Hi Tim,
By coincidence, Rick Lara and I have considered the idea of recreating the
base for the Sparto reverse lights if there is a demand. In our study, there
appears to be three generations of lights, each iteration having cost
reductions from the previous design. The first design has a 3/32 gasket
between the
light and the base. In the second iteration, the die cast base fits flush
against the light without a gasket and is bolted to the rear panel with #10
studs. The third design that we have seen is attached to the panel with sheet
metal screws. The design of the first and second lights look identical from
the
outside, but the design three has a shorter eyebrow over the lens.
I have built a prototype base that fits to the first design. Tom Ehrhart has
graciously lent us a sample of the other two lights and I am in the process
of making a prototype that fits all three designs.
Rick is sending out the following notice to several Sunbeam clubs to see
what the interest in the Sparto bases is, so if you are interested, please
respond to Rick . If there is a sufficient interest I will build some. Even
though the Sparto back-up lights are a very nice addition to an early Tiger or
Alpine, we expect an extremely low volume due to their rarity, so these will
be
hand made to look like the originals. If any of you would like to see
pictures of what I am talking about, send me a note to _Carmods@aol.com._
(mailto:Carmods@aol.com.) They are also the only back-up lights shown in the
Book of
Norman.
My research tells me that the lights are located 11" from the centerline of
the vehicle and the bottom of light base is located at the start of the
lower radius of the panel.
SPARTO CHROME BACK-UP LIGHTS
Do you own a pair of the rare chrome Sunbeam Sparto back-up lights but are
missing the second part of the chrome housing that mounts to the rear valance?
Plans are being made to reproduce the part if demand is sufficient. I
would like pictures of your lights (especially where the missing piece
attaches
to your lights) there are three different versions of them. Also, since cost
is a consideration, what amount would you be willing to pay for them?
Contact: Rick Lara at _Lara@2580@sbcgolbal.net_
(mailto:Lara@2580@sbcgolbal.net)
(586) 247-0156
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