Large mk1 S badge 24A1402

[Dearg1275]

Has anyone found a reproduction Austin "S" boot badge that actually fits the holes in an original "S" boot lid? I have just tried to fit one from Some company and the pegs missed the holes by the best part of 1/4 inch. For that matter a steer on the small bonnet badge is probably not a bad idea either.

[TO THE FLOOR]

First I'm in the US but if you can't find something suitable I have one that I got in 1978

[Toby]

Think I might be able to help, all are originals:

[mk1]

Repro badge will pretty much NEVER have the correct pin dimensions or spacing as nearly all are made from molds that are taken from an original. Each step of the process shrinks the finished article a tiny amount. These tiny amounts add up & leave you with a weird looking badge that doesn't fit.

[Dearg1275]

Firstly, thanks to all for the offers.

Mark is quite right in this. Much of the repro parts that were originally cast are made as he describes. It is just shoddy manufacturing.

In this era when an object can be laser scanned for dimensions there is no reason why a proper oversized mould should not be created. This of course requires some level of commitment to getting things right and knowing there is actually a market for the finished product. Lowest common denominator rules I fear.