General Category => Other Things Simplex => Topic started by: Dominic DiMarko on February 14, 2013, 09:20:08 AM

Title: Tail light
Post by: Dominic DiMarko on February 14, 2013, 09:20:08 AM
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?
Title: Re: Tail light
Post by: Mike Sal on February 14, 2013, 10:11:50 AM
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
Title: Re: Tail light
Post by: pd on February 14, 2013, 10:16:47 AM
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
Title: Re: Tail light
Post by: Ricks on February 14, 2013, 11:56:01 AM
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.
Title: Re: Tail light
Post by: oil-lamp on February 14, 2013, 12:23:54 PM
Well I looked at all that J P Cycles had to offer there's some meet ones but more than likely 12volts system  needed. :-[
Title: Re: Tail light
Post by: pd on February 14, 2013, 12:54:01 PM
Quote from: oil-lamp on February 14, 2013, 12:23:54 PM
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 ... ;)
Title: Re: Tail light
Post by: Dominic DiMarko on February 14, 2013, 01:04:30 PM
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!
Title: Re: Tail light
Post by: kartjockey on February 15, 2013, 06:17:31 PM
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. 
Title: Re: Tail light
Post by: Dominic DiMarko on February 15, 2013, 08:50:43 PM
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.
Title: Re: Tail light
Post by: admin on February 16, 2013, 04:22:51 AM
Quote from: Dominic DiMarko on February 15, 2013, 08:50:43 PM
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.
Title: Re: Tail light
Post by: oil-lamp on February 16, 2013, 08:08:28 AM
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?
Title: Re: Tail light
Post by: mike montgomery on February 16, 2013, 08:21:00 AM
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!
Title: Re: Tail light
Post by: oil-lamp on February 16, 2013, 12:45:04 PM
Dominic as seen on ebay today #230927199264 looks to be a fairly good replacement for your lighting needs.  Reese  :P
Title: Re: Tail light
Post by: Dominic DiMarko on February 16, 2013, 07:14:58 PM
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.
Title: Re: Tail light
Post by: old servi on February 17, 2013, 11:50:07 AM
I will send you a photo of the tail light and lens I have.
pbvsrv@gmail.com
Title: Re: Tail light
Post by: Dominic DiMarko on February 17, 2013, 03:24:54 PM
Quote from: old servi on February 17, 2013, 11:50:07 AM
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.
Title: Re: Tail light
Post by: Dominic DiMarko on February 21, 2013, 11:16:38 AM
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.
Title: Re: Tail light
Post by: kartjockey on February 24, 2013, 04:00:31 PM
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
Title: Re: Tail light
Post by: butch27 on February 27, 2013, 07:37:37 PM
That is one good looking tail light!
Title: Re: Tail light
Post by: oil-lamp on June 22, 2013, 04:32:19 PM
Hurry hurry hurry there's a teardrop lens on ebay #171063789149 if I didn't transpose any numbers starting price .99¢  ???
Title: Re: Tail light
Post by: Dominic DiMarko on July 06, 2013, 10:09:05 AM
Quote from: oil-lamp on June 22, 2013, 04:32:19 PM
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.