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03-02-2011, 11:13 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1958 22' Flying Cloud
Temecula
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2011
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'58 Flying Cloud- Clear Lens for Coronado Lights- HELP!
I just bought a 58 Flying Cloud that has all the upgrades. On all four sides it has round lights made by Coronado Mfg, four screws and 4 3/8' in diameter. Any ideas? I need four new lenses or something that might work! Help!
Harry Clark
Temecula, CA
951-901-5088
harry@classicpromenade.com
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03-03-2011, 05:49 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 745classic
I just bought a 58 Flying Cloud that has all the upgrades. On all four sides it has round lights made by Coronado Mfg, four screws and 4 3/8' in diameter. Any ideas? I need four new lenses or something that might work! Help!
Harry Clark
Temecula, CA
951-901-5088
harry@classicpromenade.com
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Do the lenses have 3 screws that hold them in the metal frame? From your description, they sound like modern "scare lights". Those lenses are available at any Airstream dealer, as well as many auto parts stores.
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03-03-2011, 05:59 AM
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Area 63 Productions
Commercial Member
1963 26' Overlander
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1963 19' Globetrotter
Orange
, California
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 156
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It might help if you post some pictures of your lights. I am not familiar with Coronado mfg lights.
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03-03-2011, 07:44 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Harry...What are "all the upgrades" you refer to? Like Uve said...send pictures and you will get lots of information. I use Ebay and the vintage auto parts...lighting section. You will find many items there.
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03-04-2011, 09:09 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1958 22' Flying Cloud
Temecula
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 12
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This is the photo of the lights. I assume they were used for parking at night, security, etc. The AS is number 8493.
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03-04-2011, 09:27 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1958 22' Flying Cloud
Folsom
, California
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 468
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It appears to be mounted upside down?
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03-04-2011, 11:21 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
Posts: 3,491
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I am very familier with that trailer fwiw - I've only seen those lenses once on e-bay, I know the PO of that trailer searched everywhere also - as I told her the only solution is to get some nice new stainless steel clear truck lights - they are available at any NAPA
Ken J.
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03-04-2011, 11:39 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1958 22' Flying Cloud
Temecula
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 12
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Hi Ken, Hopefully I can find lenses that will fit, perhaps I can glue them in. Maybe later someday I will find prioper lenses, pop out the old and re-fit the correct lenses? Likely wishful thinking? I just cannot stand the thought of replacing the old lights that must be rare and fitting in generics. Uwe thought that these lights are unusual and maybe related to caravaners... Oh, I think my photos are upside down... Thoughts? Thanks again, Harry Temecula, Ca 951-901-5088
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03-05-2011, 07:18 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
Posts: 3,491
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Harry - the good news and the bad news of the international models (I have one) is that they are/were high end - the bad news is I found a lot of stuff to be one off - so finding replacements is very difficult - although not impossible - I did see those lenses pop on e-bay a while back so they are out there - I'm sure someone might be able to custom make something - I don't think I would start gluing and the replacement generics require a larger hole - I'm sure with some good ol innovation, you can come up with something - If I remember right, the red lenses that fit that are easy to find
Ken J.
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Founder :
Four Corners Unit
Albuquerque National Balloon Fiesta
Rally
Vintage Trailer Academy - Formerly the original
restoration rally
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10-28-2013, 10:31 PM
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New Member
1968 26' Overlander
Carlsbad
, California
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 1
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Any updates?
I have been searching for replacement lenses everywhere for these lights. Anybody have a better lead these days?
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11-06-2014, 07:05 PM
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bilby05
1962 24' Tradewind
1962 24' Tradewind
Canyon
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 264
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Still looking?
I need 4 of these lenses (clear-ish) for my 62 Tradewind. Along with 2 of the "wedding cake" red lenses. I've looked on vintage trailer supply, but I don't seem to find ones that are the right size and have the 4 holes. Any ideas?
bill b.
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2001 Ford 7.3 Diesel
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02-04-2019, 05:07 PM
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Rivet Master
1963 22' Safari
2020 27' Globetrotter
State of
, Washington
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,512
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I'm working on getting a small run of these made. I wanted to see if anyone else is in the same boat that might want in on it? I'm not planning to do anything but break even on it.
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1963 Safari from the 1963-64 Around the World Caravan
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