The Beauford Club
Centenary Edition ‘Winter’ 2014 Issue 100
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Committee Members POSITION
NAME
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
Chairman
Dennis Murphy
6 Mabledon Close, New Romney, Kent TN28 8HT, dennisandmaureen72@gmail.com
01797 363886
Treasurer
Neal Huitson
14 The Meadows, Sedgefield TS21 2DH nealhuitson@hotmail.com
01740 620147
Secretary & Membership Secretary
Liz Ovenden
17 Brooklime Drive, Boughton Vale, Rugby, Warwickshire CV23 0SF liz.ovenden@beaufordclub.org.uk
01788-547033
Member
Keith Woolfenden
Oak Tree House, Green Lane, Pamber Green, Hampshire RG26 6AD
01256-851406
Member
Chris Rudge
11 Honeybourne Road, Alveley, Nr. Bridgenorth, Shropshire WV15 6PR
01746-781529
Member
Michael Crozier
63 Laurel Grove, Tunstall, Sunderland SR2 9EE michael@jonhmichaelcrozier.fsnet.co.uk
0191-522-8410
Member
Bill Buckley
18 Kelsey Lane Balsall Common, Coventry CV7 7GL
01676-534877
Editor
Paul Hicks
Rosehill, Kellow, Looe, Cornwall PL13 1LE beauford.editor@btopenworld.com
01503 262069
Webmaster
Tony Ovenden
17 Brooklime Drive, Boughton Vale, Rugby, Warwickshire CV23 0SF tony.ovenden@beaufordclub.org.uk
01788-547033
Beauford Cars Ltd.
David Young
young490@btinternet.com
07794 452034
Please Note: The inclusion of material in, or distributed with, this magazine does not imply the endorsement or recommendation of that material. Members are advised to evaluate for themselves the suitability of material for their own purposes. Please mention the Beauford Club Magazine when replying to adverts.
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The Chairman’s Page Dennis
Welcome to the 100th edition of our club magazine. At four issues a year that's 25 years which must also be something of a milestone. I've been involved with the club since 1999 so don't have any first hand knowledge of the early years, but from what I've heard they really were the 'good old days' when the cars were new and nearly all members were home builders. However, times change and we move on. The recession has meant fewer Beaufords, and probably fewer kit cars in general are now being built, but maybe that time will come round again. As well as being well regarded by private owners, the Beauford is also popular with those running wedding hire companies and a good proportion of our members are in that business. So far as our Beauford is concerned, it has been on a SORN since the end of September. Maureen had been waiting to have surgery on her back ever since we moved house. We finally got a date for it in November so we took the chance to go to Australia for a month to see our sons and their families and to get a bit of spring sunshine. I'm pleased to say the surgery was successful and she is now well on the way to recovery. Before we went away we had been busy in and around the house so the car has not had much use or attention. In fact I still have a pair of new front indicator lamps that I bought at Stoneleigh last May, but have never got round to fitting. The original ones have deteriorated over the years and I did enquire about getting them re-chromed, but the price was well into three figures, much more than I paid for the new ones. I'll take better care of these when I eventually get them on the car. In the summer edition (98) I wrote a couple of paragraphs outlining some thoughts about the hospitality at the AGM and asked for your ideas. I'm disappointed, but not really surprised, to say I didn't see anything in the next magazine in the way of feedback. As far as I know no-one has e-mailed or written with any suggestions. Please give it some thought and get in touch if you are planning to attend next year. In the same article I mentioned reaching the 10,000 mile mark hoping to prompt some response, but again to no avail. There must be someone who uses their car every day and does 20,000 a year, or are you the driver that only takes it out to get an MOT test? I wish you all a Happy Christmas and if you need suggestions for a New Year's resolution make it to get more involved in the club by writing a piece for the magazine, the editor would love to hear from you.
