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Re: Jaeger gauges vs. Smiths

To: Peter Wilson <Peter.Wilson@vsl.com.au>
Subject: Re: Jaeger gauges vs. Smiths
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 1998 18:34:08 -0800
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
References: <3.0.5.32.19981217123505.00920d10@abellhost>
Peter,
Whats more, I have found the name "Smiths" stamped into the back of
several Jaeger gauges that I have seen.

Joe Curry

Peter Wilson wrote:
> 
> Jaeger used to be an independent company, but were taken over by
> Smiths/Lucas at some stage around WW2. All of the (British) Jaeger gauges
> from the 50's and 60's that I have dismantled have had normal Smiths
> internals. There are other brands (like Jaeger Italia used in Alfas) that I
> cannot vouch for.
> Peter Wilson (Peter.Wilson@vsl.com.au)
> Adelaide, Australia

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