Obviously the SRE cannot be held responsible for the recommendation or the work done by these companies, but they have been recommended by our members as supplying an honest and reliable service.

 

 

Items/Service                                        Supplier                                                    Recommended by

 

Batteries                                   D B Wilson, 1 Alleysbank Rd.                                  Gordon McAllan

                                                GLASGOW

                                                Tel  0141 647 0161

                                                www. dbwilsonjr@aol.com                                        

Gordon’s comment.  The firm supplies a huge range of batteries, including industrial types, at competitive prices.  It will be happy to make up a "classic" battery, the top showing open busbars, for those who wish to maintain a traditional underbonnet appearance."

 

Woodworking tools                 Ron Nisbet.                                                             Gordon McAllan

and pattern copying               Lanark Saw Sevice & Supplies Ltd.

service.                                 Crossridge House, Carmichael

                                                BIGGAR ML12 6NG

Tel  01555 880 455

Fax  01555 880 493

lanarksaw@crossridge.fsnet.co.uk           

Gordon’s comment.  Ron Nisbet is the owner and manager - a "proper car" enthusiast (OK, MG!) and very helpful in advice on tool and spares purchase for all woodworking tasks. He doesn't keep rubbish. His prices on serious woodworking machine tools readily beat those on the Internet. Among his onsite machinery is a pattern-copying set-up: take him your beleaguered bit of ash - cant rail, A-post, etc - and he'll replicate it in new wood. Very useful to those of us who are attempting to re-create or repair tatty coachwork.

 

Rust-Oleum Metal Primer            from local suppliers                                                   Jim Dunbar

(Red Oxide type)

Code no. 769

Jim’s comment.  This primer is specially developed for application to hand tool prepared sound rusted steel surfaces. It is primarily intended for brush application. More info on www.ro-m.com  I have used it on Riley chassis and running gear with very good results. It is not cheap but in my opinion, it does a superb job. After a thorough drying time of two - three days depending on conditions I top coat it with Tractol. If you apply Tractol before the Rustoleum is dry you will dissolve the previous layers. My local stockist keeps supplies for the farmers who use it regularly on machinery.

 

Tractol synthetic enamel  from local suppliers                                                   Jim Dunbar

paints: BE27

Jim’s comment.  TRACTOL synthetic enamel paints. BE27 is an extremely versatile single pack product, which gives excellent flow when applied by brush. It is widely used for equipment, machinery and general steelwork painting. I have used Tractol on all chassis and running gear for many years with very good results. It is very pleasant to use and the finish 'off the brush' is great. I buy it locally at the same place as I buy Rustoleum.

 

 

Blasting/Dipping/Powder             Ewan Smith                                                                Jim Dunbar

Coating/Finishing                      COATECH Surface Technologies

                                                65b Dundee Street, CARNOUSTIE

                                                DD7 7PN

                                                Tel  01241 853 244

Jim’s comment.  COATECH can bead blast / dip wire wheels ,even chassis and will powder coat to the colour of your choice. The price until now has been £25 per wheel (late 2005) which is very good value. They can strip wheels and put back your tyres as well ( for extra of course) lain Drummond had a steering wheel for his Kestrel Sprite coated by them very cheaply - an excellent job. If it helps I can hold items and hand them in/collect for SRE members as I know Ewan quite well.

 

 

 

WOOLIES (interior trim            Tel  01778 347 347                                                            Jim Dunbar

Materials)                                 www.woolies-trim.co.uk                                            

Jim’s comment.  I have used this company for many years with outstanding service and. would thoroughly recommend it for all your interior fabrics, rubbers, fittings, fixings, glues carpets etc. All my requirements for interior work is supplied by this company. Next day delivery is amazing.

 

Upholsterer                              James Thomson & Son                                          Paul Tullis

                                                10/12 Viceroy Street, KIRKCALDY

                                                Fife,  KY2 5HT

Tel. 01592  593 030

 

Obsolete Lucas auto-electric            “Windy Nook”, Uppertown Farm                            Jim Dunbar/

Spares (and others) from             Berrington, TENBURY WELLS                                   Bill Fearnley

Riley owners                             Worcestershire WR15 8TH

                                                Tel Stores  01584 811 118

                                                      Office  01584 811 575

Jim’s comment. I have found this company very helpful indeed. The owners have a collection of Prewar Rileys and they know their stuff. They do not produce a catalogue but if you phone with a request or problem they will most likely be able to help. They supply a large number of well known companies with electrical goods and as a result if you buy direct the prices are good. Usually next day delivery too. They regularly come up to Glamis Extravaganza.  Bill’s comments – a wholehearted endorsement for their friendly helpfulness.  They also come to the Lanark autojumble and possibly others in the Borders area.

 

Auto-electrical equipment            Jim Steadman                                                                     Paul Tullis/

repairs/refurbishment               Auto & Marine Electrical Services                                   Bill Fearnley

                                                West Craigs Industrial Estate

                                                98 Turnhouse Road, EDINBURGH,

                                                EH12 8NR

                                                Tel  0131 317 8563

                                                Mob  0831 174 798

 

 

Auto-electrical equipment            Steve Bourne,  GS Autos                                       Bill Fearnley

Repair/refurbishment                 7 Honeysuckle Drive

HONITON

Devon,  EX14 2YL

Mob. 07977 167 246

Bill’s comment.  I know of Steve Bourne’s work via a friend  who has had several dynamos brought back to life (including a 6 to 12 volt conversion).  S.B. also sorts out starter motors.  He can re-wire cars or produce one-off wiring looms but either is best done in his workshop. Very pleasant and helpful.

 

Chrome Plating             Renewal Metal Finishing                                               Iain Drummond

                                                Unit 5, Cartwright Business Centre

                                                Brue Avenue

                                                BRIDGEWATER

                                                Somerset,  TA6 5LT

                                                www.renewmetalfinishing.co.uk

 

Chrome Plating             Prestige Electro Plating                                      Lachlan Gray

                                                Unit 6, Cliff Street Industrial Estate

MEXBOROUGH

South Yorkshire.  S64 9HU

Tel 01709 577 004

Lachlan’s comment.  Specimens of work seen by me and other North East members indicate high quality (but not, NB,  invariably!) produced at reasonable cost.  Proprietor is Brian Perkins.

                       

SU Carburettors and                   Burlen Fuel Systems,                                                   Iain Drummond

Other fuel systems                        Spitfire House, Castle Road   

                                                SALISBURY

                                                Wilts. 

                                                www.burlen.co.uk

 

Jaeger instruments                   Speedograph Richfield Ltd.                                          Iain Drummond

repairs/refurbishment               Rolleston Drive

                                                ARNOLD

                                                Nottingham,  NG5 7JR

                                                www.speedograph-richfield.com

 

Parts and assistance,                    Brian Morison                                                                       Iain Drummond

XCPL fuel additive                        Strathmilligan

                                                Tynron

                                                THORNHILL

                                                Dumfries,  DG3 4LE

                                                www.xcpl.co.uk