Now we're talking - better put me in for a pair too Paul ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Sleepy
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Now we're talking - better put me in for a pair too Paul ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Sleepy
Got a response from UNITY.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian Hjelm
"THIS IS NOT SOMETHING UNITY MFGRS., BUT, TRY ONE OF OUR DISTRIBUTORS WHO HANDLE A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT LIGHTS. ONE SUCH IS WWW.AWDIRECT.COM."
(Why are yanks so loud ;))
Tried the AWDIRECT site but no luck.
The hunt continues...........
(that pair of NOS is now up to $150 and over a week to go :o)
[quote=slug_burner;951537]Chazza might be able to fabricate the bodies as well but until I can get one in my hot little hands, I can't really tell.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sleepy
What I need is for someone to send me the metal parts of the lamp - even a totally shagged and useless one would be useful for me to inspect. I will return the parts after examining them and deciding how to go about it. I am sure Diana (Lots of Landies) will be happy to give a character reference for me; she has leant me parts in the past to be reproduced.
So until I can get one to feel, the project cannot proceed :)
Cheers Charlie
From the looks of it the hardest part to fabricate would be the lenses.
Thanks Chazza, I think we had an offer once before of a shagged one. I'll go and find an old thread on the subject.Quote:
Originally Posted by chazza
Anyone with a pork pie we could borrow please let us know.
I am happy to cover the cost of getting it to and from chazza.
Perhaps we could get something of similar shape size. Not sure about the clear secton at the bottom. I note there are 2 types - with and without reflector in the middle.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mick-Kelly
Edit: Found the old thread and sent a PM to the potential lender :)
Found this .
Lighting
They don't have pork pies listed but do have some other goodies. ;)
Sent them an email anyway.:)
The clear section on the bottom should not be a problem if made in clear acrylic, which I can do.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sleepy
The lenses need a reflector, whether original or not, as I think it is one of the few retrospective design rules that seems to apply to any vehicle being licenced. On the other thread, someone made a link to a NSW company that makes lenses; they appear to be the best bet at this stage.
I am confident that I can make the; body; chrome ring; clear window and have the internal electricals fitted.
Cheers Charlie
I cannot believe a small manufacturer like Land Rover would have commissioned their own rear lights in the mid 50s. There must have been other cars that used the pork pies too. I have searched but cannot find any.
Also, - as mentioned there are two versions - one lens has a reflector and the lens is flat - the other has no reflector and the lens is a little pointy.
What is the correct lens for a series 1?
If someone could make a reasonable copy at a fair price I would by interested in buying as I have two series 1s that need these. I was going to make a body out of fibreglass and make some lenses out of clear resin tinted with a red tint.
Cheers
Garry
I have attached a couple of pics that I refer to.
Garry, I think the parts catologue picture would indicate the non-reflector type. But not always accurate.
I have seen 107/09's with D type lights (see the green one) not sure if that is a later mod - perhaps the last 109 S1's had D's.
I was going to suggest using tin cans too, but refrained, as I didn't want to look like a Steptoe. :D
Still a good idea though, in my opinion.