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Title: Rear Tail Lights Post by: my69S1 on 05 December, 2020, 01:42:11 AM I am in the process of refurbishing my rear tail lights. I have been following Norm's progress and have a question. Norm's picture of his tail lights shows 2 of the 3 bulbs having a metal backing, I guess for reflection and to better see the light. I have a '69 S1, so a little earlier than Norms and was wondering if the rear tail lights should have all 3 sections with metal reflectors, or just 2 as in norm's photo, or maybe none for earlier cars. My rear lights did not have any metal reflectors and a set of spares I have also do not have reflectors. Just wondering what is correct for a later S1. Thanks.
Title: Re: Rear Tail Lights Post by: nistri on 05 December, 2020, 09:39:57 AM The reflectors do help to make the lights brighter. One can put strips of aluminum foil (cooking type) to improve brightness. Nobody will see them unless the plastic covers are removed. Andrea
Title: Re: Rear Tail Lights Post by: my69S1 on 05 December, 2020, 12:00:24 PM The reflectors do help to make the lights brighter. One can put strips of aluminum foil (cooking type) to improve brightness. Nobody will see them unless the plastic covers are removed. Andrea Thanks Andrea. I imagine I could also just use very thin sheet metal cut to shape, polish it and maybe spray it so it doesn't tarnish. I was just curious if they were on all rear lights. I found it odd that mine didn't have any and neither did the spare set I have, although they are pretty rough. And why is there only a reflector for 2 of the 3 bulbs? I would have expected all or none. Title: Re: Rear Tail Lights Post by: frankxhv773t on 05 December, 2020, 02:08:41 PM A cone cut out of the top of a suitably sized plastic bottle and covered internally with tin foil is an easy solution I have used in the past on other things.
Title: Re: Rear Tail Lights Post by: my69S1 on 07 December, 2020, 01:04:08 AM Anyone have a picture of their rear lights with the lens removed?
Title: Re: Rear Tail Lights Post by: Lightweight_911 on 07 December, 2020, 12:20:53 PM .
Just checked my car (low mileage S1 coupe) - only 2 reflectors (none on reversing light section): (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50690824992_61a83c16f1_c.jpg) . Title: Re: Rear Tail Lights Post by: my69S1 on 07 December, 2020, 08:12:59 PM Thanks. It looks like I am missing mine and will need to make some up.
Title: Re: Rear Tail Lights Post by: my69S1 on 09 December, 2020, 02:15:00 AM . Just checked my car (low mileage S1 coupe) - only 2 reflectors (none on reversing light section): (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50690824992_61a83c16f1_c.jpg) . What year is your S1? Thanks. Title: Re: Rear Tail Lights Post by: Lightweight_911 on 09 December, 2020, 09:23:30 AM .
1968 ... . Title: Re: Rear Tail Lights Post by: my69S1 on 09 December, 2020, 11:46:40 AM 1968 ... . Thanks. Another owner sent me a picture of his '67 and it had no reflectors so I am still confused. Unless maybe the early ones had no reflectors and they were added shortly after? Not sure why mine don't have any then unless they were replaced with early ones at some point. Title: Re: Rear Tail Lights Post by: fay66 on 09 December, 2020, 01:05:48 PM 1968 ... . Thanks. Another owner sent me a picture of his '67 and it had no reflectors so I am still confused. Unless maybe the early ones had no reflectors and they were added shortly after? Not sure why mine don't have any then unless they were replaced with early ones at some point. As the modification would be hidden, originality doesn't really matter to anyone other than yourself. Brian 8227 8) |