AJ2014 Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Hi All Can anyone tell me how the Lucas 549 tail lights on the rear of a 1955 TR2 should sit to be focussed correctly? The rear of my car has been completely rebuilt so I have no reference. i.e. Should the lights sit parallel, angled in slightly or angled out? I am assuming that the metal of the rear wing/rear panel sets this angle, or was there an angle on the original lens covers? Should there be a gasket/seal between the metal base and the lens cover? I know there is a rubber gasket between the body and the base. Also Should there be a gasket between the centre brake/number plate light and the body Lucas L564? Should the metal part of this light fitting be chrome or left just metal? Regards Ade Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 (edited) Photo hopefully shows how the L549 should sit. Rubber gasket between body & chrome, & also between chrome & lens The bulb is automatically in the correct position (focused) on insertion. By the way I do some excellent LED replacement bulbs specifically for the L549 unit, & can offer a (I believe) unique bulb which acts as Tail, Stop, & Indicator on TR2's & 3's. Cheers Bob. Edited November 27, 2017 by Lebro Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 +1 Bob. Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AJ2014 Posted November 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 (edited) Thanks guys, It's the angle of the light base to the body I am concerned about as this can skew the light in or out. Should the lights be parallel or skewed? Bob I will be investing in your LED light units in the near future once I have a car body lol Cheers Ade I will post a couple of photos to help with my discription http://s463.photobucket.com/user/apj2007/library/Rear%20Lights Edited November 27, 2017 by AJ2014 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Hi Ade ~ I fitted Bob's excellent LED bulbs to my 3A. I had to modify the bulb holder's position for maximum light effect. If you PM me your email address I'll send you photo's of the easy modification. Regards ~ Tom, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 (edited) Lamps should not be skewed, but should both be at 90° to the front / back direction, Imagine they are both mounted on a flat sheet of metal running from one side of the car to the other, like in this photo, but wider This is a demo jig comparing bulbs to led bulbs ! This one again shows the lack of any "skew" on the lamp unit Cheers Bob. P.S. Tom these are normally "plug & play" ! I would like to know why you had to do any mods. ? Edited November 27, 2017 by Lebro Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AJ2014 Posted November 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 (edited) PM sent Tom Thanks Bob that second photo and your explanation shows it perfectly, Thanks Your LED conversion looks a huge improvement, I will PM you for more details and have a read of your thread on it again. Any idea where I can buy the gasket for between the lens and the fitting please? Cheers Ade Edited November 27, 2017 by AJ2014 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/pad-lamp-mounting-rubber-aja5073.html?assoc=115541 https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/seal-rubber-aja5071.html?assoc=115538 Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AJ2014 Posted November 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Cheers again Bob, I should have gone to spec savers! The gasket for the centre light (L564) doesn't appear to be available so I will have to get some rubber and make one Regards Ade Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Cheers again Bob, I should have gone to spec savers! The gasket for the centre light (L564) doesn't appear to be available so I will have to get some rubber and make one Regards Ade I keep an old inner tube for just such occasions ?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 CORRECTION ~ If you fit Bob's LED bulbs there is no need to relocate the bulb holder. I was referring to a very early bulb conversion. I've now relocated the bulb holders to their original position with Bob's bulbs. Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 Thanks for that Tom - you had me worried there ! Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted August 25, 2018 Report Share Posted August 25, 2018 I am a happy user of Lebro LED tail/stop lights. I have fitted a TR2 centre stop lamp to the TR3A with Bob's LED bulb, and just to wake the following motorists up I have also added a strobe relay to the centre stop only. When you press the pedal the lamp strobes for a few seconds, flashes for a few seconds and then remains on - until brake pedal is released. Cheap and simple, the size of a matchbox. All you do is add 4 bullet connectors and it can be wired in on negative earth cars without cutting any of the original wiring. Simple to remove if you cannot be doing with it. Item https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GS-100A-Flash-Strobe-Controller-Box-Flasher-Module-for-LED-Brake-Tail-Stop-Light/302769996252?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rod1883 Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 I also am a vey happy user of Bob's rear tail and stop lamps, and front side with orange indicator flash also sourced via Bob. Driving home from CarFest South last night I was impressed again at just how bright the rear lamps are. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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