"Pathfinder" Lucas rear reflectors.

[cascade.king]

So.. The Lucas lamps used on the Pathfinder variant were widly used across a number of British Leyland and other UK marks. OEM and reasonable equivalents are generally available in the marketplace.

The parts that are giving me trouble are the 2 rectangular reflectors, mounted inboard of the rear lamps.

These list as Lucas SAE A 68 2.2

I have seen similar reflectors mounted at the end of rubber plinths on 70's era Jaguars, but have never seen this particular unit.

Luckily, I have 1, but I'll need a pair. If anyone knows where I could find this unit, or which vehicles used this one, please let me know.

[TechMOGogy]

This one may work (ie it could just be the chrome surround that is diff)?
I am not near mine to measure
SAE A69 2.2
http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/p ... ategory/78



I found another site that had all sorts of old Lucas parts but can't find URL - will keep looking and post if I find it

[cascade.king]

Yeah, I found that one too. The problem is that the original unit is held on with threaded posts that protrude. I guess I could get 2 and 3M double side them on, or make some new holes in the sheet metal to accept hardware. Kinda pricey for an incorrect work-around, though.

[TechMOGogy]

Yeah, I found that one too. The problem is that the original unit is held on with threaded posts that protrude. I guess I could get 2 and 3M double side them on, or make some new holes in the sheet metal to accept hardware. Kinda pricey for an incorrect work-around, though.

I agree - I would not drill any new holes.
I think it is a wait and see type of game on parts like those - see if they come up for sale on eBay.
You could try posting to a British car forum - they may know another car they were used on.
If after everything they are not to be found I would just go to Harbor Freight and cut some flat reflectors to fit the old housing (if possible to reuse it?)
Will keep an eye out for you
Dan

EDIT: retread your post - looks like you need at least 1 full unit.
I read on another forum that it was also used one year of MGB (1969) but after digging it looked more like the 69 vs 68 but you could dig a bit more to confirm

[edzz]

:idea: Don’t know if it would help however one of the auto restoration guys I know showed me some tail light lenses he made for an old Rolls Royce he was working on. I couldn’t tell the difference between the ones he made and one he had that was new old stock.
http://www.alumilite.com/howtos/TailLig ... ipment.cfm

[TechMOGogy]

Wrong color but I think these say 69 and are correct frame?
So 69 lens may fit

[TechMOGogy]

I found a NOS unit in Australia PM me if your still looking
Comes with a spare reflector as well so almost a complete set
Dan

[cascade.king]

Well, The Haflinger group yielded some more info, and even a FleaBay link for a pair, but they are gone by the time I saw the post.

[TechMOGogy]

Part number is 54578496
May have found a pair of just the reflectors as well - will PM you if they are correct

For anyone looking in the future:
1969 Triumph Spitfire MK3 rear side reflectors - they were used on MG's as well

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[cascade.king]

I have 1 reflector on order, with part number provided by Dan.

I am not being a super-stickler for absolutely correct parts in my Pathfinder rehab.. But I'm trying to keep any "Lucas" branded parts as "Lucas" branded parts, since the Hafi is MY Lucas' truck, too.



Thanks to all for your help!