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06-19-07, 02:00 PM
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| | CharlieM Silver Supporter 
Join Date: May 2004 Location: Massachusetts GT40: Scratch built
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Looking through other posts, I've read that the original Mk I's used Marchal TP21SP headlights and Fiat 850 Coupe taillights (two-taillight rear clip).
The headlights are becoming more scarce than hen's teeth and what is available is not cheap. Are there any other alternatives out there? I'm not real hung up on authenticity so a slight difference in shape or markings is not a big deal.
What years of the Fiat 850 had the taillights I need? Was it only certain body styles? I've found a couple of Fiat salvage yards on the net and I'd like to have all the appropriate info before I call them.
Thanks,
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06-19-07, 04:24 PM
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| | bune Bronze Supporter 
Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Norway GT40: monocoque gt40
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Rep Power: 5 | Re: Headlights and Taillights
Look for SAAB cars, think in the 1990-99 there must be something.(headlight) | |
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06-19-07, 05:34 PM
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| | jjs Rookie 
Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Finland GT40: mk1, at last :)
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Rep Power: 2 | Re: Headlights and Taillights
Few cars with headlamps that can be almost right shape:
-Saab 99 and 90 -68-> about -90 (euro-models)
-Saab 96 and 95 models from 70`s
-Ford Capri mk1 -69-> -72 (euro-models)
-Ford Escort mk1 GT/TC/Super -69->-74
-Vauxhall Viva "mk2"(?)
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06-20-07, 12:17 AM
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| | Phil 3 Tenths
Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: New Jersey GT40: scratch built Mk1
Posts: 368
Rep Power: 8 | Re: Headlights and Taillights
Charlie
I used the Renault 12 headlamps, very close shape to the marchal. For the taillights I believe there is an outfit in The UK that has lots of them, Ricambio is the company name. I don't have their phone but ld bet some of the guys over there on the forum can steer you the right way.
If you need a pair of headlamps and mounts PM me I have a couple of sets..I will post a photo here.
Cheers
Phil | |
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06-20-07, 04:38 AM
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| | IanAnderson Gold Supporter 
Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Heathrow, Londo GT40: Dax 40 Mk1 (Rov
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Rep Power: 19 | Re: Headlights and Taillights
You could also try a Citroen 2CV (Le Deck Chair!)
I have seen a car that has these fitted - a bit narrower than original but not bad - and you can get a complete 2CV for the same price as original lights!
Ian
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06-20-07, 09:19 AM
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| | CharlieM Silver Supporter
Join Date: May 2004 Location: Massachusetts GT40: Scratch built
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Rep Power: 7 | Re: Headlights and Taillights
Thanks for the info guys. Can someone tell me what years of the Fiat 850 have the taillights that fit?
Phil, I sent a PM.
Charlie
Last edited by CharlieM; 06-20-07 at 10:05 AM.
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06-20-07, 12:11 PM
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| | spg Rookie
Join Date: May 2007 Location: Much Wenlock,UK
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Rep Power: 2 | Re: Headlights and Taillights
Ricambio International Ltd
This chap has rear lights in stock, supplied GTD before they went, currently supplies hi tech
£44 each!!!
500 in stock | |
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06-20-07, 01:25 PM
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| | CharlieM Silver Supporter
Join Date: May 2004 Location: Massachusetts GT40: Scratch built
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Rep Power: 7 | Re: Headlights and Taillights
Thanks Steve. I just sent an email to Ricambio.
Charlie | |
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06-21-07, 10:03 AM
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| | MikeDD 10 tenths
Join Date: May 2002 GT40: DRB
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Phil
I also sent you a PM.
MikeD
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06-21-07, 05:01 PM
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| | Kev Farrington Rookie
Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cheshire UK GT40: KVA/GTD+GTDin p
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Rep Power: 2 | Re: Headlights and Taillights
My car has Lucas headlights as fitted to Ford Mk1 Escort Twin Cam. Not original 40 fitment but I have seen at least one original 40 with these fitted, either 1006 or 1008 I think but it was years ago and they may have been changed since. | |
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