S4 Dash Label

[steve71]

Hi,

Could anyone tell me what the dash label, and position, for the headlight vacuum and rocker switches should be for a '71 Sprint. I think I have the rest sorted but can't find a picture where I can make out the light switches.

Although I'm guessing that in true Lotus fashion it will vary from car to car

Thanks,
Steve.

[types26/36]

Steve,
Send me your email and I'll send you some pics of my "72 Sprint dash" I wouldn'd have a clue how to post on here.
Brian.

[Frank Howard]

Steve,

My S4, which was built in March 1971 has the word "HEADLIGHTS" centered right above the knob and rocker that control the lights. The label spans both switches. Hope this helps.

Frank Howard
'71 S4 SE
Minnesota

[ElliottN]

My dash has no labels (obviously the result of a previous restoration) - where do you get them and what are they - transfers?

Elliott (70 s4 dhc)

[steve71]

Elliot,

The ones I have came from David Bean Engineering in the USA. It is a sheet of labels, lettering is white with a clear background and you cut out the ones you want to stick on your dash. There is 3 or 4 of each label on the sheet. I might be able to get a part number for you if you want.

Steve.

[types26/36]

They can also be found in Chris Neals on line parts list as DECAL SET part no. LINT 037 @ about ?5.
Brian.

[M100]

Not sure about the Dave Bean ones but the Chris Neil ones are somewhat lacking in the appearance stakes. They have the correct font, but as they are quite thick self adhesive vinyl rather than a waterslide they look a bit tacky when applied and the edges are always visible. The original decals were applied under the varnish maybe just under the last coat and I believe were silk screen printed onto the dash - Letraset did at one time the correct font - its just a total pain applying individual letters and getting them to line up.

If you buried the Chris Neil ones in a thick layer of varnish then they might be ok though, anyone tried this?

[steve71]

The Dave Bean ones are like the Chris Neil ones M100 describes. The backing is quite heavy and noticable.