Hi, sorry to jump in on your thread!
i need to find one for a september 1964 car, the original is missing from mine, from what ricardo has said, do i need to find one with a white switch?
Jamie
Hi guys,
I recall hearing or reading the light with the white plastic toggle was introduced into production mid to late '65 but it seems that the other type with black sliding switch was still being fitted to some cars in '66. I would say '64 or earlier would definately have the sliding switch style.
Parnell states in his book the change point being September 64. This interior light change is listed under the changes by chassis number and the Cooper chassis numbers when the change ocurred, are listed. I don't have the copy of my book at the moment, but someone with the bible can easily check this.
Found one of the sliding metal switch type in the garage this afternoon. Excellent condition but missing the domed cover and rather discoloured. Anyone know how to bleach bakelite??
Hi Ian,
I don't think you'll clean it white again. The housings are very fragile and inclined to crumble too, so be careful. The best solution is probably to paint it with something. I've used lacquer, but vinyl paint could be used.
Ok, worked it out. It should have the pointed ends on the base unit.
Found the reminents of the original light unit in the car when removing all the interior. I say remains as its prett much disintegrated and fallen apart. The dirt mark outline on the headlining was the confirmirmation I needed though.
Just to revive this thread a bit, rather than starting a new one. My 1967 SDL has an interior light that looks like its been smashed, but maybe it's disintegrated due to age, it's always been like this since I bought it in 2002. I was told the earlier metal switch light was too early for my car but it has the wiring at the doors for a switch to operate the interior light. Would the metal switch be to allow you to have the lights come on when the door opens or just have it off, similar to modern cars? The switches aren't there but the wiring is and it's tucked into the door rubbers. I assume it didn't come from the factory like this? I've attached a few pictures. It wasn't until I was taking the pictures yesterday that I noticed the remnants of the old light has the metal switch.
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