The 15th International Portafold & Ansfold Gathering) (i.e. 2024)

Our annual gathering will be returning to the Newbury Retrofestival.

So put the dates 9th, 10th & 11th of August 2024 in your diary now and get those dates booked off work early.

Show Address: Newbury Showground, Priors Court, Hermitage, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG18 9QZ

Don't book direct with the show organisers it will cost you more money, just contact me (07771544419) to get your pitch saved.

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by Happy Jack
Sun, 12 Jul 2015, 10:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Roof clips
Replies: 7
Views: 18503

Re: Roof clips

Looking on Ebay I saw spring clips made in nylon which look promising. I entered Spring Catches in All Catagories and up popped a company called Automech. Have a look and see what you think??
by Happy Jack
Sun, 12 Jul 2015, 9:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Roof clips
Replies: 7
Views: 18503

Re: Roof clips

Thank you for your replies, I have not yet found a source of supply but the search goes on. The problem with two of my existing clips is the spring which is either seized or broken. I probably will finish up stripping them down and seeing if I can do a suitable repair. Should I find a source of supp...
by Happy Jack
Tue, 23 Jun 2015, 5:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Roof clips
Replies: 7
Views: 18503

Roof clips

Having sorted out my window problems I now am in the deep wotsit for a couple of roof clips, the ones that fit on top of the ends, anyone got any bright ideas as to where I might get some or how to recon my existing clips???
by Happy Jack
Mon, 22 Jun 2015, 10:51 am
Forum: Maintenance & Restoration
Topic: Window reglazing
Replies: 1
Views: 12838

Re: Window reglazing

Problem solved, found a old school Glazier who did the deed for £25.
by Happy Jack
Sun, 21 Jun 2015, 1:47 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Restoration
Topic: Window reglazing
Replies: 1
Views: 12838

Window reglazing

The front window on my Ansfold has been broken. Does anyone have any tips or advice to help me replace it, I will consider replacing it with plastic if need be. My main problem is how do I dismantle the frame.
by Happy Jack
Sat, 23 May 2015, 8:43 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Roof clip
Replies: 0
Views: 10218

Roof clip

One of my spring loaded roof clips (that fits on the top of the end panels) has decided to give up the ghost, does anyone have a surplus one they could flog me???
by Happy Jack
Mon, 02 Mar 2015, 9:19 pm
Forum: Modifications & Upgrades
Topic: Spare wheel carrier
Replies: 2
Views: 12789

Re: Spare wheel carrier

Thanks Phunkie Boy that looks the business and reasonably easy to make.
by Happy Jack
Sun, 01 Mar 2015, 6:13 pm
Forum: Modifications & Upgrades
Topic: Spare wheel carrier
Replies: 2
Views: 12789

Spare wheel carrier

Anyone got any ideas as to making a spare wheel carrier to fit on the A bar of my Ansfold.
by Happy Jack
Fri, 13 Feb 2015, 7:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Roof strap
Replies: 2
Views: 6847

Re: Roof strap

I am unsure of the required length but I bought four white dog collars from Poundland and they fit perfectly.
by Happy Jack
Fri, 13 Feb 2015, 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tops of windows
Replies: 5
Views: 9738

Re: Tops of windows

My 78 Ansfold is fitted with exterior pelmets, I thought they were a standard fitment.