TR4/4A Inconspicuous or period-correct backup light for TR4

[Gerald_Gordon]

I would like to add a backup light to my TR4 that would be inconspicuous when dark yet effective when lit, such as a string of super-bright white LEDs mounted below the bottom edge of the panel below the rear bumper or else Frenched into it. Alternatively, would there be a period-correct light that would not have to be hidden? Suggestions would be welcome.

 

[TR3driver]

I believe Triumph offered a backup lamp as an option. Shouldn't be too hard to find a Lucas 661 lamp somewhere.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/LUCAS-L661...284018?hash=item25caa029b2:g:UvUAAOSwB09YIG9V

 

[trrdster2000]

I've put this kind on a few and have one one the Roadster also. When you hang it on the rear, just reverse the lens.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Land-Rover...ash=item41b9226807:g:tJIAAOSwoudW9crL&vxp=mtr

Period correct for the '60's.

Wayne

 

[Gerald_Gordon]

Randall and Wayne, both lamps look good. Thank you for your suggestions.

 

[Mink]

I have a friend with a TR250 - his factory reverse lights are the same assembly as the front turn signals with a clear lense.

 

[JerryVV]

Here is a photo of my backup light installed on my 4A. It's the 494 example shown above. I made a small bracket that attaches to a bumper bolt.

 

[trrdster2000]

Looks nice Jerry, I did one on each side for a friend, very effective.


Wayne

 

[Gerald_Gordon]

Jerry, thank you for the photograph of your installation, which I will probably copy.

 

[JerryVV]

Gerald, (I'm another Gerald) if I recall I actually drilled a hole in the bumper bracket to mount the light. The car is in storage now but I can take a photo once I revive it for spring driving. I also drilled and tapped the transmission top cover for an isolation switch so the light turns on when I shift into reverse. That takes a bit of work but if you now have access to the transmission top cover I'd recommend doing the same. Lets take this to regular e-mail. My e-mail is jerryvv @ roadrunner dot com
JVV