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[Paul Narramore]

If I remember rightly Rod they were made from sort of rubberised canvas and there are far better U/Js available to be used.

[Paul Narramore]

The Olympic 'bumpers' were unique to the car and made by a local foundry in Rochdale.

[Rodsmith]

I hope Nick Reynolds does not mind

[Paul Narramore]

Nick Reynolds gave up Olympics a long time ago but I claim credit for the drawing

[Rodsmith]

I managed to get hold of a few Club magazines and see that you were the resident artist!

Rod
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[Paul Narramore]

I have the entire set from No1 until the present day, all bound in club binders. The early ones were pretty dire but over all, there's some very useful information in them. I believe most if not all are still available from the Spares Secretery.

[keith hamer]

The handbrake is definately MGA, not too difficult to get but a little expensive, we have refurbished them and re-chromed in the past.

Door hinges are A55 van rear door hinges. These can be re-furbished.

Reverse light is Standard Vanguard phase 2.

Door handles, thats a good one we have come across at least 3 different ones fitted to original Olympics. One thing that I can say is Mini are wrong, once modified they can be fitted but it takes some doing.

[TonyS]

List of the original parts used in the Olympics

This post has not been used since 2009 and I think it is one of the most important posts members need.
So I have attached it to the top of the list. So come on please use it.

So I will restart it.

Locking and Non Locking Door Handles.

They fit Standard 8 and 10, Pennant and Companion, Vanguard IA and Vanguard II. Triumph Mayflower and Renown. Swallow Doretti, early TVRs (Vixens and Granturas).
early Nash Metropolitans. early Bristols and some early Aston Martins.
The handles are supplied as three cast fully finished parts comprising of handle, push button and “D” rest. You then fit your own lock, as appropriate and backing plate.





DOOR HANDLES -- Derek Bentley

The Standard 10 external door handles are fitted to a number of Club cars as original fitment.
To my knowledge they were used on the Olympic (both phases) the Mark 1 Turners and the Tornado Talisman.
Good quality ones are at a premium, but I understand that new ones have now been cast by
Ashwater Forge & Foundry, Unit J2, Dunkeswell Airfield, Honiton, Devon (Tel: 01297 300010)
They are cast in brass and chrome plated, but do not come with the lock barrel.
Their part numbers are 02/0805a (locking) 02/0806a (non-locking)
Cost is about £86 for a pair

Regards Tony
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[keith hamer]

As stated before some phase one's use Rover P4 door handles. All door handles are re-furbishable (if this is a word) we can get most re chromed at a price.

[TonyS]

[keith hamer]

We have worked on about 60 Olympics over the years of which at least 1/2 were fitted with Rover handles, perhaps there was more than one standard.

[John Plant]

Just to add to the debate, my car has Robin Reliant door handles, they were on when I bought it.

John

[Dave-M]

Ford back axle for Phase 2 is Ford Cortina Mk1 or Ford Corsair.
See:- http://www.rochdale-owners-club.co.uk/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=937
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[Dave-M]

Phase 2 front wheel adaptors to convert Triumph to Ford PCD
1) Very heavy, cast iron or steel
2) 3/4" in thickness

Regards, Dave
PS. anyone need them? They are yours for just the cost of the postage!




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[Dave-M]

Just a simple thought, why is the Olympic Parts list here and not in the Olympic section? Was it all down to the original post? Can we move it Keith? Please.
Regards,Dave
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