General Category => Other Things Simplex => Topic started by: Dominic DiMarko on February 14, 2013, 09:20:08 AM
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I'm looking for a Simplex teardrop tail light, but until the real thing comes along, does anyone have a suggestion about a similar looking style from some other motorcycle or ???? that could work and might be a little easier to find?
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Did Wayne purchase any of the teardrop type from the Wollard auction? You might check back with him. As far as substitutes, I' don't really have any ideas, other than maybe hitting some swap meets or farm supply stores.
Mike Sal
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You might be able to make this one work :
(http://a248.e.akamai.net/origin-cdn.volusion.com/wckp9.3xkgs/v/vspfiles/photos/options/VTS-214-20-T.jpg)
(http://a248.e.akamai.net/origin-cdn.volusion.com/wckp9.3xkgs/v/vspfiles/photos/VTS-214-4T.jpg)
http://www.vintagetrailersupply.com/Teardrop_Light_p/vts-214.htm
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Tom might have an idea. I seem to remember him telling me they used something similair as turn signals or cab marker lights back in the forties.
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Well I looked at all that J P Cycles had to offer there's some meet ones but more than likely 12volts system needed. :-[
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Well I looked at all that J P Cycles had to offer there's some meet ones but more than likely 12volts system needed. :-[
Could simply switch bulbs ... ;)
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Unfortunately, a tail light wasn't among any of the auction items that Wayne had purchased. There are some good suggestions here. The more the better!
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Those teardrop lights were used on old Fords as a marker light on the top of the cab. Although they were made by the same company the Simplex lens was specific to our glorious ride because it had a clear area at the bottom of the lens to light up the license plate. I think rides a little bit later than mine changed to a double filament bulb rather than two one filament bulbs. So no matter what position I have the headlight switch in one of the bulbs at the rear will light.
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Thanks everybody!!! It appears that Karjockey's suggestion would work best until the correct tail light comes along. I'll see if I can find one of these. Might as well start here. Does anyone have one of these? Also, Wayne informs me that there is someone that is making reproduction lenses. Not cheap, around $100.
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Thanks everybody!!! It appears that Karjockey's suggestion would work best until the correct tail light comes along. I'll see if I can find one of these. Might as well start here. Does anyone have one of these? Also, Wayne informs me that there is someone that is making reproduction lenses. Not cheap, around $100.
I think that would be Norm Burton, but I am not sure he is still selling them.
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If He's not selling more I wonder if He still has the set up to make them?¿? If so would He sell the rig?
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I believe that Norm told me that he had them made. I do not believe that he was personally involved in the process. I'll ask him and post his answer!
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Dominic as seen on ebay today #230927199264 looks to be a fairly good replacement for your lighting needs. Reese :P
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Thanks for spotting this Reese. I've been waiting to hear back from a member on another site regarding a Zephyr tail light that he has.
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I will send you a photo of the tail light and lens I have.
pbvsrv@gmail.com
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I will send you a photo of the tail light and lens I have.
pbvsrv@gmail.com
Thanks Pete, I sent you an email. And thanks again Tom, for your advice.
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I let Pete know that I will taking a different route with the tail light. So I believe that the one he posted is still available if anyone else is interested.
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Here's a pretty neat tail light that would act as a great stunt double!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pathfinder-Lighting-Vintage-Cab-Marker-Lights-Made-in-USA-/140912238047?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20cf061ddf&vxp=mtr
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That is one good looking tail light!
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Hurry hurry hurry there's a teardrop lens on ebay #171063789149 if I didn't transpose any numbers starting price .99¢ ???
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Hurry hurry hurry there's a teardrop lens on ebay #171063789149 if I didn't transpose any numbers starting price .99¢ ???
Hi, I just saw your post. Although, by the time I saw it, the auction had ended. I hope someone on here got the lens. I'm happy with the tail light that I bought from a member on my old bicycle forum, so I'm no longer looking. Thanks to everyone for their input and help with this light.