Gutters for a Corse?

[marcoos_1]

Now...........before the old jokes come piling in about the weather up here in Scotland.........I need some 'gutter' sections for the Corse. Does anyone have something that would do the job or am I going to have to make something up?

I use the Marlboro car a lot and I'm fed up getting a wet arse on the way to the airport in the mornings! The rain just pours in when the car is stationary. Something needs to be done.

We have two Hawk cars here and they both have top gutter pieces. Anyone have any spares or suggestions? Surprise surprise....you need to by the whole kit from Hawk...and it ain't cheap!

Yours,

Squigy in Scotland

[Steve Poole]

Hi Mark, looks like you getting waterproofs for Xmas then mate :p
How you doing? :)

Steve

[Sptwoman]

Mark, Talk to Graham Bates. His contacts are:
M ***** ******
W 01256 862001

[marcoos_1]

Waterproofs it is unless I get it sorted! Reminds me of my old Dutton.......
Doing good Steve, U?


Thanks for the no's. Managed to speak with Graham. He normally does 5sets at a time minimum, but I'm hoping he might have something lying around. Much more sensible price...........

[strat fan]

The Corse gutters I have seen are nothing more than two bits of aluminium folded to the correct angle & then manipulated to follow the curve of the door/window aperture. I don't think the Hawk upper one would fit a Corse anyway because the Hawk has a different profile on the top edge of the door aperture, the screen pillar one most likely be suitable.
Probably best to get your self some 16swg or 18swg ally Ns4 grade (or slightly softer) strips folded to the required angle & the try and shape them gently to follow the body without creasing them. Fit using black silicone & rivets.

[Steve Poole]

Mark,

I'm well mate thanks, a little drier than you :p but i'd still rather be a wet arsed strat driver :p

If you know what it looks like (sounds an esay bend) - someone may help here hint, hint - i know someone who will form the angle for you out of the aluminium suggested so you can form the long curve yourself.

With the experts here and a couple of photos (with a scale showing size) i will send them up to you - my compliments. :D :D as a thankyou no problem!

Steve

[CorseChris]

I used a set from GB. Took some finagleing to make them fit, but it's nice soft material. Alternatives I've seen are varied, but some PVC 'L' section would work well enough if you shape it carefully. I attached mine with some sikaflex and some black plastic pop rivets.

[vindi49]

I had to wear a full length driz-a-bone in my kit car to keep the water off while driving in the rain ... just a suggestion!!
Russell

[marcoos_1]

Thanks Guys,

I've ordered a set from Graham and I'll see what I can do with them. If they don't fir then I'll put them on here for someone else!

I had a chat with Lionel, he suggested new doors seals with a 'U' section as opposed to what's on the car at the moment. I'll order up some of these also.


Then again......it might be easier to just order a waterproof suit! :D

[CorseChris]

They won't fit straight on, but it's not too hard to make them work reasonably well. The ali is very soft and can be easily worked by hand. The front section will likely be a bit short, the door top caps (if you got them) will be too long IIRC. Can't recall id the top section was the right length or not I'm afraid.

Powder coating usually gives a decent and durable finish and helps round out the sharp edges.

[marcoos_1]

Thanks Chris.

Graham did say the bits could be manipulated to suit. He suggested getting the profile right, then powder coating, so that's the way I'll go.

[Arthur]

I used Wickes ally extruded section weatherproofing, with slot-in leaf rubber. bent to fit, anodised, and crimped to hold the rubbers.
Makes sod-all difference to the amount of water coming in.

Best of luck!

[marcoos_1]

Well,

I received the bits from Graham. I'll fit them and let you know how I get on. They definately look like they will make a difference though.......

Fingers crossed for a dry backside this year!