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 Return to top of page · Post #: 1 · Written at 12:11:26 PM on 19 September 2016.
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 Pa Man
 Location: Golden Grove, SA
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Wanted Bayonet Plugs (Ferris Car Radio Style)
A lot of 40's audio amps use them and I have about quite a few so would like to
make up cables for them.
Bayonet Car lamps are 9mm and just slightly to big to fit.
Any help would be greatly appreciated

Josh

Bayonet Plug
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 2 · Written at 10:22:06 PM on 19 September 2016.
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 Marcc
 Location: Wangaratta, VIC
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That was probably an Imperial size either way it would be an idea to present us with its diameter, rather than only that which does not fit. I would suspect 21/64" (5/16" is smaller) as I have an Astor car radio here & its socket hole is 8.3mm. Those are not that complex. The Hobby Shops often carry brass tubing, washers & rod. Engineering: Springs. For audio nylon would not melt so engineering for that. I will inspect some of the junk here.
 
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 GTC
 Location: Sydney, NSW
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I agree that it's most likely imperial, so let us know the dimensions.
 
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 Pa Man
 Location: Golden Grove, SA
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Sorry, yes just over 5/16" or between 8.1 and 8.2mm

Josh
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 5 · Written at 9:48:13 PM on 20 September 2016.
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 Tallar Carl
 Location: Latham, ACT
 Member since 21 February 2015
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Looking forward to seeing what you do with the old Ferris car radios Josh.
 
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 Ian Robertson
 Location: Belrose, NSW
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These were also used in automotive fuse holders in the 50s.
 
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