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Post by Sailor » Thu Dec 20, 2018 12:13 pm

In short: I need a UKDM DC2 front end.

The accident in Trier left us with a damaged bumper and an irreparable n/s headlight.
Once the insurance money came through, I bought what I was told was a DC2 front end. I found it to be identical to the damaged bumper, so bought a DC2 headlamp. It doesn't fit.
DB9 headlights seem impossible to find in Europe, so the easiest way forward is now to buy a proper DC2 bumper and an o/s light to match.
Three weeks ago, there was a handful of bumpers for sale. Now, none at a decent price that doesn't need a lot of fettling.

The car's been off the road for too long.

Please, please put the word out.

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Post by PerformanceAutoworks » Thu Dec 20, 2018 2:45 pm

I feel your pain... always the same. When you don't need something they are everywhere, as soon as you need it you can't find for love nor money.
I assume you are a member of ITR-DC2 forum and FB page? There are a few breakers on there that may be able to help.... in fact, I'm sure I saw someone advertising on the FB page recently that they were breaking a UK car
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Post by 4thgenphil » Thu Dec 20, 2018 11:43 pm

Eg front end conversion !
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Post by Sailor » Fri Dec 21, 2018 12:03 am

PerformanceAutoworks wrote:
Thu Dec 20, 2018 2:45 pm
I feel your pain... always the same. When you don't need something they are everywhere, as soon as you need it you can't find for love nor money.
I assume you are a member of ITR-DC2 forum and FB page? There are a few breakers on there that may be able to help.... in fact, I'm sure I saw someone advertising on the FB page recently that they were breaking a UK car

I couldn't register or log in with the DC2 forum - or didn't understand how to drive it! And I don't use Facebook.

I'm minded to try to flog the damned thing as it stands and put the money towards something uncomplicated with easy-to-get spares. Trouble is, if I get a Morris Minor, someone on here will tell me to put an H22 in it ...
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Eg front end conversion !
... or change the front to a Civic.
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Post by louckie » Fri Dec 21, 2018 8:51 am

If you’re on Facebook search Paul Townsend pretty sure he’s breaking a UK Dc2 :-)

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Post by Sailor » Fri Dec 21, 2018 11:50 pm

louckie wrote:
Fri Dec 21, 2018 8:51 am
If you’re on Facebook search Paul Townsend pretty sure he’s breaking a UK Dc2 :-)
Thanks, that looks like sound advice.
I called Paul this afternoon and he thinks he can help me out.
I'll keep you posted.
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Post by louckie » Wed Dec 26, 2018 10:45 am

Any update dude, he’s a pretty good bloke with a decent stock of cars

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Post by tom023 » Wed Dec 26, 2018 7:37 pm

Did you manage to find a good front end in the end?
Dc2's are pretty rare cars over here, I hope you've managed to pick something up.

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Post by Sailor » Fri Jan 04, 2019 8:03 pm

tom023 wrote:
Wed Dec 26, 2018 7:37 pm
Did you manage to find a good front end in the end?
Dc2's are pretty rare cars over here, I hope you've managed to pick something up.
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If you’re on Facebook search Paul Townsend pretty sure he’s breaking a UK Dc2 :-)

I didn't go for the DC2 route in the end.
Paul came up trumps - I asked for the DC2 stuff but also mentioned he problem I was trying to solve. Paul sourced me the correct headlights for my car! [They look just like hen's teeth ...]
The bumper's now been painted and the repairs are advanced enough for me to book an MoT next week.
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Post by wurlycorner » Fri Jan 04, 2019 9:07 pm

That's excellent news.

Would be really interested to see what the difference is between the two

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