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General => Technical Discussions => Topic started by: buschy03 on October 20, 2016, 08:43 AM

Title: Series III side marker lens and assembly and a dash cap
Post by: buschy03 on October 20, 2016, 08:43 AM
Hello Members,,

Just wondering if anyone could put me on the right path in finding those rectangular side marker lens and assemblies for a Series III,,,,Looked all over, maybe they are obsolete by now??

Now for a dash cap??,, anyone??

Thanks....Mike
Title: Re: Series III side marker lens and assembly and a dash cap
Post by: Matt H on October 22, 2016, 05:48 PM
Hey Mike, good to see you on here. Are you talking about these?
http://www.paddockspares.com/xff100070-oblong-reflector.html

The dash pad is pretty easy DIY to recover but any upholstery shop should be able to do it. Or new pads are available as well.

http://www.paddockspares.com/mxc6084pma-pad-dash.html
Title: Re: Series III side marker lens and assembly and a dash cap
Post by: buschy03 on October 22, 2016, 06:00 PM
Thanks Matt,,  I think those reflectors will work??, are they the lens that go over the bulb ?, I don't know....for that price I will order some and find out, lol.....Thanks for the info. Starting to clean up the 73,,,, love it ,,Thanks...
Title: Re: Series III side marker lens and assembly and a dash cap
Post by: Bargrip on October 23, 2016, 10:30 AM
If your looking for the original NAS side marker ( Amber on front side of fender, rear red on back side corner) they might be tough to find NOS parts now, you could try some North American parts vendors, like rovers north  see if they stock any.  Guess you could if you find a old disco 1 it has side markers in the bumper corners they might work , think they are the same as the first NAS defender ones. Obviously not the same, if your going for factory look, but should work..  ;)
Title: Re: Series III side marker lens and assembly and a dash cap
Post by: Matt H on October 23, 2016, 04:57 PM
The lighting requirements for North America were different from everywhere else and are now hard to find as posted above. If you're not bothered about a replacement lens being embossed with the "Lucas" brandname then you can install any clearance light that has similar dimensions from Napa or Action parts etc. Personally I'd go that route as replacement bulbs will be easier to find and nobody but the most anal of river counters would be able to tell the difference anyway.

We're there not any lenses on those grey wings (fenders) I gave you? Or were they missing as well?
Title: Re: Series III side marker lens and assembly and a dash cap
Post by: buschy03 on October 24, 2016, 08:48 AM
Thanks for replies guys... Matt,, Yeah, those wings were missing the side markers, but I think I will do what you suggested, going to Napa and finding something that will look alright and will work.

Thanks Guys....Mike
Title: Re: Series III side marker lens and assembly and a dash cap
Post by: camo388 on October 24, 2016, 12:43 PM
I Googled "side marker light" and they show many pictures of them.  Show ones from various car makers so maybe there is a style/shape more pleasing to you than regular NAPA side markers.
Title: Re: Series III side marker lens and assembly and a dash cap
Post by: Red90 on October 24, 2016, 01:07 PM
The original post was for side marker light on a Series 3.  Do you have a picture?  Looking in the parts catalog, I do not see any side lights.  The reflectors Matt shows are in the catalog, but they seem to be for the rear.  I see on the internet some trucks have them, but no parts shown in the catalogs...   ???

Defender side lights are cheap.  Three versions through the years.
http://www.paddockspares.com/589143-side-repeater-lamp-110.html
http://www.paddockspares.com/prc7044-side-repeater-light-90-fr-331793-110-fr-331921-to-95my.html
http://www.paddockspares.com/prc9916-side-repeater-light.html

Lots of local options as mentioned.
http://www.princessauto.com/en/b/trailer/trailer/lighting/clearance-marker-lights/N-vckp29


Title: Re: Series III side marker lens and assembly and a dash cap
Post by: Bargrip on October 24, 2016, 02:23 PM
He was trying to find these....
Title: Re: Series III side marker lens and assembly and a dash cap
Post by: Red90 on October 24, 2016, 03:12 PM
Such a strange one.  They are not factory, but do seem to be out there.  I wonder if they were added by certain dealers or in certain markets on import?  Probably out there in the Series graveyards.  The problem is that most of the Series graveyard guys don't hang out on the internet.

Maybe try asking on the Ottawa club as they have a lot more old time Series guys.  http://www.ovlr.org/  Crap, looks like they moved to Facebook...   ::)  The downfall of civilization as we know it.   ;)
Title: Re: Series III side marker lens and assembly and a dash cap
Post by: SpeedyJ on October 24, 2016, 03:32 PM
In the interest of spreading unsubstantiated rumors,  I always assumed that they were added by Canadian dealers to meet the regulations of the day. They remind me of the Robertson screws that hold my Kodiak heater together.
Title: Re: Series III side marker lens and assembly and a dash cap
Post by: Red90 on October 24, 2016, 04:09 PM
Okay...  I joined the OVLR FB group and got immediate responses...

They are a Lucas light used commonly for British sportscars.  They seem to come in red, yellow and amber.  Do not seem easy to find new in my ten seconds of searching, but used are around.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Triumph-Spitfire-1500-MK-IV-Original-Lt-Front-Amber-Side-Marker-Light-/331989151702?hash=item4d4c186fd6:g:IOEAAOSwmfhX6EU-&vxp=mtr

Title: Re: Series III side marker lens and assembly and a dash cap
Post by: Red90 on October 24, 2016, 04:21 PM
Sit down before clicking.  Model is Lucas L841.

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID005826

Title: Re: Series III side marker lens and assembly and a dash cap
Post by: Red90 on October 24, 2016, 05:30 PM
Can get the reflector part here at a reasonable price.  http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=115617
Title: Re: Series III side marker lens and assembly and a dash cap
Post by: binch on October 24, 2016, 08:19 PM
Another place is anglo parts  64 euros

https://www.angloparts.com/en/search/find?utf8=%E2%9C%93&selection=partnumber&searchtext=084.064&catalogue=0&searchmode=all&Submit=Find
Title: Re: Series III side marker lens and assembly and a dash cap
Post by: camo388 on October 25, 2016, 02:08 PM
May be these guys have something. 
http://www.2040-parts.com/Vintage-Car-Truck-Parts/Lighting-Lamps/Side-Marker-Lights/

What Bargrip has pictured reminds me some what of the style of the early 70's Chev / GM side markers.
https://www.google.ca/search?q=1970+Chevy+pickup+side+marker+lights&biw=1666&bih=896&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjIv_2k3fbPAhWJ54MKHYhbCSgQsAQIHg#imgrc=RzI-kOpKYIbybM%3A
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