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I stripped my Buckland's dash out at the beginning of lockdown, after calling Speedy Cables to check they were operating. I wanted everything checked and recalibrating and it seemed an opportune moment as all the wiring is being replaced anyway.

After 3 months, they have finally called me following repeated attempts for an update, with a price almost double the original telephone blind guestimate. (I don't have a problem with that.) And the news that it would be 8 weeks at the earliest. I realise we have to accept new normals, but I cannot trust someone with their attitude. I can see the pandemic ending before I get them back.

Needless to say they are being returned.

Any recommendations gratefully received.

James

Hi Richard,

I have a car in reasonably advanced state of rebuild. More than welcome to come and see it in south Bucks. I can't imagine the seat frame would be too tough to replicate/fabricate. Mine is believed to be a Thames Ditton 2 litre sports as opposed to a genuine Buckland, but pretty sure the seats are the same in all the vehicles I have seen.

Good luck,

James

Graham,

I got Berkshire radiators in Caversham to recore mine...did a great job, for a surprisingly reasonable price.

James

Gary,

I have a 16" wheel. Currently residing in HP14. Free to a good home.

Give me a call,

James

Gary,

I used Berkshire Radiators in Reading to do mine. Gave me the option of original core or new improved design. Very helpful, and did a good job for very sensible money.

Good luck,

James

Alternatively, a project.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AC-Two-Litre-2-Door-Saloon-cira-1950-for-Restoration/113655846885?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3Dc20b59c1682b4ef6b6537415606ce362%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D9%26sd%3D292972353779%26itm%3D113655846885&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

GDS Exhausts in Brackley did mine.

Look forward to it...nearly a whole mile to travel.

Not bad value at £1300.

The Buckland was sold by RM at Hershey last year. $82500.
   
   http://www.rmsothebys.com/lots/lot.cfm?lot_id=1070537

The next one off the line after mine David.

Saw this on Chasing Classic Cars last night (from 2013)
   
   Scud

A DIY version.
   
   http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AC-Cars-2-litre-Saloon-/331398917689?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4d28ea2e39

ELX 1512 made $75,000 at Hershey, plus 10% commission.

You could try http://www.autosparks.co.uk/index.php?cPath=182 for the loom.