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by Vortex O'Plinth
Wed Sep 20, 2023 12:44 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP250 Retrofit lap seatbelt
Replies: 21
Views: 1874

Re: SP250 Retrofit lap seatbelt

I would respectfully suggest that you give serious consideration before fitting lap belts in your car. The only safe option is to fit belts with proper shoulder/upper body restraining belts to minimise injury. If you use lap belts only you will find that in a moderate bump the dashboard and windscr...
by Vortex O'Plinth
Mon Sep 18, 2023 2:55 pm
Forum: Parts for Sale & List of Suppliers
Topic: SP250 Badge bar
Replies: 1
Views: 3134

SP250 Badge bar

The badge bar was an original Daimler accessory for the SP250. It was mounted on the body and formed to follow the front profile. P1390001.JPG This one is in as new condition and was removed from the car shown on the right in the picture below..... P1270236.JPG ...prior to the car being restored. It...
by Vortex O'Plinth
Mon Sep 11, 2023 9:22 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Smoking on Start up ans Idle
Replies: 2
Views: 295

Re: Smoking on Start up ans Idle

I suspect your engine would benefit from valve stem seals. These were not originally fitted but are a relatively straightforward modification with the heads removed. It's possible that the valve guides were not replaced as part of your top end overhaul?
by Vortex O'Plinth
Sat Sep 09, 2023 10:11 pm
Forum: Daimler for sale
Topic: 1961 SP250 Reg 752 CXF
Replies: 4
Views: 1558

Re: 1961 SP250 Reg 752 CXF

If that actually sold for £10k (plus presumably buyer's premium) I reckon someone got quite a bargain.
by Vortex O'Plinth
Sat Aug 26, 2023 10:10 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP 250 wind deflector
Replies: 5
Views: 586

Re: SP 250 wind deflector

This one is designed specifically for the SP.
by Vortex O'Plinth
Sun Aug 06, 2023 11:01 am
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: SP252
Replies: 4
Views: 435

SP252

The only surviving SP252 is currently residing in the JDHT's collection at Gaydon.
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There's an interesting article on it's development and history here.
by Vortex O'Plinth
Sat Aug 05, 2023 8:34 pm
Forum: Parts for Sale & List of Suppliers
Topic: SP250 front over-riders
Replies: 1
Views: 524

SP250 front over-riders

Pair of SP250 front bumper overriders for sale. They have been stripped, polished and triple plated (Copper, Nickel, Chrome) by Derby Plating Services Ltd and unused since. The right hand overrider had suffered some impact damage and subsequent repair prior to rechroming has not fully restored the o...
by Vortex O'Plinth
Sat Aug 05, 2023 7:06 pm
Forum: Parts for Sale & List of Suppliers
Topic: SP250 air filters
Replies: 1
Views: 466

Re: SP250 air filters

Sold.
by Vortex O'Plinth
Sat Aug 05, 2023 4:08 pm
Forum: Parts for Sale & List of Suppliers
Topic: SP250 air filters
Replies: 1
Views: 466

SP250 air filters

Pair of reproduction SP250 air filters for sale. P1030309.JPG They have had original type lubrication decals applied but have never been fitted to a car. They are supplied new with metric threaded nutserts in place of the original UN threaded units, so fitting screws are also supplied. £35 the pair ...