A 70 is different than most MK3's, special in many weird ways, the lights
are supposed to be there, and the backup light is integrated into the
licence plate holder. The only thing I havn't been able to find out is if
the inner set are just for show or not.
Chuck Pedretti
Senior Consultant
Magenic Technologies
http://www.oldjeep.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Chris De Wet [mailto:DeWetC1@sapo.co.za]
Sent: Monday, April 02, 2001 9:06 AM
To: 'Chuck Pedretti'; spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: A couple basic questions
Chuck
I had a quick look at the pictures and the lights you mention do not appear
original . Sorry .
I'm not really familiar with US spec Spitfires , but AFAIK , there should be
two sets of small round lights ( similar to old Mini lights ) at the rear (
not Mk 1 - Mk 2 Spits though ) . Two should be amber ( orange like ) for
your indicator lights and two should be clear for reverse / backing up
lights .
I've seen it mentioned before on this list that US Spitfires used plastic
lenses . I'm not sure about Spitfires assembled in other countries , but my
Mk 1 and Mk2's have amber glass lenses for indicator lights and one optional
extra Lucas rectangular reverse light ( clear glass ) .
Kind regards .
Chris de Wet .
PO Box 472 , Ifafi , 0260 , South Africa .
'56 TR 3 ( TS 10795 ) + '64 Spitfire 4 Mk 1 ( FC 25680 ) .
Projects : '62 Herald 1200 Coupe , '65 Herald 12/50 ( convertible ) ,
'63 Spitfire 4 Mk 1 , '66 Spitfire 4 Mk 2 .
-----Original Message-----
From: Chuck Pedretti [mailto:chuckp@magenic.com]
Sent: Monday, April 02, 2001 3:17 PM
To: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: A couple basic questions
2nd question, the car has 2 sets of round lights near the taillights, the
inner set are red and have no bulb sockets wired to them. Is this normal,
if not, what are the lights supposed to be for? (Our 70 has the backup
light in the middle)
Thanks
Chuck Pedretti
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