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Posted by: brant Sep 19 2010, 08:53 PM

I melted the interior light in my car
aparently bumped it on and didn't know it... came back to the car hours later and the plastic lense (as well as wire insulation) were melted.

I've repaired the wires.. but now need to find out what vehicle this style of light comes from.

previous owner "customized" lots of things... and this now fits into a custom wooden frame.

I ordered a replacement from pelican without even realizing that the replacement is oval... but this melted light is square.

So its a Hella..
I'm guessing a different year, or even another VW?
is the 911 lense square?

anybody seen one like this, or know what year of vehicle I should buy this from?
thanks everybody

brant



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Posted by: trent1542 Sep 19 2010, 09:32 PM

It's VW because my '70 has a oval cover, unless the later cars had a rectangle cover, but I don't think they do.

Posted by: Socalandy Sep 19 2010, 09:35 PM

I have one in nice condition if you want it

Posted by: Mark Henry Sep 19 2010, 09:42 PM

Does the whole lens toggle?

I think it might be from a VW bus, later bay window.

http://www.cip1.ca/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC-823-947-105-B

Posted by: brant Sep 19 2010, 10:12 PM

wow..
thanks for all the help guys!

Mark,
yeah the whole thing toggles... but I'll bet that square bus one would fit too... THANKYOU a ton for the link


Andy, does the one you have for sale toggle?
with the black rim and all?
sold if you want to sell it....

brant

Posted by: Socalandy Sep 20 2010, 07:49 AM

Black rim and toggles, PM me you addreess

Posted by: championgt1 Sep 20 2010, 08:02 AM

Looks like the cargo light from a 924.

Posted by: Tom_T Sep 22 2010, 02:11 PM

I've also seen a similar one as the glovebox light in 70's 911's

Posted by: SLITS Sep 22 2010, 02:14 PM

Also 944 & 928 as I remember.

I had some, but would have to look for them ... Need one Brant?

Posted by: realred914 Sep 22 2010, 02:18 PM

i'd worry about why it melted, maybe you should switch to a lower watt buld, or clean up high resitance contacts on the new switch then test it to make sure you dont get a repeat melt down

Posted by: Drums66 Sep 22 2010, 04:38 PM

That's not stock!......several types will work

Posted by: brant Sep 22 2010, 04:39 PM

you always offer anything (the shirt off your back even)
I appreciate the offer, but I think I'm good
Andy had one and is sending it as we speak.


I'll verify the bulb wattage, but I think I shouldn't of left it on for 6 hours...
hopefully that is why it melted, but I'll double check its the right size bulb too

thanks guys!

brant

Posted by: Sleepin Sep 22 2010, 04:43 PM

You must have a good battery, mine would be dead by then!

Posted by: brant Sep 22 2010, 04:46 PM

this car has a custom made back pad, to fit custom seats...
so the stock oval one doesn't cover the re-upholstry job...
the hole is now square....
(I didn't customize it... but now have to match what was there)

Thanks again all
brant