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Two questions but first some observations. I joined SOC last month and have been entertained and blessed by the spirited exchange of ideas, events and knowledge that is summarized as “the madness.” Thanks for the privilege everybody.

I’ve read many postings; some dated as far back as four years, and discovered I am one of four people that took ownership of a CMC speedster by inheritance or gift. With continued research I'm sure I will find others. Is this a curse?    

In the early 90s my brother and I started the CMC speedster project. I shortened the pan then became more involved in home life on the weekend and separated myself from the project. Brother and I kept in touch but the car was never mentioned. Several years ago he had a stroke and now the proud driver of a little electric car.

My questions concern tail light configuration and lens replacement:

 

a. Is the bulb on the outside the driving light and the duel element bulb for brake / turn signal? That’s not the way it is wired. Correct bulb configuration is not on the electrical schematic.

 

II. Where can I get period correct lens for CMC? These looks like they came from a Star Trek yard sale. Plus, the lens show evidence of heat from the bulb which is the crux of my first question. 

 

   

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Another fellow Floridian!  Looks like I'll be leaving mine to my son - who has NO interest (can't even drive a stick). I stuffed seats with many $100 bills so hope he checks before listing it on Craigslist for cheap.

 

Your dad added the latest craze for hot rodders back in '80's - blue dots.  They give a purplish tint to the taillights from the small blue dot.  Not sure on yours since they are quite faded too.  FORD yes but can't say I've seen them on a Speedster though. Any OEM (they mostly are made by SWF) or aftermarket TAIWAN replica lenses will work. Aftermarket ones are not DOT approved (no markings) and are $25 each.  You can paint the inside of yours red if you want to keep them.

 

I know the European red/amber lenses are wired with the inside part of the lens as the brake light.  YES a 15 watt bulb does melt the plastic - even on OEM ones.  I've seen LED complete assemblies (Culayer) for 6v 356 but not for 12v.  You could replace the bulb with an LED bulb.  I'll check wiring later and confirm.

 

Be sure to add a third brake light up in grill area so the little old blue haired FL retirees don't rear end you! 

 

NOS CMC lenses - 2 for $22.98 on ebay:

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TWO-PO...;hash=item3a95e9abe9

 

Last edited by WOLFGANG
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