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saildrive2001 wrote:Do not change the boot handle, my car came with the same handle & they are no longer available.

Plus one to the above. My original 69 S4 has the shorter boot handle as from the factory (July, 1969 delivery). I understand the short handles to be difficult to find.

1owner69Elan wrote:

saildrive2001 wrote:Do not change the boot handle, my car came with the same handle & they are no longer available.

Plus one to the above. My original 69 S4 has the shorter boot handle as from the factory (July, 1969 delivery). I understand the short handles to be difficult to find.

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+2 - must have been an 69 S4 thing as mine has the same

Welcome Phil. Nice car! My ‘70 S4 has the short handle too.

Thanks for all the replies keep them coming, I think my first task on the car will be to to refurbish the seats, the foam and serpentine springs will need attention, the vinyl seems very good condition which is a plus. I’ve learnt my first new word today gabion clips they are the ferrule type part that holds the serpentine springs together, I’ve tried to get in touch with Lionel to order a wheel widget but no reply as yet, is he still producing them

Regards phil

Hi Phil,

a Beautiful looking car you have there!

This is the eBay listing you need...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114124765578

Regards
Iain

Hi Phil
AFAIK Lionel is still producing the wheel gizmo..
Pic of the spinner tool has his contact info



I got one back in July for £55

Regards

Mel

~Maybe keep that HALON fire extinguisher!
Even better if you can see if it still has pressure, you can't buy them anymore (Banned - they destroy the ozone layer) but they are superior to powder extinguishers (I have used both in anger unfortunately over the years -aircraft).

Definitely buy a back up.

Innes

Hi Innes,
i have a green "Halon" in my TVR looks very nice. I hope i never need it
Alan