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    I have what I believe was a pretty typical rear light set-up for Roadsters - a combination light with a rubber mount and a 'racetrack shaped' red/yellow lens which just 'clipped' into the rubber mount. Does anyone know the make and, more particularly, where I can get a replacement lens? My local supplier has something which looks similar (but isn't identical) but I'm hoping to be able to replace the lens only, without having to replace the rear light. I don't mind buying the whole fitting if necessary, just to get the lens. All help appreciated.

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    Re: Rear Light Lens

    Here you go

    Rigid Industries LED Lighting, high performance leader in LED Lights | 404


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    Adrian


    Originally posted by AndrewKB View Post
    I have what I believe was a pretty typical rear light set-up for Roadsters - a combination light with a rubber mount and a 'racetrack shaped' red/yellow lens which just 'clipped' into the rubber mount. Does anyone know the make and, more particularly, where I can get a replacement lens? My local supplier has something which looks similar (but isn't identical) but I'm hoping to be able to replace the lens only, without having to replace the rear light. I don't mind buying the whole fitting if necessary, just to get the lens. All help appreciated.
    Last edited by listerjp2; 23-01-20, 02:32 PM.

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    • #3
      Re: Rear Light Lens

      Definitely Rubbolite!

      not many other options, but Volvo P1800 (The Saint) is the upmarket version.
      MOC member since 05/97
      1984 Marlin Roadster SWB.
      1800TC, Unleaded ported head, stage 2 cam. Ford Type 9 gearbox, Dolomite Sprint rear axle fitted with MGF disc brakes.
      Three core radiator, Renault Clio vented front discs.
      The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.

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      • #4
        Re: Rear Light Lens

        Originally posted by stevejgreen View Post
        Definitely Rubbolite!

        not many other options, but Volvo P1800 (The Saint) is the upmarket version.
        You failed to mention how much they cost

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        • #5
          Re: Rear Light Lens

          Thanks guys, the existing is definitely a Rubbolite M88, but … the replacement lenses all seem to include a clear 'number plate window', whereas my existing one doesn't have this, nor do I need it. And, as Jon Wilkinson says, the cost!! I may consider replacing both sides with a Britax 9020 although that has a number plate window as well.

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          • #6
            Re: Rear Light Lens

            Originally posted by jon_wilkinson View Post
            You failed to mention how much they cost
            They are upmarket, if you need to ask the cost, you cannot afford them!

            kit cars are remarkably like boats, a hole in the water in which you pour money!
            MOC member since 05/97
            1984 Marlin Roadster SWB.
            1800TC, Unleaded ported head, stage 2 cam. Ford Type 9 gearbox, Dolomite Sprint rear axle fitted with MGF disc brakes.
            Three core radiator, Renault Clio vented front discs.
            The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.

            Loads of Marlin Reference can be found documents here or there.

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            • #7
              Re: Rear Light Lens

              Originally posted by AndrewKB View Post
              Thanks guys, the existing is definitely a Rubbolite M88, but … the replacement lenses all seem to include a clear 'number plate window', whereas my existing one doesn't have this, nor do I need it. And, as Jon Wilkinson says, the cost!! I may consider replacing both sides with a Britax 9020 although that has a number plate window as well.
              Rubbolite 88/02/01 it is then.
              But you could always put black tape over the number plate window, or even paint!
              MOC member since 05/97
              1984 Marlin Roadster SWB.
              1800TC, Unleaded ported head, stage 2 cam. Ford Type 9 gearbox, Dolomite Sprint rear axle fitted with MGF disc brakes.
              Three core radiator, Renault Clio vented front discs.
              The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.

              Loads of Marlin Reference can be found documents here or there.

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              • #8
                Re: Rear Light Lens

                Originally posted by stevejgreen View Post
                Rubbolite 88/02/01 it is then.
                But you could always put black tape over the number plate window, or even paint!
                Or paint the inside of the Britax 9020.

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                • #9
                  Re: Rear Light Lens

                  Britax 9021 has no numberplate window.
                  See eBay item 232666691469
                  I have them on by Berlinetta and I’m happy with them.
                  Especially the way of lens fitting with screws.
                  Last edited by romeks44; 23-01-20, 05:23 PM.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Rear Light Lens

                    I have been told many times that my rear lights are not very efficient so I have swapped them for;



                    £30 for the pair.

                    Now really bright.

                    I have now fitted the LED version of the Rubbolite side lights, people can also see me coming.

                    Adrian

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                    • #11
                      Re: Rear Light Lens

                      This is how they look
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                      Originally posted by listerjp2 View Post
                      I have been told many times that my rear lights are not very efficient so I have swapped them for;



                      £30 for the pair.

                      Now really bright.

                      I have now fitted the LED version of the Rubbolite side lights, people can also see me coming.

                      Adrian

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                      • #12
                        Re: Rear Light Lens

                        LED number plate lights as well.

                        These are also the bolts that hold the number plate on,.

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                        • #13
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                          LED side lights.

                          Now these are very bright.

                          1579808285884630774003.jpg

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                          • #14
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                            I think these are the ones you are after. The rubbers were long past it but I kept the lenses.

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                            • #15
                              Re: Rear Light Lens

                              As always someone in the club comes up trumps.

                              Well done that man.

                              Adrian

                              Originally posted by meverett View Post
                              I think these are the ones you are after. The rubbers were long past it but I kept the lenses.



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