Polyurethane

[capaciousmg@aol.com]

T-Fellows Does anyone know of a company or person that will make Polyurethane bushings to order? I think someone is already offering these for the TC, but I need some for a prewar MG. Joe Potter Eugene, Oregon USA http://hometown.aol.com/jtpaki/index.html

[Bob McKarney]

You might try Phil Marino. He makes them for the TC and MBGB. bit don't know if he makes to order. He can be reached at 714-352-4419

[Diecuts@aol.com]

Joe, You may want to try a company called Americo Corp. Phone # is 313-565-6550. Ask for John. They do castings and moldings in polyurethane on a prototype basis for the automotive industry and should be able to make what you need. Suggest that you send a TC example piece so they can duplicate the durometer, color, etc. You supply the dimensions. They are just down the street and have been around for years. If needed, I will keep an eye on the project for you if you feel comfortable in letting them do it. Might be costly making from molds. Perhaps another way is to purchase a slab of urethane of the correct durometer and thickness and simply turn them out on a lathe. My lathe guy (Burt) charges $5 per hour and is a retired aircraft machinist with a shop garage. He did most of the turned parts on my Tickford, including the pram iron nuts, bezels, special screws, reverse threads,etc. Fax a sketch of the parts and how many you want to 734-591-6111 and I will get a cost on the urethane (I have a TC set from Moss for comparison) and an estimate from Burt to lathe turn them. Figure on 1-2 weeks turnaround. Hope this helps. Cheers, Lee Jacobsen, Dearborn, MI.

[Diecuts@aol.com]

Hi Joe, Gave you the phone # instead of the fax # which is 734-591-6126. Did the WA have the same side lights as the SA? I think I have an extra one (side light) which appears the same as a TC only larger. Cheers, Lee