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  1. bjromanek

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    #1 bjromanek, Sep 30, 2012
    I was doing an LED upgrade to my dash lights (1983 308 QV) when one of the plastic light sockets behind the speedometer fell apart ( disintegrated is more like it). Are these unobtanium or can someone help me source one? Thanks in advance for any help!
     
  2. mwr4440

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    #2 mwr4440, Sep 30, 2012
    Can you post a pic?

    I am trying to picture what you need.
     
  3. bjromanek

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    #3 bjromanek, Sep 30, 2012
    Will try. The part in question holds a bulb that goes down into speedo to illuminate face. Outer aspect has spade connector . I believe speedo has 4 of these on posterior surface to hold bulbs.
     
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    #4 jon s, Oct 3, 2012
    had the same problem several years ago. faked it with tape. hope you can find a replacement source. i'd buy some new ones. good luck. jon s
     
  5. bjromanek

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    #5 bjromanek, Oct 4, 2012
    Not only are these not available but a speedo for an '83 is also unavailable at most sources I've checked. Did find a speedo case at Italian Car Parts and will likely have to purchase this as it apparently has plastic light sockets intact...sure hope so.
     
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    #7 mwr4440, Oct 4, 2012
    Jon s,

    I think I know someone who might make them ........
     
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    Evidently it's the plastic holder on the far right.
     
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    #9 Jonny Law, Oct 4, 2012
    I found a source for those when I was doing the LED project this past spring. Will post more information when I get home.
     
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    #10 bjromanek, Oct 5, 2012
    Yes...its the white plastic bulb holder in the far right of the photo that I need...I'm encouraged that there might be hope after all!
     
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    PM sent
     
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    #12 bjromanek, Oct 5, 2012
    fastradio to the rescue! He has required part and saved my speedo. I can now proceed with lighting upgrade. Many thanks to all for comments and input. As always...great forum!
     
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    #13 Matto, Oct 5, 2012
    Fastradio rocks.
     
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    #14 mwr4440, Oct 5, 2012
    Good, as I'll buy 30-40 of those little babys.
     
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    #15 jon s, Oct 8, 2012
    i'd buy a bunch as well. jon s.
     
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    All gone...Thanks all!
     
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    #18 jon s, Oct 8, 2012
    thanks for finding those plastic sockets. i'll buy a bunch and add that to the winter projects. jon s.
     
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    #19 magnum, Oct 9, 2012
    Thanks guys for the finding!

    I've already bought a bunch of these, just in case.

    Cheers
     
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    #20 Jonny Law, Oct 9, 2012
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    No sweat guys.

    As a side note The Tool Box Shop is a great source for replacement supplies (www.thetoolboxshop.com) such as connectors and switches

    Console switches (you will still need the round knob from Superformance)
    http://www.thetoolboxshop.com/toggle-and-direction-switches-205-c.asp

    Wire Connectors
    http://www.thetoolboxshop.com/blade-terminal-connectors-280-c.asp

    Make sure to change the settings to;
    - Set to USD:US Dollar (this will change the pounds to dollars)
    - Country to US (this will remove the VAX tax from the total)
    - Set shipping to International Airmail, not United States of America (Intl Air is about 1/3 the cost, but slower)
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    thanks for the shipping tips. jon s
     
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    #23 Jonny Law, Oct 9, 2012
    Yep. Mine were not corroded like the ones on this post so I didn't have to replace them, but they did fit snug in the chimney.
     
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    #24 mwr4440, Oct 9, 2012
    Roger that !

    Thanx.

    My order is headed in soon. Too many instruments needing back_up.
     

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