Roof gutters

[JimE]

The chrome filler strip on the Elan front bumper is not disimilar. Could it be modified to fit the gutter? Probably not. Jim

[p.faurie]

Hi Nic, I'm in Tenterden, you're more than welcome to come round just PM me if you what a chat and I give you my number
Phil

[elan66]

Hi
i have a set of alloy and brass,i will compare them for you later
P

[tedtaylor]

I?m sure this is a dumb question, but do all Plus 2 have chrome roof gutters? I?m restoring a ?72 130S that does not have any, should it?

Am i the only one that thinks NOT? I've seen many without the roof gutter moldings and no holes from mounting them evident. Was not this an extra optional accessory?

[Orsom Weels]

I think they all had them from the factory ? I suspect a few have lost them over the years. My car is late 72 & had chromed brass rails when purchased, but the chrome was not so good, it came with a pair of as new alloy rails, which are now on the car, they fitted perfectly & all the existing screw holes lined up a treat, so fit is probably luck of the draw.

Regards, Tim

[NYK]

I think they all had them from the factory ? I suspect a few have lost them over the years. My car is late 72 & had chromed brass rails when purchased, but the chrome was not so good, it came with a pair of as new alloy rails, which are now on the car, they fitted perfectly & all the existing screw holes lined up a treat, so fit is probably luck of the draw.

Regards, Tim

Hi Tim, I presume you don?t have the brass ones for sale do you?

Nic

[mbell]

Mines Oct 73 car and I think the rails are chromed brass.

Had a quick look at night and actually I think they are aluminium not bread on my car.

They do look to be a standard extrusion (flat base, curved top piece) as mentioned, maybe able to bend some carpet edge trim to the right shape?

[Orsom Weels]

Hi Tim, I presume you don?t have the brass ones for sale do you?

Nic

No, sorry, I don't .

Regards, Tim

[NYK]

Thanks, it was worth a try

Nic

[Orsom Weels]

Hi Nic,

You have a PM


Regards, Tim

[jono]

It's correct that the early cars, up to around 1970, had chromed brass rails and the later anodised aluminium.

When I restored my car over 4 years ago now I could not bring myself to drill the newly painted shell so I left the roof rails off - I've still not fitted them and happen to think that the car looks 'neater' without them.

They serve no real purpose and I've never had water come in as a result of them not being there

Jon

[Cannonpaul67]

Hi Nic, I have a set of the early chromed brass from a Jan 69 car and a set of the aluminium from a Dec 73 late 130 model. I haven?t decided which set to keep for my ongoing rebuild which is the later car to Spyder Zetec spec with a Focus ST170 engine. Would you be interested in the remaining set?
Incidentally does anyone know which member has the the lovely blue car with silver roof, 15? minilites & MX5 seats. If it?s a zetec it?s very much the direction I?m going with mine and would appreciate contact details. I have a photo of the car which is on the ride height thread.
Cheers, Paul.

[mcclelland]

Hi all,
I know this is an old thread....however....I need a set of roof rails / gutters for my Plus 2. I have just finished the rebuild and it's finished apart from fitting the windscreen and the roof gutters.
Does any one have a decent straight pair they could be persuaded to part with...fingers crossed in anticipation.
I know this could go in the wanted section, but this thread seemed more appropriate.
Many thanks and regards to all, George.

[Craig Elliott]

Hi - I may have, will have a look in the garage later...

[mikealdren]

Hi Nic, I have a set of the early chromed brass from a Jan 69 car and a set of the aluminium from a Dec 73 late 130 model. I haven?t decided which set to keep for my ongoing rebuild which is the later car to Spyder Zetec spec with a Focus ST170 engine. Would you be interested in the remaining set?
Incidentally does anyone know which member has the the lovely blue car with silver roof, 15? minilites & MX5 seats. If it?s a zetec it?s very much the direction I?m going with mine and would appreciate contact details. I have a photo of the car which is on the ride height thread.
Cheers, Paul.

Hi you have a PM