Reverse Lamps on a Herald

[Darren Groves]

With my soon to be fitted OD gearbox I would like to add a reverse lamp(s) to the Herald. Easy option would be to fit something like this on the rear valance:

 

 

But I don't really like them.

 

Or I could track down one from a Vitesse:

 

 

But they seem fairly scarce and sell for quite a bit of money.

 

Anyone out there done something a bit more imaginative? If so could you post a pic?

 

Thanks.

 

 

[Pete Lewis]

I put some flush mounts on the boot lid recess.

 

not these but  similar more aged design    Pete

[mishmosh]

My Bond GT4s uses two lamps which I believe are identical to the early Herald sidelights. Nice and neat too.

[Darren Groves]

Do you have any pics of them fitted?

 

I did think about fitting MGB reverse lights in the boot recess, but the badges on the right of the number plate make it a bit crowded to fit anything. To the left would be fine but then to have a single light would look a little odd.

[mishmosh]

Pics ? When i learn to post off an iphone ! Have a look on google images. It wasnt unusual to have a single on the nearside in the 70s. Been meaning to fit a reverse lamp on my 1200 since. 85 !

[Pete Lewis]

if this works its time to do the lottery   Ha !

[mishmosh]

Have one of those somewhere. Was going to fit but lost the clear retaining clips !

[Pete Lewis]

no clips on these , took abit of finding ,and they had 21w bulbs not the dreaded festoon's

   used as they matched some indent in the paint from having some fitted in its previous life.

 

Pete

[mishmosh]

I can see they are a little different to mine !

[Darren Groves]

For the moment I have fitted 2 flexible LED strips on the rear lenses on the central chrome strip, bought from Ebay for £1.99 including shipping.

 

I have no idea if they will give out sufficient light, but for that price and as they just stick on can be taken off in minutes, there's no harm done.

 

If you're not looking for them, then you really don't notice they are there.

 

[PJM Stag]

Have you managed to try these in the dark yet and do they throw out enough light?

[Darren Groves]

I've started to swap over gearboxes today, so will know soon if any good. I'll report back as soon as I know.

[Darren Groves]

Have you managed to try these in the dark yet and do they throw out enough light?

Yes & No.....

 

....nowhere near enough light, will try plan B.

[Clive]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-X-9W-LED-Eagle-Eye-Car-Light-Back-Up-Reverse-Tail-Daytime-Running-Lamp-/360704537323?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item53fbaa72eb

 

could be a neat fix?

[Darren Groves]

Good option, there are some chrome finish ones as well: http://r.ebay.com/rgKgi1

[s.leah]

Hi, sorry to but in

 

I'm thinking of fitting reversing lamps too, but I'm not sure about switching. I have a 1968 Herald 16/30. Is it possible to simply fit a reversing light switch to the gear box? I read somewhere the thread may already be there and it's just a case of removing a plug and screwing in the switch, but I'm not sure that sounds right?

 

Thanks

Simon

[Pete Lewis]

Here, s hoping you have a 13/60 ?.

 

early gearbox needed a extention to the remote with a cam and top mounted bracket

 

 

later like the 13.60 may have as you describe a blanking plug under the remote housing

its tunnel off to have a look see,

if no plug then you need parts and bracket like shown on eg GT6 with overdrive

 

of a seperate dash switch with a bright warning lamp, or buzzer

 

pete

[Eddie]

Hi,

 

I have a gearbox that I bought from eBay, that the seller said came from a Herald 13/60. It has a mechanical switch, fitted to the top of the gearbox housing, operated by the remote, which I assume is for a reversing light,

 

I don't want the switch so am happy to sell to anyone who wants it.

 

I can post a photo if anyone is interested.

[Mike Crewes]

Please remember that if you are fitting a seperate switch for reversing lamps that is not operated by the gear lever, it must also have a tell tale light on the dash.  Many switches will light up, or operate a seperate light.

 

Just a reminder.

Mike

[s.leah]

Hi,

 

I have a gearbox that I bought from eBay, that the seller said came from a Herald 13/60. It has a mechanical switch, fitted to the top of the gearbox housing, operated by the remote, which I assume is for a reversing light,

 

I don't want the switch so am happy to sell to anyone who wants it.

 

I can post a photo if anyone is interested.

 

Oh! Pretty please! I'd be interested in the switch.

How much do you want and how would I pay you? I can do PayPal if any good?

Any chance of a pic?

 

Thanks!

[Darren Groves]

Good option, there are some chrome finish ones as well: http://r.ebay.com/rgKgi1

I opted for these little 9w LED's, reasonably unobtrusive and very bright.

 

 

[Eddie]

Oh! Pretty please! I'd be interested in the switch.

How much do you want and how would I pay you? I can do PayPal if any good?

Any chance of a pic?

 

Thanks!

 

 

 

I'm sorry the close-up of the switch is rather blurred.

 

I will try to take a better photo at the weekend.

[Clive]

To fit the reverse light switch you will need not only the inhibitor switch and bracket, but very likely the end rod and small "arm" on the end. Or the whole remote would be easier......

[Eddie]

Here is a better picture of the switch still on the 'box.

 

 

I tested it with a battery and spare light unit and it works!

 

 

Once I had cleaned it up I was able to remove the operating "arm" from the remote rod, it was held in by a pin. Not sure if the rod normally has a hole in the end? Had to take the remote off to be able to drift the pin out. 

 

 

All removed and cleaned up a bit. The bracket and operating arm look home-made.
The actual switch is a Lucas part. It has the number SS10 1 on it.

 

[KevinR]

It looks to me like someone has modified an Overdrive lock-out switch to work as a reverse light switch instead - clever !