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Mar 27, 2012 8:46 pm
Mar 27, 2012 8:46 pm
Subject: Re: Chrome on DB3ltr
Tim useful comments, thank you!
It does appear that the a number of Mk1 dhc had only 1 strip above the sill, and late 1954 cars and after, have 2 strips, no idea why.
Peters car has two chrome strips above the sill. Surprisingly not interchangeable from off-side to drivers side, without a little work flaring the ends etc.
The hard one to find seems to be the upper door chrome strip trim which has a slightly flattened v-shape. This is much longer of course than the standard 4 door, strips, and I strongly suspect that it will be a different profile.
I am waiting to hear what Aston Dorset come up with, they will call me back in a few days.
The "Aladdins cave" source has 4-door chrome strips, at a mega price, and he also believes the profile is different; so would need to purchase two pairs to make up two strips; and then change the small strip on the rear of the car to suit as well.
No doubt, will end up with a strip being custom made in a suitable lenth, to keep a few spares for others who might need it in the future.
Regards
Simon
Tim useful comments, thank you!
It does appear that the a number of Mk1 dhc had only 1 strip above the sill, and late 1954 cars and after, have 2 strips, no idea why.
Peters car has two chrome strips above the sill. Surprisingly not interchangeable from off-side to drivers side, without a little work flaring the ends etc.
The hard one to find seems to be the upper door chrome strip trim which has a slightly flattened v-shape. This is much longer of course than the standard 4 door, strips, and I strongly suspect that it will be a different profile.
I am waiting to hear what Aston Dorset come up with, they will call me back in a few days.
The "Aladdins cave" source has 4-door chrome strips, at a mega price, and he also believes the profile is different; so would need to purchase two pairs to make up two strips; and then change the small strip on the rear of the car to suit as well.
No doubt, will end up with a strip being custom made in a suitable lenth, to keep a few spares for others who might need it in the future.
Regards
Simon