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Lucas 576 lights--parts needed

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Michael Oritt

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I have a pair of original Lucas 576 lights on my car--I use fogs with halogen bulbs for both due to the number of deer in my area. The bulb holders are in rather rough shape--the bakelight ring is cracked on one and the copper contactors are a bit stiff. Does anyone sell replacement bulb holders and if so are they made with modern materials?
 
I've got a couple of well-used, original SFT576's. Heck, they probably both actually work, although they're no prize in the concours/appearance department. If you're interested in savenging old parts, you can have them in exchange for an adult beverage at Conclave.
 
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If you're interested in savenging old parts, you can have them in exchange for an adult beverage at Conclave.

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Reid--

A very kind offer indeed and perhaps you can throw them in your bag. Consider yourself to be one adult beverage the richer and don't forget to bring your medication for the rallye--I am hoping to have my speedometer repaired next week prior to departure and perhaps we will actually have a shot at winning!
 
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I am hoping to have my speedometer repaired next week prior to departure and perhaps we will actually have a shot at winning!

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Not that I am OVERLY competitive, but I have a spare speedometer for a 100, and could bring it along. It's calibrated as original, for the 4.11:1 rear end (1325 revolutions per mile), so if you've got a 3.54/3.55 rear end (1145 revolutions per mile), it would be off pretty significantly. Might still be better than a hole in the ol' fascia, tho.
 
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I have a spare speedometer for a 100, and could bring it along. It's calibrated as original, for the 4.11:1 rear end (1325 revolutions per mile), so if you've got a 3.54/3.55 rear end (1145 revolutions per mile), it would be off pretty significantly. Might still be better than a hole in the ol' fascia, tho.

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Reid--

The problem is that the drive cable unlaid--I have an appointment with a local speedo guy and hopefully he will get it done.
 
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