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OVENDEN’S OFFERING Liz Welcome to the 100th edition of the Beauford Club magazine which means that the club will be twenty-five years old in 2015. The first edition was sent out in April 1990. The then Editor was Linda Vousden (whose husband Mike later became the Treasurer, which position he held for quite a few years). The first edition consisted of six pages of one sided foolscap paper which had been nicely typed out and photocopied before being sent to current members, plus another 30+ potential members, I am not sure but according to my records there were up to 105 members in the year 1990/91. This first edition contained a Chairman’s Letter (Paul Bradshaw) thanking members for attending the inaugural meeting and where the committee was voted in. A rally had also been organised for over the Easter weekend – day 1, Saturday was a tour of the Peak District stopping at a pub for lunch (some things never change). Day 2, Sunday was a visit to Springfields in Spalding in the morning, lunch and then Burghley House in the afternoon. Day 3, Monday was a visit to Syon Park including the Heritage Motor Museum. Also included in the magazine was a club photo competition and a Junior Beauford section where kids were asked to write in with stories of anything funny which may have happened when their father/brother etc was building their car. There was a competition for designing a Beauford club badge, a builder’s database and a recommended traders list. The following little ditty also appeared (author unknown): I collided with some seaside trippers When in my Beauford open tourer Squashed them out as flat as kippers Left them dead (or even poorer) What a nuisance trippers are For now I must repaint my car There were also some brilliant artists who drew some lovely pictures of cars and cartoons in those first years and I am very pleased to say that I have every edition since that first one. Tony and I joined the club in the year 1993/94 (how time flies) when we purchased our first Beauford, one of the first four door versions to be made. In those days no one thought 6
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about using Beaufords for weddings and all the members who joined used their cars for pleasure only and there was a terrific amount of socialising and outings between the members. Unfortunately, with the pressure and hectic lifestyles we all have these days those days are gone. Talking of how time flies I have been looking back at old Minutes and have suddenly realised that I took over as Secretary at our AGM in April 1997, some 18 years ago. Bill Buckley was Chairman then, but due to other commitments resigned, but was re-elected in 2005. That meeting was held over a week-end at Eathorpe Park Hotel (now demolished) and on the Saturday we had a dinner and Murder Mystery evening followed by the AGM the next morning. Back now to the present day. Unlike the first edition this is being typed on a computer – it is the date known as Black Friday and I have been given a deadline by Paul of a few day’s time, so like the dutiful Secretary that I am I will forego all that shopping and get on with the magazine. To be fair, that is not exactly true as I have a couple of days ago undergone intensive dentistry (three implants) which has resulted in me looking like I have done ten rounds with a professional boxer. I really don’t want to go out looking like this, which also means I am saving lots of money and not buying things because they are a bargain, even if I really did not want them! I think that once the magazine has gone to the printers and been printed and returned it may well be just before Christmas. Bearing in mind the Christmas post and how there is always a bit of an anti-climax once the festivities are over I thought I might just send the magazines out at the end of the year as I know most of you will not have a chance to read them before then. In the last edition I mentioned that we were going to drive in the Beauford up to Aberdeen for a few days to stay with a cousin of mine who owns a castle up there. Well what a wonderful time we had, the Beauford behaved itself beautifully. There were ten of us cousins who stayed and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves – not having had such a get together for a few years there was an awful lot to catch up on and our surroundings were beautiful. We did the journey up to Aberdeen and back in two stages each way stopping off at Carlisle each time for an overnight stay. What this journey did make us realise was that the springs on the Beauford were very hard and made travelling at speed a tad uncomfortable. On our return Tony did a bit of research looking for a specialist in car suspension and came across a company in Bedford called TG Performance cars who deal with this type of thing. We took the Beauford down there and they replaced the complete system. They used adjustable coil overs on the front and replaced the springs and put adjustable shock absorbers on the back. The car is now about an inch and a half higher but the difference in the ride is so much better.
