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Post by littleblackbird on Jun 26, 2011 23:16:50 GMT 10
If anyone is trying to match a powerpoint or light switch, 1940's to 1970's, I have a collector friend that currently has some excess he is willing to sell.  Message me a pic of the one u need to match and I can pass it on and message u back with a pic and price? Not for complete sets, just odds and bods that might be just the 1 or 2 that yr van is missing. He has lots of bakelite ones and bakelite bits-(bits of light fittings etc)  (:>)= |
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Post by littleblackbird on Jun 26, 2011 23:32:59 GMT 10
Gee u were quick, I was expecting to come back on in a few days to see if there were any replies, LOL.. He has quite a few.... Real 'Black' bakelite is quite rare and there are a few different browns, walnut brown, speckled brown and some look blackish. I think the only way this can work is if u email me a clear pic (my email is visible in my profile) of the switch u r trying to match and I will forward it to my friend who will then rummage through his excess and I'll get back to u.. He works 2 jobs so it won't be a quick process but, may be worth it if u end up with that 1 switch u've been needing. NOTE- it would help if u can also email a pic of the rear with the brand stamps.. |
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Post by firefighter on Jun 27, 2011 8:17:47 GMT 10
  G'day Dave Looks like to me you did not ....check out our Technical section ....Vintage Restoration Parts supplies /info Cobber went to alot of trouble to put that section together BUT ....we cannot get members to look in it www.authenticlightingandhardware.com/index.htmlf/f ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by firefighter on Jun 27, 2011 8:33:39 GMT 10
I thought they had brown  ?? f/f ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by vernon on Jun 27, 2011 22:07:58 GMT 10
Hi Dave,
We found the same. Vernon we put new in the whole van which was fantastic. However we went this time for Valmay and spent even longer trying to find something that matches the fittings we already have. The other thing is they are very expensive we walked away again very light in the pocket and we still haven't finished.
We've used the Technical Section it's really good.
Cheers des and kel
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Post by littleblackbird on Jun 28, 2011 13:49:40 GMT 10
Depending on the style between $5-10 each.... |
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Post by surfingyogini on Jun 29, 2011 7:32:30 GMT 10
Hi Dave, I found lots at our local demolition yard for between 50 cents and $2.50. Can have a squiz for you next time I'm out that way if you're keen?
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Post by firefighter on Jun 29, 2011 8:33:43 GMT 10
G,day Dave Local demolition yard.......yes Surfingyogine is right I was at this mob last week...looking for an old door handle www.hughesonline.com.au/just near me Dave it you are coming up give us a ring ....and I will stick the kettle on Note....... not saying they will have what you wont .......they do have the old bakelite power points etc f/f ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by seeshell on Jun 29, 2011 9:49:56 GMT 10
Great place to go - you can easily waste a day poking around in Hughes.  There's two similar businesses (if you're willing to make a longer trip) in Castlemaine that has old house goods, and one too in Bendigo. If anyone's interested I'll dig up the names/locations. Best of luck on the switch/plug hunts! Seeshell |
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Post by firefighter on Jun 29, 2011 17:45:08 GMT 10
G'day Seeshells There's two similar businesses (if you're willing to make a longer trip) in Castlemaine that has old house goods, and one too in Bendigo. If anyone's interested I'll dig up the names/locations. The one in Castlemaine is the restorers Barn ....and is in our tec section The one in Bendigo...... coming from melbourne...... turn left off High st ( just up on the right) ...... one street before the fountain.....cannot remember the name off the mob Seeshells..... if you cannot find the name....... I am in Bendigo with the chev for the weekend and will check it out f/f ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by seeshell on Jun 29, 2011 17:57:00 GMT 10
Hi F/F
It USED to be there in the street before the fountain but it's out further now towards KFlat. I'll look it up - though mostly they have architectural salvage (windows, doors, etc) they do have other stuff if you poke about.
Renovators Warehouse has moved and is now located closer to Kangaroo Flat on Cnr Bellevue & Woodward Rds, Bendigo VIC 3539. No website, but phone (03) 5441 7002.
Cheers
Seeshell
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