The Pegasus team felt an update on recent and current projects might be of interest to members. Recently, the supplier we had secured for windscreen rubbers decided to retire and his equipment was sold to a supplier who relocated to Poland and so our source was lost. I am glad to say Bill Lawson has secured a supplier who can manufacture to the correct Shure hardness which is important for the seal to secure both the window and trim and avoid cracks at the radius. This seal fits all the cars from the 406 onwards, so well done Bill. A more detailed communication is due imminently on this.
Trevor Wilks has identified suppliers for most of the front screen and a number of the rear screens and this information has been reported in BODAcious. Over recent months, Pegasus has funded him to look at rear screens for some of the cars where a supplier was not identified. It appears the same rear screen fits the 406 to 410. Pilkington have agreed to develop a mould to produce a supply of screens, the cost of which will be built in to the cost of the screens. At present 14 of the potential 100+ members with suitable cars have expressed an interest in obtaining a screen and it appears Pilkington will do a first run. The product will have heater elements so those with older cars who would prefer a heated screen with all it benefits should contact Pegasus promptly to secure one. Future batches are likely to require a minimum of 25 items.
Andy Gibbs has secured the supply of door pulls for the early 400 cars and has sold the first batch of castings. In addition, we have been approached to consider whether it would be practical to re-make the Pegasus wing badges for the 406. The costs of this development were prohibitive for numbers which people were seeking so it was not a project which the team could support.
The Pegasus team have also evaluated the development of brake discs as it was suggested that there was no commercial supplier for a number of models. After careful consideration, due to the safety significant nature of the product, it was felt the complex quality assurance demands of production, the potential risks to owners and others should the QA not be appropriate and the associated indemnity risks were such that the project was abandoned. Pegasus has made a decision not to engage in the production or marketing of brake discs. As it transpires, further investigation showed the initial concerns were unfounded and the team has identified commercial suppliers for brake discs for our cars. The Team can provide members with the details of those companies who are able to provide quality assured products.
Finally, if members require any of the above or have concerns over access to parts for their car, do flag these up to the team and they will review our information to identify possible sources and suppliers. It is from this work that future Pegasus projects develop. All you have to do is fill out our Parts Enquiry form with your requirements. This form can be found under Pegasus Parts on the website but is available to members only.
Keep safe
Mike Hallissey
