wtb right front indicator chrome base _any condition_

[eriknetherlands]

For the life of me I can't locate in my garage my right front indicator housing, the chrome base.

Now I'm at the point where I am remodelling a previous fender bender, and I need a base to verify it's fit.

looking for a cheap one, preferable crap condition, and if possible somewhat close to the Netherlands wrt shipping.

edit fyi, there are differences in the Euro/US/Italian bases. for me any base will suffice, as I expect the countour to the body to be identical. More info here:

Post in thread 'Front Turn Signal Differences'

Sep 29, 2006

The chrome turn signal base is totally different between US and other delivery cars like the Euro. .

Thanks for the clarification, I should have been more specific, MB. Here is a side by side comparison of a set of US ('72 3.0 CS) vs. German ('74 2.5 CS) delivery RHS reflector bases. As shown, the bases do have different part numbers to designate bulb usage. However, the metal pieces are functionally identical and are both type W872. The differences between the two are as follows:

1. Plastic reflector

2. Socket insert

US vs. German

German P/N...

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[Krzysztof]

I can check today. Please drop me PM please

 

[eriknetherlands]

Thanks to @TomHom who was kind enough to send me a part, my feeling is confirmed.
In need of delicate pounding...

Perfect fit on top corner:

Perfect fit on top edge:

No so Perfect fit on front bottom corner....

 

[TomHom]

....this one is available as a partly repair option
Thomas

 

[eriknetherlands]

I spend 20 minutes yesterday with a hammer, and half of the dent is already back.
Was:
Is now:

Needs another hour to get it nice I think.
Much less work vs welding an section on.

Also as a comparison, here is a nos panel with a quite perfect chrome base. See how also there the fit isn't perfect?

 

[Krzysztof]

Good job. I hope the indicator is good reference as I have faced some which have been bent with no visible cracks. I have even such a part with the inner part being pushed out significantly.

As the fenders are off the body, probably another fitting exercise will be needed once installed as heat will come into play so the panel might "play" here and there.

The best shops I have seen are using exact final ZAMAK pieces (as they might differ one to another) and tinning of the fenders/panels for ideal gaps around all the lights and gaps but it depends on the level of details you would like to have in the end.