Where can I get hold of...?

Ever wondered where to get something special for your Dutton? This lot should keep you busy for a while...

These companies are not recommended by the DOC as a body, but have been found useful by some of our members for service and advice. If you have a service that you think Dutton Owners might be interested in, please let the webmaster know. Likewise if any of the information listed below is out of date, or the companies not helpful then please let us know.

Plenty more useful companies can be found from in various kit car and classic car magazines.

Click on the links below for more info

Bodywork | Fibreglass | Trim | Windscreens | Roofs, doors & tonneaus
Bodywork Liquidtec
www.liquidtec.co.uk
  Liquidtec - for restoring the plastic trim and GRP back to show room condition which lasts. See website for more details.
  The Oaks Repair Shop
Pete Brown, Lynn Road, Shouldham Thorpe, Kings Lynn, Norfolk PE33 0EB Tel: 01366 347370 Mobile: 07719 304989   Email:
petebrowndutton@hotmail.com Web site : New site under construction
  Phaetons 1, 2, 3, and 4 (later Eagle P21), B Type, Melos and Legerra. Pete has original self adhesive Dutton badges and also has some mechanical bits and can do a variety of Dutton and kit work. If it's a Dutton bit then give Pete a call as he should be able to help, as he has many years experience with Duttons and other kits - see his web site for full details.
  Sierra, Beneto, Rico, Sierra Drop Head moulds
  Presently spares are not manufactured for these models. The moulds have either been sold, or have gone abroad. Spares do appear in the sales section of Dutton Torque, and on the for sale section of this website.
Fibreglass Polyfibre.
18 Wainwright Street, Birmingham, W. Midlands B6 5TJ Tel: 0121 327 5354 www.polyfibre.co.uk
  Anything and everything you need for fibreglass work. Also carbon and kevlar. Highly recommended by the DOC West Midlands Posse
  The Custom Fibreglass Co.
Unit C, Holmes Court, Boston Road Industrial Estate, Horncastle, Lincs LN9 6JW Telephone: 01507 523044
  Repair and construction of GRP components
Trim East Kent Trim Supplies
Jubilee Road, Worth, Deal, Kent CT14 0DT  Tel: 01304 611681
  Trim supplies, windscreen rubbers, door and boot seals, fasteners, rubber matting, vinyl, carpet, felts. Carpet sets made to order. Trim work undertaken. For those of you with Sierras and Benetos they do all the Escort MkI and MkII screen and door glass rubbers and also the door seals.
  Richfield Vehicle Seating
102 Rolleston Drive, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 7JR Tel: 01159 673020
sales@richfieldseating.co.uk
  Do seats and also trim material. Will re trim old Richfield seats.
  Woolies
Whitley Way, Northfields Ind Est, Market Deeping, Nr Peterborough PE6 8AR Tel: 01778 347347 Fax: 01778 341847
www.woolies-trim.co.uk email: info@woolies-trim.co.uk
  Trim, upholstery and fitting. Catalogue available for a small fee.
 

Seals + Direct Ltd

32 Marley Avenue, New Milton, Hants. BH25 5LJ. Tel: 0845 226 3345, Fax: 0845 226 3343
E-mail:
sales@sealsplusdirect.co.uk  Web: www.sealsplusdirect.co.uk

Catologue Available

  Seals + Direct Ltd are specialist suppliers to the automotive industry and are able to supply a wide range of products that are suitable for kit cars. These include door and window seals, clip on edgings and trims, bonnet and boot seals, wing piping, etc
Windscreens Legerras
  Owners of Legerras can now order windscreens from any branch of Auto Windscreens by giving the part number: 1713 LCL. You may need to tell them its a 'made to order' job from their Birmingham factory.
  B Type, B+, Malaga, Phaeton, Melos
  Flat screens - from any glass company get a sheet of laminated glass cut to size. Remember to leave space for the rubber trim in the aluminium surround.
New screen surrounds available from Pete Brown (as above) or to make your own frame see "Build your own sports car for as little as £250" written by Ron Chapman - ISBN 0 85429 976 9
Roofs, doors & tonneaus Polyfacto Ltd
Unit 9, Station Road Industrial Estate, Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 2EL. Tel: 01323 841399 Fax: 01323 841715 www.polyfacto.co.uk
  Original Dutton suppliers.Have patterns for most models, but if not yours can make specials, having the car or old items as patterns helps.

