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#1 Spring clip

Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2022 10:06 pm
by UK Muppet
Yesterday I stripped the centre instrument panel and wiring looms out of my 69 2+2 Ser 2.
I noticed there is a small spring Terry clip screwed to the rear of the instrument panel with nothing attached to it. Does anyone have an idea what it is for? Its below the fuel and water gauges and above the rocker switches as can be seen in the photo.
Maybe it was added by a previous owner, but for what reason?

Thanks
Tony
69 Ser 2 2+2

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#2 Re: Spring clip

Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2022 3:38 am
by abowie
I've not seen anything like that before.

#3 Re: Spring clip

Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2022 5:49 am
by phoenix
Not original . Maybe a spare petrol key holder .

#4 Re: Spring clip

Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2022 6:55 pm
by Bob.
My 71 S3 has one in the same position as shown above. Nothing clipped in it.

#5 Re: Spring clip

Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2022 7:20 pm
by JerryL770
Maybe for holding a single cell battery for the electric clock?

#6 Re: Spring clip

Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 10:22 am
by UK Muppet
I think the battery suggestion sounds reasonable but does this clock have a battery?


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Thanks
Tony
69 2+2 Ser 2

#7 Re: Spring clip

Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 10:55 am
by mgcjag
I think the clip is for the heated rear window inline fuse holder...this is a 69 2+2.....second photo a 70 2+2....Steve
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#8 Re: Spring clip

Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 11:18 am
by Heuer
Well spotted Steve!:

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#9 Re: Spring clip

Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 11:53 am
by UK Muppet
Brilliant, well done Steve and many thanks for solving the mystery.
Tony
69 ser 2 2+2