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bloodysalmon
Spain
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 Posted - 29/09/2014 : 18:50:22
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I am after a period and hopefully correct type of Lucas dip/switch fitted to the dashboard for my F2. This type is the one holding the central mirror in place like the J2 and L2's. A nice working one would be preferable.
Photo of item needed below, central to the dash board ...
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davies
United Kingdom
699 Posts |
Posted - 08/10/2014 : 09:34:55
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| what does it look like Chris? Rich |
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gsrun
United Kingdom
180 Posts |
Posted - 08/10/2014 : 20:01:55
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Thank you, Chris, for printing the picture of my car's dashboard which I sent to you a few years ago!
I am still able to produce engine turned dashboards for anyone who may be in need of one - either to a template or to the original size/shape.
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LewPalmer
USA
3244 Posts |
Posted - 08/10/2014 : 22:23:56
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Chris,
The one in your photo looks remarkably like the later T-type pushbutton. All of the pre-war ones I'm familiar with have a larger diameter horn button - so large that it is difficult extracting the mounting screws without nicking the side of the knob.
I have a spare one for a T-type, but the large knob ones are difficult to find. Either will work, but to be perfectly correct....
Lew Palmer
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PeterL
United Kingdom
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
6144 Posts |
Posted - 09/10/2014 : 08:08:57
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Peter,
The one on fleaBay seems to be the later type that Lew refers to with the smaller diameter horn button. It also doesn't seem to have the base that goes between the switch and the dashboard. In fact the mirror stand should be fitted between the switch and the base and not between the base and the dashboard as shown in the photo above. But to do that, you need the correct switch with a wider base as well as the wider button.
Simon J
J3437
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davies
United Kingdom
699 Posts |
Posted - 09/10/2014 : 10:36:43
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| It looks very very similar to T Type horn/dip switch.I have the mirror support bracket if req'd. Rich |
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
6144 Posts |
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bloodysalmon
Spain
1482 Posts |
Posted - 09/10/2014 : 17:58:17
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Hi Simon and thanks for providing an accurate photo of the correct type. However, I suspect functionally the T-type switch will do? ... especially now I have bought one ... mind you, £20 isn't bad!
Chris Blood (D0407 & F0753) |
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
6144 Posts |
Posted - 09/10/2014 : 18:29:33
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Indeed, Chris, the T Type one will work (it's what I have in my J2 for the moment) except that the mirror stand ends up being fitted between the base and the dash instead of between the base and the body of the switch. But men on galloping horses, etc. and as you say, twenty quid isn't at all bad. You wouldn't get the proper one for anything near that I fear.
Simon J
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gsrun
United Kingdom
180 Posts |
Posted - 09/10/2014 : 20:35:33
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Simon J is mistaken in stating that the mirror bracket is mounted directly against the dashboard in Bloodysalmon's photo of my dash in this topic. The detail is not very clear in the photo and I will try to attach another to clarify - the size of the pushbutton may well be incorrect, however.
Graham R.
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LewPalmer
USA
3244 Posts |
Posted - 09/10/2014 : 21:01:07
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I also believe that the correct pre-war ones have "D" and "H" pressed into the outer ring (per Simon's photo above), whereas I've never seen a post-war switch so engraved.
Lew Palmer
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bloodysalmon
Spain
1482 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2014 : 08:04:18
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Graham, having used your photo to show the switch, it made me think what are all the other button's switches doing?
Chris Blood (D0407 & F0753) |
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Cathelijne
Netherlands
744 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2014 : 08:40:55
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What I'm wondering is why you're all talking about 'correct' type switches when you don't seem to care about correctly naming car types ...
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
6144 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2014 : 08:53:23
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quote:
Originally posted by Cathelijne
What I'm wondering is why you're all talking about 'correct' type switches when you don't seem to care about correctly naming car types ...
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Simon J
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Cathelijne
Netherlands
744 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2014 : 08:59:51
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According to the Register Chris has an F1, not an F2. Whatever you want it to resemble in looks, it remains an F1. Calling it an F2 is simple falsification. Reinventing history. Worrying.
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