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Post by don29163 on Apr 25, 2010 20:27:47 GMT -5
Need a Headlight switch for a GT II has 5 spades on back, pic of a headlight on the rocker.
don29163@gmail.com
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Post by jspbtown on Apr 26, 2010 7:58:10 GMT -5
I believe those were Lucas light switches popular on old Jags (I think). So maybe some Jag restoration places?
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Post by don29163 on Apr 26, 2010 20:12:37 GMT -5
TY, I'll keep looking, Yes it is a Lucas Switch.
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Post by gem on Apr 26, 2010 23:08:51 GMT -5
Yes, they are indeed Jaguar switches from the 70's. Pete Rondeau was selling replacements in the past. His site at Bradleygt2.com still lists them. Link: www.bradleygt2.com/cat/catalog.php3?auto=gt2His email is in the site. Hope this helps GaryG |
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Post by Wyn on Apr 27, 2010 10:24:00 GMT -5
In my search for Lucas switches that were popular for the old Jags for my GT2 . I was unable to find any of the old Lucas Jag switches. But found Stafford Vehicle Components. The switches were close to the size needed. The S-V-C switches were newer and if any broke they could easy replaced. They are the same width but a little bit longer so little rework on the switch slot the switches will work. I had redesigned my Dash for a computer and video screen and needed the switches to be gang mounted. The Gang Mounting Frames offered from S-V-C worked out great. Also I needed to modify one of the switches, I took the switch apart, pulled out one of the contacts and moved it to the reverse side and this reversed for function of that switch. Also all the switches are Illuminated a little extra wiring but easily done. Wyn    Link www.s-v-c.co.uk/prod_switches.html |
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Post by don29163 on Apr 27, 2010 20:03:43 GMT -5
Gem, I have mailed pete twice about those switches and have not got any reply.
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Post by don29163 on Apr 27, 2010 20:07:26 GMT -5
Wyn, I have both parts of the switch, but it came apart and something inside is missing. I assume it may have been dropped at some point and just popped open and something fell out. It does not look like it is broken or melted.
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Post by Wyn on Apr 27, 2010 22:55:56 GMT -5
Of the switches I had they had never been used but were in bad shape from old age and dry cracking.
One of the switches came apart and would not stay together, There was a small spring a plastic stem and a metal rocker inside the switch. From the looks of all the switches they would not hold up very well. That is why I looked for some other switches to do the job. One of the other members asked about the old switches and I gave they to him. The S-V-C are more modern and Illuminated. They will work in the original GT2 Dash with very little mod. The cost was very reasonable from the UK and it was cheaper to ship across the big pond than it cost to ship across the U.S.A. I think I paid less for these switches then I would have paid for them here in the states. Plastic works great.
Wyn
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Post by smyrnaguy on Apr 28, 2010 7:12:36 GMT -5
More jags have been permanently parked because of Lucas electrics than any other reason. A few years ago I bought a XJ6 with 60k miles for $450. Great motor and trans. Nearly all electrical components were destroyed by oxidation. IMO Lucas = crap.
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