TC headlight stone guards

[hanko]

I have TC # 7057 and I would like to install wire stone guards on the headlights. 7" stone guards have been all I can find at a reasonable price, 8" stone guards run in to many hundreds of dollars. Does anyone know of 8" stone guards at a reasonable price?
Has anyone installed any size stone guards on either a TA,TB or TC? If so, how? I am open to drilling into the headlight ring . Thank you for any reply.

[Martin Johnson]

Hi- I wanted a chrome wire mesh stone guard after suffering the casualty of my foglamp lens and the co$t of an original replacement. I found one that looks convincingly vintage at Lowbrowcustoms.com an off road motorbike parts supplier. I'm pleased with the price, quality and fast service. I realize you are looking for 8" guards. These folks might have them, or someone else in that business dealing in the same sort of parts near you. I imagine there are off roader spotlights in the 8" size range that need guarding.

[Martin Johnson]

Adendum- I did not need to drill any holes. The guard was supplied with clips that I bent to fit between the shell and the rim securing the guard so I can remove and have it stock without alteration.

[Martin Johnson]

I apologize for further addendum- I used a bit of stainless safety wire to secure the guard to the bottom clip so I wouldn't loose the guard while driving.

[hanko]

Thanks for the advice I'm sure I'll use it, every little bit helps.

[Steve Simmons]

I'm not sure if this helps and I don't know where they came from originally, but here is a set that require drilling four holes into the rim. I'm planning to put these onto TC7018.

[Franz Tenbrock]

i love ebay, auction
in 2019 i got damaged headlamps with stoneguards

less 100 pound , a perfect deal for me

some work and all parts could be installed
i love it like this, here some pictures

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=928&start=120

and a steering box for 166 pound, no play absolut perfect, not installed in the moment

[Ray White]

I had an accident with my SFT 462 fog lamp which resulted in the lens being broken. I was lucky to find a similar lamp "for spares or repair". The lens was a suitable replacement and cost me just £9. I have since had the lamp re chromed and the divided reflector re silvered and I shall be finishing the restoration soon.

I also found a pair of genuine new old stock 8" headlamp domed lenses for £15.

There are bargains out there but not many.

[Franz Tenbrock]

i look nearly every day what i can get in the bay
i got a hole set of tools for TA in february for agood price
so i will make the tray in summer and sell them ;-)
i love my toolbox
that the attraction on ever classic car meeting.
so if someone in europ needs one..

[Johnnym]

I know this thread is nearly a year old, but this was my solution. They are exactly the right size and all I have to do now is create attachments. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/-/363587607577

[Steve Simmons]

That right there, is the most creative solution I've ever seen. Well done!