Does anyone have or know where to get the escutcheon that goes around the latch that release the front seat back? Ivory would be perfect, but I can paint if necessary. Could also use the button that goes on the latch. Andy@winehack.net

 

Hi Andy... I had the same problem for my 99XKR in ivory a few years ago. They are really difficult to find and stupid expensive if you can find one.
Have you thought about going down the 3D printer route? The technology is becoming more and more widely available for bits for our classic cars now.
Just a thought. Regards.... Smithy

 

I'm looking for the same parts, please post here if you have any luck finding them. There is a fllow in Italy that can make them but he doesn't want to mess with customs.

 

Thanks, Smitty. I tried the 3d route with a neighbor but he said they need a digital file. Any clue who has one? My escutcheon is busted with missing pieces so I can’t even get good picks to scale.

Andy

QUOTE=Smitty99XKR;2564010]Hi Andy... I had the same problem for my 99XKR in ivory a few years ago. They are really difficult to find and stupid expensive if you can find one.
Have you thought about going down the 3D printer route? The technology is becoming more and more widely available for bits for our classic cars now.
Just a thought. Regards.... Smithy[/QUOTE]

 

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I saw an episode of Wheeler Dealers where fatty Mike took a broken clip from the mechanism on the sunroof of a classic RS Escort (I think?) If you take the broken part to a 3D printer specialist then they can fill in the gaps with CAD tech and reproduce the part. I might be wrong but think it can be done. I have the part on a bedroom seat I put legs on but don't know how to get it off. I would happily give you it but these parts are held on by a secured rivet bolt not a screw unfortunately.

 

Is this the part you are looking for?

 

Sorry Andy, bloody stupid me! The Escutcheon not the latch ! Apologies. But the Escutcheon will be much easier to recreate than the latch lever cover. Why not take the bits you have to see what they can do?

 

Found this in UK but might cost you a lot of postage to the US and will need painting.
https://www.xk8-parts.com/2018/12/ja...775-gja4762aa/
I would still try a good 3D printer place mate 👍