 Original interior light on a 914?, bought this thinking it was, now I'm not sure..help! |
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| swm914 |
 Mar 24 2008, 05:12 PM
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A few weeks ago, I put in a "WTB" in the classifieds for an original Hella interior back pad light in good to excellent condition. I paid a good price for one that the seller said met the description. Unfortunately, when it came, it wasn't what I wanted. It truly was in very good condition but it wasn't the right shape and I didn't see Hella or Germany on it. As you can see by the picture, unlike the rounded oval shape I thought I'd get, it is more rectangular. I has a white actuator but is without the chrome trim. It has the Audi and VW symbols and a lettering of "ZBA 947 105 A"
I asked him what model year it came from and he said a '71. Mine is a '74. I didn't say anything to him because I figured it was my fault for not asking for a picture. So, I'm trying to figure out what this is. If he truly took it out of a '71, perhaps it was put in by a PO and is not accurate for a 914? Or, was this the style in '71. Where there multiple styles? Any feedback would be appreciated. What is this? I'm still looking for what I thought I was getting with this. Any leads on finding one would be appreciated as well. Steve Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| Pat Garvey |
Mar 24 2008, 06:59 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(swm914 @ Mar 24 2008, 05:12 PM)  A few weeks ago, I put in a "WTB" in the classifieds for an original Hella interior back pad light in good to excellent condition. I paid a good price for one that the seller said met the description. Unfortunately, when it came, it wasn't what I wanted. It truly was in very good condition but it wasn't the right shape and I didn't see Hella or Germany on it. As you can see by the picture, unlike the rounded oval shape I thought I'd get, it is more rectangular. I has a white actuator but is without the chrome trim. It has the Audi and VW symbols and a lettering of "ZBA 947 105 A" I asked him what model year it came from and he said a '71. Mine is a '74. I didn't say anything to him because I figured it was my fault for not asking for a picture. So, I'm trying to figure out what this is. If he truly took it out of a '71, perhaps it was put in by a PO and is not accurate for a 914? Or, was this the style in '71. Where there multiple styles? Any feedback would be appreciated. What is this? I'm still looking for what I thought I was getting with this. Any leads on finding one would be appreciated as well. Steve It looks very much like the VW part that is prevelant on eBay for 9.95 plus handling. There's really nothing wrong with it from a utility standpoint. Just doesn't have the chrome trim on the edges. Works just as well & about a fifth of the price for a proper one. Try to find an original one without a crack (unless it's new). Unless you're a cw, I'd live with it until the right one comes along. Pat |
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swm914 Original interior light on a 914? Mar 24 2008, 05:12 PM
davep Not 914, might be Audi, and similar to a 911 light... Mar 24 2008, 05:34 PM swm914 Pat, the repro one on ebay is what I have now and ... Mar 24 2008, 07:08 PM championgt1 Almost looks identical to a trunk light out of a 9... Mar 24 2008, 07:31 PM
John My repro looks on the outside almost identical to ... Mar 26 2008, 10:35 PM |
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