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Re: Wish list continued

To: "Bob Haskell" <rchaskell@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Wish list continued
From: "Alan Seigrist Blue 100" <healey.nut@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 12:15:18 +0800
Bob -

Actually, if a good repro was made, it would be ideal to have the
white lettering embedded in the plastic... the painted lettering
always wears off within weeks!

Regards,

Alan

On 5/30/06, Bob Haskell <rchaskell@earthlink.net> wrote:
> Rich,
>
> The reproduction heater control panel and heater switch have been a bit of
> problem.  The two panels I bought from different vendors seem to be from the
> same supplier.  The top edge isn't flat, but concave - so there is a gap 
>between
> the panel and the dash.  The section with the horizontal slot (min/max
> temperature) has an over bite - the lower section doesn't stick out as far.  
>And
> the tab of the heater switch that sticks through the slot isn't made quite 
>right
> so it rubs on the lower section of the panel.  Another switch that I returned
> had a problem with the tab that holds the detent spring.  It stood too tall 
>and
> rubbed the upper section.
>
> I've been thinking about tearing apart the old and new switches so I can fit 
>the
> new electrical switch to the old assembly.  Would have to make a new pivot 
>pin.
>  Don't see how to get the spring off without destroying something.
>
> Know anyone who re-letters old heater control panels?
>
> I've run into a couple of problems with the new wiring harness from British
> Wiring.  I've sent Leslie a list and will probably send another when I have 
>the
> harness installed.  I can cc you, if you like.
>
> One has to feel a bit sorry for and have a lot of respect for anyone who 
>strives
> for originality/concours.  A lot of effort and knowledge required.
>
> Bob




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