Ariel Owners Motorcycle Club

Hi all
Could anyone tell which type of headlamp glass my 1936 vh should have originally. I have the lucas fluted glass and also the frosted bathroom window diffuser type. But I don't know which one I should fit. Help please. Cheers Nick

On my 37 I had the fluted type and in the 37 catalogue it clearly shows the glass as being fluted. 36 was very similar to 37 so that would be my guess.
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Hi Dave
Thanks for your reply I rather thought it was the fluted one and I much prefer it. It is also missing the small clip underneath the shell which retains the rim so I'm I bit wary of it falling out, I'll try to source one. Thanks again Nick

nickbenson wrote: It is also missing the small clip underneath the shell which retains the rim so I'm I bit wary of it falling out, I'll try to source one. Thanks again Nick

Available from Feked - here:

https://www.feked.com/lucas-headlamp-be ... clips.html

Bob.

Mick is missing the clip at the bottom of the lamp which holds the rim to the shell.

Maybe the Czechs can help?
http://www.vintage-replica.cz/svetlaE.htm

Hi Yes Dave you are correct it is the clip underneath that retains the rim to the shell that I seek. Regards Nick

nickbenson wrote:Hi Yes Dave you are correct it is the clip underneath that retains the rim to the shell that I seek. Regards Nick

Is it this part (or am I missing something) ??

https://www.feked.com/headlamp-rim-fixing-clip.html

Bob.

Hi Bob the part is like a curved flat tapered spring metal clip retained inside the underside of the lamp shell by a piece of steel wire and it has a shaped end to locate around the lamp rim and so is supposed to stay in place by its shape and tension. Regards Nick

nickbenson wrote:Hi Bob the part is like a curved flat tapered spring metal clip retained inside the underside of the lamp shell by a piece of steel wire and it has a shaped end to locate around the lamp rim and so is supposed to stay in place by its shape and tension. Regards Nick

Ah, that's a new one on me. Sorry for the confusion (I live and learn ).

Bob.

I am sure the Czech boys can help. The headlamp on my Square is a replica made by them and came complete with the clip you need. The one on my RH500 I made from brass strip in 1990, had it chromed and the rim hasn't come off by accident since. The rim is a good tight fit on the shell though.