Guide lens and '32 upper radiator hoses
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Randy in ca
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There were two styles of the parking light lenses used - one is somewhat pointed on the front and is easily found (both reproduction and original). The other style is more rounded and the originals can be hard to find - which style do you have/want/need? Also were several styles of the housing for the lenses.
JSeery
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http://www.otbgear.com/682-C-Headlights-C3.aspx
http://www.otbgear.com/HL-Parts-Accessories-C5.aspx
http://www.otbgear.com/GuideBLC-682-C-Parking-Light-Lens-P68C32.aspx
This glass lens is a duplicate of the Series 2 product from Guide. These quality lenses are made in computer designed stainless steel molds and are actually superior to the originals. If not broken, the originals are often cloudy from the sunlight affect on impurities in glass of that era.
What was a Series 1 lens? These are from very early production and had a rounded front. The factory simply updated the lens to have a pointed front - calling it Series 2. The two designs are totally interchangeable with each other. We chose to reproduce the Series 2 because of it's greater popularity, and more aggressive styling.
http://www.otbgear.com/HL-Parts-Accessories-C5.aspx
http://www.otbgear.com/GuideBLC-682-C-Parking-Light-Lens-P68C32.aspx
This glass lens is a duplicate of the Series 2 product from Guide. These quality lenses are made in computer designed stainless steel molds and are actually superior to the originals. If not broken, the originals are often cloudy from the sunlight affect on impurities in glass of that era.
What was a Series 1 lens? These are from very early production and had a rounded front. The factory simply updated the lens to have a pointed front - calling it Series 2. The two designs are totally interchangeable with each other. We chose to reproduce the Series 2 because of it's greater popularity, and more aggressive styling.
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rich b
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We chose to reproduce the Series 2 because of it's greater popularity, and more aggressive styling.
I always thought OTB was wrong about that and should have made the earlier style lens; but then I like the small window housings too.
Their trim rings are really nice and fit all the Guide & BLC lights.
I always thought OTB was wrong about that and should have made the earlier style lens; but then I like the small window housings too.
Their trim rings are really nice and fit all the Guide & BLC lights.
I have a set of Guide 903-J headlights and the OTB trim rings are a terrible fit. The tighting parts were so extra bulky that the ring was 1/4" from fitting at the bottom. I spent a lot of time taking the rings apart and changing the shapes of the parts to try to make them fit. They still do not fit. The only solution is to cut the buckets for clearance. The buckets are exactly as produced with no damage and the original rings of course fit perfect.
rich b
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Interesting, hate to hear that. It has been a few years; but I put a set on some 904-A lights and another set on some BLC lights with no grief.
I had bought both pair of rings when they first started making them, maybe they have changed production or supplier (cheapened them up). Going to order another pair shortly, hope I don't have the problems you did.