[KevinW]

OK, phoned Hawk today - turns out they actually supply quite a few places worldwide (incl UK and US) for a variety of parts. As for the two items quoted above they have a couple of units in stock but can make more. The problem, as we know, is that these arent ordinarily available, so instead, their current solution is to take a similar off the shelf item, redrill it so that it has a correct-looking insert and after some workshop treatment, ends up looking cosmetically identical to the original. This extra labour pushes the price up compared to say a standard lucas flick switch. Prices currently are about £60 + VAT = £70 per switch. At the current exchange rate (£1=$1.45) that works out at just over $100.

Gerry Hawkridge, MD at Hawk says that if there was sufficient demand, prices would come down. But would ned to think about the economies of scale before he'd commit further.

cheers,
Kevin

btw, Im not connected to Hawk, other than having bought some minor parts off them.