Rootes1725cc

Here is my list of parts specialists for Rootes vehicles:-
Most of you will already know all these, but I thought I'd put them all in one list.
I'm sure you have your favourites, so please feel free to voice your opinion, and inform us of any parts specialists you may use.

Speedy Spares
Brighton
01273 417889
DIRECT LINK TO SCEPTRE PARTS
http://www.speedyspares.co.uk/cgi-bin/s ... dysweb.cgi - THEN CLICK HUMBER SCEPTRE MK1-2 in left clumn
OTHER ROOTES SPARES
http://www.speedyspares.co.uk/

They have a extensive range of parts for all Rootes vehicles.
Excellent 1 day delivery and very helpful and knowledgeable. Especially the woman called Sarah.

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Collectors Car Parts Heathrow
1, Delta Way, Crabtree Road, Thorpe Industrial Estate, Egham, Surrey, TW20 8RN, United Kingdom.
01784 471 431
01784 435 162
http://www.collectorscarparts-heathrow.co.uk/
ccp@collectorscarparts-heathrow.co.uk

A motor factor with a lot of new old stock from the 50's, 60's and 70's only. As seen on Car S.O.S for the Cortina Exhaust.

Engine components, Brakes, suspension, steering, shock absorbers, cables, cooling, windscreens, electrical components, Clutch Kits (£4), Clutch Master Cylinder (£48),
Sills (£40 ), gaskets, speedo cable (£14), Brake pads (£25), Shocks (£25 each). All + VAT.
Stainless and mild Exhausts and Tyres – coming soon.
He actually bought out Classic Exhausts. All their jigs and piping, and is moving to new larger premises in 4-8 weeks, and will be ready to make exhausts.

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Greenwood Auto UK / AVP Automotive
Middlesex
020 3417 0432
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/GreenwoodAutoU ... nkw=Humber
http://www.avpauto.co.uk/

Ebay shop. Select parts available, but the best and cheapest price around. They slaughter everyone price wise by as much as 60% on some items.
All parts are either original, German or Iranian (manufactured for the popular Hillman Arrow and Khodro Paykan - which are still driven by many people), so the parts are good.

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Sunbeam-Alpine
West Midlands
(0)1527 401498
or TEXT SUE on 07767 604091
http://www.sunbeam-alpine.co.uk/

They have an extensive range, including panels for MK1, Mk2's.
Very difficult to get hold of, and often deal with them using text messages to Sue.
On a number of occasions the wrong parts have been delivered, and they take a few extra days to deliver.
Can also be very expensive, but they have many items that the others do not have.

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FW Thornton
Telford Shropshire
+44 (0)1952 252892
http://www.fwthornton.co.uk/

The best place for Pistons, and good for all other original engine parts. Parts are the most expensive, but they are all original.
Great service, and very knowledgable on all Rootes cars.

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Rootes Parts
Holland
DIRECT LINK TO SCEPTRE SPARES
http://www.rootesparts.com/id115.htm

WEBSITE
http://www.rootesparts.com/

A few select but very usable parts like new door handles, new steering wheels and shatterproof windscreens.
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Autosparks
Nottingham, UK.
+44 (0)115 949 7211
DIRECT LINK TO SCEPTRE WIRING HARNESS
http://www.autosparks.co.uk/product_inf ... ts_id=4690

Specialists in complete wiring harnesses.
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Helix Autosport +++++ NEW 2016 +++++
Unit 1G Vantage Business Park
Bloxham Road
Banbury
Oxon, UK
OX169UX
+44(0)1295 701076
sales@helix-autosport.com
http://www.helix-autosport.com/home-page/

Specialising in CONVERTING CLUTCH CARBON THRUST BEARING to ROLLING THRUST BEARING (For Mk1, Mk2 + any others). I had mine done for £40+VAT+delivery. They also make racing clutches and flywheels. Send in your original, and they'll convert it.
It was without doubt the best upgrade I did to my MK2 last year. Quicker, smoother, no rev drop on depression and longer lasting. It is the best quality you can buy in the world. It has none of the problems you may have heard about some 'foreign made' roller bearings.
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Coasting Ltd
Lapworth, Warwickshire
01564 702388
http://www.coastings.co.uk

ORIGINAL CLUTCH SLAVE & MASTER CYLINDERS ONLY.
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JP Pistons +++++ NEW 2016 +++++
25-31 Innes Rd
Windsor Gardens
South Australia 5087
Australia

phone: +61 8 8261 7222
fax: +61 8 8261 9171
email: pistons@jp.com.au
http://www.jp.com.au/JPPistons.html

Superb high quality manufacturers of pistons for vintage, veteran and classic motor cars, motorcycles, trucks and stationary engines. If you are looking for a piston replacement for your restoration project or are interested in how we make pistons then this is the spot.
I bought my flat-top pistons for my MK2 Holbay conversion from here. They prefer to sell in 4's, but are the only company that will also sell you just one.
(These guys supply most of the UK companies for Rootes pistons)
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Classic Car Trim (Rootes Group)
+44 (0)1304 611681
http://www.classiccar-trim.com

DIRECT LINK TO ROOTES GROUP RUBBER PARTS
http://www.classiccar-trim.com/phdi/p1. ... ent&part=7
All trim, Rubber WIndscreen, boot and window seals. Carpet, Panel Vinyl, Headlining, Chrome window seals etc
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The Automobile Trimmings Company
+44 (0)208 204 8242
http://www.automobiletrim.com/

Specialising in Car Carpet, Door Seals, Edge Trim & Soundproofing. Automotive Interior Trimmings since 1950.
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Sunbeam Specialists
California, USA
408.371.1642
http://www.rootes.com/new.html

Click on the Catalog in the menu, it takes a while to upload, but it has every single part for Sunbeams, many of which are exactly the same as the MK1, MK2 & MK3.
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Joes Restoration Rescue
(215) 721-0120
Telford, Pennsylvania, USA
http://www.joesrestorationrescue.com/pr ... -cover.php

Just a couple of items, but superb quality. Timing chain covers and a non-leaking timing pulley.
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Quickfit Safety Belt Service
Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 1EP.
+44 (0) 208 206 0101
info@quickfitsbs.com

SEAT BELT FITTING ONLY. Modern, Retro, Chrome available.
http://quickfitsbs.com/gallery_humber.php

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Ebay
http://www.ebay.co.uk

Great place for various new, but more often than not used, and unusual hard-to-find exterior and even rarer interior components.
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Other Motor Factors
Items like Fan Belts, thermostats, radiator caps, are still available at most good motor factors.

Thanks great list, I've used a lot of these. Sunbeam Alpine have been the worst, still waiting for a panel item from last December. Going to give up soon.

That's ridiculous.
Time to get nagging.
Send Sue a TEXT on +44 7767 604091.
She usually replies within a day or so.

Just added a new great find to the list. (See above for full details)

Collectors Carparts Heathrow
43/45 Sipson Way, Sipson, Middlesex, UB7 0DW
020 8897 3774
020 8759 8288
http://www.collectorscarparts-heathrow.co.uk/

UPDATE:- Please feel free to add your own.
JUST ADDED

Quickfit Safety Belt Service
Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 1EP.
+44 (0) 208 206 0101
info@quickfitsbs.com

SEAT BELT FITTING ONLY. Modern, Retro, Chrome, choice of colours.
http://quickfitsbs.com/gallery_humber.php

Can someone put this thread as a sticky. That way anyone looking for parts who isn't sure where to go has a good starting point without having to hunt through the forum for information

Hi Guys,
I cannot praise Speedy Spares highly enough. I use them regularly for bits for my Sceptre Mk1. They certainly live up to their name! But for second hand parts I would also recommend giving BALBY MOTOR SPARES in Doncaster a try. Last year my steering box fell in bits, and I tried them. They had one off a car which was in excellent condition and has proved to be spot-on. Quite reasonable too. Their number is 01302 858805.
Hope this helps,

Cheers,

Bryan Ellis, Huddersfield.

I've just added these new ones to the list

Helix Autosport ******* NEW 2016 ********
Unit 1G Vantage Business Park
Bloxham Road
Banbury
Oxon, UK
OX169UX
+44(0)1295 701076
sales@helix-autosport.com
http://www.helix-autosport.com/home-page/

Specialising in CONVERTING CLUTCH CARBON THRUST BEARING to ROLLING THRUST BEARING (For Mk1, Mk2 + any others). I had mine done for £40+VAT+delivery. They also make racing clutches and flywheels. Send in your original, and they'll convert it.
It was without doubt the best upgrade I did to my MK2 last year. Quicker, smoother, no rev drop on depression and longer lasting. It is the best quality you can buy in the world. It has none of the problems you may have heard about some 'foreign made' roller bearings.

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JP Pistons ******** NEW 2016 ********
25-31 Innes Rd
Windsor Gardens
South Australia 5087
Australia

phone: +61 8 8261 7222
fax: +61 8 8261 9171
email: pistons@jp.com.au
http://www.jp.com.au/JPPistons.html

Superb high quality mmanufacturers of pistons for vintage, veteran and classic motor cars, motorcycles, trucks and stationary engines. If you are looking for a piston replacement for your restoration project or are interested in how we make pistons then this is the spot.
I bought my flat-top pistons for my MK2 Holbay conversion from here. They prefer to sell in 4's, but are the only company that will also sell you just one.
(These guys supply most of the UK companies for Rootes pistons)

Also check bresco's online catalogue, loads of useful clips and bits and bobs

http://www.bresco.com

HI
I deal in surplus stocks and I have just had a quantity of Monroe front shock absorber inserts for 70-75 Rapier Hunter Sceptre Vogue and Gazelle also a few rears both are on eBay
Fronts - eBay item number:264230747551
Rears - eBay item number:254156239380

Would your members be interested in them ?

Steve
00 44 (0)7774 215215

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