Guest espeery27 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I have a few sets of original amber tail lights, N.O.S. The are the good stuff. If anyone wants a set let me know. They are kind of pricey but add that final finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest espeery27 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Con Brio, you mentioned a guy in netherlands for those rear lights. Do you have any contact info? I have a few sets of amber light but no red as you do. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con Brio Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 espeery27 No sorry I don't have his info anymore. Try Google, that's how I found him. How much are you looking to get for the set of signal lights?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy from Oz Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Someone has just pointed this out to me. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/1975-Datsun-260Z-Unfinished-Project_W0QQitemZ330137667381QQihZ014QQcategoryZ102220QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem If someone on this board buys it can they contact me - it would be great to have some company during my own build. I spotted this model on e-Bay a few days ago. Interesting spider shape. I'm not sure if it's based on an actual vehicle. I recall something about a member of ZZ Tops having a Ferrari 250 converted into a GTO spider configuration. I must say I like the pre-Kamm tail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staledale Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Looks like a 1958 412S. Google that. Staledale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudjr12 Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 I have been working on a 78 280Z Vello Rossa 250 GTO conversion for a couple of months now. What a sweet car! Question: Can I post here, or is there a different thread?? Comment on tail lights and turn signals. I have been mimicking the original 250 GTO on everything except the convertible top, and I have recently located the tail lights (real damn close to the original) and have them installed. They came from California Import Parts and was able to get 2 red, 2 amber, and 2 white for 69 bucks. I sh*t canned the internals and went to Advanced Auto parts and purchased standard GM 2 filament sockets. I drilled holes in the tub to accept the sockets, then fiber glassed the sockets to the back of the tub. I then used the bezels and lens from the lights I purchased from California Imports and screwed them in place. They are very very close to the original. If someone tells me how to load pictures I will upload to show you. Amber Lights: http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C21%2D0671 Red Lights: http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C21%2D0672 White Lights (Used up front with yellow bulbs): http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C21%2D0670 deige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con Brio Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Hey mudjr12. Welcome to the thread. Yeah...you're more than welcome here. Nice work on the Vela Rossa. This is a great sight and source for info on your project. The girls and guys are very helpful. Keep us posted with regular updates and more pics/details. Kind regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smash Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 L539's look like an easily available, very close bet - the lens shape is very acurate but needs the 4 little wings grinding off (only plastic so should be achievable). Doesn't have the two external screws though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudjr12 Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Thanks for the info. I am still looking for tear drop shaped front side marker lights, any info would be appreciated. Also in the process of building chrome bezels around head light lenses, what a bear. I wont install them if I can't get them right. I am going to try and contact the VR engineering people, or who ever is running that gig now a days and see if they still have any lying around. deige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudjr12 Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Well, I chased the L539 link in google images and found them and the sidemarker lights in England: http://www.holden.co.uk/viewProducts.asp?supergroup=Electrical&analysiscode=0052&groupname=Lighting&group=010#a Has anyone purchase form Holden before?? Thanks in advance. deige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smash Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Scratch the UK - you can buy L539s from finish line in the states http://www.finishlineaccessories.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=3&products_id=181 Amber, red or clear @ $29 each - that's better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerrari GTO Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Hey Velo Rossa Builders, I need to get some trunk weatherstrip for my V/R and I wanted to know if anyone could advise before I go through the trial and error thing of ordering various molding(s) until I find one that works. It needs o be flexible enough to bend in the tight inner radius at the corners. Please help! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smash Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Congratulations Chelle - nice bit of recognition for all the hard work. http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/24/replica-mutt-nissan-280z-based-ferrari-260-gto-with-a-bmw-v12/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con Brio Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Well done Chelle !!! Thanks for the link smash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staledale Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Here is a D shaped gasket I used on the Cobra, If I can find a little bit of it, I'll try it around the Velo Rossa trunk lid. Staledale http://www.finishlineaccessories.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=60&products_id=62 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerrari GTO Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Here is a D shaped gasket I used on the Cobra, If I can find a little bit of it, I'll try it around the Velo Rossa trunk lid. Staledale http://www.finishlineaccessories.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=60&products_id=62 Thanks Staledale, please let me know how it works. I'm a little concerned about how the D shape will bend in the corners; I don't want it to crease. I was looking at this stuff too: http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product/tf-Browse/s-10101/Pr-p_Product.CATENTRY_ID:2008663/p-2008663/N-111+10201+600003824/c-10101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staledale Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 ZerrariGTO here is a picture of that stuff, I tried to glue it to my old V/R trunk. You can see it goes on real nice no kinks or twists, and it is just right for the height of the trunk lid. The top of the lid is level with the rest of the panel. I cut a peice for you to see the profile. http://album.hybridz.org/showphoto.php?photo=15678&cat=500 The stuff you showed is for inside of the door jamb where the inner and outter metal meet. It is a harder plastic for edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerrari GTO Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 ZerrariGTO here is a picture of that stuff, I tried to glue it to my old V/R trunk. You can see it goes on real nice no kinks or twists, and it is just right for the height of the trunk lid. The top of the lid is level with the rest of the panel. I cut a peice for you to see the profile. http://album.hybridz.org/showphoto.php?photo=15678&cat=500 The stuff you showed is for inside of the door jamb where the inner and outter metal meet. It is a harder plastic for edges. Thanks for the pics, I'll order some now. You are really saving me some "trial and error time"; I appreciate your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerrari GTO Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 ZerrariGTO here is a picture of that stuff, I tried to glue it to my old V/R trunk. You can see it goes on real nice no kinks or twists, and it is just right for the height of the trunk lid. The top of the lid is level with the rest of the panel. I cut a peice for you to see the profile. http://album.hybridz.org/showphoto.php?photo=15678&cat=500 The stuff you showed is for inside of the door jamb where the inner and outter metal meet. It is a harder plastic for edges. I forgot to ask; what are the dimensions of that weatherstrip? Can you give me height and width? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staledale Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Zerrrari GTO It's 5/8 of an inch across the flat bottom, and 1/2 of an inch high. Staledale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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