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Sun Mar 09, 2014 8:32 am

The other day I posted for a wiper motor and was helped and bought it Thanks.
Now looking for a lincence plate light or cover. Back in the day my old Manx had a stock VW but I dont know the year. It was not the old little one and not the big flat one I think it was a 64 seemed just the rite size for the body.
Is there a correct old school one?

Sun Mar 09, 2014 9:20 am

Guess I should add is my old Manx looked to be a dealer built car. All stock running gear 36hp stock seats with cut down tracks soft top lime green bolt on roll bar. Man I miss that car

Sun Mar 09, 2014 9:55 am

Really "Old school"...

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/EMPI-9457-Chrome-License-Plate-Light-w-Bracket-Assembly,82851.html

Sexier... Cleaner, n ewer....

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Billet-Aluminum-License-Plate-Holder-w-Light,2217.html

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Lighted-Chrome-License-Plate-Frame,16718.html

I like one above best... (the chrome frame w/light)

Sexiest of all....

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Stainless-License-Plate-Light,2248.html

Dale

Sun Mar 09, 2014 10:06 am

Thanks-but looking for the correct stock vw light. Maybe a link to compairing all oil vw licince plate light covers?

Sun Mar 09, 2014 10:13 am

Anything built or made in the 60s or 70s would be period correct.

You could always use the search feature that is built into most internet sites, or even contact one of the VW graveyards to see what they have.

Sun Mar 09, 2014 10:31 am

64-66 was the most common

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=462802

Sun Mar 09, 2014 10:40 am

Thanks guys 64-66 is what I will look for.

Sun Mar 09, 2014 11:24 am

If that's what you get, replace the three mounting studs with longer ones which will reach through the fiberglass. I also use the studs for mounting my license plate mount and to secure the wiring harness above the engine.

Sun Mar 09, 2014 11:38 am

Best forum
Any ideas were to get chrome ones and same year tail lights?

Sun Mar 09, 2014 12:00 pm

Just find a good used pair of German Hella 62-67 tail lights. Have them chromed by a good plater. I'm sure there are several near you, on either side of the border.

http://www.electroshine.com/

Replace the studs on the tail lights with longer bolts. Here is a thread you need to read

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=569035

Sun Mar 09, 2014 7:19 pm

Great advice.
Any ideas were to get 5 3/5 headlight buckets?

Sun Mar 09, 2014 7:44 pm

I always use old 7" Dietz buckets

This might be the best price on used tail lights right now. The chrome rings aren't very good. I'd make him an offer if I needed them. I usually pick up a couple good/cheap sets when I see them at Bugorama

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1262610

If you want to make the tail lights much more visible

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1267895

Sun Mar 09, 2014 7:59 pm

I use Summit Racing Stainless Steel 6in off road lights housings.
6in lights are actually 5 3/4in in diameter. They are rubber mounted inside housing.
I became tired of replacing cheap chrome ones from rusting.
Some modifications need to be done. Cutting slots in rubber for pieces on back side of bulb that keep it from turning.
Drilling the bolts to run the wires through(if you already have lights you can use the bolts from them).

Sun Mar 09, 2014 8:27 pm

Those look great

Sun Mar 09, 2014 10:06 pm

Here are a few more pictures. The one picture show the differences in housing that came with my Meyers Manx kit and the stainless steel with rubber mount for bulb.

Mon Mar 10, 2014 7:15 am

I like the one to the right. Is that a 5 3/4" too? Were do I buy

Mon Mar 10, 2014 8:01 am

Yes the one on the right uses a 5 3/4in light.
To get them I had to buy a Meyers Manx Kick Out kit from Bruce and Winnie Meyers.
They are the cheap Chinese made ones that will rust right before your eyes.