I remember writing that post years ago. I never got very far with this
reproduction since there was almost no interest at the time. There is a newer
group of owners at this time so maybe it's time to revisit this idea.

So...Here Goes...Who would be interested in brand new reproduction tail light
lenses that were Red - Red and Clear? You'd use the reflector that's presently
on your lenses?

If I get enough responses (5 people other then me) and I'll have 6 sets made.

I'm sure the price hasn't changed.

Thanks

Dutch.

--- In ghia450ss@yahoogroups.com, "JJHuggins" <JJHuggins@...> wrote:
>
> --- In ghia450ss@yahoogroups.com, "dutchdarrin" <bradb@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Group, There has been some discussion about the tail light lenses
> > that should be on the 450ss. I have done some research on this
> > topic. Originally, the cars came with a lens that had a red brake,
> > red turn and clear backup portions. These were specifically made for
> > the Ghia 450ss because US import standards required this color
> > configuration. My car came with the original red/red/clear lenses
> > but they looked tired and made the back of the car look old. In my
> > research, I found that the lens is actual off of a late 60s early 70s
> > Alpha Giulia. You can get the Giulia tail light lenses brand new
> > from Reoriginals in Texas but it will have the euorpean color
> > standard: red brake, yellow turn and clear backup. These lenses will
> > cost you $165 each (I know, I have a pair). They fit perfectly and
> > look good but they are not what should be on the car. The NOS supply
> > of the red/red/clear lenses was gone probably by the late 70s. I
> > found a guy who will recast the brand new lens from Reoriginals but
> > will make them with the red/red/white colors. If I were to have 6
> > sets made, they would cost each of us about $150 each ($300/set).
> > This covers the cost of the casting and the cost of the manufacturing.
> >
> > Is anyone interested?
> >
> > P.S. Three of you have lenses that protrude from the rear of your
> > car. I believe that this is what the factory put on the car and I'm
> > not sure which car those lenses came from. I think, however, your
> > lenses are actually red/yellow/clear so you don't have the same
> > problem as I do. Once you find the car that they came from, you can
> > probably purchase them NOS. Alternatively, you might want to look
> > into replacing the sockets and using the recessed lens setup.
> > Reoriginals can provide the sockets.
> >
> Hey Brad. Did you ever proceed with the tail light lense reproduction
project? Any available? Thanks, John
>