Reproducing Indicator Lights.

[danny7147]

Found the tape, I'm not too sure how I'm going to be able to cut it to shape yet but we'll see! Is there some mechanically minded genius with a caliper on here that can do a measurement of the inside and outside diameters of the tube for me?

[C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER]

Hi there check out this topic of mine .

http://c5alive.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1913.0     

[danny7147]

Nice work! How did you do the plastic part? It doesn't look cast?

[Luke S]

Nice work! How did you do the plastic part? It doesn't look cast?

Probably the same way he dose the mud flaps

[danny7147]

I was thinking that, but then he's got the two plugs on the bottom of it that go into the poles which is a really clever thing to build into it!

[danny7147]

Parts are ordered! The flags will be made out of white polyurethane with a bit of black pigment to make them grey. They may be a lighter grey than the originals but will look identical. For the poles I was thinking about grey plastic tubing, that would mean I could sell sets for around £12. Metal poles, with the cost of painting etc would be over 20. Thoughts?

[kamilb1998]

Parts are ordered! The flags will be made out of white polyurethane with a bit of black pigment to make them grey. They may be a lighter grey than the originals but will look identical. For the poles I was thinking about grey plastic tubing, that would mean I could sell sets for around £12. Metal poles, with the cost of painting etc would be over 20. Thoughts?

Considering that a new, boxed mast goes for around £55, that is fantastic value for money. A little too cheap perhaps?

[danny7147]

Maybe £15 including poles, but any higher would defeat the object of having a new cheap parts supply, and I'll make a profit too lol :-)

[danny7147]

What's the going price for a headlight and rear light now? I'm trying to work out how much I can do them for and if they'll work out cheaper than real ones...

[kamilb1998]

What's the going price for a headlight and rear light now? I'm trying to work out how much I can do them for and if they'll work out cheaper than real ones...

Around £40 - £60 usually, but they are very difficult to find for sale in good condition.

[Luke S]

What's the going price for a headlight and rear light now? I'm trying to work out how much I can do them for and if they'll work out cheaper than real ones...

Front lights I think are about £45 to £50 and rear lights are about £20 to £25. I may be wrong but may be someone else can give you a better answer 

[Luke S]

Rear lights are more common than front lights that why the price difference is big

[danny7147]

Typical, front lights are harder to make ;-) Well once moulded the rear lights would be about £12 again, but front's tricky as it's in two plastics and the inside's fairly complicated, but should be able to do a pretty good copy for about £20 to £25. I'll start work on those once I've done the hi viz. Should have the first test one made on sunday if it all goes to plan!

[Luke S]

Typical, front lights are harder to make ;-) Well once moulded the rear lights would be about £12 again, but front's tricky as it's in two plastics and the inside's fairly complicated, but should be able to do a pretty good copy for about £20 to £25. I'll start work on those once I've done the hi viz. Should have the first test one made on sunday if it all goes to plan!

Can't wait to see them 

[danny7147]

They should be good, but I'm looking forward to trying the indicators most! I should be able to do a set of four lenses for £20 pretty easily, but of course wouldn't come with any wiring. The only bit I don't think I can do is the centre caps, but I'll work on the lenses first lol :-)