Bullfrog_eng Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Just getting some parts ready for plating and decided to include the tail lamp. In doing so, have come to realise that the license plate lamp lens is pretty ordinary (cracked). Can anyone advise if there are repo ones available for the DA? Another option may be to buy old stock, in that case, can anyone advise how to identify the correct one for the DA? I see a number available online, but not sure if they are correct, some listed as "truck". Thanks, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 John can you post a picture of what you need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Is the DA light the same as DC (brass body with FILITE in the top)? I was after one and looked at the NOS offerings on eBay.. I think you can identify them by size (and curvature) but of course you will have to ask the vendor and some of them can't do measurements. I was sure I had one identified but eventually found a suitable glass in my parts pile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullfrog_eng Posted June 13, 2018 Author Share Posted June 13, 2018 I THINK the DA is same as DC, but don't know for sure. It is certainly brass and a FILITE. Measuring straight across the gap in the body, the wide side is 3-1/8 inches, narrow is 2-7/8 inches. My lens is some sort of plastic, cracked and distorted from heat. Why I have not realised its condition years ago and waited till now to look for a replacement is beyond me but not the first time I have been that silly! Probably thought I would make one but now realise that the raised section ads considerably to the rigidity of the body and a proper one would be better. I have a nice NOS red lens ready to go for the main lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 (edited) The parts list shows the DA and DC to be the same up to some number after mine so they are the same. The lens etc. are the same. Ollies sell glass lenses. I have fitted a second tail light on my DC and bought a pair off them, with DODGE cast into the lens. I think there is a pair on ebay now. I have seen that license plate lens on ebay too. $20 each for glass. You need the size projecting through the opening as well as the shoulder width to find them. I asked and they sent the straight across width as you measure plus the outside length (around the curve). In the end I didn't buy glass because I was adding a second light and wanted no light through it, so I used the plastic I had and painted it silver on the inside. Edited June 13, 2018 by Spinneyhill (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullfrog_eng Posted June 13, 2018 Author Share Posted June 13, 2018 Thanks, will send some measurements and see how I go. I too have some glass lens from Ollies, I am not aware that they have any of the License plate lens, but I probably should ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 (edited) I have this lamp that I will take the license plate light lens out of and send the lens to you. Just PM me your address. John Edited June 13, 2018 by keiser31 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullfrog_eng Posted June 13, 2018 Author Share Posted June 13, 2018 Thanks for your kind offer. Have PMed John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 3 hours ago, Bullfrog_eng said: Thanks for your kind offer. Have PMed John I will wrap it and get a shipping cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Bullfrog_eng....your license plate lens is on it's way as I type this. They say it will get there in 1-2 weeks. Hopefully way before that. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullfrog_eng Posted June 14, 2018 Author Share Posted June 14, 2018 John, many thanks for that. Please PM me with what I owe you and how to pay. Will let you know when it arrives. In view of the time I have been working on this car, a couple of weeks is insignificant. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 There was a smaller glass lens similar to the one I sent. If the one I sent is too big, I will send the other also. I am pretty certain the one I sent is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullfrog_eng Posted June 15, 2018 Author Share Posted June 15, 2018 No problem, will let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 John, Where would the old car hobby be without you wisdom ,knowledge and generosity ? You are a true Champion to us all 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullfrog_eng Posted June 15, 2018 Author Share Posted June 15, 2018 Can't agree more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Thanks guys. I just like to help when I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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