 

Wheels | Triumph to Escort conversion hubs | Tyres | Brakes
Wheels Ears Motorsport
The Wharf, Buxton Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 1LZ Telephone: 01625 433773
  8 spoke Wellers
  Superlite Wheels
104 - 106 Tredworth Road, Gloucester. GL14QY. Tel: 01452 414465 Fax: 01452 308284. www.superlite-wheels.co.uk
  The winning wheel for road, race and rally. Light, strong and safe
  Weller Wheels Ltd
www.wellerwheels.com
Diametric Metal Fabrications Ltd, Blithbury Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire WS15 3HQ Tel: 01889 577900 Fax: 01889 584672 
www.diametricmetalfabrications.co.uk
  The original suppliers of Wellers now manufactured by Diametric.
Triumph to Escort conversion hubs Pop Browns
PO Box 2198, Harlow, Essex CM17 0TZ Tel/Fax: 01279 412796 www.popbrowns.co.uk
  Modify Triumph hubs to take new studs (so you can have metric or imperial fitted). The cost is £40 + VAT a pair plus the costs of new studs (around £10.Prices may be out of date.

Also do a lot of custom car bits, so good source for suspension/chassis mods, and other bits and pieces.

 
Merlin Motorsport

The Bridgestone Building, Castle Combe Circuit, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN14 7EX Tel: 01249 782101 Fax: 01249 782161
www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk
  £79.50 + VAT each for new alloy hub.Prices may be out of date. Also do a lot of race car bits and pieces which are suitable for kits.
Brakes Scholar Racing '96
www.scholar-racing96.com e-mail:
  I have been supplying all manner of brake parts to the motorsport industry for about 15 years. I was also involved with the D.R.K. kitcar project  being one of the designers of the D.R.K. 3 wheeler. I would like to offer DOC members the benefits of using Stainless Steel braided brake hoses and fittings, as used in most of the International, National, and Club racing formula, at a very competitive price direct from me via our website.

If members quote a bonifide membership number they can offer a motorclub discount and preferential service

 
Nuneaton Hose & Fittings Ltd
Unit 4 Liberty Way Attleborough Fields Industrial Estate, Nuneaton Warwickshire CV11 6RZ Tel 02476 345982.
 
All stainless steel fittings PTFE inner, Stainless braid, PVC outer sleeve. Prototypes, one offs and batches. Competitive prices mention Dutton owners Club member when calling. 

 

