front indicators needed

[440Interceptor]

Hi gents. My "84 280 needs front indicator lenses. I understand these are Renault 12 lights? Where can I find some? Can't seem to find much online.

thanks!

[Geoff38]

RT Racing..... look on their "news and deals" page near the bottom , complete units thou.

[Wedg1e]

The Renault 12 became the Dacia Denem and now that Dacia are pushing their wares in the UK it might be possible to get some old stock from their dealers...?

There was also a near-identical version that had a plastic rather than metal backplate, fitted to some models of the Reliant Rialto; I hear some people have made them fit their wedges.

[440Interceptor]

Thanks Guys. Have emailed RT (from Australia) but not heard back. Any idea how much they are charging?

[adam quantrill]

That is one fugly car......



Nice indicators though! ;^)

[JamesMK]

As an alternative, the Mk1 Toyota MR2 had lights almost identical in size. Just a few mm longer and narrower but close enough to fit in the bumper recess (I measured one when I thought the owner wasn't looking).

[adam quantrill]

Interesting - there are pairs on the flea for £25 a pair.

[dixiebabes]

Reliant rialto thats what I fitted. They have plastic bodys an all so they dont fall to pieces when the rain settles there.

[440Interceptor]

Adam, they were almost exactly the words I was going to post yesterday . There are parallels to the Austin Princess (looked more like a frog than a princess) and they both show how not to do a wedge design.

I shall check out the MR2 tip as they're everywhere here. Plus RT won't return my emails :-(

Then I need to start the quest for rear lights, well the nearside (kerb) one anyway... Capri Mk3 but similarly problematic to get in good cond, and not remanufactured from what I can see.

Thought: If an enterprising chinese factory set itself up to make hard to get classic car parts it would clean up!

[Geoff38]

a couple of rear light covers on UK ebay...but not in new condition

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mk3-Capri-Rear-Tail-Ligh...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Capri-2-8i-rear-lig...

found one place selling new but pricey

http://www.motomobil.com/tail-lamp-glass-left-hand...

[440Interceptor]

Thanks Geoff, but I note neither ebay seller will post internationally. Shame.

[mike various]

I've just logged out of ebay and from memory there is a guy on there selling a piar of indicators for a reliant railto for app £36. Will have a better look tomorrow if you want.
If you need help buying things in the uk and posting onto you then i don't mind helping out if you cover all the costs.
I'm on e bay with very good feedback if you want me to PM you my user name then no problem.
let me know if i can help out.

Regards

Mike

[adam quantrill]

I have a pair of good nick rear SDi clusters if you want to try these instead of the Ford ones.

[440Interceptor]

Maybe success! One of the Ebayers has agreed to look into international postage for me, so I will see where that takes us. Thanks for the offers guys, that's what keeps these cars on the road!

Adam, I didn't even think of SD1s. I assume they fit then?

The 2.8i Capri never made it to Oz (nor the Granada) although the Essex engined Capri did, so no spares locally at all. Should be fun when I get to the cologne engine then...

Thanks again.

Toby

[mrzigazaga]

Hi mate...Rear light clusters from a MK3 Ford Capri for sale....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Capri-2-8i-rear-lig...

Some more here...
http://www.google.co.uk/aclk?sa=L&ai=CEYxXesgc...

I also have 1 x plastic backed O/S indicator/sidelight..And 1 x N/S Lens only which is an original one as its slightly darker than the other but in good condition...The O/S lens has a crack near the screw hole..(Clear side) which was probably caused by over tightening..Its not that noticeable as its on the top and not the front of the lens...You are welcome to have them for the postage...

[RCK974X]

440Interceptor said:

....The 2.8i Capri never made it to Oz (nor the Granada) although the Essex engined Capri did, so no spares locally at all. Should be fun when I get to the cologne engine then... Toby

Toby, for info -

A few Capris and Sierras DID make it to NZ, so there are a few Cologne engines about, in 2.8 and 2.9 form.
Still quite rare here, but at least many Kiwi car dealers do know what a Capri and a Cologne V6 is....

This is a backup really, but a bit nearer for you than UK. www.trademe.co.nz (a Kiwi ebay) has a big used cars and parts section.

[hansdaal]

Hallo,

I might have 2 new front complete indicators. Will check later today
You can reach me on [e-mail]
Hans.

[440Interceptor]

Hi Andy, yeah I meant dealer imports rather than personal ones. I agree, the "European Ford" contingent at car shows here is definitely on the up. I saw a Turbo Capri here (Perth) a couple of years ago.

Thanks Hans, will pm you. Still nothing from RT, what's with those guys??

[Tasmin24v]

Hi Toby,

http://www.ebay.fr/itm/CLIGNOTANT-RENAULT-12-SERIE...

Perhaps this can help you

He has the L/H and R/H blinkers in stock. 12€ each.
Does deliver over Europe... You can ask him if he delivers to Australia.

Cheers

Stephan

[440Interceptor]

Thanks Stephen, that's a good price.