently post that they were getting out of the LBC business and focusing on classic trucks?
Gordon Holsinger
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I don’t trust Vicki Brit!
puff4
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Yes, I did. I was told that when I visited them last summer. They still do sell parts though, so no harm in continuing to buy from them so long as they can supply.
65beam
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LMC Truck has been around for close to 30 years. I bought all the door seals from them for my old Ford van back in October. Quality is good. They stock body panels, trim, etc. that isn't available any where else. There pricing is better than some other suppliers. FWIW, light truck sales in the U.S. last year were close to three times higher than sales of cars. Old trucks in good shape command a high price most places.
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DanR
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Here is what they sent out:
Victoria British LTD. is committed to the health and safety of our customers, team members and communities. The COVID-19 virus has temporarily changed life for us and for everyone worldwide.
As a precautionary measure, we are temporarily closing all services until further notice.
We will be completing all orders received through Monday, March 23rd, 2020 at 12:01am (CST). Any existing backorders will be cancelled. We will not be processing returns until we return to normal business operations.
We will get through this together. Take care of yourself and each other. Now more than ever we should realize how important time with loved ones is.
We look forward to the future and “Keeping Generations on the Road”.
Becky Hanrahan
President, Victoria British, Ltd.
Victoria British LTD. is committed to the health and safety of our customers, team members and communities. The COVID-19 virus has temporarily changed life for us and for everyone worldwide.
As a precautionary measure, we are temporarily closing all services until further notice.
We will be completing all orders received through Monday, March 23rd, 2020 at 12:01am (CST). Any existing backorders will be cancelled. We will not be processing returns until we return to normal business operations.
We will get through this together. Take care of yourself and each other. Now more than ever we should realize how important time with loved ones is.
We look forward to the future and “Keeping Generations on the Road”.
Becky Hanrahan
President, Victoria British, Ltd.
Looks like that's what I said!
What steering linkage?
Wrong choice of words