Engines & gearboxes | Exhausts | Suspension
Engines & gearboxes G.S.Escorts Graham & Sarah
Unit 5 Lynch & Grice Warrington Road Widnes WA8 0ST 0151 422 8333
  Specialises in all early escort stuff. (Known previously as Ian Harwoods)
  Ferriday Engineering
251 Doxey, Stafford, ST16 1EE Tel: 01785 621710
www.ferriday.co.uk email: mike@ferriday.co.uk
  A small machine shop specialising in the restoration of performance and classic engines. So blocks, heads (unleaded / performance) cranks, flywheels etc.
  FJ Payne
specialists in engine reconditioning, based in Oxfordshire. www.FJPayne.com
  White metalling, bearing work, unleaded conversion, classic and vintage engine recons, crankcase line boring, cylinder reboring or resleeving. They will also handle electro-magnetic crack testing and regrinding of crankshafts, broken stud removal and replacement, and stainless and aluminium welding.
  Fuel Systems
Ben Shallcross. 204 Aberdeen Centre, 22 Highbury Grove, London N5 2EA Tel: 020 7354 1399 Fax: 020 7354 1399 www.carburetters.co.uk email: sales@carburetters.co.uk
  We're carb specialists and do a lot of work with kit builders, so have good experience to help Dutton owners. Our work is solely carburetters and we supply new units of course, along with reconditioned carbs, spares and fittings (manifolds, air cleaners etc) and, offer a rebuild service for customers own units.
  BGH Geartech Limited
Unit 8. Verralls Business Centre. Maidstone Road. Cranbrook. Kent. TN17 2AF. Tel/Fax 01580 714114 www.bghgeartech.co.uk
  Gearboxes, modified, special ratio, sports and racing, also prop shafts and half shafts.
Exhausts Custom Chrome
37/38 Seymour Road, Nuneaton, Warks CV11 4JD. Tel: 023 763 87808 Fax: 023 763 41660
www.custom-chrome.co.uk
  Home of the Cherry Bomb. Do manifolds, silencers, pipe and kits to do your own or they will build you a system. Polished stainless, mild steel and chrome options. DOC members are entitled to a 10% discount.
  Sidekick Performance
Devon. Contact Dave Gartland. Sidekick Performance, 33 Holly Court, St Mowden Rd, Marsh Mills, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8LG UK. Tel/Fax: 01752 202129
www.sidekickperformance.co.uk
  We specialise in hand crafted fabrication of motorcycle, car and specials that all require that special exhaust and silencer system, We have the capability of computerised mandrel pipe bending of up to 3" stainless steel and titanium. We use carbon, kevlar, stainless, aluminium and grades 1 and 2 titanium. We are also able to manufacture roll cages, budge bars and basically any product requiring precision tube bending and development in fabricated sheet metal.
Suspension Deflex Bushes
Spectra Dynamics Limited, Unit A1, Ffordd Derwen Ind. Est., Rhyl, Denbighshire LL18 2YR, UK. Tel: +44 (0) 1745 360070 Fax: +44 (0) 1745 360086 e-mail: enquiries@deflex.co.uk   www.deflex.co.uk 
  Deflex Bushes have been very helpful, and since they have seen a lot of me lately have been giving me discount on their already cheap products. I am also liaising with them about manufacturing Steering Column Flexible Joint repair kits and Handbrake rod to axle casing flexible straps. Anything we can think of that may be suitable for manufacture in Polyurethane they will consider producing. They already do a vast range for Escort suspension anyway.
  Dampertech
Brampton Hall, Main Street, Brampton-en-le-Morthen, Rotherham, S.Yorks S66 9BD Tel: 01709 703992 Fax: 01709 702572 email:
dampertech@ic24.net
  For Phaeton, Melos, Legerra and other kits. AVO dampers.Have been recommended for helpful advice.
  www.autoshocks.co.uk
  www.autoshocks.co.uk specialize in coilovers for the kit car enthusiast.The 'GAZ' shock absorbers we supply are unrivalled in performance and durability. We can also custom make any damper to suit any use. All prices include a 10% discount.
  Chassis Dynamics
Telephone: 01933 270504 
  AVO dampers
  Suspension Supplies
Telephone: 0114 275 3723
  Manufacture Suplex Suspension Systems
  Tested Spring Company Ltd.
20 Hainge Road, Oldbury, West Midlands B69 2NG Tel: 0121 557 2308 Fax: 0121 557 4031
Tested Spring website email: sales@testedspring.com
  Manufacture replacement springs to order for all makes and models of vehicle.
  John Hills Ltd.
Arthur Street, Redditch, Worcs. Telephone: 01527 520880
  Bearings
  RESB International Ltd.
Enterprise House, Morden, Surrey. Telephone: 020 8330 4499
  Rod ends and rose joints
  Trans Axle Sport UK
Preston. Telephone: 01772 454647
  Suspension brackets

 

