Stop Turn Tail Lights and Reflectors

[stillgotit]

  Hi  all  i  have been  reading  about  Stop/ Tail / Turn  lights.  On  PAGE  4,COMMENTS  Were  mentioning 
 
  SPARES GALORE  for  old  style  [ pommy  lights .]  S/GALORE  HAS  BEEN SOLD .  ALL  STOCK  HAS  BEEN 
 
  BOUGHT  BY  AUTO  SURPLUS  in  Mitcham  Melb.  Vic.    Hope  this  is  of  some  help  to  all.

                  Regards...  Stillgotit  [Michael] .

[cobber]

Regarding my post on the previous page about the availability of Campbell lenses from a supplier near where I live. He has sent me photos of what styles he has in stock at the moment.

The side marker light lens in two colours.... proudly 'Australian made'
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And the Campbell Lens..again, proudly 'Australian made'.




The photos don't show it but they even have the name 'Campbell Lamps' moulded into the tip of the lens.
He's asking $24. for each lens.

You can contact David via This advertisement

NOTE ! As of 10th October 2015 David is unable to handle small retail orders unless I (Cobber) am able to pick the items up from David and deliver them to you in the event we might be attending the same vintage van rally at some time. For me this won't be a problem

Alternatively, you might like to look at AUSSIE EDS web site, a retailer who David supplies lens to.


Cobber.

[shesgotthelook]

Vanguard Phase II tail light assembly on 1960 Phoenix caravan

[King Fisher]

Just a suggestion for the excessive heat problem you could look around for a LED cluster globe to replace the traditional incessant bulbs with. They emit far less heat and are just as bright. Something like the ones shown here might help: www.superbrightleds.com/cat/tail-brake-turn/

[cobber]

Yeah thanks kfisher  ....... IF I were to go down that track I'd buy them from THIS AUSSIE SUPPLIER ( he's listed in the vintage parts suppliers thread )

Over the past week I've been to Dubbo and back with the lights on all the way.... no problem, so I don't know what caused the old lens to melt


Cobber. 

[Deleted]

Hi Guys..
I usually don't bother too much with the technical stuff section here on the forum ... but tonight I set out to read the whole 5 pages on the subject of stop/tail and indicator lights.

I never got to read the lot but something became clear to me while looking at all the lights and posts on the subject.
There has been little mention of rear /red reflectors... A MUST on all vans... especially those with just a single tail/ stop /number plate light.
If that globe goes on the blink ... then you have nothing at all on the rear to warn following drivers of your presence on the road at night.
So.. while debating what sort of lights ... period or otherwise . Please consider installing at least one reflector .. period or otherwise at the extremities of your van on the rear either side.
and possibly one silver /white on the front either side.

The phase 11 vanguard lights on my TD have a built in reflector at the top....



Not entirely the best reflector.. and I have two tidy 40mm round reflectors with chrome bezzels that need to fit to the lower centre rear of the 34 Chev mudguards that protrude about 150mm further out than the van body.

If the RTA wanted to get picky they could make me fit clearance lights on the tops of the gaurds as well A la VW beetle style). The ones fitted on the body are not on the extremities of the body as all clearance lights should be.

I guess the point I am trying to make is besides maybe having to look period correct.. or "right" for your van. They need to be in the "right place on the van to be legal.. and.. effective at night or in the case if the indicators ....day as well.

Regards
Reddo

[cobber]

G'day Reddo,

while you're into this technical stuff have a Ganda at this technical thread and go down to page 9 ( of the AIS 24 doc.) where it talks about reflectors.

It indicates you can mount ya reflectors up to 400mm inboard of the extremities of the trailers width ( including mudguards ) if the overall width is less than 2.2 m.

The stuff about lights actually starts on page 7.....and it has requirements regarding trailers built before 1987.

Cobber.

[Deleted]

Hi Cobber..
You mention.."and it has requirements regarding trailers built before 1987"..


Trailers ??

Does that include caravans???... or.. is there a separate page and requirements for vans??
Sorry... I am lazy and you seem to be well versed on the topic... I thought I would just ask the question rather than go searching . !!!!

Reddo.



Read more: vintagecaravans.proboards.com/thread/9542/stop-turn-tail-lights?page=5&scrollTo=109486#ixzz3671x1K4R

[cobber]

REDDO ! just click on the hyperlink and all will be revealed 

Cobber.

[Deleted]

Jun 30, 2014 19:35:47 GMT 10 cobber said:

REDDO ! just click on the hyperlink and all will be revealed 

Cobber.

