S3 Door latch.

[Brian Walton]

Oh God have I started something here!

Let me recap. I stated that there must be 10's of thousands of old
Morris/ Austin 1100 door handles wanting a new home in NZ. The only
place that I know that they are/ were available off the car in some type
of order is within a business in Auckland called Strong Brothers. They
were/ or are (somebody could tell us) Mini wreckers. They had dozens
of sets available at about NZ$15 per side. Make sure you get a set.
You may have to pay more for this service (somebody has to try all the
keys!). They also sell the 14 sets of keys!

That's a thought. I should have purchased every one of the 14 key
combinations then the world of not only S3 Elans could open to me but
also all the 1100's in the country!

I'm 1500 km South of Auckland in the Southern Alps so can't help.

Brian

["Mark Van Osdel"]

Brian,
Please add me to the list of people wanting a pair of entire door
mechanisms.
Mark
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stan Aarhus" <***@***.***>

Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 7:44 AM
Subject: Re: [LotusElan.net] S3 Door latch.


Brian,

I too would be interested in a set. This would hopefully include striker
plates and the latch mechanisms, if possible.

Stan

----- Original Message -----
From: "Roger Sieling" <***@***.***>

Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 7:22 AM
Subject: Re: [LotusElan.net] S3 Door latch.


Brian,

We had MG 1100s here in the states. I remember breaking many of them 25
years ago when I was working as a mechanic, putting myself through school.
This was before I had my first Elan, so I didn't know to keep the latches.
Now they're all gone to the crusher, long ago. This was never a real popular
car over here and I would be surprised if there are 1000 left in running/
non-running condition at all in the whole country.

If you want to remove some, and can get them for reasonable money, I'd take
a few sets. I've got three S3's and hope I will be able to enjoy them for
many years to come. I'm not concerned about keys, since I have never locked
the doors, only the boot.

Roger

[donselan]

Brian,
Please add me to the list for a set of S3 door latches and striker plates as well.
Thanks,

Don Fysh
S3/5607
***@***.***
----- Original Message -----
From: Mark Van Osdel
To: ***@***.***
Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 7:32 PM
Subject: Re: [LotusElan.net] S3 Door latch.


Brian,
Please add me to the list of people wanting a pair of entire door
mechanisms.
Mark
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stan Aarhus" <***@***.***>

Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 7:44 AM
Subject: Re: [LotusElan.net] S3 Door latch.


Brian,

I too would be interested in a set. This would hopefully include striker
plates and the latch mechanisms, if possible.

Stan

----- Original Message -----
From: "Roger Sieling" <***@***.***>

Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 7:22 AM
Subject: Re: [LotusElan.net] S3 Door latch.


Brian,

We had MG 1100s here in the states. I remember breaking many of them 25
years ago when I was working as a mechanic, putting myself through school.
This was before I had my first Elan, so I didn't know to keep the latches.
Now they're all gone to the crusher, long ago. This was never a real popular
car over here and I would be surprised if there are 1000 left in running/
non-running condition at all in the whole country.

If you want to remove some, and can get them for reasonable money, I'd take
a few sets. I've got three S3's and hope I will be able to enjoy them for
many years to come. I'm not concerned about keys, since I have never locked
the doors, only the boot.

Roger

[nico506]

Brian
Please add me to the list of S3 DHC owners wanting latches and striker plates
Many Thanks
Nick


Please add me to the list for a set of S3 door latches and striker plates as well.
Thanks,

Don Fysh
S3/5607
***@***.***
----- Original Message -----
From: Mark Van Osdel
To: ***@***.***
Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 7:32 PM
Subject: Re: [LotusElan.net] S3 Door latch.


Brian,
Please add me to the list of people wanting a pair of entire door
mechanisms.
Mark
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stan Aarhus" <***@***.***>

Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 7:44 AM
Subject: Re: [LotusElan.net] S3 Door latch.


Brian,

I too would be interested in a set. This would hopefully include striker
plates and the latch mechanisms, if possible.

Stan

----- Original Message -----
From: "Roger Sieling" <***@***.***>

Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 7:22 AM
Subject: Re: [LotusElan.net] S3 Door latch.


Brian,

We had MG 1100s here in the states. I remember breaking many of them 25
years ago when I was working as a mechanic, putting myself through school.
This was before I had my first Elan, so I didn't know to keep the latches.
Now they're all gone to the crusher, long ago. This was never a real popular
car over here and I would be surprised if there are 1000 left in running/
non-running condition at all in the whole country.

