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Originally posted by 1922

To add to what JPSH120 said,

You can get a new inlet manifold from Coltec Racing Engines - they own everything that was once Holbay Racing Engines, are based where Holbay started and Richard Coles (the guy that owns Coltec) used to work for Holbay. They know all there is to know about H120 engines. Find them at http://www.coltecracing.com/contact.html
They can also supply head gaskets, camshafts, valves, pistons etc.

You can get 4 branch exhaust in stainless from London Stainless/Quick Silver - find them at http://www.quicksilverexhausts.com. Not cheap - I paid £600 15 years ago - but good quality. Sure I've got a good holbay four-branch


Rostyles - Any 60s or 70s Ford 4 stud wheels from Cortina, Capri, Escort will fit. I've seen pictures of Rapiers with Cortina 1600E wheels on. Rapier/H120 rostyles are a slightly different pattern. Early Rapier (Fastback) wheels are 4.5Jx13, H120 and later Rapier are 5Jx13. I think you might be able to get 6Jx13 Ford wheels.
I'm about 90% certain that MG (and Triumph) wheels are a different stud spacing and will not fit, and 100% certain that Vauxhall wheels (they also had rostyle) will not fit. I'd say you're correct: Ford is deffo an option. I had a Holbay with Lotus Cortina plain wheels.

Screen - They look similar to a Hillman Hunter but the part numbers are different - so I don't know if they fit. Rapier front screens can sometimes be found new - try the windscreen replacment places.
Hunter/Minx screens are smaller, not by much, but wnough to matter! Thus Hunter/Minx screen ubbers don't fit either. Prob got a laminated screen tucked away!

Carpet - Have a look around, you might find someone local that can make them. There's three professional upholsterers within 4 miles of where I live - so you might be pleasantly surprised.

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