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Posted by: horizontally-opposed Apr 8 2009, 05:31 PM

Just had my car painted, and while they fit evenly, I'm afraid my taillights aren't all the way "in" as you can see a little black on the sides, where the lights wrap around the body.

I've love to see some pictures of taillights on original cars, and especially as seen from the side of the car.

Many thanks!

pete

Posted by: Pat Garvey Apr 8 2009, 06:35 PM

Pete,

Are you using bushings to fit the lights? They're thin, round pieces that settle in after you tighten the white screw handles (for lack of a better term). If you see a little black, it's OK. So lomg as no H2O gets in, they should be allright.
Pat

ps: I can send pics this weekend if you still need them. LMK.

Posted by: 1970 Neun vierzehn Apr 8 2009, 08:40 PM

Some pics...


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Posted by: 1970 Neun vierzehn Apr 8 2009, 08:41 PM

other side....


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Posted by: 1970 Neun vierzehn Apr 8 2009, 08:43 PM

different angle....


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Posted by: 1970 Neun vierzehn Apr 8 2009, 08:44 PM

last one....


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Posted by: sendjonathanmail Apr 8 2009, 08:50 PM

Showoff...

Posted by: 1970 Neun vierzehn Apr 8 2009, 09:07 PM

I'm sorry .

Should I have posted this


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Posted by: MDG Apr 9 2009, 04:47 PM

not sure how well this will show up - sorry, can't find a closer shot - but my lenses fit fairly snug to the quarter panel

Posted by: 1970 Neun vierzehn Apr 9 2009, 05:16 PM

Pete,
Take a look at the members 914 pictures thread at the top of the Garage Forum. Though there are a lot of modified 914s pictured and not all the views would be helpful in your particular question, there are, however, numerous photos showing the rear 3/4 view. The later pages seem to have more and better quality pics than the earlier submissions.

Paul

Posted by: horizontally-opposed Apr 9 2009, 05:39 PM

This is the most helpful photo so far, but I need a close-up of this same angle.

Full-car shots just don't offer enough detail...

Thanks!!!

pete

Posted by: horizontally-opposed Apr 9 2009, 05:40 PM

Also a useful shot, but a bit out of focus. And, couldya move a bit to the left?!??

pete

Posted by: MDG Apr 9 2009, 06:05 PM

Same shot cropped and enlarged; might work better - sorry, these are the only ones I have on this computer

Posted by: swm914 Apr 9 2009, 07:17 PM

Note sure how this will take..
Steve


I've love to see some pictures of taillights on original cars, and especially as seen from the side of the car.

Many thanks!

pete
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Posted by: sendjonathanmail Apr 9 2009, 07:34 PM

Paul, I was just kidding! Your car is amazing.

Posted by: Pat Garvey Apr 9 2009, 08:40 PM

Pete,

You should see about 1/32" of black all the way around - that is the housing. The lenses seal against the housing pretty tightly (finger tight on the knobs), but a small amount of the housing (black) will be visible.

Got a closeup pic?

Pat