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Posted by: 914_7T3 Jan 24 2020, 01:56 PM
Was curious if the German Hella back pad lights without chrome surround were ever OEM on any MY 914s or just a newer replacement for the originals. Picked up this new 3 prong example and wanted to verify. 
Posted by: drem914 Jan 24 2020, 03:32 PM
Was curious if the German Hella back pad lights without chrome surround were ever OEM on any MY 914s or just a newer replacement for the originals. Picked up this new 3 prong example and wanted to verify.
I believe it is the later. mine had cracked at the electrical connection and the replacement was a later replacement about 10 years ago.
Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Jan 24 2020, 03:59 PM
no no no!!!
Was curious if the German Hella back pad lights without chrome surround were ever OEM on any MY 914s or just a newer replacement for the originals. Picked up this new 3 prong example and wanted to verify.
Posted by: horizontally-opposed Jan 24 2020, 06:20 PM
My car has had the one pictured since at least 1986.
I see the $$$ chrome-rimmed lights with the white switch and prefer this one. The lack of chrome and black switch seems more in keeping with the interior design. At least, it does to me.
Could it have been changed in the 13-14 years of the car's life? Sure. Could it be original to the car? I have no idea—but if there is one thing I have learned while studying Porsche, it's that there are always X factors, supplier issues, etc. I'd look to Jeff, Glenn, Brad, or others for a better answer on this…but I'm keeping mine. 
Posted by: rgalla9146 Jan 24 2020, 07:09 PM
I agree with pete.
There are others just as legit......the 'x factor'
Back 44 to 50 years ago who was focused on these things ?
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Posted by: CHIZ 914 Jan 24 2020, 07:46 PM
Posted by: 914werke Jan 24 2020, 08:54 PM
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Posted by: 914Sixer Jan 24 2020, 10:27 PM
Looks like Rory has the variations covered. Same old story, who was providing parts that day, that month or that year.
Posted by: windforfun Jan 25 2020, 06:59 PM
Looks like Rory has the variations covered. Same old story, who was providing parts that day, that month or that year.
Exactly. Let's not get too picky here. NOS can be from different revisions.
Posted by: 914 Jan 25 2020, 09:05 PM
Jeffery
Ive bought a couple ones you have pictured these from Bug City..As one day while out in the "6" it spit into because of stress cracking..I think I paid like 25.00 per.. I know they are not original but look pretty close..Try PMing Mike Fintton as he had in the past for sale.Cant wait to see your 914..
Alan/914
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