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ka
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I have seen a Fog light used as a reversing light, just a single one providing a wide low spread of light, may need a relay to give the switch an easier life, but worth a thought. As an option, I have also seen combined rear fog, and reversing lights as an after-market item.
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colwyn500
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Location: Nairn, Scotland
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You need something from James Bond or Thunderbirds like the number plate light swivelling round to light your way.  |
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| ka wrote: | | I have seen a Fog light used as a reversing light, just a single one providing a wide low spread of light, may need a relay to give the switch an easier life, but worth a thought. As an option, I have also seen combined rear fog, and reversing lights as an after-market item. |
I have seen this one online that wouldn't look too bad mounted below the bumper in the middle. It looks like good quality but nearly £40!!!!!!!!
http://www.holden.co.uk/displayproduct.asp?pCode=010.451
I was wondering if I could modify a rear light lens and remove the reflector at the bottom and replace it with a clear lens? |
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colwyn500
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| Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2015 10:49 pm Post subject: |
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Very nice looking lamp.
This was just posted to Facebook. You could adapt this elegant idea. 
 fog light by peterthompson, on Flickr |
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Crumbs why are three people sitting on a settee smiling about with a 500 engine lid with a dodgy rear light on their laps.
Perhaps they are buying a car in instalments? |
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ka
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They are studying for the follow-up to Slumdog Millionaire, with a specialisation in Fiat Engine covers, and rare fog lights as aftermarket items. I am also concerned where the arms and hands are belonging to the middle man, and that may account for the smiles on the other two faces!
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| ka wrote: | | They are studying for the follow-up to Slumdog Millionaire, with a specialisation in Fiat Engine covers, and rare fog lights as aftermarket items. I am also concerned where the arms and hands are belonging to the middle man, and that may account for the smiles on the other two faces! |
Oh I didn't notice his lack of hands but that smirk does look suspicious. |
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As it was a bit warmer today I ventured out to the garage to do some work on the engine and gearbox.
I fitted a new clutch and release bearing last time I was working on it and now it was simply a case of joining the engine and gearbox back together, refit the starter motor and set the tappets gap.
I was hoping to spray the tinwork that surrounds the engine bay but needed to apply some Kurust to some bits and it can't be sprayed for 3 hours after application.
Once the tinwork has been sprayed I can carry on with the rebuild and I am waiting for some bits from Germany, including a rebuild kit for the carb.
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colwyn500
Joined: 21 Oct 2012
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Location: Nairn, Scotland
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It's funny how conventional the setup looks, bolted together without the cowling. I would never have thought of doing the cowling afterwards.
It looks very smart. |
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I got around to painting the cowling today, it needs another couple of coats but I have to wait 24 hours before I can apply them. Then I will probably stick it in the oven for a bit to cure it off nicely, the paint can handle 120°.
Went for a nice gloss finish as per the original, really nice finish but I did manage to spray myself in the face at one point try to get the trigger handle off the top of an almost empty tin.
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colwyn500
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Shiny shiny. Look like they're made out of treacle.  |
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kevin2306
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Yes that's what I was using Kev, trying to pull the handle off was when I sprayed myself in the face. 
They are really good, makes spraying with cans so much easier. I got it free when I ordered some cans on the Internet.
I must say I do think I have ever seen paint this glossy before. |
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JC T ONE
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Nice progress
Engine is looking good.
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Thanks Jens it's all going back together now, so hopefully by next week I should be able to bench test it.
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