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Title: Stone chipped headlight lens
Post by: Dazza57 on July 25, 2012, 06:28:55 AM
Hi all, I've been trolling the net looking for a replacement headlight lens. Copped a nice big stone in the lens. Seems like it comes in a complete sealed unit (which I expected). I've found one that is showing part number  36Y-84321-E0 FJ1200. Can anyone tell me whether this will fit a 1990 3cv? It looks like it will, but I didn't take piccies last time I had it out.

When I queried the seller, he said it would fit a fj1200a 3bc3.

All advice greatfully accepted.

PS, Randy is the greatest FJ lover alive, and the guys keeping this site alive are awesome as well.

Cheers, Dazza
Title: Re: Stone chipped headlight lens
Post by: fj11.5 on July 25, 2012, 06:49:19 AM
hi mate, i have one for that will fit 84 to 89 , if it fits your 90 its yours for postage from tas, i think the lenses can be removed but not sure,  (popcorn)
Title: Re: Stone chipped headlight lens
Post by: oldktmdude on July 25, 2012, 07:12:30 AM
  According to Boats.net the same headlight was used from '84 through to '90. That part # you quoted was different to the one on their website.   Regards, Pete.
Title: Re: Stone chipped headlight lens
Post by: Dazza57 on September 07, 2012, 02:15:59 AM
Thanks guys, yes, the part number didn't check out for me either, that was why I asked. FJ11.5, please check out the postage cost to WA 6714 and I will direct debit your a/c or whatever arrangement suits.

Apologies I have taken so long to get back to you, I had been on holiday, and when I got back, bl . . dy puter died. Anyway, PM me.

Cheers, Dazza
Title: Re: Stone chipped headlight lens
Post by: fj11.5 on September 09, 2012, 02:58:45 AM
ill get a price and let you know
Title: Re: Stone chipped headlight lens
Post by: Dazza57 on March 23, 2013, 07:28:15 PM
Mate, could you get a price, I would very much like to replace my buggared lens.

Cheers, Dazza
Title: Re: Stone chipped headlight lens
Post by: Jeff0308 on March 24, 2013, 03:25:14 AM
gidday dazza. When you get your headlight done look around for a perspects cover. They are made for the fj. Think they are made by Ventura.   I go 1 on mine. Might save you a headache in future.  Check with Randy if hes got any. Mines a 3cv as well. 88-9 ,model. regards Jeff
Title: Re: Stone chipped headlight lens
Post by: Arnie on March 24, 2013, 07:41:59 AM
Jeff, Daz....

I had one of those hard perspex headlight covers on a previous bike and hated it.  With the air gap between the guard and the lens, it was always getting dirt and mud in between cutting the light significantly.  When I got the FJ, I found a thick (2-2.5mm) vinyl headlight protector that has adhesive on one side.  Stick it on, and trim the edges carefully with a razor knife and you're done.  Its been on for 15 years and hasn't yellowed or gone cloudy. 

Arnie

Quote from: Jeff0308 on March 24, 2013, 03:25:14 AM
gidday dazza. When you get your headlight done look around for a perspects cover. They are made for the fj. Think they are made by Ventura.   I go 1 on mine. Might save you a headache in future.  Check with Randy if hes got any. Mines a 3cv as well. 88-9 ,model. regards Jeff
Title: Re: Stone chipped headlight lens
Post by: fj11.5 on March 28, 2013, 01:25:54 AM
Quote from: Dazza57 on March 23, 2013, 07:28:15 PM
Mate, could you get a price, I would very much like to replace my buggared lens.

Cheers, Dazza
,, sorry mate, , 22.50 postage, ,
Title: Re: Stone chipped headlight lens
Post by: baldy3853 on March 28, 2013, 03:37:38 AM
www.amhp.com.au (http://www.amhp.com.au) about $45
Title: Re: Stone chipped headlight lens
Post by: Gazza on April 07, 2013, 01:57:02 PM
Is it possible that an auto glass repair would work?  You know, the guys that use a resin to repair car windshields?  Seems like it would be worth a shot. 

Has probably already been discussed, though ... sorry for my cobwebs.
Title: Re: Stone chipped headlight lens
Post by: aviationfred on April 07, 2013, 02:08:53 PM
I have one of these headlight covers. I have not put it on yet and road tested to see how I like it.

http://www.fjcatalogue.com/catalog/item/7179686/7582509.htm (http://www.fjcatalogue.com/catalog/item/7179686/7582509.htm)
Title: Re: Stone chipped headlight lens
Post by: keand3 on June 12, 2013, 05:50:46 AM
Does anyone if there is possible to get clear glass for the FJ headlight?
Doing research on replacing the ordinary halogen socket with a Xenon projector, and the original glass i suspect would distort the light from the projector, no?

Cheers
Ken