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Indicator lens and reflector for a No.5 trailer sought.
« on: January 30, 2013, 12:37:40 PM »
Wanted:

1x indicator lens to suit a No.5 trailer.

1x rear reflector to suit same.
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Re: Indicator lens and reflector for a No.5 trailer sought.
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2013, 01:53:50 PM »
Hi. Can still  buy reflectors new from Hella.  I bought indicator lenses new from a trailer manufacturer in Ballarat last week so they are around.

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Re: Indicator lens and reflector for a No.5 trailer sought.
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2013, 05:00:04 PM »
The original blinkers on a No.5 should be Lucas L488



But lots of people fit the L594 amber lenses beacuse they can be seen from the side.



Try Anthony Pearson at Classic & Vintage Bulbs in Adelaide.  He can also supply halogen bulbs for the original SIIa headlamps.  http://www.classicandvintagebulbs.com/page2.html  Email: acpearson@chariot.net.au

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Re: Indicator lens and reflector for a No.5 trailer sought.
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2013, 06:01:02 PM »
Great info, thank you both.

I'm leaning towards second hand items because they'd blend in and look correct with what's already on the trailer.

If I go sticking a flash new lense or reflector on it, then it would "look" out of place, and might lead to me having to strip and restore the entire trailer, which is what I'm trying to avoid at the moment.

1x lens turns into 2x lenses, usually complete with assemblies, and would probably be LED to match my SIII, and then the wiring would need to be redone, and then a sealed enclosure would need to be installed to keep the wiring block (new of course) clean...

Then the tub would have to come off and be done, then the chassis and axle/springs etc, etc.

This is how it all starts...and I'm stubbornly trying to avoid that.  ???

Just today the wife again lodged application for a repaint of the trailer, she wants it done to match the vehicle  :o but I've skillfully managed to persuade her into letting me leave it as is...

I like how it looks right now, except for the rims...for they appear to be Defender rims and I'd like to either upgrade my SIII to match those, or source a pair of correct SIII rims for the trailer.

If I did a rebuild on it, which I do know I should do, I'd opt to repaint it back to olive green I think.

But I like the camo...  :'(

Just wasted the last couple hours looking at the option of vinyl wrapping my SIII in camo to match the trailer...though I do concede it to be a waste of time as the sherrif despises camo and refuses to allow it...I already know because I've tried in on a few times now and it's never gone over too well... :-\
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Re: Indicator lens and reflector for a No.5 trailer sought.
« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2013, 06:26:17 PM »
The amber L594 lamps were fitted to Minis from 1960 through to the Clubman in the 1970s, so you can often get them second hand from a wrecker with an appropriate pattina.

An option for reflectors is to unscrew some from an old roadside marker post!  (Not that I'd advocate that.)
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Re: Indicator lens and reflector for a No.5 trailer sought.
« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2013, 06:53:13 PM »
Quote from: Diana Alan on January 30, 2013, 06:26:17 PM
The amber L594 lamps were fitted to Minis from 1960 through to the Clubman in the 1970s, so you can often get them second hand from a wrecker with an appropriate pattina.

An option for reflectors is to unscrew some from an old roadside marker post!  (Not that I'd advocate that.)
They were clear.
The Coopers had the orange ones and are therefore rarer and more sought after. They were also used as rear indicator lenses on early Mokes up to and including the first of the big wheelers (13" rims) in 1969. There were some pLASTIC VERSIONS MADE
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Re: Indicator lens and reflector for a No.5 trailer sought.
« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2013, 07:53:20 PM »
And many were replaced by amber on many Minis because of the requirement for amber blinkers.

L594 Amber = Lucas Part 576108
Austin A35, A95, A108, Sheerline, Gypsy,
Daimler Majestic
Jensen 541, 541R
Triumph TR3,

And I haven't even started on vehicles made after 1959.

