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Thu Nov 02, 2023 9:22 am

Does anyone know what these are, or where I can get these lights? I had a set on a Manx II that I owned in the '80's, and sold. I am in the process of building another from the ground up with a pre-tag I found by chance, built in the late 60's or so and I'd like to find the same lights again.

https://meyersmanx.com/pages/summer-21-lookbook

Thu Nov 02, 2023 9:24 am

The two inch dual filament on the front? I can't find a 2" dual filament. So I'm watching the thread now. I used 3/4" flush mounts from Amazon.

Thu Nov 02, 2023 9:42 am

I got the latest and bought these from Summit. Not cheep as you can see. They have LEDs for the running lights and turn signals. I shot a nice candy paint on the car I'm building and didn't want to drill a shit ton of holes in it. I repaired holes until I nearly puked. The only hole I want to see is, well, enough said.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/upd-a5022sse

Thu Nov 02, 2023 11:07 am

y2kbaja wrote: The two inch dual filament on the front? I can't find a 2" dual filament. So I'm watching the thread now. I used 3/4" flush mounts from Amazon.
Looks like Lucas L594 beehive lamps from an early MG, Austin-Healey, TR2, TR3. They are available in clear and amber with dual-filament.

Thu Nov 02, 2023 11:38 am

Murphy's Law wrote: Does anyone know what these are, or where I can get these lights? I had a set on a Manx II that I owned in the '80's, and sold. I am in the process of building another from the ground up with a pre-tag I found by chance, built in the late 60's or so and I'd like to find the same lights again.

https://meyersmanx.com/pages/summer-21-lookbook

What lights are you referring to? Head lights? Marker/turn signal lights?

The turn/markers are Lucas or Lucas copies. The 488 is the one you're looking for... I believe??

Thu Nov 02, 2023 2:54 pm

That looks like them.

I think I have a set (maybe just 1?) of clear beehive lenses (and trim rings? I will have to check to be sure but I will let go for just cost of shipping to a Samba member who will use them (versus re-selling them)

Fri Nov 03, 2023 7:21 am

Yes, it looks like the Lucas 488's are the ones. In looking at the actual part it appears that they might not be what I thought but if I can't find "just what I'm looking for" they will work.

Thanks Joe, I agree with how you feel, I'm in negotiations limbo with someone else over a used body for parts. They will be his for next to nothing when I get my needed 'glass area cut off.

It look like those lights will be cheap enough to buy when the time comes if I go that route.

Fri Nov 03, 2023 7:49 am

Ya I like the look of these as well but wanted to drill as little holes as possible in my brand new body so I mounted them to the beam down low.