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| DickSteinkamp |
 Sep 12 2018, 06:32 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 500 Joined: 27-February 17 From: Bellingham, WA Member No.: 20,876 Region Association: None  |
My 914 is hardly a high point restoration. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif)
The original interior light is broken...in multiple pieces. I'm not inclined to pay the price for an original Hella fixture. Does the common (1952-1977) VW interior light fixture fit and work? Thanks. |
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| John |
Oct 4 2018, 11:41 AM
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member? what's a member? Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Evansville, IN (SIRPCA) Member No.: 1,615 Region Association: None |
Do these aftermarket interior lights stay in place?
I recall years ago attempting this very thing, but I couldn't get the aftermarket Type1 interior light to stay snapped in place (or even to get it to snap in place). I've been living with the broken in half original for years, but I want one that isn't split so I recently purchased a Type1 interior light to try again (I know trying the same thing and expecting a different result is insanity, but I'm going to try again.) I already replaced the bulb with an LED replacement, so the heat issue is resolved. Any tips when doing this? Is there a metal bracket that is part of the backpad that needs to be bent/modified for the light to snap into? As I recall, the backpad is formed stiff cardboard or masonite or something and is easily damaged at the edges. As always, thanks for your input. |
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DickSteinkamp Interior Light Sep 12 2018, 06:32 PM
PanelBilly I put in a light from a late model VW. These’s a... Sep 12 2018, 07:55 PM 914sgofast2
My 914 is hardly a high point restoration. ... Sep 12 2018, 09:05 PM Valy
My 914 is hardly a high point restoration. ... Sep 12 2018, 10:30 PM JawjaPorsche Yes, I did that. It looks good. I just keep it i... Sep 13 2018, 02:54 AM
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Yes, I did that. It looks good. I just keep it ... Sep 13 2018, 03:37 AM DickSteinkamp Thanks, guys! I appreciate the help. Sep 13 2018, 08:38 AM GeorgeRud I tried an LED bulb thinking that it would be cool... Sep 13 2018, 09:19 PM GeorgeRud double post. Sep 13 2018, 09:19 PM PanelBilly Her yo go. Found my photos.
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