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Whilst browsing Ebay and being trailer less I came across this.  After some intense bidding ( Just me) I won! He was a smashing old gent, it even came with a matching spare wheel, new period mudguards and two spare tyres. So once I stripped the box off I was left with this.  I now need to make it look like this  So any ideas for period lighting? Its a 1930's Gibson Eccles but I can find very little about them, I want to keep the vintage look but it needs to be a usable work horse so any ideas or suggestions feel free. Bought some of these for £12 for the sides.  |
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Last Edit: Dec 8, 2017 11:58:30 GMT by winchman
It will come in handy even if you never use it
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nice little find. ive got a box of random old lights in the garage , i'll try and battle my way in at some point and have a look to see if there is anything that might fit the bill.
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'80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip
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nice little find. ive got a box of random old lights in the garage , i'll try and battle my way in at some point and have a look to see if there is anything that might fit the bill. Thanks thats very kind of you |
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It will come in handy even if you never use it
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give me a nudge if I forget...!!
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'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating
'80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip
'97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile!
firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.
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Scott
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Series Land Rover rear lights and indicators,, reasonably cheap, subtle enough and definitely in period
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What looks right is not necessarily right,
but what looks wrong is definitely not right!
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Series Land Rover rear lights and indicators,, reasonably cheap, subtle enough and definitely in period Not really 'in period' for a 30's trailer  I work on my fair share of 1930's trucks and I HATE the use of 'modern' Lucas and Rubbolite indicators on them. I'm slowly working my way through them making them more subtle.  |
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Series Land Rover rear lights and indicators,, reasonably cheap, subtle enough and definitely in period my first thought...but probably a little obvious a choice.this looks like it deserves something a little different. |
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'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating
'80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip
'97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile!
firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.
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Repro "pork pie", or D lights.
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74 Mk1 Escort 1360, 1971 Vauxhall Victor SL2000 Estate.
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Thanks but I need it to meet current road traffic laws so it must have stop, tail and indicators, going to use an original T reflector instead of the Triangles though. I like these. And I may well have found a used set for free! www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/379/category/71I just have to make them work a a Stop and tail now. Heres the T plate I believe these are used from 1937 but can't find any evidence so little trailer info is available?  |
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It will come in handy even if you never use it
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Series Land Rover rear lights and indicators,, reasonably cheap, subtle enough and definitely in period Not really 'in period' for a 30's trailer I work on my fair share of 1930's trucks and I HATE the use of 'modern' Lucas and Rubbolite indicators on them. I'm slowly working my way through them making them more subtle. Those and the Moggie lights are my back up plan |
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It will come in handy even if you never use it
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What colour?
I was thinking of green and black?
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It will come in handy even if you never use it
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Repro "pork pie", or D lights. Apparently the last owner thought D lights but they are very expensive, at the end of the day as long as it looks periodish to the average man in the street I am happy. I know the rivet counters wont like it and will find fault but up until now I have only found one other owner of one so I doubt I will meet a self appointed trailer specialist at a show or Jumble! Already had a bloke come talking about it to me at the tip! I did wonder about doing it in a company logo? |
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Thanks but I need it to meet current road traffic laws so it must have stop, tail and indicators, going to use an original T reflector instead of the Triangles though. I like these. And I may well have found a used set for free! www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/379/category/71I just have to make them work a a Stop and tail now. Heres the T plate I believe these are used from 1937 but can't find any evidence so little trailer info is available? Those lights will fit quite nicely I think, they are pretty unobtrusive. The T warning would be the period correct warning for the age of the trailer, either that or the white triangle set with round reflectors. A friend of mine has a very similar trailer he uses for his kit with his Willies Jeep.   |
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Last Edit: Dec 9, 2017 13:15:10 GMT by 93fxdl
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Could you get me any more photos of his trailer?
Looking at making some sort of lid for mine?
Lights arrived today they are spot on just have to fathom out how to convert them to Stop and tail.
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Could you get me any more photos of his trailer? Looking at making some sort of lid for mine? Lights arrived today they are spot on just have to fathom out how to convert them to Stop and tail. Twin filament bulb holders, simple enough to obtain from any scrappy from modern 'twist fit' tail lights. I'll ask if he has any more photos. I think all he did was add tail lamp reflectors (no indicators on a Willies) and refit the correct ring hitch. |
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Thanks, just been to the scrappy so will see if I can fit them tomorrow
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Following this. It should be a lovely little thing when its done!
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I work on my fair share of 1930's trucks and I HATE the use of 'modern' Lucas and Rubbolite indicators on them. I'm slowly working my way through them making them more subtle. 
