Sabre Gearbox all painted and looking good !!

TN15 Transmission...  Getting there !!

Rotary Switch for Indicator Panel

Basic , Simple Technology....

A 18 way rotary switch which I will adapt to provide Gear position.

This was purchased brand new (EBay)...  but interestingly it was produced in 1953 !!   came wrapped in protective paper.... and the box shows date preserved as Feb that year ....  over 63 years ago !!!

Replacement Gearbox -

Replacement Gearbox in Primer.   The currently installed box has a "strange noise" which requires investigation.   It seems to work OK but does not inspire confidence.

Top Coat of paint tomorrow.

Video of Gearbox Noise.....

EXTERNAL DISPLAY PANEL FOR KEY INFORMATION

I'm going to fit a display panel where the drivers periscope normally goes.

Very basic technology, just coloured indicator lamps, ....   but where you can see them...!!

Utilising a reversed upper periscope outer cover.

I think for road use this would be very useful....  much safer to have all the key warning lamps in your line of sight and including a GEAR POSITION indicator !!!

Photos of mock up below.

I've ordered all the lamps and a rotary switch to fit on the gearbox for the Gear Position indicator.

I'll post more details & photos of my progress.