MKI / MKII S type 240 340 & Daimler 1955 - 1967

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Old Oct 27, 2024 | 10:44 AM
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I have searched but I can’t find any information on how the Legend should be illuminated on a Mk2 (should it be illuminated?).
 
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Old Oct 27, 2024 | 11:34 AM
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yes, very subtle. The bulbs are hard to reach and replace, at the bottom end of the center panel.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2024 | 12:36 PM
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yes, very subtle. The bulbs are hard to reach and replace, at the bottom end of the center panel.
...never crossed my mind WRT Legend illumination. have to take a look next time i'm out after dark.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2024 | 11:21 AM
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Any chance someone could take a picture of these lights? Looks like they weren't replaced during the restoration.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2024 | 05:45 PM
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No way you can get a photo of these lights as they are tucked right down the back of the instrument panel underneath the wiring. Below are two photos of my dash being taken apart during my restoration and you cannot see the lights or recognise where they would even be. In the attic I have a spare instrument cluster but not sure what the back looks like and if the lights are visible. I will have a look tomorrow for you.



 
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Old Nov 13, 2024 | 11:01 PM
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There are 3 bulbs in metal holders that push into the tubes that I have put red arrows pointing to. The light shines through the slots in the bottom of the panel and the plastic legend strip is under the slots.

This is a photo of an E Type gauge panel, but the method of illumination is the same between all the cars that have this style of center panel.



 
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Old Nov 13, 2024 | 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Cass3958
No way you can get a photo of these lights as they are tucked right down the back of the instrument panel underneath the wiring. Below are two photos of my dash being taken apart during my restoration and you cannot see the lights or recognise where they would even be.
If you know what you're looking for, one bulb is just visible! I put a red arrow to it in your photo.




 
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Old Nov 14, 2024 | 01:20 AM
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Thanks a lot chaps. Now I know what to look for.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2024 | 02:46 AM
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Thanks Jagboi that saves me having to climb into the attic to find my spare instrument panel.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2024 | 06:24 AM
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As I was in the attic getting other bits out I managed to take these photos of the back of one of my spare facias for you showing you where the three small bulb holders are situated.
In the first photo with all the wiring in place it is difficult to make out where the bulb holders are and this is with the facia out of the car. Each bulb is being supplied with a red wire under the main wiring bulk at the bottom of the photo.
The second and third photos are of a stripped copper plate from an S Type and clearly shows the bulb holders.







 
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Old Nov 20, 2024 | 12:24 PM
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Thanks. Perfect detail
 
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