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Re: 3 speed gate change gear lever

It might be worth noting that the original "trigger" is made from german silver and is not plated.

Location: Stretham, just south of Ely.

Re: 3 speed gate change gear lever

The lever in my 27 chummy is a butchered ball change round shaft grafted onto the original gate bottom section, hence why I was trying to find out what is correct.
The lever on our 28 Mulliner is the 12 1/4" type but there seems to be more room below the tank than there is on the chummy. If fitted to the chummy changing gear would be very difficult. One with more angle would be best.
Adrian.

Location: The New Forest

Re: 3 speed gate change gear lever

Hello Lance
What exactly is German silver, I assume not actually silver?
Adrian.

Location: The New Forest

Re: 3 speed gate change gear lever

Also known as nickel silver: a copper, nickel, zinc alloy. Look at most Vintage cars (not Austins!) with integral radiator shell - that's nickel or german silver.

Re: 3 speed gate change gear lever

Thank you Mike, beat me to it.

Location: Stretham, just south of Ely.