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mjb
United Kingdom
249 Posts |
 Posted - 11/08/2022 : 15:15:15
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I am nearing the end of my long running rebuild of L2063. I have everything needed to complete except the tank mounted petrol gauge.
I have the top plate and chromed bezel but none of the components which are inside the tank, no usable face/dial or pointer.
Can anyone help with advice, parts or source of parts (new or restorable)?
Thanks,
Mike.
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sven
Sweden
435 Posts |
Posted - 11/08/2022 : 17:09:47
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Mike
Flat nose Morrises had a very similar arrangement but shorter. I think the dial and the mechanism is identical. Sorry no photos just now.
Best of luck
Sven L 2039 and 0671 |
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Blithe Spirit
United Kingdom
188 Posts |
Posted - 11/08/2022 : 17:29:01
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Hi Mike,
try Gregory's Autoparts, if you can find him now he has officially retired. He had a small selection of these gauges on his "retirement sale" stall at Prescott last weekend.
Regards,
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Earl of Cavendish
Australia
50 Posts |
Posted - 12/08/2022 : 05:52:05
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| Mike,I made one for my L1 which has an Australian 2 seater body,and I can do a sketch of what I made,it is very simple and needs a small lathe and a bit of soldering etc but works well,James Earl |
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ARP
United Kingdom
44 Posts |
Posted - 12/08/2022 : 07:46:45
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arp ltd
we have 1-2 in stock tel 01202 625242
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mjb
United Kingdom
249 Posts |
Posted - 13/08/2022 : 09:46:06
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Thanks everyone for your helpful responses they are very much appreciated. I'm following up on variously leads so here's hoping!
Cheers,
Mike.
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Richard Hardy
United Kingdom
2165 Posts |
Posted - 13/08/2022 : 14:49:08
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I understand Nev Churcher is able to supply a disassembled kit of parts for thes. They are not generic parts i.e. the type sold by general automotive suppliers but are correct in the small detail for the L type.
Rich
Vintage MG Parts |
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Colin Butchers
United Kingdom
1487 Posts |
Posted - 16/08/2022 : 10:45:06
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As Rich says, Nev was preparing a small batch for sale, but unfortunately his poor eyesight became acute and there is now little chance of the gauge kits being finished. I think I am right in saying that each kit was complete except for the main "Archimedes" spindle. The actual tank gauges, with face, pointer and domed glass are really exceptional.
Willie, if you were inclined to take them off his hands, in order to complete the kits for sale, I am sure that he would be receptive.
Let me know if you need his phone numbeer.
Colin B.
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Richard Hardy
United Kingdom
2165 Posts |
Posted - 17/08/2022 : 15:21:35
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Nev did ask me some time ago Colin but I simply have no spare time sadly. Rich
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Colin Butchers
United Kingdom
1487 Posts |
Posted - 18/08/2022 : 11:00:09
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Thanks for the info, Rich. I was actually addressing my remarks in the direction of Willie McKenzie, but I expect he is also very busy. It certainly needs someone to step up and finish what Nev has started.
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brooklands48
France
22 Posts |
Posted - 19/08/2022 : 16:45:39
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You can find these gauges at the Complete Automobilist.
They are beautiful, made to order, so there is a 6-8 weeks delivery process, you must pay 50% when you place the order, and the price is £ 738 incl. VAT... Ouch !
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rapide
United Kingdom
238 Posts |
Posted - 19/08/2022 : 17:25:54
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Michael, Just corrected 7.25 " not 85mm
I have a circular flange slide sender unit pretty much the same as that illustrated but it is only 185mm long from the underside of the 3 hole fixing plate which is 62mm o/d . The bezel or circular flange is 47mm diameter It is complete in good order but missing the dial plate only . It has the needle and glass.It could be converted with a little skill to any length which you needed . Should it be of interest I can send pics later . |
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LewPalmer
USA
3247 Posts |
Posted - 19/08/2022 : 18:36:00
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And I have the graphics for a proper Jaeger dial plate. I had intended on etching these, but never got around to it.
Lew Palmer
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