Limey
Donation Time
Just got back from examining the Cantilever HA in an attempt to discover if the lack of the tonneau panel (the crossmember behind the rear seat) is Harrintons work or a later effort. I found evidence that proves that it is Harrington's work. Being a newby HA owner i have only been able to do cursory research but have only seen harringtons with a crossmember. Please tell me if this is not a regular thing. I offer these observations in the hope that the Jodas can guide this young Jedi ;-)
1)The back seat is a hinged 3 piece construction that folds out to effectively extend the trunk floor. On examination my restorer said unequivocably that it was the work of profesional fabricators.
2) The 2 piece panel trim on removal had 'RED' in faded crayon on the back of each piece indicating the vinyl that should be used. No one-off owner mod would have this, only a production line would, and significantly, all pieces had this, meaning that they were made at the same time. The resto company's interior bloke confirmed that such a large side panel in compressed fibre would have been done in two pieces not one hence the join.
3) Lastly the capping trim that runs the entire length bridging the 2 piece side trim is of one piece fibre glass and very nicely made (see pics 3 & 5.) confirming this of Harrington manufacture
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I am chuffed BUT! I cannot do this resto without your feed back and advice. If anything said here needs discussion or correction please do not hesitate! These are my observations but peer review is essential and welcome. I have no archival resources other than the pics on the usual sites. the only real accesable knowledge is yours.
Many thanks in advance for any and all comments.
Oliver
1)The back seat is a hinged 3 piece construction that folds out to effectively extend the trunk floor. On examination my restorer said unequivocably that it was the work of profesional fabricators.
2) The 2 piece panel trim on removal had 'RED' in faded crayon on the back of each piece indicating the vinyl that should be used. No one-off owner mod would have this, only a production line would, and significantly, all pieces had this, meaning that they were made at the same time. The resto company's interior bloke confirmed that such a large side panel in compressed fibre would have been done in two pieces not one hence the join.
3) Lastly the capping trim that runs the entire length bridging the 2 piece side trim is of one piece fibre glass and very nicely made (see pics 3 & 5.) confirming this of Harrington manufacture
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I am chuffed BUT! I cannot do this resto without your feed back and advice. If anything said here needs discussion or correction please do not hesitate! These are my observations but peer review is essential and welcome. I have no archival resources other than the pics on the usual sites. the only real accesable knowledge is yours.
Many thanks in advance for any and all comments.
Oliver