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grumpys hot rods · 01-27-2021, 11:14 AM

I'm trying to find one of these Lucas Distributers. I'm building a 1929 model a with a flat head, Using Lucas electric fuel pump, turn signal switch. and other stuff that I can find. reason being memories of my Dad's MG TC Me sitting in the back of the car on road rallies with Mom and Dad.

Jembow · 01-27-2021, 05:38 PM

I had a Lucas on my 81A Cabriolet when I was 18yrs old. Never touched it, started on half turn of the crankshaft, you could barely hear that the starter had engaged. The body was full of bondo, but it ran beautifully.

Chris Sanders in the UK could probably help with parts, PM me if you want his contact details

KiWinUS · 01-27-2021, 05:45 PM

Jembo would Chris have magneto parts also? I may need parts for Lucas Distributors & magnetos. Thanks. Cheers
Tony

cas3 · 01-27-2021, 08:05 PM

it sure is nice when Bruce Lancaster shows up on these old threads

GB SISSON · 01-28-2021, 11:30 AM

Yes, a lot of knowledge, old and new. My last two British vehicles were from the seventies and I agree the older stuff was considerably better made. I think it was in the mid '70s when they came out with intermittent headlights.

cas3 · 01-28-2021, 12:25 PM

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i disagree GB, the switch that 51 merc shows on the previous page looks older than the 70's. perhaps "flicker" was the previous term for "intermittent"

01-27-2021, 11:14 AM	#21
grumpys hot rods Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 91	Re: looking for info on Lucas Flathead distributors I'm trying to find one of these Lucas Distributers. I'm building a 1929 model a with a flat head, Using Lucas electric fuel pump, turn signal switch. and other stuff that I can find. reason being memories of my Dad's MG TC Me sitting in the back of the car on road rallies with Mom and Dad.

01-27-2021, 05:38 PM	#22
Jembow Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Spalding, United Kingdom Posts: 306	Re: looking for info on Lucas Flathead distributors I had a Lucas on my 81A Cabriolet when I was 18yrs old. Never touched it, started on half turn of the crankshaft, you could barely hear that the starter had engaged. The body was full of bondo, but it ran beautifully. Chris Sanders in the UK could probably help with parts, PM me if you want his contact details

01-27-2021, 05:45 PM	#23
KiWinUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlotte NC KiWi-L100 available here Posts: 2,954	Re: looking for info on Lucas Flathead distributors Jembo would Chris have magneto parts also? I may need parts for Lucas Distributors & magnetos. Thanks. Cheers Tony

01-27-2021, 08:05 PM	#24
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,567	Re: looking for info on Lucas Flathead distributors it sure is nice when Bruce Lancaster shows up on these old threads

01-28-2021, 11:30 AM	#25
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,914	Re: looking for info on Lucas Flathead distributors Yes, a lot of knowledge, old and new. My last two British vehicles were from the seventies and I agree the older stuff was considerably better made. I think it was in the mid '70s when they came out with intermittent headlights. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

01-28-2021, 12:25 PM	#26
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,567	Re: looking for info on Lucas Flathead distributors Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) i disagree GB, the switch that 51 merc shows on the previous page looks older than the 70's. perhaps "flicker" was the previous term for "intermittent"

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