Jim,
It was quite usual that one of each was used in day to day driving,
mostly Lucas (LR 8; SFT/R700(S); FT/LR etc, but there were other
British makes as well, Notek, Kent, Wypac, Raydyot, Butlers. Quality varied.
However for serious driving two of each were used, yellow or white fog
lights and white spot lights. In Europe the French Cibii or Marchall was
the way to go in the 60's, they were far superior to the Lucas stuff but
prone to corrosion. Another good make was Hella (German), probably the
best in durability.
Some allready had halogen (iode) bulbs in the sixties
In addition a manual adjusting spotlight fitted/stuck on the inside of
the windscreen was used, I cannot remember the make, or an adjustable
one with a grip that was fitted on the door or front wing operated by
hand, e.g. Styla.
Always switch these lights through relays and preferably (for the looks)
use a Lucas toggle switch (plenty around on ebay.co.uk from Landrover,
Jaguar, MG etc.). The older purpose made relays are still available.
A good source is ebay.co.uk, ebay.fr or ebay.de
Kees Oudesluijs
NL
James Sailer schreef:
> Greetings all,
>
> My last request for information didn't get me too far so I have done some more
> research and have some more pointed questions which maybe there will be some
> some base knowledge out there. I am putting driving lights on my BJ8. To
> date I have gotten as far as having in hand a set of the Cape International
> light brackets. The correct period lights appear to be the Lucas SFT 700 Fog
> and SLR 700 flamethrower (I have also seen SLR 700S but do not know the
> difference). I have also seen a few photos of period cars with CIBIE lights
> but it seems uncommon. While I want to have a period look I am also looking
> for utility.
>
> 1. It seems from some information that cars were set up with one of each of
> the lights (fog and driving) identified above. Does anyone know if this was
> done regularly?
>
> 2. I am also looking for the correct lights referenced above. Can anyone
> recommend a good source for them?
>
> 3. I have found no information concerning a premade wiring loom (harness) for
> installation of lights. Does anyone know of such?
>
> Thanks in advance:
>
> Jim Sailer
> 66 BJ8
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