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BUCKLE PARTS
The Buckle Coupe fibreglass body and chassis were built by Buckle Motors
at the 137 Bonds Road Punchbowl factory.
They mainly used Zephyr parts.
The electric door locks were 12 volt Lucas solenoids.
Tail lights are Lucas, same as used on the Lotus Elite, MG Magnette.
Park/blinker lights were Lucas as used on the Mini series.
Boot hinges from the Mk1 Zephyr convertible.
Door hinges are from FX Holden with a small modification.
All dash instruments are Jaeger.
Front windscreen & seal were Mk1 Zephyr.
Rear screen, door glass, rear 1/4 windows and radiator were specially made.
All steering gear is Mk 1 Zephyr.
I hope these photos & info below
might help you to identify the Buckle part you may need.
Will replace these photos above soon with cleaner ones
List of the parts manufacturer & suppliers back in 1957-1960
Most are not with us anymore. This info is still good but only to talk about.
All new Ford Zephyr parts from Hunt Bros (Ford) Hurstville.
Rear Screen from Vaughan Plastics.
Door & Quarter glass from Cheapa Glass.
Quarter glass mould from Brogan & Treacy
Speedo & Tacho (MG) from Lancaster Motors.
Middle cluster of dash from a Humber Snipe.
Hand brake assembly (Morris Oxford) from Lancaster Motors.
Hand brake boot (Ford Prefect) from Triflex P/L
Petrol caps & necks from Chrysler.
Front & Rear springs from National Motor Springs.
Dash guages recalibrated by S Smith & Sons (Aust) P/Ltd Ferndell St. South Granville.
Chassis rails & parts from C.Fulham & Sons Hurstville.
Complete chassis from Kanweld P/Ltd Stanley St Peakhurst.
Rear tube rails & Exhaust from W.C.Stevens.
Badges/Emblems from Millers Badges.
Boot hinges from Nolan O'Rourke.
Bolts & nuts from Evans of Australia of Willoughby.
All Lucas electrical items from Joseph Lucas (Aust).
Alloy Bumperettes from Snowdon Bros.
Rear view morror from Lucas (Aust).
Profile cutting from H.Hare
Metal machining by Fitzpatrick of Randwick.
Spare part numbers for your Buckle
Ignition Points:
Mk1 distributor DVX6A. Lorimier/Repco L10, L10V
Mk1 distributor DM6. Lorimier/Repco L13, L13V
Mk1 distributor 40252E. Bosch GL15 .. Lucas GL15 .. Repco L15, L15V
Mk11 distributor ... Bosch GL15 .. Lucas GL15 .. Repco L15, L15V
Mk111 distributor ... Echlin CS207A .. Bosch GL19 .. Lucas GL19 .. Repco L19, L19V.. Motorcraft ADP-92 .. Ford AEOTA-12199-C
Condenser:
Mk1 distributor DVX6A & DM6. ... Bosch GL103 .. Lucas GL101 .. Repco LC101, Lorimier LC98.
Mk1 distributor 40252E. ...Lorimier LC98A.
Mk11 distributor ... Bosch GL103 .. Lucas GL101 .. Repco LC101
Mk111 distributor ... Echlin EP29 .. Bosch GL103 .. Lucas GL103 .. Repco/Lorimier LC103
Rotor Button:
MK1 distributor DVX6A... Lorimier/ Repco DB250
Mk1 distributors DM6 or 40252E... Bosch GL254 .. Lucas GL254 .. Repco/Lorimier BD254.
