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  1. November 2nd, 2003, 11:54 PM #1
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    Pewter Paddle style toggle switches

    Hi all. As some of you may be aware, I bought my Unique FIA used about a year ago. I've slowly been repairing and replacing odd items as the car is ten years old. One of the toggle switches broke a couple of weeks ago and I'm looking for a replacement. They are metal paddle style and pewter colored. Did these come from Unique or are they something the original owner might have picked up?

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    Your car is about the same vintage as mine.
    The toggle switches came with the kit.
    I have never seen this old fashion style of switch in the aftermarket.
    The insulated body is made out of what I would call 'bakerlite' (UK )
    I haven't seen that used since I was ..?????
    I might be showing my age.
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    Your car is about the same vintage as mine.
    The toggle switches came with the kit.
    I have never seen this old fashion style of switch in the aftermarket.
    The insulated body is made out of what I would call 'bakerlite' (UK )
    I haven't seen that used since I was ..?????
    I might be showing my age.
    Mike

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  4. November 3rd, 2003, 06:04 AM #4
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    Actually my switches have a metal case, not bakelite, with "mexico" stamped on the bottom"
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  5. November 3rd, 2003, 06:04 AM #5
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    Actually my switches have a metal case, not bakelite, with "mexico" stamped on the bottom"
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    Joe,
    You can get replacement Lucas switches from Finishline, these are the original type. I have replaced all my Unique switches with the Lucas switches. If you didn't want to do that call or e-mail Maurice Weaver and he will sell you replacement switches like you have in your car.

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    Joe,
    You can get replacement Lucas switches from Finishline, these are the original type. I have replaced all my Unique switches with the Lucas switches. If you didn't want to do that call or e-mail Maurice Weaver and he will sell you replacement switches like you have in your car.

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  8. November 4th, 2003, 12:47 AM #8
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    I really like the look of the Lucas switches. They seem to "blend" better with the dash.

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    I really like the look of the Lucas switches. They seem to "blend" better with the dash.

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