My New Interceptor - '72 Mk 111, 133-5597

[Dion]

And, as you know, Martin Lilly was the first person to come up with the brilliant idea of using women to sell high performance motor vehicle!

More here: https://www.motorpunk.co.uk/articles/ea ... 0s-ad-men/

I may be able to post a picture of the TVR (and a famous motoring personality) on the windswept moors of the Thames-on-Essex if there is any interest..

No need to ask

[RockyUSA]

Sun Visors, Headliner and Rear View Mirror.... Help Needed

Can anyone tell me if the rear view mirror I have on my car is stock, as well as the sun visors?

I know the material / surface used on the headliner is not stock (from the few other cars I have seen), but I am wondering if the parts are correct.

The mirror is attached to a huge block of cast iron.

I haven't really figured out how the sun visors would attach to the roof structure.

There are "cards" above where the sun visor would mount that have been upholstered - the one has a piece of tape with my serial number (5597) on it....

Thanks -

Rocky

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[Grant]

All Correct ChuckyMan
The are small rubber ends that go on the ends visor pivots where you have them touching together in the pic in the middle there, mine went all perished and so I wrapped a piece of beige leather around mine to match the interior, these just stop the visor from keeping on swiveling down
On the other ends where they attach to the car there is a half round cover that covers up the fixings and swivel part, it is simply a piece of dished metal like 1/2 a ping-pong ball but smaller and held in place with a couple of pan head chrome screws..if you want or need a pic I'll take some for you My Ole Fruit
The Mirror and mirror base you have there are correct for a Mk3.."Steady on the way passed the Church ChuckyMan "

[RockyUSA]

Thanks, Grant. I’d love to see a picture.

I don’t have anything around here to compare it too.

I do know that my wife and I would like to have functional sun visors!

[Grant]

Thanks, Grant. I’d love to see a picture.
I don’t have anything around here to compare it too.
I do know that my wife and I would like to have functional sun visors!

An easier way is to get some cheap sunglasses ChuckyMan ..I'm on my out to work in the barn now, I'll take some pics and post them up in a bit for you Mr Man ..Kindness always ChuckyBear

[slotcarone]

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Here's a few pics Rocky. A bit different on the center mount. Looks like you have an additional piece in there.

[RockyUSA]

Thanks, SC -

I'll be out there in the garage checking things out now.

Appreciate the support. It looks like the little "pockets" (covers) shouldn't be too tough to fabricate. I just need to work out the sun visor attachment on the edges.

Rocky

[Grant]

ChuckMan..well it looks like Mike has sorted you out with pics now..Well done Mike
You may see now that you are better to use some leather maybe instead of the rubber ends as it marks the roof as they are 40 years old now and degraded somewhat
NOW..CHUCKYMAN..Does your steering wheel cover need some attention? >>>
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[RockyUSA]

Grant - My steering wheel cover is only a clever ruse to prevent you from desiring it!



I do have a question on the sunvisors though, is it possible to hang them so that they block the sun coming through the driver/passenger window when you are driving north or south (and the sun is to your east or west)?

Based on looking at the brackets, and the clamp band and the rod geometry, it does not seem possible, but stranger things have happened.

Modern cars can do this, but this design only appears to flip down or up and block sun through the windshield.

Regards

Rocky / Chucky-man

[Grant]

Grant - My steering wheel cover is only a clever ruse to prevent you from desiring it!

I do have a question on the sunvisors though, is it possible to hang them so that they block the sun coming through the driver/passenger window when you are driving north or south (and the sun is to your east or west)?
Based on looking at the brackets, and the clamp band and the rod geometry, it does not seem possible, but stranger things have happened.
Modern cars can do this, but this design only appears to flip down or up and block sun through the windshield.
Regards
Rocky / Chucky-man

Chucky Man..Even though my Steering Wheel shelf is full to the brim I still want yours!!
I think the visors to come round to the side windows but I have never done it so I could be wrong, I'll check it out for you in the morning if SlotCarMikeyMan hasn't reported back by then, I would wizz out and check for you but the car is wrapped up out there as I have been Stripping and primering another Jensen of mine..but I'll Check it out in the morning for you sport, this is what I have been up to >>>
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[RockyUSA]

Looks beautimus!!!

Don’t let me slow you down!

[slotcarone]

Sorry Grant Mikeyman beat you to it! The visors do turn to block the side window too. And leave it to those clever Brits there is even a hook on the interior light that holds it in place. I bet nobody ever knew what those hooks were for!

[Grant]

Sorry Grant Mikeyman beat you to it! The visors do turn to block the side window too. And leave it to those clever Brits there is even a hook on the interior light that holds it in place. I bet nobody ever knew what those hooks were for!

You are correct Mike, yes I did know and completely forgot , something was telling me they do but I didn't want to confirm until I checked, yes I have those little Stainless Clips on my Mk2

[RockyUSA]

I thought those were for hanging suits from Saville Row!

I wondered about those!

Thanks!

Rocky

[RockyUSA]

You can never trust what your previous owner (PO) tells you…. In my case, it was a tale about all the shocks & bushings being replaced…

I think these rear shocks have been in place on this car since 1902…. They sure didn’t look they got a replacement in 2002 during the car’s refurbishment!

Anyway, I got the rear shocks swapped out!

One of my local AZ buddies said he had his done in 2 hours…. Mine took longer, but it was only my pace, and truly no major technical challenges…. Just sausage grinding…. Wood chopping.…

Anyway, all the heavy lifting is done, but I’ve still got some panels in the “boot” to reinstall….. tomorrow…

Rocky

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