v8250
Well-Known Member
Hi All,
Sunday thought I'd take a close look at the front side lights and indicators...they're the originals and don't think they've ever been taken off in 33 years [they've been in a box since I started the 90 refurb']. Upon inspection the rubbers and rear screws were covered in crud...and solid sandy/clay that's set like concrete
So last night soaked in hot soapy water and gave them a thorough scrubbing & removed all the crud. Then disassembled....£!!*&%)*@!!...all the wires at neck of rubber are split/broken insulation; I'm surprised they ever worked...or worse, wires didn't overheat!
Taking a closer look at the side light and indicator lenses made me think I should buy new. Then came the shock...how much?! Some Blue Box vendors wanting £75 a lens Determined to find some correctly priced lenses and to share finds if others are looking too, here are links
Front side lights @ £25ea https://www.greenmachinesurplus.com/lucas-side-lamp-lensfv817224-1187-p.asp
Front Indicator @ £15ea https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lucas-La...rentrq:d78dc7211750aa47a0a58b03fff4b2c0|iid:1
Rear Indicator @ £15ea https://www.thexmod.com/item_detail.aspid=2355&t=Lens_Indicator_Rear_FV760733 [these have brighter lenses than fronts but are identical in size, so have bought four]
So, if looking for new lenses and not wanting to pay a Kings Ransom...here are good links
Sunday thought I'd take a close look at the front side lights and indicators...they're the originals and don't think they've ever been taken off in 33 years [they've been in a box since I started the 90 refurb']. Upon inspection the rubbers and rear screws were covered in crud...and solid sandy/clay that's set like concrete
So last night soaked in hot soapy water and gave them a thorough scrubbing & removed all the crud. Then disassembled....£!!*&%)*@!!...all the wires at neck of rubber are split/broken insulation; I'm surprised they ever worked...or worse, wires didn't overheat!
Taking a closer look at the side light and indicator lenses made me think I should buy new. Then came the shock...how much?! Some Blue Box vendors wanting £75 a lens Determined to find some correctly priced lenses and to share finds if others are looking too, here are links
Front side lights @ £25ea https://www.greenmachinesurplus.com/lucas-side-lamp-lensfv817224-1187-p.asp
Front Indicator @ £15ea https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lucas-La...rentrq:d78dc7211750aa47a0a58b03fff4b2c0|iid:1
Rear Indicator @ £15ea https://www.thexmod.com/item_detail.aspid=2355&t=Lens_Indicator_Rear_FV760733 [these have brighter lenses than fronts but are identical in size, so have bought four]
So, if looking for new lenses and not wanting to pay a Kings Ransom...here are good links