FOUND: Picnic Tray for 1968 S type

Glyn Ruck · Post by **Glyn Ruck** » Tue Dec 04, 2018 10:52 pm

I think the finger pull is a good idea. I think the handle was just done to standardise across the range including E Type. I've never seen a finger pull with the rubber sleeve (other than yours) ~ just chrome. I shall keep my eyes open.

Jose · Post by **Jose** » Tue Dec 04, 2018 11:16 pm

the sleeve fits tighly but is removable, however if I remove it, the edges of the metal pull are way too sharp and can cut the skin. I think it is polished stainless not chromed.
the sleeve gives more leverage to the index finger while the thumb presses the lock.

Glyn Ruck · Post by **Glyn Ruck** » Tue Dec 04, 2018 11:26 pm

The early '64's I've seen curled over your forefinger allowing you to push with your thumb. They could have been SS but did not have sharp edges.

Jose · Post by **Jose** » Tue Dec 04, 2018 11:33 pm

I'm in contact with Saul frequently. He lovea electric guitars too.

Been to his shop and he actually uses a furnace to cure the finishes, they come out like glass. Amazing old world craftsmanship which he learned from his father. I love the smell of wood and poly finish. He partially refinished a Momo wood steering wheel for my XJ-6.

I posted a picture of his 420 with a center mounted stop lamp that I got for him. He liked the one in my S type so he wanted one too!

Jose · Post by **Jose** » Tue Dec 04, 2018 11:35 pm

yes the pull in my car is curled too, the sleeve makes it look straight in the picture but it also curls.

Post by **Tom Hoffman** » Fri Dec 14, 2018 6:57 am

I had a spare from my parts car, but I gave it to David a few years ago. He modified it, turning it into a cup holder (putting his nice original safely away). It turned out great.

dennis · Post by **dennis** » Thu Feb 28, 2019 5:48 pm

dennis wrote: ↑Sun Nov 25, 2018 10:56 pm Has anyone any ideas where I may find one ? FOUND

Dennis at Matching Green

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