1974 Espada dashboard rocker switches

Bill Young
(623) 780-2200
419 W. Lone Cactus Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85027-2956

They will knnow exactly what you want and if they have it you're done.

If not try the Vintage Lamborghini Group over on Yahoo Groups.
This has been discussed over there sometime in the past 2 years and there are Italian suppliers of at least some of these switches.

Bob S.

 

trying to get them all with the correct pics may prove difficult > are they just badly faded but still work > if so you can remove and use plastic polish on them and then repaint the pic using a fine brush and then reinstall.

Gary
espada
8394

 

if memory serves try late 69's to mid 70's fiat's. 128, 124 coupes, 124 sedan, x19 etc...

please let us know the cross references on you look in to it.

cheers

hf

 

Hi Tannucats,

I've sent you a pm on this LamboChat forum some days ago concerning your switches question, but no reply ? perhaps you didn't notice it ?
Seeing the pictures of your car, I imagine you have a SIII dasboard ?

Some months ago I did a complete switches check-up for my Miura. Here is a picture of the restored switches ready to be fitted on my car. By comparison with the Miura, I imagine you need in addition the wiper switch ? but what is/are the additional switches for the Espada to make the twelve you mention ?

I have some of these switches available - not all of them .
And one question, do you need the switches only, or also the bezels / rectangular frame-black plastic holders ? I also have some of NOS bezels.

BR

Bruno

PS: just confirm us also your dashBoard type
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Bruno
Can you tell us how you got those switches so shiny ?
Gary
Espada
8394

 

Try as I might, I have not been able to cross reference the one with the light and wavy lines with any other manufacturer. I wonder if this is a Lamborghini specific switch?

 

Bruno ;
Any tips on getting these old switches so shiny?

Gary
espada
8394

 

Hi Gary,

First, most of the switches of my car were in good condition (no bad and deep scratch for instance) only the black plastic color was more dark-grey than pure-black and the white paint lf the markings was tired.
So, first, complete disassembling of each switch, then cleaning with a soft sponge and soap water. On some details / areas , I used 1200 sandpaper+water and then polish paste.
For all the white logos & pictos : I decided to remove completely the old paint (dirty and crackeled) with a small and sharp tool and then replace it with a slightly flurescent white paint (initially dedicated to paint hands for wristwatches).

Bruno
Miura P400S #4635

 

Thanks for the tip!

Gary
8394

 

I recently restored a Series II Jag E-type. The S2 E-type has 10 smooth, black plastic rocker switches. No white markings, no raised ridges, so they may have been easier to work with. The first thing to try is the easiest. If your switch covers are not too dried out, 303 Aerospace Protectant may bring them back. I had success using this stuff on other plastic bits, unfortunately, my switches were too far gone.

Having just finished up an E-type, I, of course, own a buffing motor and selection of buffing wheels (plenty of polished aluminum on an E-type). Some time with a loose flannel wheel and blue buffing compound (for plastics) brought the switch covers back to like new condition. 2 of the 10 were pretty bad and required some work with 1500 and 2000 grit sand paper before buffing. A word of warning, even with a loose flannel wheel, it's possible to use excessive pressure and put flat spots on curved surface or sharp edges.