Wanted WIPAC S210 SAE R69 Reversing Lamp

[RIX260]

I'm looking for a lens for this WIPAC reversing lamp. If you have the complete unit and would like to sell it, let me know. Or if you know where I might source one I would appreciate the lead. Please send me a PM or email to guestiesgarage@gmail.com. Thanks. Rick

 

[Austin Healer]

Rick,

I have a lens, It has a little damage around where the securing screws go, but with the rim installed, it is invisible. $20 plus $9 shipping

 

[Bryan]

I have new onescopete and great lens used and new --how many do you need

 

[RIX260]

I have new onescopete and great lens used and new --how many do you need

Thanks Bryan. Sean John Johnson has located one for me.
Rick

 

[Bryan]

here you are

 

[HolyCat]

here you are

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What? No yellow glass lenses? Quite a few years ago, I picked up a pair of WIPAC lenses just like the backup lenses but were made of yellow glass. I was told that they were for fog lights, but do not know. Has anyone seen WIPACs lights being used on the front of cars for fog lights? (Sorry for going off topic, but it is only a slight deviation.)

 

[65beam]

What? No yellow glass lenses? Quite a few years ago, I picked up a pair of WIPAC lenses just like the backup lenses but were made of yellow glass. I was told that they were for fog lights, but do not know. Has anyone seen WIPACs lights being used on the front of cars for fog lights? (Sorry for going off topic, but it is only a slight deviation.)

I have an NOS set with the amber lenses. I have been told the amber lenses were used on reverse lamps in France.

 

[Austin Healer]

I can understand the yellow lenses for France... They also required yellow bulbs in non sealed beam headlights, yellow lenses on sealed beam units and yellow lenses (or bulbs) in fog lamps. On the headlamps the bulbs were often mandated at a lower wattage (output) that the rest of the world.

I guess the French have eyes that are more light sensitive, or are more adapted to seeing in the dark than everyone else!

 

[HolyCat]

I can understand the yellow lenses for France... They also required yellow bulbs in non sealed beam headlights, yellow lenses on sealed beam units and yellow lenses (or bulbs) in fog lamps. On the headlamps the bulbs were often mandated at a lower wattage (output) that the rest of the world.

I guess the French have eyes that are more light sensitive, or are more adapted to seeing in the dark than everyone else!

I think the French may be concerned that bright white light might affect the grapes used in making wine.

 

[Austin Healer]

I think the French may be concerned that bright white light might affect the grapes used in making wine.

that's it!

 

[65beam]

Being a Lucas product from the 60's they may not work. Just one of the many odd NOS items on display in the hutch.