beachcomber
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NOT for the 507 - what year Mondeo grill is used on the 250 SWB kit? Possibly 2 on the go as soon as I'm mobile again !
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Thanx, Mittaw, saved me from an embarrassing / expensive mistake !
Back to the 507 now. I've decided how to delete the 500 from the Fiat boot handle. I'm going to cut out the area and put a plate in that hints at the original key escutcheon. Still debating if I should cut out the "507" numbers and put a reflector lens behind. Once cut out I'll try the trusty CAD ( cardboard aided design) mock up to see if it looks OK or not. If not, I'll simply replicate the ridged effect on the escutcheon plate, maybe with a fake lock button.The Ivory coloured banjo steering wheel arrived today and I've ordered the relevant BMW medallion for the horn centre. BTW, if anyone is tempted to buy the 507 "Saga 2" ref book - the content is excellent, but the paper quality and graphics are appalling, not what you'd expect from a £46 book. Mine's gone back for a refund.
Back to the 507 now. I've decided how to delete the 500 from the Fiat boot handle. I'm going to cut out the area and put a plate in that hints at the original key escutcheon. Still debating if I should cut out the "507" numbers and put a reflector lens behind. Once cut out I'll try the trusty CAD ( cardboard aided design) mock up to see if it looks OK or not. If not, I'll simply replicate the ridged effect on the escutcheon plate, maybe with a fake lock button.The Ivory coloured banjo steering wheel arrived today and I've ordered the relevant BMW medallion for the horn centre. BTW, if anyone is tempted to buy the 507 "Saga 2" ref book - the content is excellent, but the paper quality and graphics are appalling, not what you'd expect from a £46 book. Mine's gone back for a refund.
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More info about that steering wheel? Make/Model etc. Also how will it fit onto the Z3 steering column? Do you have an adapter?
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The steering wheels are made in Taiwan by my old Porsche parts suppliers. In fact I used them on some of my 356 Speedster reps. I have a readily available off the shelf adaptor ( I'll find the link) which has got the airbag delete gizmo. When I get back home tomorrow I'll take pix. and show how the wheel fits to the steering boss hub. The mount is finished in black, but I intend to spray it light ivory ( RAL # 1015 ) to match the wheel. In fact, that may well be the colour I choose for the exterior of the car. I've that colour in conjunction with Celeste Blue on my Edoardo Bianchi Phantom Boardtracker homage ( Tribute ??). I've got another consignment to order up at the end of the month.
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Looks like the plan to cut the Fiat "500" logo out and replace it with a plate if some description will work. Except my Dremel battery died ! Job for tomorrow with a new mini diamond cutting disc.