AEI Series 2 F2060 replica starter

I decided on the 23/11/14 to make a replica starter for this rather unusual fitting. By sourcing the needed parts, which was the wedge base from a LED car light, and the glow bottle of a starter, i was ready to go. So i carefully dismantled an Eveready starter, making sure i keep the length on the glow bottles leads. I then had to lengthen the wires further by removing the wires from the capacitor. I then twisted the wires together, which lengthened the glow bottle leads by a considerable amount, then adding solder to the join for a good continuity. To finish, i pushed the wires through the base and pushed the completed assembly into the socket.
Here is the stater in action, glowing a lovely blue colour as it begins heating the tube for striking. Incidentally, i also caught the tube lit as well. You can only imagine my surprise when this Frankenstein starter actually worked, but this now means the fitting is working as original.