Lights | Electrics
Lights Stafford Vehicle Components (previously Anthony Stafford).
53 Kepler, Off Mariner, Lichfield Rd Ind Est, Tamworth, Staffs B79 7SF Tel: 01827 67714 Fax: 01827 60251
www.s-v-c.co.uk
  Supplies the rectangular trailer style rear lights as fitted to later Phaeton S3s & all S4s. Part number: 8044408 
Also do a wide range of lights, switches, wiper motors etc. Their web site also lists shows they are attending.
  Martini Car Parts
PO Box 1001, Bilston, WV14 6YH Tel: 01902 497225
  Lucas lamps and spares, electric radiator fans etc.
Electrics Stafford Vehicle Components Ltd,
53 Kepler, Off Mariner, Lichfield Road Industrial Estate, Tamworth, Staffordshire B79 7XE, UKlocalrate: 08456 581 251, email; info@s-v-c.co.uk
  s-V-c specialise in Lights, Switches, Mirrors, Looms and fans for Classic and Kit Cars amongst other things. As well as supplying most of the popular brands, we also manufacture quality lights to a high specification.

DOC members get a 10% discount on orders over £100. Please mention your membership number.

  Lightning Looms
12a Lythall Close, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, CV31 1UG Tel no: 01926 424323, email:
sales@bright6.co.uk, ian@lightninglooms.freeserve.co.uk
  These guys design, build and install wiring looms and dashboards for kit cars. They go to the customer's house, measure up FOC, and build a loom to an exact spec. They will also fit it if required. They can also tackle most electrical problems that folks face. Lightning Looms LTD, manufacturers of the Bright6 Warning Light Module, have now acquired their own workshop and can design and install custom made harnesses. We can also put right any electrical problems your members may have. We offer a collection and return service if the vehicle is not roadworthy.

DOC members get a 10% discount of a harness design and installation when mentioning this advert.

DOC member recommended: "Ian Grant is the front man and I confess that I struggle to see how he does it for the money. I had a complete bespoke loom with a dash rewire for a couple of hundred quid and have eliminated every electrical gremlin my car had in one go. I would thoroughly recommend him and know he travels UK wide."

  Premier Wiring Systems
Unit 6, Camps Industrial Estate, East Calder, West Lothian, EH27 8DF. Phone:
01506 883886 
  If it's electrical, i.e. connectors, cables, fuse boxes, switches, lights, bulbs, tools etc then Premier probably sell it. They also do fully make up looms.

Looms can be bought at a discounted price for DOC members contact Mark for more details.

 

Ford spares | Triumph spares | Other spares | Racing & tuning parts
Ford spares Keith Roberts
16 Alwynn Walk, Brookvale Village, Birmingham B23 7YY.
  Spares Secretary, Escort MKI Owners and Enthusiasts Club,
  Kit Fit
Redmay Industrial Estate, Church Lane, South Scarle, Newark, Notts NG23 7JP Tel: 01636 893453
  Superior reconditioned kit car components. Many parts including suspension, axles, front uprights, discs, calipers and some engine parts.
  Classic and Performance
Unit 7, Hilton Ind. Est. Sutton Lane, Hilton, Derbyshire. DE65 7FE Tel: 01283 730839
  Used to be Classic Ford Only and sell parts for several different models of classic Fords but as time went on and stocks built up there became less and less room so started limiting parts to cars which had been successful in competition. In the future, Classic & Performance will supply parts solely for Mk1 & Mk2 Escort, from the humble 1100 to the superb RS models.
Very helpful and reasonably priced. Steve is still as helpful and friendly as ever. He also has plans to start specialising in 'classic' kits including Duttons.
  Theescortagency.net
Tel/Fax 01834 860929 Mobile: 07702 572857 Nr. Pembroke, South Wales
www.theescortagency.net email: martin@theescortagency.net
  Buy and sell Escort bits - cars, projects, spares.
  Speedshack
119 High St. Yiewsley, W. Drayton, Middx, UB7-7QL (just north of Heathrow) Tel 01895-449066
www.speedshack.co.uk email: sales@speedshack.co.uk
  Specialise in old Ford bits. Do mail order. Open 10 'till 6 Mon to Sat
  Classic Ford magazine 
  A really good source for second hand bits and specialists plus tips on tuning etc.
  MEV Spares supplies parts for cars from 1935-1990.
 

Specialist in TRIUMPH FORD and JAGUAR. Parts for many other cars also.

Concentrating on Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Rubber Seals / Windscreen Rubbers / Engine Parts / Universal Joints.

Every item on our website has a picture and a full description - telling you exactly what it does and what it will and wont fit.

Competitive prices as well!

We accept credit cards, Paypal, cheque or just come and collect.

The discount will depend on the the item purchased and will be a min of 10% max of about 30%.

Anyone phoning can just say Dutton Owners Club or type it on the Web Order

MEV Spares, Point Cottage, Dale Hill, Ticehurst, East Sussex, TN5 7DG

Phone: 01580 201 681 or 078950 52973

WWW.MEVSPARES.CO.UK

Triumph spares Canley Classics (formally John Kipping)
www.canleyclassics.com  E-mail: info@canleyclassics Telephone 01676541360
  I have always found Canley Classics to be very helpful by phone and personal contact. They have a Web site with spares catalogue for Herald, Vitess, GT6 and Spitfire. I have used this company for many years now and have replaced most of my Dutton's steering & suspension, either by collection or mail order at reasonable rates.  Keith Oakes (DOC member)
  KS Classic Car Parts  Ebay Store
  Specialising in classic triumph spares including bush kits suitable for all triumph and dutton suspension vehicles. Offers an unspecified discount to club members upon quoting club membership number and renewal date.
  Quiller Triumph
White Hart Road, Plumstead, London SE18 1DH Tel: Julian 0044 (0) 20 8854 4777 Fax: 0044 (0) 20 8854 2404 www.quillertriumph.co.uk
  As well as the full range of new Triumph parts we also have extensive stocks of used parts, both still on the cars in our yard and shelved. We already have a couple of regular Dutton customers. Full workshop, bodyshop & restoration facilities Huge stocks new & used parts Worldwide delivery. All credit cards accepted Orders for next-day delivery taken by e-mail, fax, telephone.
  Rimmer Bros
www.rimmerbros.co.uk/
  If it's from a Triumph then the chances are Rimmer do it.
Racing & tuning parts Car Builder Solutions
Redlands, Lindridge Lane, Staplehurst, Kent TN12 0JJ www.carbuildersolutions.co.uk  Tel; 01580 891309 Fax: 01580 893733
  Download a pdf of their catalogue full of goodies - they do a stack of good things to help car owners.
  Demon Tweeks
75 Ash Road South, Wrexham, Industrial Estate, Wrexham, CLWYD, LL13 9UG Tel: 01978 664466 Fax: 01978 664468
www.demon-tweeks.co.uk
  A truly great place, with lots of goodies, and lots of help available
  Merlin Motorsport
The Bridgestone Building, Castle Combe Circuit, Cippenham, Wiltshire SN14 7EX  Telephone: 01249 782101
www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk
  Based at Castle Combe circuit, next time you are in the area, drop in. Merline supply many parts that are applicable to your cars; oil coolers and plumbing, radiator fans, door trim and many other useful parts.
  Europa Specialist Spares
Fauld Industrial Park, Tutbury, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire DE13 9HR. Tel: 01283 815609 Fax: 01283 814976 www.europaspares.com email:info@europaspares.com
  Europa is a good place to search for spares you need. They are at most shows, but its worth a trip up to their site.
  Rally Design
Units 9 & 10 North Quay, Upper Brents Ind. Est. Faversham Kent ME13 7DZ Tel: 01795 531871 Fax: 01795 539930 www.raldes.co.uk Email: Information@Rally Design
  Rally Design is the largest wholesaler of motorsport parts in the UK, low price and quick service is our priority.
  Rally and Competition Equipment
Red Cross garage, Kaypersley Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent. Telephone: 01782 523664
  Used Escort competition parts.
  Peter Lloyd Rallying
Kodak House, Abergarw Trading Estate, Brynmenyn, Bridgend, South Wales CF32 9LW. Tel: 01656 724777 Fax: 01656 725125 www.peterlloydrallying.com

The Dutton Owners Club cannot accept responsibility for any of the companies here, and offers this list as a directory only. We do not receive any monies for this listing. If you have any other companies which you feel may be useful to list here, please contact the webmaster with details.

Updated Jun 2008