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Bugeye Luggage Rack, Speedo & Tach Jewell Inset

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Re: Bugeye Luggage Rack, Speedo & Tach Jewell Inse

At the risk of editorializing a bit, I saw that Sprite on Ebay, and it made me heartsick. Chop it up like that for the completely inappropriate purpose of putting in a V8, then ditch the whole thing. Sacrilege!

Or, maybe the gals of Team Sprite would like another challenge...!
 
Re: Bugeye Luggage Rack, Speedo & Tach Jewell Inse

I don't doubt for a minute that this is practical.

I restore classic racing bikes as well as puttering with my Bugeye. Some of the old Campagnolo brake calipers had jewels in them. To restore these, I just go to a craft store and buy a bag of assorted plastic jewels; maybe a couple of bucks. In a big bag of fake jewels, I can usually find one that looks about right. A little sanding is usually required, but that's easy with plastic. I suspect that the same thing could be done with the speedo and tach jewels in Sprites--you'd have to find some small ones, though.
 
Re: Bugeye Luggage Rack, Speedo & Tach Jewell Inse

<Or, maybe the gals of Team Sprite would like another challenge...!>
Toooo soooon, toooo sooooooooon!

Brian alone
 
Re: Bugeye Luggage Rack, Speedo & Tach Jewell Inse

This has to be a mistake, too many old blue ones. There is a saying: When the bird and the (bird) book disagree, go with the bird. I'll stand with blue.

Brian alone
www.teamsprite.com
 
Re: Bugeye Luggage Rack, Speedo & Tach Jewell Inse

It's entirely possible. I've never seen a photo of an original Bugeye with both of the little lenses in place. Almost every car I've seen (even some restored ones) have no lenses at all.
 
Re: Bugeye Luggage Rack, Speedo & Tach Jewell Inse

Holder says Bugeye both red, and MG MK I Blue spedo, tac red.
 
Re: Bugeye Luggage Rack, Speedo & Tach Jewell Inse

<There is a saying: When the bird and the (bird) book disagree, go with the bird.>
I saw that Jack, so far that's that's the only guy on the red side. After talking with a very qualified LBC restoration guy, an e-mail from Colin Dodds, and as much common sense as I can muster; I think I'll go with the bird.

Brian
 
Re: Bugeye Luggage Rack, Speedo & Tach Jewell Inse

Had yours running yet Brian?
 
Re: Bugeye Luggage Rack, Speedo & Tach Jewell Inse

Gosh no, it looks like it runs though, at least I can sit in it and make engine noises. Can't pretend to back up yet, you may have noticed from the site photos that I haven't found a mirror yet.

Brian
 
Re: Bugeye Luggage Rack, Speedo & Tach Jewell Inse

Look at my Harley mirrors for a temp fix maybe. They are 13 dollars each and make no holes in anything.
 
Re: Bugeye Luggage Rack, Speedo & Tach Jewell Inse

The man who sent us the 1/4" blue and red plastic 1 1/4" dowels has more at $2.50 each including shipping for the first, $2.00 for the second or more. I.e, one red & one blue =$4.50 delivered. If you want to e-mail me, (brianp@ananda.org) I will give you his name and e-mail.

Brian & the girls
www.teamsprite.com
 
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