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Wavy Washers for dash #1
jimathome Jim Walton Columbus, GA, USA Sign in to contact	Topic Creator (OP) Mar 1, 2015 02:39 PM Joined 16 years ago 212 Posts

I am replacing the dashboard in my 1964 MGB. I recently found a used metal dashboard and had it powdered coated with a crackle finish. I am in the process of switching it out. One of the pieces I am having problems locating is the curved washer behind the Bezel nuts on the switches. I have not found them in the usual MG catalogs. Does anyone know of a source?

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Re: Wavy Washers for dash #2
MGB567 Barrie Braxton Ninderry, KabiKabi country, Queensland, Australia Sign in to contact 1966 MG MGB MkI "Money Guzzler" 1979 MG MGB GT V8 Conversion "Darkside"	Mar 2, 2015 01:47 AM Top Contributor Joined 13 years ago 32,659 Posts

Try emailing sales@durite.co.uk and ask. They make a replica of the Lucas toggle switches (much better quality than those masquerading as Lucas) and include the 'wavy washer'.

Mk1: CKD 11/66 first registered 8/5/67; owned since 3/77. 18GB +40 balanced. Peter Burgess BVFR head. Piper 285. 123. FidanzaFW. 4synch c/r box. Lots more as I did a nut and bolt rebuild; finished 2015. Tartan Red.

GT: December '78. VW Golf guards, flush fit front and rear valances. Torana XU1 vents, frenched indicators & Mk1 rear lights. 'Worked' Rover V8 with Monsoon ECU for EFI. GM4L60E, Lokar tiptronic & Quick4 controller. Vintage Air A/C. FC IFS. CCE 4 link rear. Salisbury with Quaife. Jaguar Storm.

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Re: Wavy Washers for dash #3
donbarr Don Barr Stittsville, ON, Canada Sign in to contact 1953 MG TD 1966 MG MGB 1967 MG MGB	Mar 2, 2015 11:59 AM Joined 14 years ago 211 Posts

Jim,

I'm looking for a few of those as well, let me know what you find out if you contact durite as Barrie mentioned. Since those go behind the dash I was thinking of using external star washers if I can't find another suitable replacement.

Cheers,

Don

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Re: Wavy Washers for dash #4
AzMarc Marc F. Phoenix, AZ, USA Sign in to contact 1963 MG MGB "Fixty Three" 1980 MG MGB	Mar 2, 2015 12:09 PM Joined 20 years ago 9,687 Posts

I have seen those wavy washers both in front and behind the dash and I never knew where they properly belonged.....

In reply to # 2931196 by donbarr Jim,

I'm looking for a few of those as well, let me know what you find out if you contact durite as Barrie mentioned. Since those go behind the dash I was thinking of using external star washers if I can't find another suitable replacement.

Cheers,

Don

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Re: Wavy Washers for dash #5
jimathome Jim Walton Columbus, GA, USA Sign in to contact	Topic Creator (OP) Mar 2, 2015 03:56 PM Joined 16 years ago 212 Posts

I have never seen them behind the dash. On my first 1962 B they were behind the Bezel nut as well on my 1964. This is to protect the finish on the front of the dash. I have an inquiry to Durite. I will post the reply.
Jim

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Re: Wavy Washers for dash #6
jimathome Jim Walton Columbus, GA, USA Sign in to contact	Topic Creator (OP) Mar 2, 2015 03:59 PM Joined 16 years ago 212 Posts

I have just gone on-line to the Fastenal site. They have then. They are called Wave Washers. I will carry a sample to their store tomorrow.

Jim

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Re: Wavy Washers for dash #7
mgbanthony Anthony Henderson Eastern Thousand Islands, ON, Canada Sign in to contact 1962 MG MGB 1974 MG MGB	Mar 2, 2015 04:05 PM Top Contributor Joined 18 years ago 13,239 Posts

They are fitted between the retaining nut and the dashboard.

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Re: Wavy Washers for dash #8
riley1489 Bruce H Great White North, QC, Canada Sign in to contact 1953 Jaguar XK120 1959 Riley 1.5 "King George" 1973 MG MGB	Mar 2, 2015 04:36 PM Top Contributor Joined 12 years ago 26,291 Posts

These washer type are called internal or external tooth lock washer

Bruce

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Re: Wavy Washers for dash #9
MGB567 Barrie Braxton Ninderry, KabiKabi country, Queensland, Australia Sign in to contact 1966 MG MGB MkI "Money Guzzler" 1979 MG MGB GT V8 Conversion "Darkside"	Mar 2, 2015 05:19 PM Top Contributor Joined 13 years ago 32,659 Posts

I thought the washer was to apply a bit of 'compression' to the back of the dash and help lock the bezel - ICBW. On reflection those that are used on seat belt bolts might just about be the right size.

Mk1: CKD 11/66 first registered 8/5/67; owned since 3/77. 18GB +40 balanced. Peter Burgess BVFR head. Piper 285. 123. FidanzaFW. 4synch c/r box. Lots more as I did a nut and bolt rebuild; finished 2015. Tartan Red.

GT: December '78. VW Golf guards, flush fit front and rear valances. Torana XU1 vents, frenched indicators & Mk1 rear lights. 'Worked' Rover V8 with Monsoon ECU for EFI. GM4L60E, Lokar tiptronic & Quick4 controller. Vintage Air A/C. FC IFS. CCE 4 link rear. Salisbury with Quaife. Jaguar Storm.

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