franky
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| posted on 20/11/10 at 07:16 PM |
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where to get these, or make them cheaper?
http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/toggle-switch-guard-swguard-3583-p.asp
£6+vat for one seems a little like daylight robbery
I've been looking for some oval hoops to cut in half and put a thread on with no luck so far..... locost builders always have the answer!
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tegwin
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| posted on 20/11/10 at 07:24 PM |
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Can you find a new (BMW) mini... the centre switch panel has those on it...
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designer
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| posted on 20/11/10 at 07:28 PM |
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I used an IKEA draw handle to guard my switches.
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designer
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| posted on 20/11/10 at 07:29 PM |
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Or, a small U-bolt would do for a single switch.
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flibble
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| posted on 20/11/10 at 07:33 PM |
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Might be possible to chop these down then thread the end for a nut or similar?
5mm STAINLESS STEEL 316 Dee Shackles Chandlery on eBay (end time 08-Dec-10 13:54:43 GMT)
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Strontium Dog
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| posted on 20/11/10 at 07:35 PM |
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Just bend a bit of straight bar around a former of your choice. Ally bar would be easy to cut threads on!
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Davegtst
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| posted on 20/11/10 at 08:06 PM |
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I've been looking for some cheaper ones for ages. CBS must get them from somewhere.
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austin man
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| posted on 20/11/10 at 08:09 PM |
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what about cable clamps
PK10 CABLE CLAMP 6MM on eBay (end time 04-Dec-10 10:23:15 GMT)3
Life is like a bowl of fruit, funny how all the weird looking ones are left alone
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jacko
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| posted on 20/11/10 at 08:28 PM |
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http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=145388
This any good for you
[Edited on 20/11/10 by jacko]
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Davegtst
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| posted on 20/11/10 at 08:48 PM |
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I've thought about using those mini ones, can you take the guards off and mount them to a flat panel?
[Edited on 20/11/10 by Davegtst]
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stevegough
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| posted on 20/11/10 at 09:11 PM |
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You could try these from CBS?
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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franky
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| posted on 20/11/10 at 09:32 PM |
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Cheers people, I think these are the best to go for
6mm x 90mm U BOLT & PLATE STAINLESS STEEL 316 on eBay (end time 25-Nov-10 15:22:33 GMT)
They have an edge to go against the panel too with a smaller pitch thread. So 1/3 of the price of the highway robbers
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Davegtst
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| posted on 20/11/10 at 09:35 PM |
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Good find. Be sure to let us know what they are like when you get them, i'll probably get some too.
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Alan B
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| posted on 24/11/10 at 02:43 PM |
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Agreed 6 quid is pretty expensive there must be something better. However, a couple of points.....for those suggesting threading a pre bent
'U', how can you do that?...think about it.. and secondly the CBS ones do have a small flange forged into them allowing you to tighten
them up without having a nut both sides....which is more visually appealing than the nut showing.....
Just my thoughts.
Alan
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Mix
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| posted on 24/11/10 at 05:49 PM |
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Come on Alan - surely die nuts exist that side of the 'pond' 
Regards Mick
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Davegtst
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| posted on 24/11/10 at 10:05 PM |
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Look what i just found. Wrong side of the ocean though.
http://www.periheliondesign.com/switchguards.htm
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franky
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| posted on 26/11/10 at 05:08 PM |
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The ebay ones seemed to work well. £1.70 against £6+vat!!! Not a 100% finished job but i'm pleased with how its turned out.
[Edited on 26/11/10 by franky]
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stevegough
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| posted on 26/11/10 at 05:11 PM |
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Missile silos?
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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franky
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| posted on 26/11/10 at 06:02 PM |
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Hidden rocket launchers
Fuel pump/Fan over-ride/Dash power/traction-launch control
I just like toggle switches, well switches full stop!
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