If you want to remove some, and can get them for reasonable money, I'd take
a few sets. I've got three S3's and hope I will be able to enjoy them for
many years to come. I'm not concerned about keys, since I have never locked
the doors, only the boot.

Roger

[elansprint71]

Can I spell this out for everyone.........?

Brian can't supply the door catches and I can't write the book of part
sources!!!!!!!!!



Pete

-----Original Message-----
From: ***@***.***lto:***@***.***
Sent: 19 September 2002 23:36
To: ***@***.***
Subject: [LotusElan.net] NZ S3 Door latches


Oh God have I started something here!

Let me recap. I stated that there must be 10's of thousands of old
Morris/ Austin 1100 door handles wanting a new home in NZ. The only
place that I know that they are/ were available off the car in some type
of order is within a business in Auckland called Strong Brothers. They
were/ or are (somebody could tell us) Mini wreckers. They had dozens
of sets available at about NZ$15 per side. Make sure you get a set.
You may have to pay more for this service (somebody has to try all the
keys!). They also sell the 14 sets of keys!

That's a thought. I should have purchased every one of the 14 key
combinations then the world of not only S3 Elans could open to me but
also all the 1100's in the country!

I'm 1500 km South of Auckland in the Southern Alps so can't help.

Brian






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[elanplus2]

Hi All,

Following on from Brian's email, and the heap of responses he got from folk looking for door latches.

We still have minis and 1100's etc on the road as everyday cars. Yes, kiwiland is close to a banana republic when it comes to old cars still being on the road!

I go to the local wreckers here all the time. Its an outfit similar to the Strong Bros outfit that Brian referred too.

As there seems to be such demand for these latches handles etc, next time I am at the wreckers I will obtain as many as I can and advise the list accordingly.

Ray


-----Original Message-----
From: peteandjanet [mailto:***@***.***

Can I spell this out for everyone.........?

Brian can't supply the door catches and I can't write the book of part
sources!!!!!!!!!

Pete


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[Brian Walton]

Thanks for that Ray. I found out via the local wrecker in Queenstown
this weekend that "Clintz" in Dunedin also has a stock of 1100 bits.

If they are South Island cars in the CC wreckers then the pitter marks
on the chrome should be few. I was lucky enough to get a matching
pair as good as the saw the light of day in 63.


Brian

[elanplus2]

cheers

-----Original Message-----
From: ***@***.***lto:***@***.***
Sent: Monday, 23 September 2002 12:05
To: ***@***.***
Subject: Re: [LotusElan.net] RE: NZ S3 Door latches


Thanks for that Ray. I found out via the local wrecker in Queenstown
this weekend that "Clintz" in Dunedin also has a stock of 1100 bits.

If they are South Island cars in the CC wreckers then the pitter marks
on the chrome should be few. I was lucky enough to get a matching
pair as good as the saw the light of day in 63.


Brian











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[donselan]

Ray,
If you do manage to round up some door latches I'm sure that there is enough interest from the list that you won't be left holding them. It is verysupportive of you to try to see what you can do. If nothing turns up we will understand.
Good luck,

Don
S3/5607
----- Original Message -----
From: Edwards, Ray
To: '***@***.***'
Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2002 6:55 PM
Subject: [LotusElan.net] RE: NZ S3 Door latches


Hi All,

Following on from Brian's email, and the heap of responses he got from folk looking for door latches.

We still have minis and 1100's etc on the road as everyday cars. Yes, kiwiland is close to a banana republic when it comes to old cars still being on the road!

I go to the local wreckers here all the time. Its an outfit similar to the Strong Bros outfit that Brian referred too.

As there seems to be such demand for these latches handles etc, next timeI am at the wreckers I will obtain as many as I can and advise the list accordingly.

Ray


-----Original Message-----
From: peteandjanet [mailto:***@***.***

Can I spell this out for everyone.........?

Brian can't supply the door catches and I can't write the book of part
sources!!!!!!!!!

Pete


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[elanplus2]

It may be a week or two before i get down there, but I will let everyone know.

Ray


Ray,
If you do manage to round up some door latches I'm sure that there is enough interest from the list that you won't be left holding them. It is very supportive of you to try to see what you can do. If nothing turns up we will understand.
Good luck,

Don
S3/5607



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