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SUBSCRIPTIONS It’s that time again when I send out with this magazine the renewal forms for ALL subscriptions which are due on 1st March. As I will be sending out the magazines I will try not to send a renewal to those who have already renewed and to new members who are paid up for the forthcoming year, but if you do get one and are very sure that you have paid up then please ignore it. Every year when it comes to renewal time, I know that it is easy to forget to send me your subs, what with everything else which is going on in your busy lives and to save me having to hassle you for payment I thought it might help you if you had a standing order in place so that it is renewed automatically every 1st March. With this in mind I have devised a Standing Order instruction form for your use. If you complete this with your bank details and membership number (this is on your current card and also on the front of the envelope your magazine came in) and once you have signed it, if you then send it to your own Bank they will do the rest. If at any year you for one reason or another no longer wish to be in the Beauford Club then you can cancel it with your bank, but I would also appreciate being informed if you do so. If you send your form in before the end of February this will take effect from this year. If you are intending to use the standing order form then there is no need to return the renewal form unless your address, phone number, email address or if on the wedding listing any contact information has changed. The fact that you have agreed on the standing order is confirmation that you are willing to continue your membership. This really would be a great help to me as I spend sometimes days at a time sending out renewal emails and quite often they do tend to go into recipient’s junk boxes and are not seen. New membership cards will be sent out during March. This year I had thirteen members who despite being sent four reminders have not renewed and have not contacted me to say that they were not renewing – obviously their membership has lapsed. Please let me know, for the sake of my records if you are not going to renew. Wedding Page listing: unpaid wedding listings will be removed at the end of March. Having said all of the above, I will still accept cheques/cash and If it is easier for anyone who uses internet banking to pay their subscription directly into the Club’s bank account then the club’s bank details are as follows: HSBC Sort Code 40-39-11 Account No. 82095203
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If you use this method of payment please ensure that in the payment details you put your name and membership number. This is very important as we do have several sets of members with the same name! If your details, i.e. address etc, have changed then please either send me the form (marked that payment has been made by internet) or email me your new details. For overseas and European members only (as there are charges involved) who have difficulty in sending sterling I would remind you that we do have the internet Paypal facility whereby you can pay your subscriptions. Anyone who wants to do this please send me an email first so that I know to expect them. Payments can be made via Paypal to payments@beaufordclub.org.uk . As usual, I will after a while send out reminder letters (or emails) to those who have not renewed but I am hopeful that this year I will not be sending out 90 emails at a time like last year (very time consuming). WEB PAGE Don’t forget that if you want a picture of your car on the “ribbon” of the web page, then send us one in. HEADLAMP RIMS I still have a good stock of headlamp rims which are £55 for non members and £40 to members (per pair) plus £4 postage. SCROLLS I now have a fresh batch of “Beauford” scrolls in polished stainless steel and these are available at the same price as before at £25 to non members and £20 to members. BUMPER ENDS We have a limited amount of bumper ends which comprise polished stainless tube with a chrome cap on top and these are available at £15 each including postage. The cost of these is mostly due to the chrome caps being from pram wheels and do have a rarity value. FLYING LADY My apologies to all those who are waiting for a flying lady. I have been on to the company again, but as they are doing me a favour by not doing the normal amount I’m afraid I am still waiting but am assured that they will be done, but I suspect that patience must be a virtue.
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NATIONAL KIT CAR SHOW, STONELEIGH 4th and 5th May (Bank Holiday) Last year it was discovered that our usual plot at Stoneleigh had a building on it, so at the last minute the organisers had to move us to a different place. This had its good and bad points – we were away from the sound of the Westfield’s test track but the pitch we were given, despite having its own fresh water tap and nearby loos, was a little small for us, so I will request a slightly larger plot for this year. Also last year we set the gazebos up on Saturday ready for the show on Sunday and Monday but although we had a good turnout on Sunday there were very few people who came on Monday so when it came to dismantling the site it took a long time as there were not enough people ready to help. We really would appreciate if anyone who comes on Monday could stay and help dismantle and even better if you could let us know if you intend to come on the Monday. AGM –Sunday 5th May 2013 (time TBA) I will book our AGM on the Sunday in the usual small downstairs room at the Warwick Suite in Avenue M. Details will be on the web site If you are attending the show on Sunday then please come to the AGM as we do value your opinions. If there is anything you would like to have discussed at the AGM then please let me know before the next magazine comes out and I will have it put on the Agenda. FORTHCOMING EVENTS Kit Car Show, Stoneleigh
Sunday and Monday 4th and 5th May
Beauford Club AGM
Sunday 4th May at Stoneleigh
Powderham Classic Car Show,
TBA
Exeter Kit Car Show, Donington
TBA
IWM Duxford
TBA
Peterborough Classic and Vintage
TBA
If anyone knows of any other shows which members may be interested, then please let Liz know and she will put the details on the web site as well as including them in this list.
