[DeTomaso] Period correct driving lights wanted

[Julian Kift]

Noooo, say it isn't true, don't do it!


Those KIrk Evans bumpers just don't look right IMO, they might be okay for folks with an L model that want to install something smaller without any bodywork, but you are not in that position and currently have infinite options open to you!


Personally I think the L bumper looks better than those hideous things, but of course as they say "beauty is in the eye of the beer holder"


Julian

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Subject: [DeTomaso] Period correct driving lights wanted

All,

With 2511 repairs finally beginning, final choices for a number of areas are coming due.

One still-forming notion is a relocation of the front-end amber turn signals.
                No. Can't say more. It's a top-secret.  :-)

2511 will be rebuilt with the Kirk Evans fiberglass mini-bumpers installed over the L-model light pods, but with the amber lights relocated, I can repurpose the pods to just DRL lights.

                Yes, 2511 is a chrome bumper car - originally. A PO did an entire factory-correct conversion to the late bumpers and pods.

I am seeking a period-correct pair of white/clear driving lights to mount on the pods.

>From my preliminary searching, current driving light offerings are heavily stocked with LED versions. LED's hiding behind plastic or acrylic lenses but still readily seen are NOT the look I want on 2511.  Nothing against LED's, in the right spot. I love the GM Blazer/Astro LED third brake light I installed on the underside of the rear roof; totally non-intrusive and basically invisible until illuminated.

I've tried the regular suspects, and done some USA and Euro eBay searching. Not much to be found, and even scarcer in the small size available with the pods. The maximum the pod will accommodate is about 6 1/4" x 2 1/2" .... or, 16mm x 7mm.

Anyone got any leads or thoughts where to locate clear glass lens, steel housing driving lights??

Thanks,

Larry
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   Noooo, say it isn't true, don't do it!

   Those KIrk Evans bumpers just don't look right IMO, they might be okay
   for folks with an L model that want to install something smaller
   without any bodywork, but you are not in that position and currently
   have infinite options open to you!

   Personally I think the L bumper looks better than those hideous things,
   but of course as they say "beauty is in the eye of the beer holder"

   Julian
     __________________________________________________________________

   From: DeTomaso <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> on behalf of
   Larry Finch via DeTomaso <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
   Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 1:14 PM
   To: Email List Address For Posting
   Subject: [DeTomaso] Period correct driving lights wanted

   All,
   With 2511 repairs finally beginning, final choices for a number of
   areas are coming due.
   One still-forming notion is a relocation of the front-end amber turn
   signals.
                   No. Can't say more. It's a top-secret.  :-)
   2511 will be rebuilt with the Kirk Evans fiberglass mini-bumpers
   installed over the L-model light pods, but with the amber lights
   relocated, I can repurpose the pods to just DRL lights.
                   Yes, 2511 is a chrome bumper car -- originally. A PO
   did an entire factory-correct conversion to the late bumpers and pods.
   I am seeking a period-correct pair of white/clear driving lights to
   mount on the pods.
   From my preliminary searching, current driving light offerings are
   heavily stocked with LED versions. LED's hiding behind plastic or
   acrylic lenses but still readily seen are NOT the look I want on 2511.
   Nothing against LED's, in the right spot. I love the GM Blazer/Astro
   LED third brake light I installed on the underside of the rear roof;
   totally non-intrusive and basically invisible until illuminated.
   I've tried the regular suspects, and done some USA and Euro eBay
   searching. Not much to be found, and even scarcer in the small size
   available with the pods. The maximum the pod will accommodate is about
   6 1/4" x 2 1/2" .... or, 16mm x 7mm.
   Anyone got any leads or thoughts where to locate clear glass lens,
   steel housing driving lights??
   Thanks,
   Larry
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