As I said Anthony Pearson usually has them in stock, usually glass but also plastic. when I bought the complete assemblies for my No.5 they arrived in a couple of days.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Lucas-L594-Pair-of-Amber-Glass-Lenses-576108-37H5520-/190757816016?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c6a0d46d0

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Lucas-576108-L594-37H5520-lens-glass-amber-fits-TRIUMPH-MINI-/300837313959?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item460b4d1da7

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mini-Cooper-Classic-Parts-Lucas-594-Flasher-Glass-Lamp-/170972900350?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27cec76bfe

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-Lucas-Indicator-Lights-L594-for-MGA-1500-1600-1955-60-/390353766436?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5ae2e5c824

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-Flasher-Lights-Units-for-Austin-A90-A95-1957-59-/330615068338?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4cfa3196b2

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-Indicator-Lights-Units-for-DAIMLER-SP250-Sports-1960-/330615355253?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4cfa35f775

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-Amber-Indicator-Lights-for-Morris-Mini-Minor-Mk1-Mk2-848-850-1959-70-/330690747012?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4cfeb45a84

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Lucas-L594-Classic-Car-Amber-Indicator-Lamp-with-Amber-Glass-lens-2A9013-/190791423698?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c6c0e16d2

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/L594-Flasher-Amber-Yellow-Glass-Lens-Lucas-1950-70s-594-6806-6808-6805-6807-6809-/330846030210?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4d07f5c982
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Re: Indicator lens and reflector for a No.5 trailer sought.
« Reply #7 on: January 30, 2013, 09:57:54 PM »
Yep. Got a few. Got heaps of the clear ones. Got a few red ones as well. All spares for my '68 Moke. THE CLEAR ONES ARE FOR MY '68 mINI dELUXE (NOT A cOOPER SO IT HAS THE CLEAR LENS.
(OH.BY THE WAY, i'M having trouble with the keyboard at the moment. It didn't like the coffee and biscuits.)
A little story about the amber lenses on Coopers.
Back in the late sixties, a fellow I know had a Cooper. Mr plod fined him for having amber lenses. On the mini, the parker and indicator are the same lens. Apparently, it was illegal to have amber parkers according to Mr Plod.
The fellow I know went to court with documentation and the salesman. Fine was dropped. Could be true. Could be a campfire story (that's where I heard it).
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Re: Indicator lens and reflector for a No.5 trailer sought.
« Reply #8 on: January 30, 2013, 11:50:52 PM »
Well you could use the Chrysler Valiant as an example.  The 1971 VH series has white side lamps and white front blinkers in the same lamp.  The ADR required amber flashers, so the 1973 VJ series had almost identical lamps now in amber so the side lamps were amber as well.



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Re: Indicator lens and reflector for a No.5 trailer sought.
« Reply #9 on: January 30, 2013, 11:58:33 PM »
Just a few minis from Wikipedia

1963






Mini MkII in Texas


Now a mini Cooper
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Re: Indicator lens and reflector for a No.5 trailer sought.
« Reply #10 on: January 31, 2013, 08:38:22 PM »
And a few Australian Minis

A '64 850.

A '65 Deluxe. I have a '68 Deluxe.

A '67 Minimatic.

A Mini van. I had one this colour.


Well, I'm off to the photo albums for a trip down memory lane.
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Re: Indicator lens and reflector for a No.5 trailer sought.
« Reply #11 on: January 31, 2013, 11:02:34 PM »
Memories... here's my wife having parked the Mk1 under a tree to try and freshen up the paintwork. Aust Day 1984


..and ready for sale in Sept 85. Currently back living in this same home...

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Re: Indicator lens and reflector for a No.5 trailer sought.
« Reply #12 on: March 06, 2013, 08:47:22 AM »
Hi navigation
I have 2 new orange (I think ) lenses still in box. They are glass. pm me if you would like them or need further information. Also have 2 second hand red glass ones.
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« Reply #13 on: March 07, 2013, 12:38:02 AM »
Quote from: bronzie66610 on March 06, 2013, 08:47:22 AM
Hi navigation
I have 2 new orange (I think ) lenses still in box. They are glass. pm me if you would like them or need further information. Also have 2 second hand red glass ones.
David

Hi David,

I sent you a message but I'm not sure it went as I can't find it anywhere. ???
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