Steve: If you decide to part it out, I'm restoring a B95 and can use body parts, windshield frame, etc. I would be very interested. Dave Riedle B95 Chassis...
Hi I have decided to only do the flanges for stiffening of my car. The rear end is nearly done now, and I will continue with the floorpan I will start to...
at both mine driveshafts (those near the wheels, 2 pieces) the cross bearing is worn out.(universal joints???) Does anyone sell these bearings?? I hade hope...
When I decided to stiffen the body on my 492, I just attached some plywood sheets the size of the floor pan section I was concerned about and drowned these...
Howdy Berkeley folks, Long time since I have been able to get on the list. I officially retired yesterday and I know I have a lot of Berkeley catching up to...
Congrats on finally getting to retire. Mike _____ From: Berkeley-USA@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Berkeley-USA@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Barkley Sent:...
Hi Bill, Perhaps you could ship a kit with all the necessary bits? I'd imagine that running down the various tubes, gussets, rivets, washers, etc would be a...
... I have added 2 photos at B95 Norway (2 latest) which show the brackets The brackest are made of aliminium and steel ,which one is correct? cheeers per Per...
Hello Per, Both items appear to be non standard and I've never seen anything like those fitted to a Berkeley before. I would suspect that these plates were...
Top piece looks like the same as on my 59 492, I put a picture in my section of my door when I was dismantling. Michael W. Junkins junkins4@... _____ ...
I'm looking for some feedback . . . anyone have any good/bad experiences with Kip doing a Berkeley restoration ? My technical talent is very limited, any my...
I've had all great experiences with Kip. Not only for my Berkeleys but for my other orphan cars. Bob at the order desk is worth the call. Prices are fair when...
Hello Per, I've tried a few methods in the past and have discussed this requirement with quite a few Berkeley restorers. My preferred method is not to repair ...
I also used plywood to stiffen the body shell/chassis. cut to fit into the sections under the seats and bolted to the alloy flanges of the chassis sections. it...
i used an alloy 'top hat' section strip at the rear on the outside of and bolted to the punt to help spread the load. It cant be seen normally. Norman. ... ...
The Berkeley (judging from my 492) is not a very stiff or rigid platform. The primary front-to-rear stiffness comes from the aluminum member bonded into the...
Rick: Chapman's most commonly used chassis is called a "backbone" chassis, and it was used in virtually all of his modern cars starting with the Lotus Elan. In...
I am asking this question on behalf of some Borgward owners in Holland, having trouble getting their bumpers etc. chromed properly over here. Are there any...
Hi Simon I believe there is a firm called Hampshire Chrome and Plate based in the Southampton area, I have seen some of their work and it looks to be of a good...
As an owner (of 1), I too would be interested in the answer . . .just curious ! Garrett ... Is a member of the BEC going to try and answer this question?? ......
me too-ROB ... ____________________________________________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo!...
Well, it seems as if I am suffering from an embarrassment of riches. I just bought my first Berkeley a month ago, a B95, and find that I have just purchased...
... Dave, Was wondering where you are located? Sounds like the states. Not in the market myself, but sure people would like to know where you are... Nat...
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