Ok , Ok Dad.. stop yelling .. off I go to the hyperlink...
Reddo

[akeepsake]

Hi all have been watching this thread forever trying to decide what stop/ tail/ indicator lights would best suit my 49 Jennison and have finally tracked down some good old original Cambell units

These are the stop/ tails and are 75mm dia and the lenses are held in with a spring clip
The issue is I can get another set identical but need to replace the red lenses for Amber for the indicators I have found from another supplier 1 complete unit with Amber lens so what I was wondering if anyone has 2x amber lenses to suite or complete same unit/s in Amber ?
Cobber could your supplier that lives near you reproduce amber lenses if I supplied him red ones to make a mould ?
Maybe someone out there has a set in the shed???
Cheers Andrew

[cobber]

G'day Andrew,

They are a couple of nice lights you've picked up   Would it be true to say neither the lens or the body of the light give any indication they are a 'Campbell' brand light ? Lucky you got the boxes as well.

Contact David and email the photo you have ( including the box ) and I'll be surprised if he doesn't jump at the chance to make a mould from one of your lens, once he has the mould he can do the lens in any plurry colour you want.
Let him know you come from the vintage caravan forum 

He gave me the impression he wanted to get as many old Campbell lenses as he could, so let me know if he gives you the flick 

Cobber

[akeepsake]

Cheers Cobber! I'm on it I think these lights suit the Jenno well !
Will keep u posted !
Cheers
Andrew

[cobber]

REFLECTORS
There have been posts about reflectors on previous pages of this thread........ browse  

Andrew akeepsake in This post on his 1949 Bondwood Jennison Pathfinder restoration project advised us that the reflector shown below was available from About time spares
Thanks mate .






Hella have a reflector part #2906 (without the chrome bezel) that is the same as those that are on my 1955 FJ Holden. (I'm thinking they should be 'Wibroc” brand, anybody know ?)



The rest of their Retro selection can be seen HERE


Narva also have a retro selection HERE.
AND you can get them with a chrome ring and either a white or black base Click here




Anybody with information about type, brand or availability of vintage reflectors on their VVs feel free to post

Cobber.

[cobber]

You all probably know this, but I wasn't certain sure

These old metal lights never seem to have a brand name on them
but I recently pulled the 'double' one apart to clean it up and found the lens ( usually referred to as 'beehive lens' ) were branded 'Campbell & Co Sydney Aust.'
The lens in the other one had no brand on it ?

So at least that there is confirmation of who made the lens, and I think it is fair to say the lights were probably marketed as 'Campbell lights'.... somebody should have an old advertesment for them ? .?





Cobber.

[marion mortensen]

tried to register couldn't get on can anyone tell me where to get universal lamp 249 no25SA made in Australia shown on this forum thanks marion

[cobber]

Don't like your chances of finding that particular light Marion unless somebody on the forum pops up with one, I take it you are wanting the complete fitting, not just the lens ?

Your best chance would be to keep an eye on eBay or you might find a suitable alternative if you search these sites HERE and HERE ...might be worth contacting those people direct, never know your luck.

Have you searched through all five pages of this thread we are on ? Sometimes members mention where they have been able to find what they are looking for.

Cobber.

[65valiant]

Hi All

yes Cambell Lights are hard to source, but after much patience and many swap meets I was able to obtain some more metal bases to complete the set on my caravan.
I have previously bought the new lenses from David Azzopardi manufacturing.
Also I have repaired the old reflectors by repainting & then grinding down some new rectangular reflectors to fit the round frames. 

[shesgotthelook]

Back to the old tail light problems. Ideally would love what 65 Valiant has above, or Kaybee on their Hawthorn (though these are $65 each!).

I think these will be ok
www.holden.co.uk/displayproduct.asp?sg=1&pgCode=010&sgName=Electrical&pgName=Lighting&agCode=0042&agName=Rear+Lamps&pCode=010.466#

www.holden.co.uk/displayproduct.asp?pCode=010.465


BUT- being a bit dumb, will the stop lights also come on when switching the headlights on, or do I need double filament or something?

[Gypsy 10]

SGTL - You can buy these here in Oz from Jim Withers in Vic - Info here = vintagecaravans.proboards.com/thread/5310/vintage-restoration-parts-suppliers-information

Yes you will need a double filament bulb and housing to match.

[cobber]

This vintage clearance light on Toddy's van is one I don't think we have seen on this thread before.



Cobber.

[shesgotthelook]

1947 Homebuilt
Lenses came from Vintage Holden UK & wired globes from Autobarn Number plate light from ebay China.

[David Miles]

To one and all,
I am in the process of attempting to restoring a 1956 H 32 Carapark Hunter caravan and would love to hear from anyone who has any information in regards to this type of caravan and if you or you know some one who has parts, manuals, lights, windows and badges etc.

Your help would be greatly appreciated

David at [e-mail]

[RS 1990]

Bought this NOS 1950s Campbell Tail Lamp from a guy in West Richmond. This is just the beginning of my Lightburn Trailer 'full-resto' project.

[shesgotthelook]

1962/63 Viscount