Using Finshlines' repro "Lucas PL700" headlights?

[canuck1]

Anyone actually bought the reproduction Lucas PL700 headlights sold by **********:

http://www.**********accessories.com/headlight-tripod-lucas-p700-convex?search=Tripod%20Headlight%20-%20P700%20Set

I know there are other options. Just looking to hear from those who've bought and installed this model of headlights from ********** and what you thought of their performance?

Thanks,

Sean

[Avalanche325]

They sure are pretty. I may have to watch this thread.

[chrisarella]

I love the look of those Lucas tribar lights.

[mcwho]

Yes, those do look nice but are very pricey.

[Dave Howard]

Anyone actually bought the reproduction Lucas PL700 headlights sold by **********:

http://www.**********accessories.com/headlight-tripod-lucas-p700-convex?search=Tripod%20Headlight%20-%20P700%20Set

I know there are other options. Just looking to hear from those who've bought and installed this model of headlights from ********** and what you thought of their performance?

Thanks,

Sean


Hi Sean,

I bought a set of the Lucas PL700 (reproduction) Tripod head lights when ********** had a great sale last year. They are pricey but the sale price was an easier pill to swallow. Another FFR owner in the community we live in has a set on his MkIII and I loved the look. They come complete with buckets. I just used the light and replaced the units I got with the complete kit. I find the light intensity is not as bright, but then again it is easy to switch out the bulb for a brighter unit if you want. I was more interested in the look.

[iohnnyoz]

Why not try the UK? Here http://www.europaspares.com/cobra-parts/lighting/lucas-repro-p700-headlamps-7.html

[canuck1]

Thanks for the info Dave, I like the look as well but was hoping for an improvement in light output over my original, FFR supplied sealed beams. Maybe a higher output halogen bulb is the answer?

Johnnyoz,

There are other sources for these lights, many better quality than others. I don't mind supporting a quality vendor like **********, provided there is some reasonable correlation between price and product quality. I've heard some of the lower priced knock-offs are terrible for light scatter and many coming out of the UK are oriented for right hand drive cars, which isn't ideal here either.

Sean

[iohnnyoz]

Point taken about quality.Europa seem to sell good quality parts,in fact here in NZ a lot of Cobra builders order parts from them.Also if you actually go to the website,you will see that I specifically posted a link for US spec lamps.Saves a lot of Dollars!

[carlewms]

Thanks for posting the alternative. The cost for two assuming $62 per lamp is $124 US plus shipping. I cannot tell if it has the base like the ********** ones apparently do. Depending on shipping this cost is lower definitely lower.

If I order I will support a forum vendor vice going international considering the hassle of any potential returns, etc.

Carl

[iohnnyoz]

No I do not have shares in Europa.They sell the shells for 22USD.168 plus shipping is still cheap?

[carlewms]

John,

Thanks. I looked and at least the photos look like they are of a higher quality... I recall some issues with the FFR supplied lights coming loose but the thread is fairly old so it may not be an issue.

I am changing my mind...I am calling them to see what an all in cost would be for the lights, trim rings and headlamp nest unit and will post what I find out.

Carl

[Avalanche325]

Keep in mind that a lot of the reproductions are plastic. Some have a plastic lens, and some a plastic reflector, some both. I have even seen a set that really stick out and don't look right. I would like to get some that have the Lucas emblem in the middle, not a blue dot, and be able to put some higher powered bulbs in them.

[iohnnyoz]

Sorry.I have to say this. You mean lights that are glass and have a Lucas emblem like the ones in my link?

[Avalanche325]

Sorry.I have to say this. You mean lights that are glass and have a Lucas emblem like the ones in my link?

I have been doing some reading and found an MG forum where the guy bought some, I don't know where from, and the lens was glass but the reflectors were plastic. Not sure about the ones in your link, which are PL700s not P700s.

The P700 has a dot with "P700". PL700s have a shield with "Lucas PL"

Here is some info and pictures of original PLs:

http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/accessories/at111.htm

Mossmotors has "entry level" ones for $119 and "correctly marked" ones for $159. No actual pictures though.(Really, in 2015?) They do have a note that says: "These lamps do not offer high-quality lighting compared to modern standards and may not be legal in all states".

I read where a guy put the Moss Motors ones in an MG. He said they were as bright as his sealed beams, but not as focused. Apparently, from what I have read, most of the reproductions have pretty bad lenses.