Unusual S1 side light

[pop058]

This 58 5 door wagon belongs to a (not too active) member here. I got a first hand look at it today and noticed a side light setup I have not seen before. It does look very "factory" and was wondering if any of our S1 gurus have come across it.

[chazza]

Years ago I remember seeing something rather similar, probably on a S1 email forum. The lights were put up there so that jerri-cans could be mounted on the front bumper.

Cheers Charlie

[wrinklearthur]

Years ago I remember seeing something rather similar, probably on a S1 email forum. The lights were put up there so that jerri-cans could be mounted on the front bumper.

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[JDNSW]

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John

[digger]

I could be way off but are these from a Gypsy or similar?

[JDNSW]

I could be way off but are these from a Gypsy or similar?

Gypsy does not have them, but I have an idea they were used on either the Tempo or Minerva Landrovers for exactly the same reason. (and may have also been fitted to the Gypsy as well when you wanted to carry jerricans on the front bumper)

John

[gromit]

I've looked at pictures of Tempo & Minerva Land Rovers and can't find anything.

The interesting thing is the housing is aluminium and from the patina looks the same age as the vehicle.
Could be from another vehicle/truck/trailer but who else would use aluminium for this type of part ? Aircraft ?


Colin

[pop058]

I've looked at pictures of Tempo & Minerva Land Rovers and can't find anything.

The interesting thing is the housing is aluminium and from the patina looks the same age as the vehicle.
Could be from another vehicle/truck/trailer but who would use aluminium for this type of part ?


Colin

The patina matches perfectly and even the bolts are (what I would consider) correct. Up close, they look like they have been there from day one.

I am tempted to see if he wants to part with it as it is a 58 model (like me :D)

[chopper]

Love the bull bar

[JDNSW]

The patina matches perfectly and even the bolts are (what I would consider) correct. Up close, they look like they have been there from day one.

I am tempted to see if he wants to part with it as it is a 58 model (like me :D)

I have no doubt they were made specifically for Landrovers, probably as part of a kit to carry jerricans on the bumper. Even if the Tempo or Minerva Landrovers had them, they would only be the same idea, not necessarily or even likely the same parts.

John

[scarry]

Love the bull bar

i wonder how it affects the air bags?:angel: