I think the MGA  style would look good.  Mcmaster Carr gives dimensions on an 1157 bulb as 1″ diameter and 2″ overall length.Based on that number and this photo at MG Magic:http://www.mgmagicclassicmotorparts.com/taillight-assembly-complete-replacement-each/you should be able to get a rough idea on overall size.On my CMC/ FF fender it appears t…[Read more]

Ed I think they are close, but this is what I find listed for MGAhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/MGA-SPRITE-TR3-JAGUAR-MORGAN-REAR-TAIL-LIGHT-NEW-/200889330400?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ec5efeae0&vxp=mtrThe lucky style use the same lens as some Triumph Spitfire and GT6.  Profile angle is

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Paul,I just looked at page 41 in the CMC VW  download manual section and they show how/ what CMC did. Why did I not think to look at such a valuable resource. The sockets have flanges that bolt to the fender, then the base which has no center section mounts over the socket and bolts to the fender. I dont think CMC modified/ cut out base center of…[Read more]

Very cool Ed. All I want to do is polish and drive mine. I have seen some very neat things on this forum.Good work man!

Triumph Lens/Lucky ReplacementReflective tape on black rubber lens gasketBase with two bulbs. If look close at the sockets you can see a strap that ties into the base sides. The fender is relieved for the sockets. I don’t think this is a modified Triumph base, CMC/FF may have has these made for their cars.

My bases look exactly like what you show except they have two bulbs
which  I assume are factory Lucky bases as they show no signs of being
modified.The sockets go straight into the base not slanted or horizontal . MG Magic shows the original Lucky lense in the attached link (looks like the Triumph style), but not the Lucky base. Mine have a base,…[Read more]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TRIUMPH-SPITFIRE-GT6-TAIL-LAMP-LENS-pair-LUCAS-with-GASKETS-New-/251615921565?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a957a459dJust wanted to add the Triumph lens link for those that might need them to replace the faded Lucky.They will have reflector tape in the lower section that needs to be removed as the Triumph…[Read more]

Paul,the original Lucky lenses and the Triumph are both plastic. The lucky set up uses two bulbs, an 1156 and an 1157. So far there has been no heat problem and I don’t think there will be as the watts go from 26.8 on the 1157 to 28.1 on the 2357, amps2.1 to 2.2 for a gain of 8 candlepower or 25% improvement over original bulb. I  noticed almost…[Read more]

Nice work Roy. I had a chuckle when you listed tools used. It was almost a complete machine shop. I always say there is nothing a good man can’t fix with enough tools.

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These are some great pics and info that will be helpful for us VW TDers.. Thanks Paul

Someone say Danica Patrick??????????????????????

Glad you have her back on the road Paul. That Plymouth sitting beside her is pretty darn cool too.

My mistake Paul. I thought it was the 4 outlet EMPI like I had. The Empi muffler does have a pretty good angle to it. Guess I was just lucky I had the clearance. It also seems that the VW CMC/Fiberfabshave a larger engine cover and rear splash panel than some of the other kits. It gives more engine room, but at the same time lets them look a…[Read more]

Paul,mine fit on the CMC/Fiberfab like it was sent with the original kit. I didnt even have to bend the pipes to tweak them in like I did on the 4 outlet GT style that I had put on my car a few years back. Didn’t you have the EMPI 4 outlet GT on your car? If so the single outlet is identical in exhaust configuration and the single outlet is on…[Read more]

Allen, mine was taken with no cap on. I think you will need to shorten more. Maybe someone else with a CMC/Fiberfab can measure to verify.

Schu,im not trying to hijack this thread, but I have the Harbor Freight Mig 151 that is a 220volt welder that will use gas or flux core and it does a decent job with either lincoln or hobart flux core wire. If you are using the Harbor freight wire that came with your welder, toss it and try a name brand wire. I also have a lincoln AC220 amp welder…[Read more]

Allen,I agree the  cmc manual is not much help. It says “as short as possible”. I went out this A.M. and measured mine. With no cap on from top of tank to top of filler neck was 1″. When I needed a new gas cap gasket I ordered a new cap. I swear it was almost 3 times as thick as the OEM cap. It hit the underside of the hood. I had to just get the…[Read more]

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Thank you Roy. When I woke up this morning with my usual aching back I had
to admit to myself that this getting old thing wasn???t a whole lot of fun. Aches
and pains aside, I have a great family and a good life. Very happy that you got
your wires sorted.