Hi all,
I've just bought a 1989 Decathlon in need of some serious restoration! I would appreciate some advice on some of the parts, i.e. what "donor" car do they come from?
1. Door seals
2. Front windscreen and seal.
3. Rear hatch glass seal.
4. Headlights- I understand these were Allegro or Reliant,(which model?). Are there any other alternatives?
5. Radiator- Again I believe this is Allegro, but any other alternatives?
6. Seats-I know this is personal, but mine has none (!), so I've nothing to work on,i.e. to get something like the right height and width. Have you used standard seats from another car, or aftermarket seats such as Cobra/Corbeau etc. and what sub-frames? All suggestions gratefully received!
7. Wheels/tyres- what is most popular size/combination to have reasonable clearance, handling etc. The build mnual shows 12" and 13" diameter, but no widths.
My car has door seals which seem to push the top of the doors out, so I'm guessing they may be the wrong ones? The rear glass seal maybe wrong too as its not very watertight! The front screen seal is perished and I'd also like to have a Laminated screen to replace the existing toughened glass screen, which although in good condition, is not my ideal!
Advice/info on any or all the above questions will be appreciated!
Many thanks, Dave.