Patternmaking

As promised, here are some pictures of our latest new part to reach production.

Not the most glamorous of products, this is the gasket for the numberplate lamp on the Herald 13/60, part number 621264. The grey one is the handmade pattern, from which the others are moulded.

These are made in a durable polyurethane rubber, and are arguably more nicely made than the obsolete originals! They will be available from stock from Monday, January 25th.

Meanwhile, work continues on other projects. Here's an image of some work in progress. If you don't recognise what it is, you probably don't own a Herald Estate or Courier Van......

About time too!

OK, so I was never any good at keeping a diary either! It's been far too long since I gave any kind of update on what's been going on.

To be honest, there's not been much interesting stuff to report. When I established Rarebits, I had great visions of making bespoke parts in-house, but the reality never quite worked out like that. Making parts takes time, and while you're putting time into R&D, you're not making any money to live on! So the mundane trade of run of the mill Triumph parts took precedence, with in-house design very much on the back burner.

Last year I made the decision to get back to basics, and remember why I got into this business. With the winter being the quietest time of year, I have thrown myself into pattern making, mainly relating to obsolete plastic and rubber mouldings. I've also needed to experiment with moulding methods and materials, so it's been a very industrious period for me. I'm beginning to see results from my work, with the first new product in some time going into production today.

More updates in a couple of days, when I can show you the fruits of my labour.

Cheers,
Bill.