Paul, the base size is 140 mm long by 78 wide . the mounting screws on the lens are 110mm center to center. the Lucky lens holds on by 1 screw at the top and slips under a tab in the base I drilled a mounting screw hole at the bottom of the base for the lens. Dan R 

Just south of Knoxville in Sevierville  Tennessee 36/24 verry cold here this week . Dan R

Paul, the Lucky base has 2 bulbs . the bulb sockets are down in the base , with only the glass part above the base.  The sizes are  55 w. 115 L.  65 H.  25 H   mm. on the low side this the in side of the lens .I guess there is no standard size. I have had these lenses since I built it. The fun part is watching the guys who go crazy trying to…[Read more]

 Ok ,I’m just getting old eyes i need to look at things a little closer Lucas 549 ,,,,,,,,,like I said  these were standard on many British Marks . Dan R

 Paul , I have been using Lucas 541 as a 2 bulb, using the stock Lucky base , for 5 years with no thouble with heat. There are many light lens  and bases on ebay for Morris cars NOS and used . Just a note I use an old couch pillow when i am working under my cars.  Dan R

I like the way the cap looks  Dan R

Hi Ernie,Well I know you are just going to have fun building and driving these are almost as much fun as splitting lanes  at least you wont need a chaser ,I can keep most all I need on / in my TD after 35   +years on a bike i to had to give in to aches and pains Dan R

I think it would look good but ,a lot of work and cash$$$ best of luck  , Dan R

I liked it a lot,, British cars are A   LOVE/HATE  thing  a tinkers dream. Dan R

I like it as soon as I find a microwave I will try to make one looks easy and cheeper than buying one .   Dan R 

Welcome ,,,, Dan R.

I see it,, but don’t get it , 32 ford look maybe  not even close to a 42 look .. a nice dune buggy?? not sure . Over priced yes ,,makes ours look finished ..  DanR Dan R2013-01-07 15:58:28

I was talking to A guy and saw the car ,who was here at a car show with a Ford kit he spread the fenders to fit over the tires and added a metal piece of  in front of the grill to keep them spread riveted it like the TD’s were  . god luck Dan R

 Allen, if I was to do it again I would do lift the dot like was on MGB with latches at the back. just thinking.  Dan R

Allen, mine has welting on all body panels. Black welting is used on mine I have seen body color match, on many   Dan R

Nice looking ,,GOOD JOB  Dan R Dan R2013-01-03 11:26:38

I think we all want 2013 to be better than last year– and it will be  may this year be a HEALTHY ONE ,,,,,,, All the best

Dan R

Ed ,I started to draw what I want to do on cardboard ,I am going to use the zippers on the top to make small curtains and attach it to convertible roof with zippers only about one inch at the top and 2 at the back of the door .The windows will be done with metal frame work,  and fit in the doors drop in at the back ,and a barrel nut and flat bar a…[Read more]

Well I have nothing but time now, it will be a good project. I have the plexiglass here from an outher project, snaps and zippers are a pain i’m going to try it . and let you know .. Dan R

Mike ,I was thinking would plexiglass work ? my windows are starting to discolor but it is more than 20 years old . I was thinking of doing my side curtains in it ,kinda like a Morgan forward and back sliders. using brass stock for the frame..  Dan R.