rjo504cab
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1973 504 2li Cab !
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Post by rjo504cab on Jan 27, 2009 13:26:45 GMT
Hi, I need to re-chrome/silver my headlamp bowls from my 1973 504 cab. (2 individaul lights per side) Duel Metalising advise they can do this ( www.dual-metallising.co.uk/) but need only the bowls. Can anyone advise if its possible to remove the glass or if they have had similar experience trying to restore headlights. Thanks Richard |
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rjo504cab
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1973 504 2li Cab !
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Post by rjo504cab on Mar 17, 2009 14:14:24 GMT
Manged to get the glass of the body by soaking in deisel for about 1.5 hrs. Scored the sealent first with a stanley knife.
The deisel made the sealent go soft and managed to easy out.
Just need to send body of for quote.
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Post by miketippett on Mar 18, 2009 2:45:52 GMT
I assume your dipped beam units are correct for RHD? If so, they must be RARE! The LHD ones are rare enough, but at least they turn up in NOS on eBay occasionally.
For resealing, I find that white silicone by GE (General Electric) does a good job and looks original too, if you do it carefully.
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Post by 504V6Ti on Mar 18, 2009 16:49:30 GMT
RHD headlamps on a 504cc? I don't think that ever existed...
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Post by miketippett on Mar 19, 2009 2:53:01 GMT
Those light units were used on a couple of other cars, you never know what Cibié had in their 1960s catalogue......
Anyway, if they are LHD units, it might be cheaper to see if you can find a pair of the dipped units on eBay.
A freind of mine in Victoria BC Canada has two NOS main beam lamps for the 404 C + early 504 C, for sale.......new in box.
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Post by 504V6Ti on Mar 19, 2009 18:20:54 GMT
Well, these lamps were those of the late 404cc and also used on Renault Alpine. But I think that's it...
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Post by miketippett on Mar 20, 2009 0:46:28 GMT
Panhard CD, some trucks in France......
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elemwalker
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1970 504 Cabriolet
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Post by elemwalker on Mar 22, 2009 15:48:00 GMT
Hiya!,
Did you manage to pull off the restoration? I only ask as this was something flagged up in last year's MOT and it's coming around again..gulp
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rjo504cab
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1973 504 2li Cab !
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Post by rjo504cab on Mar 24, 2009 1:53:11 GMT
Hi, not gone down resto route just yet as I managed to pick 2 units of ebay. 1st unit has slightly different glass pattern, 2nd unit looks he same, anyone now why
not sure how you identify lhd/rhd?
I did contact Veleo who my current units are stamped with (dated 1996) but they no longer supply.
was aware of he Renault alpine association, but not the others.
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Post by 504V6Ti on Mar 24, 2009 15:02:49 GMT
 Available at Dean Hunter's: 1 x headlamp rim (6203.35) 4 x headlamp backing (6209.35) 'better be quick!  |
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Post by 504V6Ti on Mar 25, 2009 19:43:57 GMT
1st unit has slightly different glass pattern, 2nd unit looks he same, anyone now why There are 2 different headlamps: one for dipped beam, the other for full beam. |
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Post by miketippett on Mar 26, 2009 2:54:13 GMT
I used to have a pair of those 504 C buckets and stainless steel rims (brand new, unmarked) but I chucked them out as they were not good for the 404 C. No 504 Cs on this continent at the time.....D'oh!
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elemwalker
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1970 504 Cabriolet
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Post by elemwalker on Jul 28, 2010 10:17:09 GMT
Hi ya,
I had this come up as an advisory too.
Has anyone actually had their's rechromed yet?
Does it work?
How much does it cost etc?
Many tas in advance
Luke
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Post by miketippett on Jul 31, 2010 2:58:39 GMT
It's not chrome, it is micron thin aluminium coating.
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Post by joorchard on Aug 1, 2010 11:25:14 GMT
Sounds daft but sometimes, if you can get the glass off, it's possible to get a re-chroming effect with kitchen foil. Treat yourself to a good quality roll though not a cheapy that tears easily. This worked for us! |
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