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Each model => Bagheera => Topic started by: valross on September 22, 2008, 11:09:34 pm

Title: Is there a piece missing here?
Post by: valross on September 22, 2008, 11:09:34 pm

(http://www.ordsak.se/Bilder%20Matra/saknas.jpg)

I am not sure, but I believe there is a picece missing across the rear above the lights. I think the gap is too wide.
Does anybody know for sure?

/Lasse
Title: Re: Is there a piece missing here?
Post by: macaroni on September 23, 2008, 12:59:37 pm
Don't know about that, but shouldn't it say "Matra-Simca"?
Title: Re: Is there a piece missing here?
Post by: Anders Dinsen on September 23, 2008, 01:06:32 pm
Quote from: macaroni on September 23, 2008, 12:59:37 pm
Don't know about that, but shouldn't it say "Matra-Simca"?

No, the later Bagheeras were branded Talbot-Matra like the Murena.
Title: Re: Is there a piece missing here?
Post by: valross on September 23, 2008, 01:49:09 pm
Quote from: macaroni on September 23, 2008, 12:59:37 pm
Don't know about that, but shouldn't it say "Matra-Simca"?

No, Talbot - Matra is correct from body number 45757. My car has body number 47199.
Title: Re: Is there a piece missing here?
Post by: valross on September 23, 2008, 02:22:50 pm
I found the answer :D
There is a black strip/seal missing on my car :(
This is what it looks like:

(http://www.allsportauto.com/photoautre/matra/bagheera/x/1979_bagheera_x_07_m.jpg)
Credit Photo Sébastien MORLIERE

Does anyone know where I can find such a strip?

Title: Re: Is there a piece missing here?
Post by: Anders Dinsen on September 23, 2008, 03:25:45 pm
Quote from: valross on September 23, 2008, 02:22:50 pm
Does anyone know where I can find such a strip?

It looks like an ordinary rubber strip, but I can't figure out why such a short piece would be joined in the middle, as it appears to be. I recently came across a web shop for car builders, and they seem to stock a few different types of rubbers and trims. I suggest you search their catalog:

http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/trim-13-c.asp

- Anders
Title: Re: Is there a piece missing here?
Post by: lewisman on September 23, 2008, 04:13:32 pm
It is a metal strip.  There is a very small possiblity that I might have one but can't promise.
Title: Re: Is there a piece missing here?
Post by: Spyros on September 24, 2008, 08:31:37 am
3 parts.
Stainless steel painted  ::)

2 sides are a profile that is pop riveted under the rear pannel
The center section is just there for the liaison.

I don't believe I've a spare but you can certainly try the usual shops
Title: Re: Is there a piece missing here?
Post by: valross on September 24, 2008, 09:01:54 am
Thank you all! :)
Title: Re: Is there a piece missing here?
Post by: andyowl on April 09, 2009, 07:51:27 pm
I know this is rather late but I have just found the ideal replacement part for the black edge strip that goes across the rear of the car above the rear lights (assuming you did not find a genuine Matra spare part)

A friend was putting new tiles on my bathroom wall and he used a plastic edge strip that is the same size and shape as the Bagheera trim piece.

The piece I purchased for trial purposes is made by:-
Homelux,
Airfield Industrial Estate,
Ashbourne,
Derbyshire,
DE8 1HA

Tel: 01335 347 300 (or +44 1335 347 300)

www.homelux.co.uk

The 9mm version is just the right size. Mine is black but I think they do Chrome and White as well.

The product is called "PVC Tiletrim" and is available from any tile shop or DIY store or Bricolage. Cost is "peanuts"

I shall be using it on Baggy Joe.

Andy Owler
Title: Re: Is there a piece missing here?
Post by: valross on April 11, 2009, 10:15:49 pm
Well, I bought an original kit of strips from Simon, black painted stainless steel. And they cost a lot of peanuts >:(
Thank you anyway!

Lasse