That makes three sets. I need three more.

--- In ghia450ss@yahoogroups.com, WARREN KUJAWA <warrenthek@...> wrote:
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> To: ghia450ss@yahoogroups.com
> From: JJHuggins@...
> Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:32:54 -0600
> Subject: RE: [Ghia 450SS] Re: Reporduction of tai light lenses
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> From: ghia450ss@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ghia450ss@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
> Of dutchdarrin
> Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 11:37 PM
> To: ghia450ss@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Ghia 450SS] Re: Reporduction of tai light lenses
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> 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.
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> 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?
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> If I get enough responses (5 people other then me) and I'll have 6 sets
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> I'm sure the price hasn't changed.
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> Thanks
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> --- In ghia450ss@yahoogrou <mailto:ghia450ss%40yahoogroups.com> ps.com,
> "JJHuggins" <JJHuggins@> wrote:
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> > --- In ghia450ss@yahoogrou <mailto:ghia450ss%40yahoogroups.com> ps.com,
> "dutchdarrin" <bradb@> wrote:
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> > > 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.
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> > > Is anyone interested?
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> > > 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.
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> > Hey Brad. Did you ever proceed with the tail light lense reproduction
> project? Any available? Thanks, John
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