dual turn signal lense colors?

Living in the Past · Aug 11, 2013

No problem Sean. I think we all understand with the low volume it's to find anyone to take it on. Just happy you found someone to take this on.

Not sure how many are needing the original FJ25 license plate light lense. Thinking of trying to make a couple of copies for myself and store the original glass lense away.

67azcruizr · Nov 22, 2013

I just received this e-mail from David the other day. I'm working on him completing the order so there won't be a 3rd production run and a 3rd wait.

I have to go back and count, but I believe I/we need another 12 complete sets

Heloo Sean,

Yes I have stock sitting here, I have 10 red and 8 amber lenses, just need to be trimmed, we can send out Monday.

Thanks David

From: Sean QgBlAGwAYQBuAGcAZQByAA== [mailto:thePhouka@msn.com]
Sent: Wednesday, 20 November 2013 7:59 AM
To: davida@tailights.com
Subject: Toyota Land Cruiser turn signal lenses?

hello David, I'm wondering if you are able to offer me a definitive time frame on having the rest of the lenses made? Please let me know if you need a quantity number again.

thanks,

-Sean

D'Animal · Nov 23, 2013

Is my name on the list for 2 complete sets? I need enough to do 2 vehicles.

4 red
4 Amber

Thanks

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hdjtachtig · Nov 23, 2013

Put me on me on for four lenses too (2x red, 2x amber).

I have yet to find a set of lights and and I am hoping to find a set one day (but know it will be tough). No plans on reproducing a the frames I'm affraid?

treerootCO · Nov 23, 2013

If there are any unpaid for sets, put me down for a pair of amber and a pair of red. You need to nudge me.... sometimes I find things that could come in useful for these projects.

nos L1046

67azcruizr · Nov 23, 2013

treerootCO said:
If there are any unpaid for sets, put me down for a pair of amber and a pair of red. You need to nudge me.... sometimes I find things that could come in useful for these projects.

nos L1046

View attachment 833655

that is exactly what was used in the reproduction

here are the numbers the last time we took a count. it should not be a problem adding anyone that came late to the party, I'm more interested in knowing if anyone on this list needs to bow out

thanks

LITP 2 sets

Dan 2 sets

Georg 1 set

Killer Pea 1 set

M Bradshaw 2 sets

3jvj 1 set

Splangy 1 set

Dobster 1 set

Poser 2 sets

Additions:

nuclearlemon 1 set

Old Red 2 sets

rmckay1021 2 sets

hdjtachtig 1 set

Old Red · Nov 23, 2013

67azcruizr said:
LITP 2 sets

Dan 2 sets

Georg 1 set

Killer Pea 1 set

M Bradshaw 2 sets

3jvj 1 set

Splangy 1 set

Dobster 1 set

Poser 2 sets

Old Red 2 sets

Splangy · Nov 23, 2013

I'm still in for a set.

67azcruizr · Nov 23, 2013

I've just written David back and put in a request for 40 Red and 40 Amber, for 20 complete sets

I'll post up the reply when I get it

Living in the Past · Nov 23, 2013

67azcruizr said:
LITP 2 sets

Thanks Sean, yes still want two sets.

Punani · Dec 9, 2013

I'm in for 2 sets, if its still possible to be ad :frown:

ironpig4x4 · Dec 16, 2013

Please put me down for two sets if it isn't too late. Thanks!

tahoe40/45 · Mar 2, 2014

If its not to late ill take a set.

fjfjfj · Mar 3, 2014

Hello 67,,,,,,,,,,I just sent you a PM. If not to late I would like to get 2 red and 2 amber. Thanks, fjfjfj

67azcruizr · Mar 4, 2014

I'm just trying to keep everyone in the loop, here is the latest news I recieved.

Hello David, everything is good here, same old stuff.

the order has grown quite a bit since we last spoke. Please let me know if you are able to fill an order of 52 amber and 52 red, for a total of 26 complete sets?

as always, I appreciate you sticking with me on this project, all help is greatly appreciated.

thanks,

-Sean

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From: david
Sent: ‎Tuesday‎, ‎March‎ ‎4‎, ‎2014 ‎1‎:‎05‎ ‎AM
To: Sean Belanger

Hello Sean,

Hoping all is well,
We have stock of the round lenses at present, image attached.
I have 8 amber and 16 red in stock.
Would you be wanting 8 of each? Same price of $17ea plus post.

Thanks David

From: Sean Belanger [mailto:thePhouka@msn.com]
Sent: Tuesday, 19 July 2011 11:51 AM
To: david
Subject: Re: lenses from AUSTRALIA

hello David,

I was wondering if you had received my response?

-Sean

I am not asking for any money up front, this project has taken too long for me to be holding on to your hard earned money without certainty of a product.

I would like to complete my transaction with David in one more swoop instead of 8 here and 10 there, so please bear with me. As always, any new news I receive I will share ASAP.

my cost will be your cost $17 ea + shipping from Australia to be added into the initial cost and them some sort of Priority mail distribution once in the US. For those of you willing to pick up, I always have an open door for a meet and greet with food :beer:

67azcruizr · Mar 16, 2014

last straw

this was just brought to my attention by another mud member.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251476747927&fromMakeTrack=true

this is the last straw, I'm punching out with this project. I'm sorry this didn't pan out the way I anticipated but I'm not wired to support this kind of nonsense. The contact info is there and I know he has at least 8 sets to sell. He has masters so he can do more, whether he is willing I don't know.

again, sorry to all of you who have been patiently waiting :meh:

Old Red · May 15, 2014

Thought I'd provide an update. I received and test-fitted the reproduction lenses from tailights.com discussed in this thread. They work. But they are not entirely correct.

The correct Koito part number for the amber lens is L 1047. I did not receive any L 1047s. Instead, I received amber lenses stamped L 1046, which is the correct Koito part number for the red lenses. Also, correct L 1047 amber lenses lacked the tabs protruding from the end of the threaded portion of the red L 1046 lenses, between which the screw on top of the housings sits. What appears to have happened is that David used a single mould, the L 1046, to produce both the amber and red lenses. Aside from that, cosmetically, unless someone purposely scrutinizes them up close most folks will not see anything obviously flawed at a glance once installed.

The bottom line is that they work and are (presumably) obtainable. Although the possibility does exist that "your mileage may vary."

The first photo compares faded originals in the foreground (L 1047 on the right and L 1046 on the left) to the reproductions behind each. The next photos are just to show what they look like in their housings under natural light and a sprinkle of rain.

west aussie · Feb 15, 2015

these on platebashers 63 fj40 hardtop. double sided with the 3 screws same as my 62 fj45 (see post #79). only the second set ive ever seen. seems to be an early aussie thing. (been painted black)