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Posted by: majkos1 Jun 7 2018, 02:47 PM

I' love gauges and fog lights and etc...
Over the years I have amass a collection of fog lights for parts,
But lately noticed some different various kind
No clue on these

These are on my Beauty,

Any info will be greatly appreciated.

Posted by: eric9144 Jun 7 2018, 04:40 PM

The ones hanging on your bench are some home brew stuff... The ones on the car however, are the Euro version of the US driving light and use an H3 bulb, they're cool and rare-ish, probably a lot better for actual lighting than the US fog light version.

Posted by: majkos1 Jun 7 2018, 05:02 PM

QUOTE(eric9144 @ Jun 7 2018, 04:40 PM)

The ones hanging on your bench are some home brew stuff... The ones on the car however, are the Euro version of the US driving light and use an H3 bulb, they're cool and rare-ish, probably a lot better for actual lighting than the US fog light version.

Thank you Sir!
I was at a Concourse last summer and a couple of guys were pointing at my fog lights and were bickering.
I'm deaf and read body language..
One was sure! and the other wasn't
I was with a few folks talking ,(sorta)
Couldn't really hear em and observed the two gentlemen,
I try to get away and ask these Gents, but....

I have notice they require certain bulbs, obtain a couple to replace the one burn out one
but have to remove the bumper to put in bulbs?
I knew then something was amiss.
Thanks again for insight.

Posted by: ConeDodger Jun 7 2018, 05:03 PM

QUOTE(majkos1 @ Jun 7 2018, 08:02 PM)

QUOTE(eric9144 @ Jun 7 2018, 04:40 PM)

The ones hanging on your bench are some home brew stuff... The ones on the car however, are the Euro version of the US driving light and use an H3 bulb, they're cool and rare-ish, probably a lot better for actual lighting than the US fog light version.

Thank you Sir!
I was at a Concourse last summer and a couple of guys were pointing at my fog lights and were bickering.
I'm deaf and read body language..
One was sure! and the other wasn't
I was with a few folks talking ,(sorta)
Couldn't really hear em and observed the two gentlemen,
I try to get away and ask these Gents, but....

I have notice they require certain bulbs, obtain a couple to replace the one burn out one
but have to remove the bumper to put in bulbs?
I knew then something was amiss.
Thanks again for insight.

Yes on removing the bumper. Easy to do though...

Posted by: majkos1 Jun 7 2018, 05:14 PM

How were these , ? available?

Posted by: 914Sixer Jun 7 2018, 06:12 PM

Bottom lights are European driving lights. Never issued here but a few got imported. Interesting front bumper with 75-76 bumper pads.

Posted by: ConeDodger Jun 7 2018, 06:15 PM

QUOTE(914Sixer @ Jun 7 2018, 09:12 PM)

Bottom lights are European driving lights. Never issued here but a few got imported. Interesting front bumper with 75-76 bumper pads.

I have a set if you're into that sort of thing Mark...

Posted by: majkos1 Jun 7 2018, 06:19 PM

QUOTE(914Sixer @ Jun 7 2018, 06:12 PM)

Bottom lights are European driving lights. Never issued here but a few got imported. Interesting front bumper with 75-76 bumper pads.

Very good eyes!
They're off '76 Rear Big bumpers
learn a trick from 'Sleepin'?

Posted by: majkos1 Jun 7 2018, 06:21 PM

I like small tits over big tits,
wait! should this be in Sand box?

Posted by: Mark Henry Jun 7 2018, 06:42 PM

QUOTE(majkos1 @ Jun 7 2018, 08:21 PM)

I like small tits over big tits,
wait! should this be in Sand box?

ILBT

Posted by: eric9144 Jun 7 2018, 10:59 PM

I have a set, bought in the early 90s and kept in the boxes, part numbers 914 631 131 10. My lenses had fogged a little on the insides but the cleaned up easily. Not for sale

Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 8 2018, 01:09 AM

Got the lenses and the seal for them -
https://shop.914rubber.com/Porsche-911-fog-light-lens-Euro-Version-Clear-lens-90163121101.htm?categoryId=-1

Also in amber
Slightly larger than the 914 version

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Posted by: rick 918-S Jun 8 2018, 02:15 AM

You say slightly larger than the US version. Does that mean they do not fit the housings for the 914 US version?

Posted by: Dave_Darling Jun 8 2018, 09:00 AM

QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Jun 7 2018, 04:03 PM)

Yes on removing the bumper. Easy to do though...

Possibly yes in this case. With the stock front valence, there is a dimple in the top of the valence that lets you get a screwdriver through to the screw that holds the lens onto the body of the light. The lens can then be removed (with some difficulty) and the bulb replaced.

Alternately, the grille can be removed from the bumper with four screws, and the rest can be worked around.

But if you have a second pair of hands available, it is certainly easier to just remove the bumper to get access.

These lights definitely are larger diameter than the ones I am familiar with.

--DD

Posted by: eric9144 Jun 8 2018, 10:02 AM

Same lights

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Posted by: majkos1 Jun 8 2018, 10:19 AM

QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Jun 8 2018, 02:15 AM)

You say slightly larger than the US version. Does that mean they do not fit the housings for the 914 US version?

I thought of same thing,
But found out!

Different Rim.

Posted by: majkos1 Jun 8 2018, 10:24 AM

QUOTE(914Sixer @ Jun 7 2018, 06:12 PM)

Bottom lights are European driving lights. Never issued here but a few got imported. Interesting front bumper with 75-76 bumper pads.

Actually Rear Bumper pads from 75-76

Posted by: majkos1 Jun 8 2018, 10:25 AM

Barely cover old hole

Posted by: horizontally-opposed Jun 8 2018, 10:40 AM

QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Jun 8 2018, 12:09 AM)

Got the lenses and the seal for them -
https://shop.914rubber.com/Porsche-911-fog-light-lens-Euro-Version-Clear-lens-90163121101.htm?categoryId=-1

Also in amber
Slightly larger than the 914 version

Just ordered a set from you in case I rebuild mine...thanks for the heads up!

These are very cool lights. Offer more light and fill out of the holes in the bumper grilles just a bit nicer. Definitely a detail, but a neat one.

What surprises me is how rarely I see them in the U.S. They sold a fair few Euro 914s that rusted into oblivion...would have thought these would have been harvested from those cars? And were they used on anything else, like a Benz maybe?