Hi Scott,
My white metal dash TR4 (CT22326L) originally came with a vynil covered,
paper-maiche formed switch plinth like you mention - but I had to switch over
to a later factory-made plastic plinth when I installed the optional (junk
yard) factory TR4 wood dash and switch plinth. The plastic plinth has a
shorter top to accomodate the thick wood panel. I did this in 1975 before
aftermarket stuff appeared.
I think paper came first but plastic is official as well - on later cars.
Carl
'63 TR4 since '74
Subject: Paper or Plastic? (TR4 Switch Plinths)
Hi fellow listers.
I was looking in my junk collection . .I mean .. parts treasure chests . .
and found a TR-4 switch plinth that was made of molded plastic.
The others that I have are more like cardboard with a vinyl covering. I
figured this was an aftermarket replacement part.
They are all junk (broken) and I should throw them out .. but that's beside
the point.
While checking out a very original, low mileage TR4 this past weekend .. I
found that it had the same molded plastic version.
This car is much later than any I have owned. I think it is CT34000 or so.
Did Triumph switch over to the plastic at some point . .or was this piece
replaced during the car's life?
If so .. it would be the rare piece that is NOT original on this car.
Thanks for the replies in advance
Scott Tilton
1963 TR4 everyday
Leesburg, VA
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