[Sunbeam Talbot Email List] Parts wanted and needed pictures toanswer questions, other info

[Mal Clark]

Wes,Hi keep in mind when you are ready Bob Stewart has the 4 piece new sill 
tread rubbers, and missing tools also if you can not locate handles or any 
other part,I have a Talbot sedan being wrecked,so all those parts are 
availible regards Mal Clark.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Wes Stewart" <Wes.Stewart at SunbeamSaloon.com>
To: <staowners at sunbeamtalbot.info>
Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 9:46 AM
Subject: [Sunbeam Talbot Email List] Parts wanted and needed pictures 
toanswer questions, other info


> Just got back from from Galveston with the ST90 in trail. Generally, the
> coachwork is pretty good, no rust to deal with but it looks like there
> have been a few compromises from originality along the way.
>
> I have the parts catalogue, but need the service manual. Shopworn is
> just fine, I can read through most greasy fingerprints.
>
> A wiring diagram scan would be very welcome. Its the usual rats nest
> that needs sorting. There is a short somewhere that totally drained the
> battery. I'm speculating that this was not a new problem as there is a
> racing style electrical switch (red key) under the dash. Security? Well,
> maybe.
>
> The car has a big-time slipping clutch. It was a struggle to get up the
> little ramps and on the trailer.  No diagnosis yet and any advice is
> most welcome.
>
> Pictures needed: I'm suspicious that the rubber mats on the door sills
> are not correct. They are simple ribbed mats: look standard household
> type. Ribs (more like little fins) are about 1/16" apart.
>
> wipers: I cannot tell from the illustration what sort of seal keeps rain
> out of the scuttle panel where the wipers poke through.
>
> I have a tube that sticks out of the (exhaust, I think, might be inlet
> maybe) manifold pointing down at a 45-deg angle that goes nowhere. Its
> loose in the fitting,  about ~3/16"
> OD http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2734361150085954777XqiCtl
>
> Parts:
> drivers door needs the bits book, page 190, index 72
> http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2439194490085954777EyBlIQ
> boot latch http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2491778100085954777tnjfMv
> rear door handle RH
> front door handle LH
> window winder knobs, all four
>
> the restorer seems to have neglected the jack holes, so I am deciding on
> creating my own tool tray with usable stuff. A lame tire pump and grease
> gun are all that is left in the car at the moment and the correct tools
> seem almost impossible to obtain
>
> How far do the doors open? Front doors seem to not open very wide... is
> this an adjustment?
>
> Any suggestions on seat modification to allow tall people better access?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> WES
> Fate, TX
>
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