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Old 16th December 2008, 20:23
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Spitfire Spade Grip?

Hi,

Can anyone tell me if this is an original Spitfire grip...or if it is an original of aything?

Something does not seem right...




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Old 16th December 2008, 20:59
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Re: Spitfire Spade Grip?

Not Spitfire.

Probably a very low grade item poorly filled, resin coated and equipped with a dummy gun button or could even be a cast/moulded replica.

They are all made by Dunlop with individual Type specific features.

On a Spitfire the air feed lines are internal to the mount diameter. This one has external feed line.

No brake lever and parking catch.

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Old 17th December 2008, 18:43
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Re: Spitfire Spade Grip?

HI,

the markings are:

CCG3390 and X1987

Does this mean anything?

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Old 17th December 2008, 21:28
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Re: Spitfire Spade Grip?

The number you should be looking for is AH8068.

This is the Dunlop drawing/part number.

Where are you reading these numbers?

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Old 15th August 2009, 21:35
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Re: Spitfire Spade Grip?

Conceptually, why was the "Spade Grip" conceived and then later abandoned as a control column?

Thanks

Rob Romero

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