whither the amber lucas fog lamps?

[MadRiver]

Howdy all!

I've got a pair of 5" Lucas fog lamps on my BT7's badge bar. I've always loved the look of one clear and one fluted amber lense, but for the life of me, I can't seem to find an amber light. I recall that these used to be readily available, either as old spares or reproductions. Saw a single lamp in the flea market at the Hershey car show, and it priced at darn near $400! Anyone know where to get one or a pair?

Many thanks!

 

[JamesWilson]

I've treid to find them as well, but they no longer seem to be available. I bought a pair on e-bay some time ago. Cost around $200 for the two, as I recall.

One thing you might consider: some years ago there was a yellow dye available that could be applied to the lens to make it amber. I doub that it is still available, here in the UK it was used by people travelling to France with their cars, back when the French used yellow headlights.

 

[healeynut]

They pop up on ebay from time to time. Unfortunately for you one just sold last week for only 24 pound!

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350107851014

 

[Dougal]

Use the paint, as James says above it used to be mandatory to have yellow headlights in France. I also remember being able to buy a film to cover the lenses as a temporary measure, when hoping over the channel.
As a note all Japanese imports here in NZ have yellow foglights.

Ebay yellow lens paint

 

[MadRiver]

Thanks guys -- great suggestion on the paint. I was discussing the issue with my father, and he recommended the very same thing. I think I'll pick up a can, and then add it to my winter list.