Lucas switches

Tim Kay · 12th August 2005, 07:50 PM

Anyone know where to buy our typical style Lucas toggle swithces here in the US [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]

Lynn · 13th August 2005, 12:24 AM

Tim,
Finishline has them if you want pricey parts from Lucas - The Prince of Darkness. Performance Unlimited's Cobra Valley has Lucas look-alikes that are rated for 21 amps.

Regards,
Lynn

Ross Nicol · 13th August 2005, 04:03 AM

Tim I have some from wrecked cars. Did the rounds while in NZ.I bought more than I needed and you can have them if you want them.Postage only.I reckon I still owe you, after what you've done for me.
Ross

Tim Kay · 13th August 2005, 12:32 PM

Thanks Lynn, you never let me down.

Ross, I may take you up on that. I will let you know which one or two I'm looking for and post back. Thanks for the offer, you don't owe me a thing [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

Ian Clark · 16th August 2005, 11:48 PM

Hi Tim,

Hey you can't beat free! However you can find a lot of "prince of darkness" parts including ignition and light swiches (has to be an oximoron in there somewhere) at www.eropaspares.com I've always found them easy to deal with.

Steve Toner · 16th August 2005, 11:55 PM

Would that be www.europaspares.com ? It doesn't work very well without the u [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

Tim Kay · 17th August 2005, 02:13 AM

Yes, free can't be beat [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

Thanks Ian and Steve. Good option.

Ross,
Check your inventory when you get time. What I am looking for is an off/on/on and on off/on Lucas Toggle. No hurry, I am up at the Historic Races at Laguna Seca for the rest of the week [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

Ross Nicol · 17th August 2005, 10:25 PM

Tim are you having fun when you should be working?I have 17 off/on/on and 3 off/on. Let me know the qty you want and I'll post them.
Ross

Chris Martino · 17th August 2005, 10:39 PM

Anyone know where to find the column mounted Lucas "flick" high-beam switch? Or was it a Le Mans one-off part?

Chris

Mitch D · 18th August 2005, 12:04 AM

Not 100% sure what you mean, but check out www.s-v-c.co.uk then click "SWITCHES". There's something about 1/3 of the way down called a "momentary flasher switch".

MD

JimmyMac · 18th August 2005, 03:08 PM

Chris,
Check your own MDA forum site for a picture of the original column mounted switch and the Lucas part number.
In the Gallery section.
Extremely rare.

Chris Martino · 18th August 2005, 05:35 PM

Thanks Mitch, Jimmy. I was on that website and they are the correct type of switch, just not the right proportions or housing. I wonder if the rod can be custom made to correct length, correct rubber boot on the end and mated to the switch housing?? Hmmmmm - a nice to have but, maybe James has a stash of them under his matteress.. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Chris

JimmyMac · 18th August 2005, 06:03 PM

Chris,
The matress is a bit lumpy right now.
All those bits on that Gallery get me a bit closer to the real thing.
In my opinion, if you really want to get close to the experience of driving a 40 then the you need most tactile bits of the cockpit layout original. More the better as far as I am concerned. Thus the original switches, column and pedal box etc are really a must for me. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

Mitch D · 18th August 2005, 07:43 PM

Hey, James, I can see where you're looking at the MDA gallery. Can you be more specific?

I'm like you, I think details can go a long way to making the replica feel more authentic, and there's nothing like 'interior details' to really take you away.

Mitch D

JimmyMac · 19th August 2005, 12:53 AM

Mitch,
Try this
http://www.mdagt40.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=49

Lynn · 19th August 2005, 11:19 PM

James,

Do you have to be a member to see the pictures? All I see are several posts with parts descriptions, but no pictures.

Regards,
Lynn

JimmyMac · 20th August 2005, 12:40 AM

Lynn,
I'm sorry mate, I just don't know.
I shall post the shots for you in another section later today. (It's about 0530am here and I just got up).

JimmyMac · 20th August 2005, 02:20 AM

The photos are now here on this site in ALL GT40s - Original Spec'n Parts
Sorry if I have wasted anybody's time.

Ross Nicol · 24th August 2005, 08:57 PM

Tim Kay - I have sent you a PM my home doesn't say I have let me know if you got it.

Ross

Tim Kay · 25th August 2005, 11:45 AM

Ross,
Thanks, I got your PM. What I am looking for is an 'off/on/on' and an 'off/on' Lucas Toggle. Also, it's important to me that the tightening nut is the round one. I am trying to match all the switches with the round nut, not the hex. In fact if you have 2 or 3 extra round nuts that would be wonderful [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

Let me know the cost, I could send money or pay-pal it to you.