original US tail lights?, ...or were they replaced with a non US version? Options

[swm914]

My "new" '74 914 2.0 seems to be, as best I can tell, fairly well preserved. However, I am now starting to wonder if my tail lights are not original since they're not solid red and have an orange wrap around part.

Did this style ever appear on US destined 914's or did the orignal owner of over 30 years, for whatever reason, put these on? They have the look that they've been with the car a very long time if they're not original.

Any help appeciated.

Steve

[scotty b]

Euro lenses. Common to be changed on U.S. spec cars.

[scotty b]

If you want the U.S, spec ones I probably have a nice set I'd be willing to trade ya.

[swm914]

If you want the U.S, spec ones I probably have a nice set I'd be willing to trade ya.

Thanks for the reply. The front signal lights are solid orange. I wonder why he did just the rear?

As far as a trade, I may may be interested. I'll hold off for now to see if I can make it to the Hershey swapmeet next week, It's in my backyard, I just need to get out of an extended family obligation.

We'll be in touch.

Thanks again. Steve

[Pat Garvey]

I'd bet that a large percentage of US 914 owners have, at some point, changed to euro lenses front and/or back. I did, many years ago because it was the "cool" European look.

Fortunately, I finally realized that they looked wrong with the stupid side marker light & switched them back to US (which was one of the first parts I packratted).

Unfortunately, and characteristic of me, I gave away the euro lenses to a buddy who had resurrected an animal 914/6. Wish I could have back all the spares I gave away to friends I haven't seen in 15 years.
Pat

[jonferns]

The euro lenses look nice, but look best on a euro car. I personally wouldnt put them on, being that my car is US spec; having them on with the side markers, and US turn signals makes the car look mismatched

[6freak]

The euro lenses look nice, but look best on a euro car. I personally wouldnt put them on, being that my car is US spec; having them on with the side markers, and US turn signals makes the car look mismatched

There on my 6 and im go`n back to US spec ! witch i have in storage.(i think)I heard that they can give you a tickit here in Washington State for the euro`s ?? wrong color or something like that.I was go`n to put the euro`s up front but changed my mind I want all stock look

[TedK]

Technically, you can not have rear side lights in anything but red. I'd be suprised if a cop would actually pick up on that one. Notice that all US cars with yellow turn lights/lenses have them facing the rear only.

[dw914er]

Technically, you can not have rear side lights in anything but red. I'd be suprised if a cop would actually pick up on that one. Notice that all US cars with yellow turn lights/lenses have them facing the rear only.

true. Im sure a cop wouldnt catch that ever

[Pat Garvey]

Technically, you can not have rear side lights in anything but red. I'd be suprised if a cop would actually pick up on that one. Notice that all US cars with yellow turn lights/lenses have them facing the rear only.

true. Im sure a cop wouldnt catch that ever

These things are going for really stupid prices on eBay! They sell like they're a "must have" part. Wish I hadn't given mine away!

[rhodyguy]

the washington state patrol WILL pull you over due to euro rears. btdt. no ticket but i was told i needed to change them. the amber "can be confusing to other drivers" or so i was told. oops, i forgot to change them.

k

[Scott S]

the washington state patrol WILL pull you over due to euro rears. btdt. no ticket but i was told i needed to change them. the amber "can be confusing to other drivers" or so i was told. oops, i forgot to change them.

k

In order to use the euro lenses, all you have to do is pull the small bulb that lights up the yellow section when your lights are on. This has no bearing on your turn signals, and is the way they were designed to be used - the euro buckets do not have this bulb.

I went French...(old pic)

[orthobiz]

Unfortunately, and characteristic of me, I gave away the euro lenses to a buddy who had resurrected an animal 914/6. Wish I could have back all the spares I gave away to friends I haven't seen in 15 years.
Pat

That's just one reason why I promise to be your best friend for life! And you've NEVER seen me!!!!!

Paul

[Bleyseng]

Mine came with Euro's and I am keeping em that way....atleast it did when I got it in 95. Never have had a problem with the WSP stopping me for em....now I have got a speeding warning.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) but no ticket as he liked the car.

[dw914er]

mmm french lights look so nice on certain colors

[6freak]

Technically, you can not have rear side lights in anything but red. I'd be suprised if a cop would actually pick up on that one. Notice that all US cars with yellow turn lights/lenses have them facing the rear only.

and they dont stay on.only when you use the blinkers......I will ask my brother he is a Washington State Trooper ....I picked him up one time for a hawks game in the 6 and when through the mercer tunnels haul`n ass with the top off!! man that was awsome 4 gear about 100 what a sound .......Triad muffler and B&B headers (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif)

[TedK]

Slightly OT, I had the opportunity to examine the US spec repros from AA at a recent swap meet and I must say they looked pretty damn good. The only qualifier was that they were in sealed clear plastic bags so my visual access was not 100%. I would have no problem putting them on my car.

[1970 Neun vierzehn]

So, the safety nazis are gonna nail me 'cause I got Euro lenses and that might compromise someones' safety? What about the bimbos yakking on their cell phones while they drink their lattes as they trundle over the center line in their 3 ton SUVs? Or the Alpha males who are so important and in a damn hurry that red lights and stop signs are mere suggestions to them? Perhaps the distracted, text messaging, iPod listening, 2 year veterans of driving experience teens with their "tuned" cars present no traffic issues for the enforcement Gestapo.

But we must be vigilant to protect the driving population from European spec lighting. Forget the point that almost no one uses turn signals anymore, get after those old, funny lookin' furrin' cars.

BTW, can someone pass the cheese and French bread to go with my whine?

Paul

[6freak]

So, the safety nazis are gonna nail me 'cause I got Euro lenses and that might compromise someones' safety? What about the bimbos yakking on their cell phones while they drink their lattes as they trundle over the center line in their 3 ton SUVs? Or the Alpha males who are so important and in a damn hurry that red lights and stop signs are mere suggestions to them? Perhaps the distracted, text messaging, iPod listening, 2 year veterans of driving experience teens with their "tuned" cars present no traffic issues for the enforcement Gestapo.

But we must be vigilant to protect the driving population from European spec lighting. Forget the point that almost no one uses turn signals anymore, get after those old, funny lookin' furrin' cars.

BTW, can someone pass the cheese and French bread to go with my whine?

Paul

I feel your pain Paul! it would be nice if we could drag them through the window and BITCH SLAP them into next week .....Im only changing them back from the euros because Im sick of the yellow lens. the troopers are on my side I really dont think it would be an issue here in Washington State (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) unless your a butt head when they stop you

[dw914er]

So, the safety nazis are gonna nail me 'cause I got Euro lenses and that might compromise someones' safety? What about the bimbos yakking on their cell phones while they drink their lattes as they trundle over the center line in their 3 ton SUVs? Or the Alpha males who are so important and in a damn hurry that red lights and stop signs are mere suggestions to them? Perhaps the distracted, text messaging, iPod listening, 2 year veterans of driving experience teens with their "tuned" cars present no traffic issues for the enforcement Gestapo.

But we must be vigilant to protect the driving population from European spec lighting. Forget the point that almost no one uses turn signals anymore, get after those old, funny lookin' furrin' cars.

BTW, can someone pass the cheese and French bread to go with my whine?

Paul

all you have to do to make them 'legal' is remove the small lights on the corner, right inside of the reflector.

Mine burned out, and seemed like too big of a hassel to take out and replace, so im set if i ever do euro lights

as for the french lights, i want to do a 914-6 in irish green, and do the french lights, with gasburners. A bit off topic, but just added to my list of what i want one day, becasue of this tread