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NEW CARPETS FROM BMH

British Motor Heritage (BMH), the company best known for the manufacture of replacement bodyshells and individual panels for such classic British cars as the Mini and MGB, has now added replacement carpet sets to its already extensive portfolio of parts and accessories.

Having acquired the established brand and related tooling for Concours Carpets from Concours Automotive Products, BMH is now able to provide quality carpet sets for a whole range of classic models, including the most popular 1960s/1970s ones from BMC, Ford, Jaguar, MG and Triumph. Manufactured from proven patterns at the company’s factory in Witney, Oxon, the products are purchasable More >

COSSIE YB CRANKSHAFT FROM BURTON POWER

Burton Power is pleased to announce it can supply genuine Farndon Solid Steel Billet Crankshafts for the Cosworth YB block.

Farndon crankshafts are of high quality and are produced using the very best steel from Corus, one of the world’s leading producers of alloy and aircraft steels. Corus steel is the material most suited to the manufacture of crankshafts. Factory cleanliness and quality standards exceed the requirements of the British standards.

All Farndon crankshafts are heat-treated to raise the core strength of the crankshaft.

Ultrasonic examination is carried out on the rolled bar to ensure there is no cracking. The sulphur content is More >

GIVE IT THE BRUSH OFF

The traditional wire brush works well for cleaning and removing corrosion but Laser Tools has brought the wire brush into the 21st century – this set of five nylon-filament brushes (part number 8133) are impregnated with abrasive grit and allow the easy removal of rust or paint. They are ideal for deburring and finishing – the abrasive filaments offer a cleaning action on the side of the brush as well as straight-on.

Fitted with a quick chuck, 6mm shank, the set includes circular brushes (75mm & 100mm) to reach into grooves and right angles, a 24mm end brush, a 50mm cup brush More >

E10 PROTECTANT HOSE

A new fuel hose from Merlin Motorsport will help with the introduction of E10 and the possible harmful effects to pre-2011 engines fitted to kitcars.

The hose is from German manufacturer COHLINE – rated to DIN 73379 Type B and is suitable for petrol and diesel including E10 rated fuel with up to 50 per cent Benzol. It is of excellent quality and will resist the additives now put into modern fuels.

Merlin Motorsport can supply very neat little stainless steel fuel hose clips to secure the pipes. They’ll also heat shrink the ends of the hose, or you can do this at home, More >

THE SIGNS ARE GOOD

Loving these classic signs that hail from AutoJunk UK. Ideal for your garage or workshop they come in either standard or ‘distressed’ finish and are printed on decent quality aluminium and you can either opt for pre-drilled holes if you like.

There is a huge assortment of designs from race tracks to marque badges to famous race helmet designs as well as classics like Gulf Oil and Dunlop.

They will come up with personalised artworks if required. Prices start at just £9.50. More from www.autojunkuk.co.ukENDS.

SEE THE LIGHT

LEDFL10W – 10W COB LED Rechargeable Portable Floodlight – Fold Flat & LEDFL20W – 20W COB LED Rechargeable Portable Floodlight – Fold Flat

New to Sealey’s Lighting & Power Range are these COB LED Rechargeable work lights. They are available in 10W and 20W versions and are currently on offer in Sealey’s 2021 Summer Promotion – Read on for further full details!

LEDFL10W produces up to 750 lumens and LEDFL20W produces up to 1600 lumens. Innovative swivel function fitted on both, allows for optimum light projection.

Units have four settings, high/low/SOS/flash mode and double up as a 5V 1-amp power bank for charging More >

UNIVERSAL APPEAL

Webcon has a Universal Throttle Wheel kit to suit the ever-popular Weber 32/36 DGV/DGAV and 38 DGAS/DGMS carburettors.

Part number LP4026 is superbly made in the UK to Webcon’s extremely high-quality standards and will allow the installer to connect a car’s throttle cable to the Weber carburettor regardless of the installation.

LP4026 includes throttle wheel, cable clamp, return spring and outer cable support and is priced at £44.03 inc VAT.

Available now from 01932 787 100 or visit www.webcon.co.uk ENDS.

MR2 DAMPERS FROM GAZ

The Toyota MR2 is already a great handling sportscar and was a popular base for many kitcar conversions with its transverse-mounted mid-engine and front and rear MacPherson strut suspension. However, it’s quite easy to improve things even further with a GAZ GHA suspension kit.

The Gaz units are both height and damper rate adjustable. Ride height is adjustable through 80mm of adjustment.

The height adjusters have a coarse acme form thread for ease of adjustment and the damper units are black zinc plated to ensure that they remain in good order even after considerable service.

Damper rates are variable through 22 different settings More >

CUTTING THE RUG

Changing oil is always messy. Now, DEI Powersports offers a way to keep a garage or work area clean and mess-free. DEI’s new Oil Rug quickly absorbs oily spills and drips. It is an inexpensive and simple way to increase safety and cleanliness whether it is in a personal garage or professional repair facility.

Applications include placement under cars when parked in the garage, or benchtop repairs for transmissions, small engines, master cylinders and any project that can cause an oily mess.

The Oil Rug features completely sealed and welded edges and will hold as much as 440gm of oil without leaking More >

MOKE MAKING MOKES IN THE UK AGAIN

MOKE International has announced that full production of MOKE vehicles has returned to the United Kingdom – the home of the brand.

From today, all MOKEs will be built at a facility operated by the British automotive manufacturing services company, Fablink Group.

Since the marque was revived in 2017, MOKE International’s production operations have been based between the Midlands and France, with initial cars engineered in the UK with assembly taking place on the continent.

The complete move back to the UK has been made possible by UK government grant funding from the Niche Vehicle Network, alongside the recent trade deal, which allows More >

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