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Posted by: 914Sixer Feb 19 2015, 10:43 PM
I was doing some parts searching and came up with some NOS Hella interior lights. I think the guy is over the top on price but I would like to see what works for you.
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Posted by: aturboman Feb 19 2015, 11:09 PM
If truly proper I don't think $200-250 would scare me off
I was doing some parts searching and came up with some NOS Hella interior lights. I think the guy is over the top on price but I would like to see what works for you.
Posted by: jcd914 Feb 19 2015, 11:46 PM
That would scare me off
Posted by: bdstone914 Feb 20 2015, 05:55 AM
Some nice used ones have sold for $ 150 here. I would not want to pay thst much and could live with the made in Mexico ones that are new.
Posted by: DBCooper Feb 20 2015, 06:46 AM
Agree totally, a new aftermarket VW beetle light is about ten bucks and works just as well. I have other much higher priorities for dollars being spent.
Posted by: mepstein Feb 20 2015, 06:52 AM
Nice used ones sell for 100-150 all day long so I would imagine 250-300 would sell. I'm not a buyer but I think that's a price range for today's market.
Posted by: 914Sixer Feb 20 2015, 06:57 AM
I agree, I can live with the Mexico lights for $10 but I am not a buyer at the range prices.
Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Feb 20 2015, 07:24 AM
If I was a multi millionaire and restoring a car to show room new, I'd absolutely buy one. For my driver? Hell no. I have the mex repro and it works fine. I have it set to not come on with the door open anyway.
Posted by: JawjaPorsche Feb 20 2015, 08:02 AM
If I was a multi millionaire and restoring a car to show room new, I'd absolutely buy one. For my driver? Hell no. I have the mex repro and it works fine. I have it set to not come on with the door open anyway.
My Mexico light works fine for me too. It is not cracked liked the original was.
Before the PC Police respond, I know the switch is on the wrong side but I like it there. Besides it is Mexico light for God's sake!
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Posted by: Cairo94507 Feb 20 2015, 08:10 AM
I am sure I am kind of nuts when it comes to my Six but even given that, as I am not planning to Concours the car, the $10 replacement light will likely be fine for me. My car actually had a working light in it- I just can't remember if it was original or not. Good chance it is. I can see paying $100 for a new original but it is just not that significant to me.
Posted by: Big Len Feb 20 2015, 08:11 AM
If I was a multi millionaire and restoring a car to show room new, I'd absolutely buy one. For my driver? Hell no. I have the mex repro and it works fine. I have it set to not come on with the door open anyway.
Only for concours car.
Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Feb 20 2015, 09:58 AM
Top dollar for NOS is one thing, at some point its just too greedy.
Realistically they are worth $150 max, above that...is insano.
Posted by: GeorgeRud Feb 20 2015, 10:42 AM
$10 sounds about right for anything other than an absolutely unmolested original car!
BTW, has anyone replaced the original bulb with a LED bulb? If so, which one?
I think the lower heat output would be a good way of preserving the housing.
Posted by: pvollma Feb 20 2015, 06:38 PM
$10 sounds about right for anything other than an absolutely unmolested original car!
BTW, has anyone replaced the original bulb with a LED bulb? If so, which one?
I think the lower heat output would be a good way of preserving the housing.
I have this installed, it is really bright:
http://www.carid.com/lumen/plazma-series-replacement-led-bulb-1-75-42mm-white-mpn-pl175cw.html
Posted by: Tom_T Feb 20 2015, 07:19 PM
Top dollar for NOS is one thing, at some point its just too greedy.
Realistically they are worth $150 max, above that...is insano.
... & they can be found NOS more like $100 & under, but I just keep missing those cuz too busy when they come up!
IMHO the seller is just waaaay too greedy!
Posted by: JawjaPorsche Feb 22 2015, 08:40 PM
One just listed on Ebay for $200.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Porsche-914-Interior-Back-Pad-Cabin-Dome-Light-by-Sidler-/261787100566?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3APorsche|Model%3A914&hash=item3cf3ba2596&vxp=mtr
Posted by: 914Sixer Mar 3 2015, 09:27 PM
It will be interesting to see if the USED light even sells at that price. I will have two NOS ones available next week.
Posted by: porsche913b_sp Mar 3 2015, 11:19 PM
$10 sounds about right for anything other than an absolutely unmolested original car!
BTW, has anyone replaced the original bulb with a LED bulb? If so, which one?
I think the lower heat output would be a good way of preserving the housing.
I have this installed, it is really bright:
http://www.carid.com/lumen/plazma-series-replacement-led-bulb-1-75-42mm-white-mpn-pl175cw.html
Is that a straight drop in replacement bulb, no wiring upgrade necessary ?
Did you buy it from their site or anywhere else available ? Ebay or Amazon or something ?
Thanks in advance
Posted by: Mikey914 Mar 4 2015, 01:33 AM
At a certain point these are a big target for repro. Maybe we are there. Any time you can sell at .25 on the dollar, it's worth looking at.
Posted by: 914Sixer Mar 4 2015, 07:02 AM
The reproductions out there now are using a black switch instead of the white/cream color one. None of them have the chrome on the outer rim. Just using Autohausaz as an example, they have both the D & E lights for $8.90 and $10.73.
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