Hi:
Since I get to write application descriptions everyday, I guess
perhaps I can offer expert assistance?
In the applications I write. A plinth is a riser of some type,
normally used to match a standardized assembly to a unique curvature.
Examples: The MGB side marker assemblies are mounted to plinths
which adapt the lamp assembly to the curvature of the fender. The plinth is
made of plastic.
The MGA 1600 has a rear lamp plinth made of alloy that allows the mounting
of a Lucas tail lamp assembly and a Lucas turn indicator lamp.
The early Spridget has a license plate lamp plinth made of alloy
that allows the mounting of a standard Lucas license plate lamp.
The late MGB, Midget, TR7 and Spitfire all use a standardized door
mount mirror. There is a unique plastic plinth required to adapt this
mirror the the curvature of the door. (The MG Midget also has a metal
standoff, which could also be called a plinth)
Usually a plinth does not perform as a gasket, as the material is
usually non flexible to support some type of assembly. The door mirror
plinth which incorporates an expansion lock is an exception.
The MG Midget and Spitfire use a rectangular side marker that has a
rubber base assembly which is unique to each vehicle. In this case the lamp
assembly is unique and the rubber base, which also acts as a gasket bends
all the rules. I think I would call it a lamp body, rather than a gasket or
plinth, but it is arguable.
Hopefully this clears up the original question.
Kelvin.
-----Original Message-----
From: Dan Dwelley [mailto:ddwelley@excite.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2000 10:14 AM
To: Richard Crump; Ken Waringa; MG
Subject: Re: English to American
Could you explain the side mirror plinth... It's not a rubber gasket. You
are correct as it being a base though.
Dan Dwelley
77 Midget
Alexandria, Va.
On Thu, 23 Mar 2000 12:01:12 -0600, Richard Crump wrote:
> A plinth is the rubber gasket that the lamp sits on. The word means base
> and is normally used in reference to the base of a statue.
> Richard Crump, esq, USA
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ken Waringa <kwaringa@dynsys.com>
> To: MG <mgs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2000 8:27 AM
> Subject: English to American
>
>
> > I'm looking at some parts from England, and I don't know what a
"Plinth"
> is.
> > Can anyone enlighten me? I lived in Scotland for almost 10 years
during
> my
> > Navy career, and I asked an English friend, but he didn't know either.
> I've
> > looked at some of the English to American dictionaries on the net, but
no
> > luck.
> >
> > The parts are: Front Wing Plinth and Rear Wing Lamp Lower Plinths.
> >
> > TIA
> >
> > Ken Waringa
> >
> >
>
Dan Dwelley
77 Midget
Alexandria, Va.
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