Does anyone restore the fog lights? Or, is it best to get reproduction or good used units?
I recently removed the original fog light set from my car. No dents, rust holes, or broken glass in the fog lights. Just medium corrosion inside and out and the wiring needs replacement. The car is an early build GT-350 - December 1968. I would hate to throw out parts that could be rebuilt. Thanks.
Do you have pics ?
Here are the only reproductions I am aware of.
I've never purchased these or inspected them in person, so I can't speak to their quality or authenticity.
Just from the photo I can see that the mounting knuckle is different and the lens is not correct.
https://www.holden.co.uk/p/square_8_foglamp_lucas_licenced_reproduction_
- Phillip
As far as I learned, Shelby's factory Lucas should have small black grommet instead of the common big gray.
Patrick
Quote from: 480083 on March 03, 2019, 02:39:30 PM
Does anyone restore the fog lights? Or, is it best to get reproduction or good used units?
I recently removed the original fog light set from my car. No dents, rust holes, or broken glass in the fog lights. Just medium corrosion inside and out and the wiring needs replacement. The car is an early build GT-350 - December 1968. I would hate to throw out parts that could be rebuilt. Thanks.
The correct lens and the correct wiring pigtail are hard to find when restoring. Different looking replacements are all that is available. The small black grommet is what came on the cars vs the later larger gray grommet.
Here are some pictures of the driver side fog light. Passenger side looks the same.
I would definitely clean them up and try to get them to look decent. You didn't say if it is for a driver or what but you can probably get them to look ok. I would try to save the wiring and reuse it.
TOB
Quote from: TOBKOB on March 03, 2019, 09:29:33 PM
I would definitely clean them up and try to get them to look decent. You didn't say if it is for a driver or what but you can probably get them to look ok. I would try to save the wiring and reuse it.
TOB
+1. Reuse the old parts and rechrome the case if you want to restore. Orlando Mustang used to offer a restoration service years ago for the Lucas lights . I don't think they still do but it will not hurt to ask.
Those look 100% correct for a XR7-G Cougar ;D
Turn the lens around and they are 100% correct for a Shelby.
- Phillip
Quote from: 480083 on March 03, 2019, 02:39:30 PM
Does anyone restore the fog lights? Or, is it best to get reproduction or good used units?
I recently removed the original fog light set from my car. No dents, rust holes, or broken glass in the fog lights. Just medium corrosion inside and out and the wiring needs replacement. The car is an early build GT-350 - December 1968. I would hate to throw out parts that could be rebuilt. Thanks.
You have the correct lens too. They are mark as ENGLAND. Hard to find
I've had these these very nice, near flawless, Lucas lights for years. Installed by dealer on a 68 coupe at delivery. I took off to bring back to stock. Willing to let go. What are they worth?
Bodies on both are correct for 1968.
One glass is "ENGLAND", which would be original as installed at Smith and looks like the other is "Foreign Glass" which would be later and not original (perhaps a broken lens was replaced at some point).
Not super up on prices, but those definitely have some value. If you market them, be sure to include 1968 XR7-G owners also. Would need some knuckles and unique bolts to mount, unless you have them also.
- Phillip
Reviving this thread with photos/questions about my Lucas fog lights.
Were on the car when bought in '79. Now assuming not originals (2/28/69 build). Some differences vs. others in this thread are:
Mine have
1. 'Made in Italy' on lenses and bulbs
2. Exposed ball pivot
3. Single wire (rather than 2) exiting body
4. Apparently grounded internally
Welcome comments/suggestions ???
Thinking of retrofitting 2-wire repo pigtail harness.
Not really anything there it is correct.
Lenses and retainers are incorrect shape, as is mounting bolt.
Thank you sir. I'll adjust game plan accordingly.
Besides the things Coralsnake mentioned the large gray grommet for the wire is indicative of the later service chrome body. That grey grommet uses a larger hole in the body. The one with the small black grommet uses a smaller hole and is period correct .The orange/yellow and black power wires are contained in a single grey vinyl wire covering . The end in a unique bullet like shaped connector. Still a good similar look replacement part but just not one that looks like the assemblyine
I haven't looked really in years but I bought a few original lamps and lenses out of England. I also bought some incorrect ones just for the ENGLAND glass. The lamps were used for a few cars in England and they shouldn't be impossible to find. Shipping was really reasonable from England as next day air was how they were shipped but that was a while ago. Gary
I believe back in the day that a pair of entire assemblies were purchased to get a replacement glass lens . There was not a huge difference between the price of the pair of assemblies vs. the price of the individual lens I was told by one original owner. I also think that the pair of complete fog lights was more easily available then the individual parts was another reason for the replacement of the later style foglights on a given car. Yes they were relatively common used on a lot of English cars. They are still relatively commonly available over in the UK even today. At least the ones with the large gray grommets are.
There are some available on Ebay right now and even a really nice "new take off pair" with a "STRANGE" price on them. ;D https://www.ebay.com/itm/265648885442?hash=item3dd9e84ec2:g:XSsAAOSwgzxgf3P9&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoAo%2BP%2Bg5jkoAsJTgYRksKGACIkrG3NII7RkO9%2Bc2ZfS7pVgrtWZ9z%2Bw6acm7J6W5RzjfQ1E5lIjhNRW8vCJKMkhgr%2FRxofdlWcNk8WaCVWLoObKGuKghBcLhpxbMkPD8dtOykK41di6pemL7DIpCWP7P%2B8Ls9F0Ue1ostM%2BpRXXG%2FnqJTvBsNO4L7%2Fv86Rz2UaW%2By3btEcjx7mFeY%2FfGQtY%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR9r6kI2oYQ
picked these up a few years ago as spares