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Andrew Grigsbys Dilemma I was working on maintenance over the last weekend and found that the ba7ery earth terminal eyelet crimping was loose and it came away in my hand with a gentle pull. I had to order a new one off the internet and duly fi7ed it. It was without ba7ery power for 4 days and it was so reluctant to start. I have a wedding to do on the 20th Dec, and it was just refusing to fire up. I checked all the connecCons I could, but aDer 6 a7empts and a ‘heart a*ack ‘ I decided to take the plugs out. They have not done a lot of mileage, but were just a li7le sooty from normal use. The choke was trying to inject excess fuel for starCng, however I decided enough and bought a new set of NGK BPRES plugs for the 2.4 liter 6 cylinder Nissan L series fuel injected engine. The start-‐ up was a slight splu7er, but cleared aDer some revoluCons and then had all 6 cylinders firing. It’s an issue of starCng the engine once a week over the Winter in the garage and not giving it a good down the road run. I made sure the thermostat was open and up to temperature. All is well but will make sure it is as Cme gets closer. I was worried it was the main ECU and there are not many L Jetronic ECUs about. Was also thinking it was the Distributor Module, but am saCsfied now and alls well so will now also treat the engine to a new set of leads as these are original’s. be7er safe than sorry. The cost is minimal compared with a breakdown on a wedding day. A lady was driving behind a large lorry and when she caught it up at traffic light she jumped out knocked on the door and said to the driver ‘ your losing your load’. The driver smiled and ignored the advice and drove on. The same happened a short distance later at traffic lights when the lady jumped out and knocked on the driver’s door. Yet again the drive smiled and drove on, UnCl the next traffic lights which were on red. This Cme the driver said to the lady ‘ Thanks for your advice lady, but its snow and ice and I am gri\ng the roads.’ 20
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Is your distributor loosing its spark? by
Paul Hicks Earlier in the year I decided to ‘cure’ the slight hesitation that my Beaufords suffer when pulling away at low revs. Does it happen to you? You pull up to road junction with a slight incline, you don’t stop but ask the engine to pull away without using the clutch and it hesitates, and then picks up. Another example is when your pulling up a long hill without changing down - it misses a beat or two. Well over the last two years, I have been restoring an MGB GT and it suffered the same problem. The various discussion threads on the net suggested that the problem could be attributed to wear in the distributor - aging vacuum bellow, worn spindle etc. Was this the problem with the Beaufords. For those of us using Nissan L series engines, our distributors are often over 30 years old! Perhaps, as many of us know, things do tend to wear out and seize up with age. For those using Ford and Rover engines, this also applies to you. I checked the discussion forums for Nissan ‘Z’ Cars. Not only did it identify the same problem but also the propensity for the advance/retard bob weights to ‘seize’ when subjected to wet conditions. I stripped the older of the distributors on my Beaufords and, yes, the bob weight mechanism was seized - as was the connection from the vacuum ‘pot’. The suggestion from the ‘Z’ car forum was to replace the aging Hitachi distributor. I must admit that soaking the bits in WD40 helped (see the advert later). The MG forum suggested using a new ‘123’ Distributor which hid modern electronics in a ‘classic’ car body. I contacted Ron Te7ero at Albertronics in the Netherlands, the designers and manufacturers of the 123 distributor to ask his advise. Ron informed me that, unfortunately, they did not make a distributor to replace the Hitachi used by the Nissan ‘Z Cars’. Nonetheless, he thought with the huge interest in 240/260/280Z and Beaufords that there was potential in doing so. Ron agreed to develop a prototype for the Beauford Club. This prototype is now ready to fit and I have offered to ‘test’ it on behalf of the Club. I will write a report on the outcome for the next magazine. In the meantime, I have provided some technical details for your interest. Perhaps you may be interested in ‘modernizing’ your aging engine with a modern period upgrade. The following is from Albertronics but is of interest to all of us: 21
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The 123 Ignition System from Albertronics The 123ignition distributors fill the need for a reliable replacement distributor with a host of built-in performance features.
123ignition Distributors The one step solution to classic car ignition problems - a high tech ignition system built into a new distributor, with key features not found in other systems: •
Not an add- on but a completely new, state of the art ignition system housed in a classic distributor case. The result: preservation of the original vintage look, but with modern performance.
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Sate of the art electronic components replace the original wearprone parts including points, advance weights, vacuum diaphram.
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Microprocessor controled spark balancing based on technology developed for Formula I assures optimal performance.
