Early boot handle refurb

Natedog · Jan 6th, 2023, 18:00

Hi,

Has anyone refurbed an early boot handle? I’ve stripped one, it’s going off for rechroming, but I am missing the number plate light inserts and lenses.

Would someone with an early handle take a pic of the number plate lights please and send one over? I’ll probably have to get something made!

Thanks

samaron · Jan 6th, 2023, 23:43

Is it the dual handle or aeroplane style boot handle you have?

Natedog · Jan 7th, 2023, 08:04

It’s the early aeroplane style, with the catch release being the round Volvo symbol with an arrow

Othen · Jan 7th, 2023, 10:26

This type?

Natedog · Jan 7th, 2023, 12:35

Yes sir, thanks for the pic

Othen · Jan 7th, 2023, 12:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Natedog

Yes sir, thanks for the pic

Is that all you needed?

Natedog · Jan 7th, 2023, 18:33

I need some lamp holder inserts and replacement lenses but chances are very slim

Othen · Jan 8th, 2023, 06:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Natedog

I need some lamp holder inserts and replacement lenses but chances are very slim

I thought you were going to make some? I should think many small luminaires could be adapted to fit. The glass lens might be a bit difficult, but I should think it would be possible to cut down a couple of sections of Perspex tube to fit now you know what it looks like.

Alan

amazon69 · Jan 8th, 2023, 10:37

Lay some clear perspex in the hole, use a heat gun to allow gravity to form it/them.

I used some cheap bulb holders from car builder solutions:
https://www.carbuilder.com/uk/search?q=bulb+holders

Natedog · Jan 8th, 2023, 11:39

Yeah, I’m on it. Thanks for the help

Jan 6th, 2023, 18:00	#1
Natedog Member Last Online: May 25th, 2024 06:05 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Chichester	Early boot handle refurb Hi, Has anyone refurbed an early boot handle? I’ve stripped one, it’s going off for rechroming, but I am missing the number plate light inserts and lenses. Would someone with an early handle take a pic of the number plate lights please and send one over? I’ll probably have to get something made! Thanks

Jan 7th, 2023, 10:26	#4
Othen Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:38 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Skeg Vegas	This type? __________________ ... another lovely day in paradise.

Jan 8th, 2023, 10:37	#9
amazon69 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:11 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Falmouth	Lay some clear perspex in the hole, use a heat gun to allow gravity to form it/them. I used some cheap bulb holders from car builder solutions: https://www.carbuilder.com/uk/search?q=bulb+holders __________________ Falmouth, Cornwall. 1970 California white 131.

Jan 6th, 2023, 23:43	#2
samaron Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2024 22:45 Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Norway	Is it the dual handle or aeroplane style boot handle you have?

Jan 7th, 2023, 08:04	#3
Natedog Member Last Online: May 25th, 2024 06:05 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Chichester	It’s the early aeroplane style, with the catch release being the round Volvo symbol with an arrow

Jan 7th, 2023, 12:35	#5
Natedog Member Last Online: May 25th, 2024 06:05 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Chichester	Yes sir, thanks for the pic

Jan 7th, 2023, 18:33	#7
Natedog Member Last Online: May 25th, 2024 06:05 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Chichester	I need some lamp holder inserts and replacement lenses but chances are very slim

Jan 8th, 2023, 11:39	#10
Natedog Member Last Online: May 25th, 2024 06:05 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Chichester	Yeah, I’m on it. Thanks for the help

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