Be careful at the swap meets

[LJtii]

I learned today how important it can be to double-check what seems like a good deal. At a local San Diego swap meet, I unexpectedly found a guy selling some 2002 parts. One of the items he had were what he said were N.O.S. parking light assemblies that would be perfect for my '73  car. Since time was short and the price was good, after checking other boxes, I accepted the ones he handed to me after we exchanged some cash. But once I got home, it was clear these were NOT what I had been looking for. Even though the correct part number is stamped on the boxes, I have to believe the seller substituted something else into them. First off, although they seem brand-new and were still wrapped up in the factory-like paper, the lenses did not match the ones I have in the car. Mine are the correct U.S. design, amber in color, with a raised surface so they are visible from the front, rear, etc. Not so these replacements. These things are two-toned and flat, and I'm not sure they will even meet the stringent D.O.T. standards cars from this vintage must meet. The fact that they don't stick out from the surface of the lamp means they are likely unsafe. So now I am stuck with these things. Maybe I'll have to pull some kind of stunt at a swap meet soon just to get my $50 back.

[halboyles]

You can just throw them in a box and send them to me for proper disposal.  I'll even send you some free ice cream just like Blunt.

[Neildo11]

Nice April fools! I'll take those dangerous, hard to see lenses off your hands and I'll even give you my oem us spec, uber rare (and cracked) factory lenses at no additional expense! 

- Neil

[HBChris]

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Edited April 1, 2017 by HBChris

[BeMyWay]

LJ...pay no attention to these guys and just pm me and I'll take care of this painful situation for you...you have friends here! 

[Mike Self]

I have just what you seek:  a pair of NOS US-style bulge turn signals that I'd be most pleased to swap with you.  Obviously yours weren't made correctly--only half the lens is amber!  Bummer.  PM me for exchange info ;-)

 

mike