Rear Tailight measurements

[benebob]

If I'm correct I think the Euro spec series 1 and 1.5 came with Ford Capri Mk 3 rear taillights but they weren't dot legal so they never came to the states. Instead I think we got Aston Lagonda lights. I would like to see if If the Ford Capri lights will fit in my opening and if so will order a set from England. Can I get someone with this lights to take a across measurement from the top of the lens one from the bottom and the get the total height please. Just think it will give a much cleaner look and also give me some lights that are a bit more visible. Thanks.

[mrzigazaga]

Hi mate...I think the later 280's had upside down Rover SD1 rear lights which were also used on the early Lotus Esprit...The Ford units are rectangular and don't have the pointy end...I should image they fit as i can't see TVR changing a rear end to suit the lights...

[benebob]

I think your right about the later ones Zig but I've seen some early ones with what looks like the Capri lights. Of course they are a bit more common so if anyone has 'em on I would love measurements to see if they will fit in the recess.

[mrzigazaga]

Sorry i meant to say that Delilah had the Ford Capri units...Cant find a pic...She really has gone...

[TVRleigh_BBWR]

I'll measure the ones I have as I think they are Series 1

[superwedge]

here she is zig, trying to make love to my V8

[mrzigazaga]

superwedge said:

here she is zig, trying to make love to my V8

...Thanks mate...

[marcus1875]

[marcus1875]

Hi,
Height is 130mm
Length is 390mm
Depth is 90mm

Marcus

[GV]

Definitely Mk 3 Capri lights. These were fitted on S1 350s

[benebob]

Thanks guys. I thought they used the capri lights across the pond early on and would suspect my rear mold will accept 'em but wanted the measurements to see first. Now I just need to see if I can make 'em fit and then find me a reasonably priced set to get.

[mrzigazaga]

Heres a set worth watching as they are normally around £40 per pair when they come up....Don't look in too bad a nick either...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ford-capri-mk3-rear-ligh...

[benebob]

mrzigazaga said:

Heres a set worth watching as they are normally around £40 per pair when they come up....Don't look in too bad a nick either...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ford-capri-mk3-rear-ligh...

Thank for sharing with everyone else zig JK I was actually already watching it now off to measure. Problem is most won't ship stateside or they want an arm and a leg to ship stateside.

So which way do they go on. Big part up top or on the bottom? They look like they will fit although the 130mm might be an issue with the way the raised ridged area is on the stateside cars.

Edited by benebob on Saturday 31st October 15:48

[marcus1875]

Hi,
Big part to top. On the pic i posted it is upside down so it would stand for the shot. So the one in the pic would be your drivers side, but the other way round.
If you win the auction you can post to me and i'll forward it on if you like.
Marcus

[marcus1875]

I'll take some close up shots tomorrow if you like.
Marcus

[benebob]

Would love a close up of one side so I can see how it fits in the recess. Much cleaner look in my opinion.

[adam quantrill]

I'd youbwant to convert to sd1 clusters I have a pair in good nick from one I scrapped 20!years ago for the gearbox.....

[benebob]

Thanks Adam but that looks a bit more difficult to make work on mine plus I like the ford idea as it makes replacing should I break one easier in the future. Just sent my paypal on a real nice looking set. $65 shipped isn't bad

[marcus1875]

A couple of shots close up, not sure if thats the sort of close up you had in mind. Let me know.
Marcus

[benebob]

Yup, just what i wanted, to see the "lip" behind there and how the light doesn't quite fit over it.