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Simple 2 wire hookup - one to the coil positive and one the coil negative - allows for quick installation
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Now available in a version with programable advance curves for most cars. See details below.
Key mechanical parts of traditional distributors that are subject to wear (points, advance mechanisms, etc. ) are replaced by state of the art, microprocessor controlled electronic components that provide optimal advance and dwell throughout the rev range to provide peak spark energy and improved performance. They have an excellent reputation for reliability, are a drop in replacement with 2 wire hookup, and have both selectable centrifugal advance curves and vacuum advance. A great upgrade for any vintage car and a much better option than the common optical or magnetic trigger kits that replace the points but still leave you with an old distributor with unknown amounts of wear in the advance mechanism, shaft, bushings and bearings. Compatible with Smiths tachometers as long as they are wired correctly.
Key features of the 123 Ignition Explained Spark Balancing - The 123 ignition analyzes engine performance on a per cylinder basis and adjusts the spark timing and energy levels of each cylinder in order to balance the power levels - optimizing engine operation. This spark balancing function, derived from Formula 1 engine management systems, has not been available for classic cars until now. * As the engine runs, the rotational velocity of the distributor shaft will differ slightly with each power stroke, as a result of the unique combustion characteristics of each cylinder. * The 123's microprocessor measures these velocity changes and uses this data to calculate the optimal timing and energy level for the next spark sent to each individual cylinder. * The spark balancing program equalizes power strokes between cylinders, attenuating internal vibrations and resulting in a very smooth running engine with cleaner tailpipe emissions, improved fuel economy and enhanced full range power response. Gated Switching - The 123 ignition uses a high quality, high speed electronic switch to turn coil current on and off with minimal losses. As a result, more energy is immediately available for each spark event, leading to better combustion and less unburned fuel. Simple 2 Wire Hookup - All that is required is to attach the black wire from the distributor to the negative terminal on the coil and the red wire to an ignition switched 12 volt positive - usually the + terminal on the coil. For cars with early type Smiths Tachs attach the black distributor wire to the same wire that went from the original distributor, through the tach, to the negative coil terminal. 23
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Selectable Centrifugal and Vacuum Advance Curves - Each distributor is preprogramed with a selection of advance curves appropriate for the particular distributor application. For Volvo B18/B20 engines there are 16 selectable centrifugal advance curves in addition to vacuum advance. This provides the widest possible options for tailoring the timing advance characteristics to a particular engine, whether stock of modified. The photo to the right below shows the dial for advance curve selection.
To the left are the screens that will be shown on your computer when setting up and using the 123Tune software to change and monitor your ignition timing. The top image is of the "Dashboard" that shows rpm, actual ignition advance, manifold pressure - MAP, spark energy and temperature gauges - reading a temp sensor in the dist.. The lower image shows the mechanical and combined vacuum advance pressure retard curves. Several are supplied as examples and can be used as the basis for your custom curves. Changing either of the curves is as simple as clicking on the curve and dragging that location up or down. The resulting curve can be saved either to your computer for future use or directly to the distributor which can store 2 curves. Selecting between the 2 curves stored in the distributor can be done with a switch, and does not require a computer connection. Either or both curves stored in the distributor can be replaced with other curves that have been created and saved. Connecting the distributor to your computer requires a USB cable with mini USB connector on the distributor end. A sheilded cable is required if it is going to be used while the engine is running.
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123ignition : fantastic products for classic cars 123ignition has become a reputable brand-name in the world of ignition systems for classic cars. The units are designed with respect for the originality of the classic vehicle. While the outside still looks like an original distributor, the inside hides a lot of 'high-tech', that performs it's task without any wear. - Standard ignition units are available per car-brand, with all the popular advance-curves pre-programmed - Programmable ignition units are available for those wanting to tune their engines. What is so special about the 123 ignition compaired to other electronic ignition systems Other systems of electronic ignition (Lumenition, Newtronic & Multic etc) require that the original mechanical centrifugal advance system is still fitted, points – assisted systems (Boyer – Bransden etc.) even use the original points operating cam which suffers uneven wear and consequent lumpy running of the engine because each cylinder has its own inaccurate ignition timing. Furthermore they all require a separate box for the associated electronics. ’123ignition’ is different, all is contained in one simple module which just goes in place of the original points box, the points operating cam is removed along with the advance weights and their bearings which wear, two strong, small magnets slip onto the drive pins which previously held the advance weights, ‘123ignition’ is then simply bolted on.
