Cibie covers

[colin mee]

Hi all.as anyone got any cibie light covers they what to swop for beer token's at the wedge fest.thanks Colin

[fullpull]

I’d be second in line after Colin.
Cheers!

[ABZ29]

LOL........Guys I spent 6 months trying to source these guys-ended up taking a risk and buying from a classic car parts dealer in Malta-not an easy find at all these days. But I will be 3rd in line if someone has a stash out there.........

Edited by ABZ29 on Sunday 18th March 14:33

[colin mee]

They come up on flea bay but only in ones for some reason and always in France

[phillpot]

are these what you're after?

[ElvisWedgeman]

phillpot said:

are these what you're after?

I believe Cibie is a French manufacturer and hence why usually found in France. These are 175’s which are the larger fog/spot lights. The ones on the TVR are 35 sometimes referred to as airport 35. They can be in black, white or silver and if I’m not mistaken some clear plastic ones were manufactured too. They are getting harder to find now. Just a few years ago you could buy a new pair old stock for around £10 as I bought for my previous wedges. The ones I have on my Wedge at the moment are black acquired from Keith a while back. Every Wedge I have owned I always place a set of covers on to protect the light, and I think, improves the looks though not to everyone’s taste.

Tony. TCB.

[colin mee]

Thanks .I have messaged him for the size.

[Grady]

Last 2 covers I had were on my 72 Ford Capri. The car went in for a re-spray and blacking-out of the trunk center (between the tail lights) c.1977 and the covers got binned by accident.

[colin mee]

Still no luck with any.will have to keep looking

[ElvisWedgeman]

colin mee said:

Still no luck with any.will have to keep looking

What did the guy say about the size of the ones in the ad? The only place you’ll find them fairly quickly is on a French auction site but ££££££££. Jaguars also used them in the 70’s ans 80’s and I keep searching from time to time but still no luck.

Tony. TCB.

[colin mee]

8 inches by 5

[mrzigazaga]

There might be another option...Ill have a word with someone I know to see whats involved....How many people have original Cibie driving lights and not aftermarket?



Ziga

[colin mee]

Think mine are cibie I will check

[grahamw48]

I have a pair of the correct ones in excellent condition... bought for a wedge, but never used.

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Please email me if interested.

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Edited by grahamw48 on Wednesday 11th April 22:34

[colin mee]

Pm sent

[grahamw48]

Deal done.

[adam quantrill]

I can't see the point of them personally,turns a quick flash to let someone out into:

1. Stop Car
2. Get out
3. Remove covers
4. Get in
5. Flash
6,. Get out
7. Replace covers
8. Get in
9. Drive off


I have one in my garage that I use to keep old wedge nuts and bolts in...

[KKson]

adam quantrill said:

I can't see the point of them personally,turns a quick flash to let someone out into:

1. Stop Car
2. Get out
3. Remove covers
4. Get in
5. Flash
6,. Get out
7. Replace covers
8. Get in
9. Drive off


I have one in my garage that I use to keep old wedge nuts and bolts in...

Agree. I use the driving lamps as my flash facility.

[ElvisWedgeman]

It’s a matter of personal choice. I think it finishes the car off. Without them the Wedge looks a bit naked to me. Perhaps it’s before your time and maybe I’m just used to seeing these cars with them on, being an old timer. Unlike Adam I’m not a flasher, I give all my signals using my hands and sometimes my fingers.

Tony. TCB.

[colin mee]

I just like the look of them.I have a old photo of the car with them on.plus how much is a lense if one gets broke.dread to think.colin