Friday, 26 July 2013

Vintage Car Spares

For vintage car owners, it is sometimes quite difficult finding vintage car spares and parts. No matter what vintage car you own, or what parts you need, if you know who the manufacturer is, or who to contact, it is possible for you to find those parts. Whether you want to restore the car to manufacturer specs, or whether you just want to make sure that your car has only original parts in it, when you know where to shop for parts, it is possible to find the spare parts you need, and the original parts you are looking for when purchasing the parts for your vintage car.
One place to turn to are online dealers. Today, there are many retailers online who sell refurbished or manufacturer made parts, and they will sell them at a much lower price than what can be found at the dealership. So, if you are able to find a seller who has the same vintage car, or a similar make and model (from the same year), it is highly likely that they might have the spare parts you need, and the original made parts that you want for your car, when you want to keep all of the parts original.

Another option is to contact the maker of the car directly; especially if it is a common vintage make like Ford or Chevy, in many cases you will find that the company may have vintage car spares and parts lying around. Whether it is from a different year, or whether it is from the same model car that you own, the dealer is generally one of the best places for you to turn to, and find the exact spare parts you are going to need, if you want to find all original parts.

You can also contact the parts manufacturer directly, if you know which company manufactured the parts for your vintage car. Although this option might be a little harder, it is possible for you to find the manufacturer, and try to request a special order, and see if they have any parts lying around from the vintage car that you own. Although it is going to be somewhat difficult to find, if you know who the manufacturer is, and if you know how to get in touch with them, there is the possibility that they will have the spare parts you need for your vintage cars.

As a vintage car owner, you have to know where to go when you want to keep all the parts original. Regardless of what year, make, or model car you own, it is possible that you find the exact spare, or something that is extremely close to the exact part that your car needs. Taking the time to contact the dealer, local sellers (and online sellers), and any other resources you have when trying to find the parts for your vintage car, is something owners have to do if they want to find the exact vintage car spare part for their vehicle.

Friday, 19 July 2013

Dash Mounted Battery Cut Off Switch - Size Drawings

Here are a few size drawings of a dash mounted battery cut off switch, as used on Austin Healey's..



If you are looking for a dash mounted battery cut off switch or any other classic car parts, please visit us online or contact us on +44 (0) 1827 67714.

Friday, 12 July 2013

Vintage Car Lights



Our range of vintage car lights are amongst the best in the industry. One of our aims is to keep your vintage cars looking as original as possible but with but with added function in the lights, like our 1130 torpedo light and ST38 pork pie conversion kits - all designed and manufactured by us, ensuring everything we provide has first had to meet our high standard build quality and finish. To find out more about our vintage car lights please visit our website or give us a call on 08456 581 251.
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Friday, 5 July 2013

Classic Car Lights

Here at Staffordshire Vehicle Components we offer a range of self-manufactured classic car lights, Lucas rear lights and modern LED technology. Our aim is to keep vintage cars looking as original as possible whilst adding the functionality of our lights; hence our classic car lights are manufactured with modern and rustic aesthetics. To find out more about our classic car lights range please visit our website.