Stroppes 64 Comet Rallye Car

[Len Woodruff]

Can anybody suggest where I could get some rally lamps like are in the picture below?

[diymirage]

only thing i can think of is getting the grille from say a challenger and chopping that to fit

(asuming you want the dual headlight conversion)

but who knows, maybe someone resin cast them

if not, chop and then cast it yourself

[BigGary]

Those bumper mounted rally lights might be a challenge, unless you have a pickup kit with over cab lights or another rally car kit. Put a note in the "wanted" section and someone may be able to help you.

Gary

[krow]

Len,

I am wondering if you might find something like these in a 4X4 kit: The only downside I could see is that many are not plated, and usually have the covers (with Cibie or some other mfr. engraved on them). These are relatively small, so you might be able to use headlight lenses (or MV lenses, if you want the reflector and bezel all in one) inserted into one. I dont remember an individual kit that has them, but I am sure they're out there. I have a set of non-plated SEV/Marchals that might work from a Japanese kit, but these have the covers with the graphics which will not be correct to the original. I'll check and see if I can find something closer to what they're using.

KenR.

[Jon Cole]

Len, I did a lot of research on any '64 Comet before I built mine, and while I don't have the answer you seek, maybe I can help with some reference photos, of which I have a lot.

http://public.fotki.com/JCole/11_fomoco/11...coln/page5.html

It starts at the bottom of the linked page, and goes into the following page. It's all arranged alphabetically.

[Pete J.]

Tamiya kit 24048(Austin Mini Cooper Rally) sprue's C & D. C for the buckets and D for the lenses. This will give you 2 pair of 1:24 scale driving lights. Period correct. Call 1-800 Tamiya A and ask for parts, or if you can find one just by the kit. Lots of great rally car parts. Also if you just want them with covers you could try the Alpine A110 - It has the covers with correct decals. For rally car stuff, Tamiya really has some great kits. You can also probably find some heavy tread rally tires as well.

[Nick F40]

that is awsome!

[MikeMc]

why not use the small headlights from the Revell '32 Ford kits? chrome plated housings and nice lenses.

Dave

or cowl lights from a few others.........

[Len Woodruff]

Thanks so much for the PICS Jon. I only had the right side view.

[Len Woodruff]

Great Information Pete. I will start looking.

[59-Desoto]

I might have just what you need in my junt parts , they were a set of fog lamp for the Moving On truck kit

Edited June 23, 2009 by 59-Desoto

[Modelmartin]

I can scan articles on the original car if anyone needs it from my wall of magazines. It looked somewhat different than the one pictured here.

[dge61785]

I believe I may have some little chrome rally lights for an old bettle kit.. maybe some left in my rally mini. Let me know if you might be interested..

Edited June 24, 2009 by dge61785

[KDog]

Len,

look at a front bumper from Monogram AAR Cuda and see if those running light will work..