Mk11 distributor .... Bosch GL254 .. Lucas GL254 .. Repco BD254
Mk111 distributor .... Echlin EP44 .. Bosch GL249 .. Lucas GL254 .. Repco BD254
Distributor Cap:
Mk1 distributor DVX6A. ... Lorimier DB221
Mk1 distributors DM6 or 40252E. ... Bosch GL260 .. Lucas GL260 .. Repco BD260 .. Lorimier FO104
Mk11 distributor ... Bosch GL260 .. Lucas GL260 .. Repco BD260 .. Lorimier FO104
Mk111 distributor ... Echlin EP47 .. Bosch GL274 .. Lucas DC15 .. Repco/Lorimier BD274
Blinker Switch
Lucas 31755
Head Light Dipper Switch
Lucas 31372
Tie Rod Ends
Outer TE103
Inner TE101 & TE102
Shock Absorbers
Rear link arm #6702
Idler Arm Kit
Dufor, same as Zephyr Mk1... SX1036
Brake Shoes
Mk1 & Mk11 Front shoes #E1145 ... Rear shoes #E1144
Mk111 Front Disc Pads #GDB519 ... Rear shoes #E1140
Wheel Bearings
1956-1963
Front Inner #1197x - 1922.... Genuine Ford #EOA-1201A - EOA-1202
Front Outer #LM11949 - LM11910 ... 05075x - 05185S .... Gen Ford #EOA-1216A - EOA-1217A
Rear Outer Hub Axle. Mk11 #62208 .... N5661 .... Gen Ford # EOA-1225A. Mk111 #6209
Rear Outer Hub Axle Oil Seal. Mk111 #P4557
Welsh Plugs
Engine block (water) I 5/8 "
Cam Shaft I 29/32"
Rocker shaft 7/16"
Water Pump Bearing
FPS14 .... Gen Ford # EIADKN-8530
Radiator Cap
7LB ... Repco # RC59-07
Engine Mounts
MacKay Mk1 (1 threaded stud) #A643 ... Mk11 & Mk111 (Both has 2 threaded studs) #A740
Clutch Parts
Release Bearing ...Mk1, Mk11, Mk111 ... #GSB322, BRG2135, NBN1054
Driven Plate ... Mk1 8"x10T #R8005W, B3 ... Mk11 8.5"x10T #R8501W, B333 ... Mk111 8.5"x 23T #R8516W , B507 or #R8522W, B534
Presure Plate ... Mk1 #800-004 ... Mk11 #850-003 ... Mk111 #850-007 or #850-006
Clutch Master Cylinder with 3/4" bore and 90 degree bowl. #P6575
Flywheel RING GEAR: Mk1 & Mk2 105 teeth.... Mk3 106 teeth
Starter Motor: Mk1,2,3 all have 9 teeth on pinion
If fitting a Mk2 gearbox housing on a Mk3 motor with Mk3 flywheel you will have to replace the pinion with 10 teeth.
Gearbox Parts
Front Bearing ... Mk1 ? Mk11 ? Mk111 #6307-ZNR
Rear Bearing ... Mk1 ? Mk11 ? Mk111 #RMS10
Front Seal ... Mk111 P5611
Rear Housing seal ... Mk111 PR4520
Cluster Gear Mk111... 213E 7113 B.
Universal Joints
Mk1... 1951-55 K5-L4R
Mk11... 1956-60 K5-LGB102R , K5-GB150, K5-LGB80R
Mk111... 1961-1968 K5-LGB80R, K5-GB150
Diff
Crown Wheel carrier Bearings. Mk11 #16150/16284
Pinion Front Bearing. Mk11 #HM88542/10, Timken #88542/88510
Pinion Rear Bearing. Mk11 #HM801346/10 Cone HM801310
Pinion Seal. Mk11 #
Diff Housing Inner Seal. Mk11 PR5034 1.125x1.875x0.375 TC/N... Mk111 #472475 187x1874x0.250
Diff Ratios:
Mk1 Consul 4.556:1, 4.625:1.
Mk1 Zephyr/Zodiac 4.375:1, 4.444:1.
Mk2 Zephyr 3.90:1
Mk3 Zephyr 3.54:1
Badges/Emblems
Bonnet, Boot, Steering wheel and Hub cap badges were all the same size.
Some had white, red or orange background.
made by Millers Badges of Rydalmere Sydney.. Ph 02 9638 4222
Raymond Mays Alloy 12 port cylinder head: The Aluminium is English H14 if you ever need to weld one.
BUCKLE BODY MOULDS
Christmas 1965 six Buckle owners bought from Buckle Motors the moulds which were used to build the Buckle Coupe.
The six owners were: Brian Lawler, Bob Williamson, Danny Lloyd, Bob Boston, Merv Billington & Norm McDonald.
Moulds Ownership: your share is not transferrable or not to be sold.
The aim was to be used them to repair our Buckles. The moulds can be used by any Buckle owner with our permission.
To borrow or hire them you will need the permission of three of the mould owners.
You can only have one peice of the moulds at any time. When returned you will be allowed to borrow or hire another peice.
Over the past 45+ years some have been borrowed and not returned. If you have any please return them.
The moulds a currently in the possession of
Danny Lloyd has the dash, LH outer door skin & inner L/R door frame, new bumperette moulds, turret,
floor & 2 side body panels inner & outer.
Bob Boston has the rear half body 1/4 panels, Bonnet and RH door skin and some small interior moulds.
2014 Bill Buckle donated the new moulds for the bumperettes
The original receipt and the carbon copies of the owners of the Buckle moulds from 1965.
The 6th owners is Brian Lawler who organised the purchase.
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