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  1. Mo Brighta

    Wanted: water pump pliers for E9

    Thanks, Chris. I suppose the length and the number of pivots will indicate this difference. What length are the originally-supplied tools?
  2. Mo Brighta

    Wanted: water pump pliers for E9

    I have a near perfect pair, looks like they were never used. The brand is "HEYCO BMW." There are seven pivots for various openings. Here is a picture. Andy
  3. Mo Brighta

    1971 2800 Sahara

    Frederick, Ready to discuss restoring the rear lights? It has been some time since we talked; shoot me an email. Andy
  4. Mo Brighta

    1971 2800 Sahara

    Keep up the good work! Let me know if you'd like the lights to sparkle and shine like the rest of the car... I'll shoot you an email in a bit.
  5. Mo Brighta

    SOLD Set Tail Lights

    Offer still stands. To the new owner-- if you are interested, the dull, grey surface of the reflectors can be replaced with a mirror-like super reflective layer - and brighter bulbs for more light output, a larger running light area, and increased reliability (redundant tail light filaments)...
  6. Mo Brighta

    SOLD Set Tail Lights

    Look Very Nice! Reflectors could use some restoration (a new layer of 'SHINY') and a reliability update for maximum visibility. Lord knows, if they sell to a US member, they are likely to be ignored unless they are BRIGHT. Just the physics of most American 'truck drivers' being up in the...
  7. Mo Brighta

    1971 2800 Sahara

    Hey all, back after a bit of a vacation... just discovered this project. Oh, MY. What a great place to begin a restoration, looks great so far! Hope there's no more cancer to restore, that is usually a death knell for cars of this vintage. If you need any help with lighting, I'd be glad...
  8. Mo Brighta

    1973 Headlights

    Yes, you are going to be surprised at the simplicity of this. Sealed beams have two terminals -- one is +12V (power) and one is ground. H1 light bulbs have a single spade terminal for power, and the base plate is the ground. There should be another spade terminal on the back of the light near...
  9. Mo Brighta

    Group Buy - Hella LED Center Brake Light.

    LIGHTS ARE IN HOUSE! I have been building them to fit E3 and E9 cars, and writing instructions, and now I am getting in touch with those who have sent me a deposit. There are five of you who've paid a deposit, one on the 'wait list'. I am sending invoices for final balance due, so don't wait...
  10. Mo Brighta

    WTB - LHS TAILIGHT BUCKET/BULB HOLDER.

    Oh, sorry- then you were correct in the first place, I thought you were talking about the center base contact. Both can benefit from some finesse. What you did will generally secure the filament in the focal point of the reflector dish, with the added benefit of better light projection through...
  11. Mo Brighta

    WTB - LHS TAILIGHT BUCKET/BULB HOLDER.

    Dan- sounds like you are doing the work needed to keep them lighting as far as you are able, good for you! I WISH more folks paid attention to their lighting equipment! Yesterday, while coming home from grocery shopping I followed three cars in a row with one or all brake lights out. Seems...
  12. Mo Brighta

    WTB - LHS TAILIGHT BUCKET/BULB HOLDER.

    Scott- Thanks for the referral. Mike- Fiddly, indeed! There are a couple different versions of this item, one is more prone to shorting than the other. Have you tried taking it apart to repair it - and then reassembling it? This part can be quite fiddly... I have a pile of used lights. I...
  13. Mo Brighta

    Photo hosting question

    I posted 5 pics on Photobucket for a specific thread on a forum that doesn't allow uploading pictures. Now, every time I log onto Photobucket I get a warning that I am illegally hosting pictures on a 'free account,' and will be locked out soon unless I start forking over $5 per month. Their...
  14. Mo Brighta

    Group Buy - Hella LED Center Brake Light.

    UPDATE #2 Ordered 45 lights on May 7, and the requests keep rolling in. Any others who want one, let me know ASAP, I will put your name on the wait list. These will be wired for plug-in installation, no wire cutting or such-like. Here's the kicker- anticipated delivery TO ME is August 5, 2021...
  15. Mo Brighta

    Group Buy - Hella LED Center Brake Light.

    UPDATE _ UPDATE _ UPDATE OK, this is getting better every day! I put this post up on several vintage BMW forums, and have gotten good response. Three are going to members here, and Thirty-One on other forums. Predicted lead time (order to delivery) was 12 weeks, but I was contacted by...
  16. Mo Brighta

    1973 Headlights

    Well, this is an "All's well that ends well" resolution. Good work, and thanks for sharing the solution. BTW, if anyone ever needs that special terminal that normally holds itself inside a connenctor body, I have a bunch of them - from Hella. BMW uses them ALL OVER the place on many many...
  17. Mo Brighta

    Group Buy - Hella LED Center Brake Light.

    I was formerly able to get a nice Hella LED center brake light for use in boosting visibility and triggering the 'Startle Reflex' in 'sleepy drivers' behind us. This is the 'model 5238' LED self adhesive center brake light with an adjustable plate to allow aiming the light beam (hot spot) at...
  18. Mo Brighta

    Rear Lights Restored - inventory coming soon

    Group Buy on Hella LED Center Brake Light I was formerly able to get a nice Hella LED center brake light for use in boosting visibility and triggering the 'Startle Reflex' in 'sleepy drivers' behind us. This is the 'model 5238' LED self adhesive center brake light with an adjustable plate to...
  19. Mo Brighta

    1973 Headlights

    Bill - Yes, there are more current (recently made) relays that handle more CURRENT (higher amps capacity), so the answer to both is YES, and generally they are square (cubical) in shape, not that it matters what the shape is... the key is the terminal wiring. The small numbers on the bottom or...
  20. Mo Brighta

    Parting out 1972 e3

    Do you have both tails, and can we talk about their wiring? I would like to find a set of Euro lights with rear fogs - one or both - and with lenses intact. I have an idea ... will start a conversation. Andy
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