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dave
Joined: Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:15 am Posts: 1991
Car(s): 1965 Wasp, 1966 Bellett, 1967 Bellett, 1969 Florian, 1973 Bellett GTR, 1976 Buick Opel by Isuzu, 1978 Gemini van
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Hey guys, There's currently a pair of brand-new reproduction teardrop tail lights on eBay for $99.00 for the pair. This is a very reasonable price, I feel! These are 100% Aussie made and appear to be indistinguishable from the originals! I contacted the seller, who pointed me to his site: http://www.damax.com.au/He said he is going to do a run of 'hex' lights early in the new year! He is also making HR tail light buckets and said he can reproduce those for other cars as well. I'm thinking of getting a pair of Wasp tail light buckets and lenses made. Of course, this would depend a bit on pricing (or more so, the timing would depending on the price!) but when stuff is made of unobtanium, you gotta get what you can get! Cheers! Dave
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Mon Dec 19, 2016 11:41 am |
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Teditor
Joined: Tue Jul 05, 2011 1:01 pm Posts: 368
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Dave,
I have communicated with him also, looks like we could be onto a good thing, I will be getting a set of the Teardrops ASAP, he says he still has another three sets to put on ebay.
As you said, he is also proposing 67 style stop and blinker as well as the side lights and interior light, if we support this guy I think it will go a long way in assisting our restorations.
As many of you know, I also have an XC Falcon, they are nearly as hard if not harder to get rear lights for the sedans, he advised me that he makes them also.
One comment was that he normally wholesales, so some negotiating may be in order.
Has anyone done research on Gaskets, Cylinder head, inlet/exhaust etc, I have been doing a bit of a chase around and could be onto something if no-one else has already done so.
There is a supposed 1500 Engine gasket set on ebay for $490.00, (was $695.00 I believe before).
Also stated that there are two Belletts in a Riverstone, NSW wrecking yard.
Bit far for me, but if they are a new source, could be beneficial.
Ted (Teditor) Freeman
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BULLITT
Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2011 1:03 pm Posts: 2419
Car(s): 1966 TEARDROP ...MANUAL ...
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i have 2 (two) 1500 head gasket sets for sale brand new ......you know the price on ebay surprise me cheers davo
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Tue Dec 20, 2016 7:52 am |
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dave
Joined: Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:15 am Posts: 1991
Car(s): 1965 Wasp, 1966 Bellett, 1967 Bellett, 1969 Florian, 1973 Bellett GTR, 1976 Buick Opel by Isuzu, 1978 Gemini van
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If you can source and early Chev Luv gasket kit locally or in the States, most of the gaskets are correct except the inlet/exhaust gasket, I think.
I may stand corrected.
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Farmer
Joined: Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:17 pm Posts: 2611 Location: Rye Park, N.S.W.
Car(s): Doris, AuntyMary, Shrek, Jimmy; GT, Wasp, Flo & Sed unrestos; 65 Elf; 82 Rodeo, 60 TX550, 72 Sport, & a Sigma.
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Very exciting! Thanks Dave, I will try for a pair when I am in Sydney next week. What a great opportunity! ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif) Matt.
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Stickman
Joined: Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:29 pm Posts: 1524 Location: Kallangur, Brisbane QLD
Car(s): 3x1965 PR20(Donkey, Jenny n Bundy) 1 1969 PR20(Percy) 2 1968 PR20(Eugine n GT Donor) 1 1968 PR91 GT, 1 1965 Wasp
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dave wrote: I'm thinking of getting a pair of Wasp tail light buckets and lenses made. Of course, this would depend a bit on pricing (or more so, the timing would depending on the price!) but when stuff is made of unobtanium, you gotta get what you can get!
Dave
If your getting Wasp lights made Dave then I will definitely get a set too, might help bring the individual price down if there are multiples ordered.To everyone else, don't wait too long to buy those tear drop lenses people or I will pounce on them myself at the end of the week once I get paid I don't 'need' them, but...... I will buy them to put in my just incase stash if they are still there come pay day ![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
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Tue Dec 20, 2016 11:58 am |
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Teditor
Joined: Tue Jul 05, 2011 1:01 pm Posts: 368
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The website states runs start at 50 of, so as I say, we may have to negotiate as a group.
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1968GT
Joined: Tue Dec 23, 2008 2:32 am Posts: 1266 Location: MUDGEE. NSW
Car(s): 1968 PR91 Bellett GT. 2014 ISUZU MU-X, 2016 Jayco 22' Starcraft Caravan, 2013 KIA Reo shopping trolley!!
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MAYBE!! he could also make lens for the 68 onwards model GT's. My reversing lights require new lens, the rest are fine!!
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BULLITT
Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2011 1:03 pm Posts: 2419
Car(s): 1966 TEARDROP ...MANUAL ...
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I have 3 sets of the teardrops Im out that will we'll see me out wonder if he can do the round taillights ????
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Leadfoot_Liz
Joined: Fri Apr 02, 2010 10:34 am Posts: 221 Location: Qld
Car(s): isuzu wasp;
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I'd love a pair of wasp tail lights also.
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Teditor
Joined: Tue Jul 05, 2011 1:01 pm Posts: 368
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I received my pair of reproduction Teardrop Tail Lights today.
First impressions were that they are fantastic, the quality of the moulding is exquisite and the colouring even and a very rich red, as I don't have a car ready to install them on as yet, I am unable to say how they actually fit or perform and what effect the UV Rays will have, but to my eye, they are extremely well made and I look forward to more items from this company.
I am currently in communication with them regarding further lenses to suit Belletts and would suggest that if you have a particular lens in mind, you must realise that a good quality original is required to fabricate the reproduction from.
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Feral_Kev
Joined: Tue May 19, 2015 1:56 am Posts: 41
Car(s): Many.
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It would be great to have a new set for my 65 and probably a set for spares..
so if there is going to be an order system please put me down for 2 sets.
Cheers Feral Kev..
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Thu Dec 29, 2016 11:09 am |
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dave
Joined: Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:15 am Posts: 1991
Car(s): 1965 Wasp, 1966 Bellett, 1967 Bellett, 1969 Florian, 1973 Bellett GTR, 1976 Buick Opel by Isuzu, 1978 Gemini van
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Feral Kev if it's 65 lights your after, best grab the ones on eBay if no-body else has!
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Teditor
Joined: Tue Jul 05, 2011 1:01 pm Posts: 368
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I have been advised that more Teardrop ones will go on ebay towards the end of January and that the 67 stop/tail/blinkers are being developed.
Ted
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Tue Jan 03, 2017 10:57 am |
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Teditor
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A set of the reproduction Teardrop Tail Lights are currently on ebay, also a NOS Bonnett badge.
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