Well, since it's brown, not black, it must be pre-MGB, so I think we're
looking at a 50s part. Probably pre-MGA as well.
on 2/19/04 3:25 AM, Mark J. Bradakis at mjb@autox.team.net wrote:
> So from the tons of stuff I have stashed in various places around the planet,
> I dig out an MG horn switch, and list it on ebay, item #2460492473
>
> It looks a lot like the horn buttons I see on mid 60s, early 70s Triumphs,
> except for the MG logo, of course. The logo is nicely done, raised silver
> MG letters fitted into an octogon, with a rich red background, and covered
> with a clear plastic resin of some sort.
>
> I've gotten a couple of questions about it, which I can't answer. I assumed
> it was from the same era as the Triumph units that are so similar in design,
> size and construction. I dug through what books I have on Lucas stuff, and
> the part number for the switch I have, 33572, doesn't crop up anywhere in the
> MG listings for 65 on.
>
> Does anyone recognize the part number or the switch? You can also see it at
> http://fatchancegarage.com/ebay/mg_horn_push.jpg
>
> The current bid is only a dollar and the auction ends friday night, so no
> big deal, I'm just curious.
>
> mjb.
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>
> ps: Also see
> http://cgi6.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&userid=
> teamfat&rd=1
>
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the primer red one with chrome wires
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