What are the most important advantages of the 123 ignition system? Simple installation without mechanical adaptations. Smoother engine torque curve. No maintenance – ever again! Variable dwell angle to prevent low speed overheating of ignition coil and make a better spark at all speeds. Better starting. Better emissions. Better fuel consumption. No burning out of the ignition coil (after stopping the engine power is cut to the coil after 1 second!). Built in LED for simple static ignition timing. Real value for money.
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Hints and Tips
Over the years we have received and printed in the magazines many hints and tips on how various members have coped with building their Beaufords. I have now been through old magazines since the introduction of the original IVA test and list below items which may be of use: The original SVA (now IVA) test was first introduced on 28th April 2009 Magazine No. 79 84 87 88 88b 88b 90 91 91 92 92 93 94 95 95 96 96 96 97 97 98 99 99 99 99 100
Rear door locking mechanisms by Tony Ovenden IVA compliant door handles by Tony Ovenden/Dennis Murphy Curing a fuel starvation problem by Hamish Freeman Rear Seat belts by Tony Ovenden with an Addendum by Dennis Murphy Notes on building our second Beauford by Tony Ovenden Datsun engine overhaul by Trevor and Z Garage Exporting a Beauford to Australia by Chris Lewington Let’s build a Beauford by Terry Vickers SU carburettors by Trevor and Z Garage How to keep bumper ends on by Tony Ovenden New hood frame for 2 door by Tony Harkett Under bonnet tool storage box by Dennis Murphy Tonneau cover and covering B post top sections by Tony Ovenden Changing Datsun 240Z engine crankshaft rear oil seal by Tony Harkett Waterproofing windows at rear of car by Dennis Murphy Building a Beauford, Part 1 by Colin Ingley Fuel system modifications to eliminate vapour lock by Hamish Freeman Fitting a tow hitch for IVA by Hamish Freeman Building a Beauford, Part 2 by Colin Ingley IVA test by Terry Vickers Building a Beauford, Part 3 by Colin Ingley Building a Beauford, Part 4 - IVA test problems by Colin Ingley A stretched Beauford by Michael Crozier Door hinges explained by Tony Ovenden Windscreen rubber insertion tool by Hamish Freeman IVA compliant door handles by Tony Ovenden
As and when I get the time I will go back further in the magazine for useful articles, but hope the above is of help. If anyone does not have the magazine with an article in which they would like to see, then please let me know.
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IVA Compliant Door Hinges by
Tony Ovenden Following a recent request for IVA compliant door handles I have composed the following which may be of help to others. Door handles as supplied with the Beauford Kit do not comply with IVA requirements. The rule governing exterior projections reads: “Handles, hinges, push buttons, and fuel tank filler caps must not protrude more than 50mm from the external surface if the component does not project beyond the extreme outer edge of the vehicle. This is reduced to 40mm in all other cases.” This means that the Beauford door handles must not exceed the 50mm limit. I have used two different methods to achieve this: Here, the escutcheon has been ground down to a thickness of about 4mm. this will give a projected distance just within the 50mm limit. It may be easier to do if the handle assembly is dismantled in order to separate out the back-plate. Grind or file off the four peened lugs behind the retaining washer to release the washer, spring, and cup. To re-assemble, either drill a small hole through the shaft and insert a rollpin, or use a hacksaw to cut slots for a ”C” clip to replace the peened lugs that have been ground off. Do not fit a gasket under the escutcheon This is my preferred method. I have removed and discarded the original escutcheon and replaced it with a piece of stainless steel cut from a flat sheet (a section of spare wheel band). I used the original escutcheon as a template. I assembled the handle with a nylon washer between the handle and the new escutcheon plate to ensure that it turned smoothly. The whole thing is completed with a piece of small diameter rubber edge trim surrounding the plate to give a neat finish. DON’T FORGET TO FIT ALL HANDLES FACING REARWARDS. 27
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And Finally Found by one of our readers recently - an actual advertisement from 1960 when WD40 was first  introduced. Really quite appropriate for a Centenary Edition
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