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BOBC658
United Kingdom
77 Posts |
 Posted - 30/09/2021 : 22:21:08
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Hi,
Just purchased a F2 needs a bit of work!!!!!!!! I’m new to mmm having just restored a TA. and I’am trying to source a pair of correct headlamps, we’re they Rotax ? or Lucas 140.Any help, advice would be most appreciated.
Thanks, Bob |
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bloodysalmon
United Kingdom
1481 Posts |
Posted - 01/10/2021 : 08:22:20
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Hi Bob and welcome to the mad world of Triple-M. I believe you have bought the best model with the combination of style and practicability. Having bought and restored one I got to know the in's and out's. I sold F0753 3 years ago now.
To answer your question, a pair of Rotax K624's where or should be fitted to the F2. Originals are extremely rare and tend to come through the dealers to market with a high price tag, but there are excellent reproductions with most being correct but some are not, beware.
Alternatively it has been observed that D-type, J-types and F-types did come out of the 30's with Lucas L140 lamp too, but again there where a variety of them made with different lenses, but mainly defused and flat. This is a cheaper, no sorry, a less expensive option that will look beautiful and correct too.
Chris Blood |
Edited by - bloodysalmon on 01/10/2021 08:55:00 |
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BOBC658
United Kingdom
77 Posts |
Posted - 01/10/2021 : 08:32:20
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| Wow, that looks fantastic, I hope I can do mine justice as well. We’re you referring to Rotax or Lucas when you said retro’s are available ? |
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bloodysalmon
United Kingdom
1481 Posts |
Posted - 01/10/2021 : 09:04:35
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S and J Spinning in Dorset do make the correct K624's as they used my originals to replicate every feature. I have no vested interest in this business other than it all worked out for me and would recommend them.
Chris Blood |
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Richard Hardy
United Kingdom
2138 Posts |
Posted - 01/10/2021 : 18:44:52
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S & J Spinning are no longer in business
Rich
Vintage MG Parts |
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
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PeterL
United Kingdom
1709 Posts |
Posted - 01/10/2021 : 18:59:24
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I have a pair of L140s... £300...
Have emailed via the website.
Looks like you haven't received it
Cheers
P |
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BOBC658
United Kingdom
77 Posts |
Posted - 01/10/2021 : 20:02:40
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Hi Peter,
Sorry not received any thing yet, very interested.
Bob |
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oliver.renzow
Germany
123 Posts |
Posted - 01/10/2021 : 20:21:17
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| Richard is right, S&J is out of business but Willie McKenzie from Austin Repro took over the tools and the technical equipment. He produced two sets of headlamps for me two years ago. |
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PeterL
United Kingdom
1709 Posts |
Posted - 02/10/2021 : 21:22:13
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Here they are. The only things missing are the parts in the bowls into which the screws screw to secure the rim. They are inside but I have to say I am not sure if the screws are there or not so you may need to find them.
Let me know what you think.
Cheers
P.
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BOBC658
United Kingdom
77 Posts |
Posted - 02/10/2021 : 21:41:27
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Thank you Peter that’s much appreciated, just a couple of questions.
Is there any damage to the bowls, dents scratches etc. and the rims. what is the chrome like any marks, damage.
The glasses are they different ?
Are the reflectors in the lamps ?
Are the lamps visually identical ?
Is there a Lucas L 140 stamp on the base ?
Sorry for so many questions.
If we agree how would you like payment ?
Many thanks,
BobC |
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davies
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/10/2021 : 10:26:30
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| Peter- if Bob doesn't take these I will -thank you -Rich |
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