Paul Heritage2 Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 Some years ago I purchased (from a Robsport parts bin at a TR Register International) a pair of front amber cruise lights that had the fixing screws mounted from the back (like the old red ones) and have never seen any other like it (see attached image). Does anyone know where these may have originated? As you may/may not know the reproductions have the fixing screws showing on the outside (as highlighted in the picture). Original rear red ones had the fixings from the inside but never seen amber ones like it. Just wondered when they changed? Paul, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neil_W Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Not really an answer to your question but my TR7 is fitted with 'Lucus' Marked Front & Rear side lights - red at back & amber at front ( for flashing indicators ). They came off a 1980 model. Like you said they have screws for fixing at the front but see this new old stock from USA which shows the Amber one with rear screws. He also has red ones with the screws at the back. A Service Manual I have shows how the fit / removed the Marker lights & they are shown as the rear bolted type for both front & rear. No date on the manual but the steering wheel in another section is the early padded type with the 2 squares on the cross bar – so pre 81 model year when they changed the steering wheel to the Aluminium type Maybe changed to allow easier fitting with screws on the outside, especially at the front, when, of all things you have to go underneath to tighten up the nuts when your head gets stuck on the front spoiler ! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Triumph-TR7-TR8-NOS-Lucas-Side-Marker-Lamp-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ280544832994QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TRIUMPH-TR-7-TR7-ORIGINAL-SIDE-MARKER-LIGHT-L927-1981-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ310118756330QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories This 1980 – 81 US Model had the non outer screw type http://cgi.ebay.com/1980-1981-TRIUMPH-TR8-TR-8-SPEC-SHEET-Brochure-Catalog-/120500640198?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0 Sorry for the flee bay links but an easy way to get a photo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Wayne S Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 I too have been hunting for these. I need a spare red one with rear screws as my drivers side red one has a crack. Always thought they looked so much neater so am holding out for one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevie-a Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Wayne wait till I go back into the garage tomorrow night I just might have a red with rear screws... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Odd Posted August 24, 2010 Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 I think I have about a handful of second hand red ones (from American Wedges originally)... Bought to get hold of the bulb holders Istr. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Heritage2 Posted August 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Wayne, are your fronts ones rear mounted as well?, or just the red ones? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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