Reproduction Tear Drop Lights

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Pjackb wrote: Sat Mar 27, 2021 2:08 pm I bought some brand new bases from Japan for like 30$ each
I have few of those as well. They did a nice job on them.
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Wow! Hard to believe you can buy Ferrari ones cheaper than Datsun ! Pjackb where did you find yours ?
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Wow! Hard to believe you can buy Ferrari ones cheaper than Datsun ! Pjackb where did you find yours ?
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mrwierdwrench wrote: Mon Mar 29, 2021 2:34 pm Wow! Hard to believe you can buy Ferrari ones cheaper than Datsun ! Pjackb where did you find yours ?
They are frequently on Yahoo Japan, e.g.;

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/q441076463
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I really need to figure out how to bid/buy on Yahoo auctions in Japan.
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mrwierdwrench wrote: Mon Mar 29, 2021 2:35 pm Wow! Hard to believe you can buy Ferrari ones cheaper than Datsun ! Pjackb where did you find yours ?
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spl310 wrote: Tue Mar 30, 2021 7:48 am I really need to figure out how to bid/buy on Yahoo auctions in Japan.
spl310 wrote: Tue Mar 30, 2021 7:48 am I really need to figure out how to bid/buy on Yahoo auctions in Japan.
To be honest it used to be a good place to find parts but lately they’ve gotten wise on the demand from North America and most if not all roadster parts are usually now 2-3 times more expensive
And that’s before the crazy shipping prices
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