| Author |
Message |
sblu
Samba Member
Joined: April 08, 2019
Posts: 209
Location: Austin, TX
|
 Posted: Sun May 12, 2024 10:27 am Post subject: late bay rear lights |
 |
|
Folks, wanted an opinion from ya'll about the condition. Ok to resuse? Should I spray some reflective paint on there? Any need to clean anything up?
I found that I needed some seals:
https://www.busdepot.com/411945235
anything else?
I also don't know where the other end of that small spade connector goes. Also the rubber grommet, seems like it needs to fit someplace
thanks!
_________________
1978 Westfalia Champagne Edition Project |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
60vwnewengland
Twin #2
Joined: June 25, 2003
Posts: 1809
Location: Cape Cod & District of Columbia
|
| Posted: Sun May 12, 2024 10:39 am Post subject: Re: late bay rear lights |
|
|
I’d re-use. I’ve gotten new and they are sometimes hard to fit because the plastic is a copy of a copy of a copy. Re-use until they fall apart.
If I’m guessing correctly, that small spade attaches to the rear side marker. It’s for the running lights. I’m sure someone will correct me if I’m wrong.
_________________
77 Westy - Cape Cod Sage
70 Beetle
71 Super Beetle
RIP TheWalrus (Big Jack) 1988-2024 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
dodger tom 
Samba Member
Joined: March 25, 2013
Posts: 1910
Location: Central Coast, CA, but we're all still Ukrainian and Californian
|
| Posted: Sun May 12, 2024 10:44 am Post subject: Re: late bay rear lights |
|
|
| sblu wrote: |
| Also the rubber grommet, seems like it needs to fit someplace. |
the grommet goes in one of the u-shaped cutouts on the top or bottom of the housing. then, a plastic backing plate snaps on to the back, covering all the connections.
bus depot has the backing plate. others probably do, too.
_________________
1978 Champaign Edition 2 Westfalia
Would never find the time to keep up another classic air-cooled. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
sblu
Samba Member
Joined: April 08, 2019
Posts: 209
Location: Austin, TX
|
| Posted: Sun May 12, 2024 11:46 am Post subject: Re: late bay rear lights |
|
|
this is the best community i've found. couldn't have done it without you. thanks folks for taking the time to reply!
_________________
1978 Westfalia Champagne Edition Project |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
sblu
Samba Member
Joined: April 08, 2019
Posts: 209
Location: Austin, TX
|
| Posted: Sun May 12, 2024 11:49 am Post subject: Re: late bay rear lights |
|
|
any suggestions on paint to 'reflect' light on the housing? I can try rustoleum or something, but was wondering if anyone has better experiences with something else.
_________________
1978 Westfalia Champagne Edition Project |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
mikedjames
Samba Member
Joined: July 02, 2012
Posts: 3315
Location: Hamble, Hampshire, UK
|
| Posted: Sun May 12, 2024 11:55 am Post subject: Re: late bay rear lights |
|
|
I have used white paint inside the tail light unit, but good quality LED bulbs make a much bigger difference, especially when you use bulbs with LED elements on the ends.
_________________
Ancient vehicles and vessels
1974 VW T2 : Devon Eurovette camper with 1641 DP T1 engine, Progressive carb, full flow oil cooler, EDIS crank timed ignition.
Engine 1: 40k miles (rocker shaft clip fell off), Engine 2: 30k miles (rebuild, dropped valve). Engine 3: a JK Preservation Parts "new" engine, aluminium case: 26k miles: new top end.
Gearbox rebuild 2021 by Bears.
1979 Westerly GK24 24 foot racer/cruiser yacht Forethought of Gosport.
1973 wooden Pacer sailing dinghy |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
dodger tom
Samba Member
Joined: March 25, 2013
Posts: 1910
Location: Central Coast, CA, but we're all still Ukrainian and Californian
|
| Posted: Sun May 12, 2024 5:36 pm Post subject: Re: late bay rear lights |
|
|
by the way, if you’re going to get backing plates, there’s a grommet without a hole to use at the other end of the housing.
211-945-179. hard, but not impossible to find. try allen schofield or heritage parts in the uk.
_________________
1978 Champaign Edition 2 Westfalia
Would never find the time to keep up another classic air-cooled. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
alman72
Samba Member
Joined: October 09, 2014
Posts: 2575
Location: MICHIGAN
|
| Posted: Mon May 13, 2024 1:51 pm Post subject: Re: late bay rear lights |
|
|
| there was mention a couple years ago of using foil tape inside those light wells |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Xevin
Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2014
Posts: 8620
|
| Posted: Mon May 13, 2024 3:03 pm Post subject: Re: late bay rear lights |
|
|
| mikedjames wrote: |
| I have used white paint inside the tail light unit, but good quality LED bulbs make a much bigger difference, especially when you use bulbs with LED elements on the ends. |
This.
_________________
Keep on Busin'
| 67rustavenger wrote: |
GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo!  |
| Clatter wrote: |
| Damn that Xevin... |
| skills@eurocarsplus wrote: |
I respect Xevin and he's a turd  |
| SGKent wrote: |
My God! Xevin and I 100% agree  |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Wildthings
Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2005
Posts: 52330
|
| Posted: Mon May 13, 2024 6:21 pm Post subject: Re: late bay rear lights |
|
|
| mikedjames wrote: |
| I have used white paint inside the tail light unit, but good quality LED bulbs make a much bigger difference, especially when you use bulbs with LED elements on the ends. |
Source and part number would be nice if you have it. I understand what you mean by elements on the ends, but some others might not. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Wildthings
Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2005
Posts: 52330
|
| Posted: Mon May 13, 2024 6:25 pm Post subject: Re: late bay rear lights |
|
|
| It would be nice if someone with a 3D printer and a 3D scanner would turn out some nice reproductions. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
