29-12-2021, 02:51 PM
In my experience (of MSVA & SVA) there is no problem with turning guards having side/indicator lamps fitted to them. The major problem I found with both the cars I built using them is that the weight of the lamps adds considerably to the vibration of the mudguard stays and all that bouncing will lead to vibro-fracture of the stays. I lost count of the times I've had to do a jury-rig repair at the roadside and limp to a garage to get some welding. Always happens late afternoon in the middle of nowhere!
I tried all sorts, tubular, flat strip and angle section and eventually gave up and mounted them somewhere that was less prone to vibration. It also puts a fair amount of stress on the ali guards which happily fracture through the lamp mounting holes. ClassicDynamorebuilds (no connection but satisfied customer) do a l.e.d. combination side/indicator which should fit in a torpedo style body so you can reduce the number of fittings. I fitted these in the headlamp shell of my most recent build so there is only one lamp at the front. A couple of discreet repeaters on the side of the body ensures you can be seen indicating at junctions
I tried all sorts, tubular, flat strip and angle section and eventually gave up and mounted them somewhere that was less prone to vibration. It also puts a fair amount of stress on the ali guards which happily fracture through the lamp mounting holes. ClassicDynamorebuilds (no connection but satisfied customer) do a l.e.d. combination side/indicator which should fit in a torpedo style body so you can reduce the number of fittings. I fitted these in the headlamp shell of my most recent build so there is only one lamp at the front. A couple of discreet repeaters on the side of the body ensures you can be seen indicating at junctions