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How do you install / re-install the tag light assembly on a 1964 coupe. The three bolts that attach it to the body are a machine screw with a lock washer and nut.
I cannot reach my hand up far enough from the backside to get the nuts on the rear most two machine screws.
It almost looks like I would need to remove the rear valance panel to get enough room to re-install these screws.
I think I did it with the valence removed but maybe removing the spare tire tub might give you access....be careful of the order you install the parts; e.g. the metal bezel; you can install it wrong (I did at first)! The license plate three-sided bezel goes on first and the light ***'y next.
Last edited by Frankie the Fink; 12-02-2018 at 07:01 AM.
I think I did it with the valence removed but maybe removing the spare tire tub might give you access....be careful of the order you install the parts; e.g. the metal bezel; you can install it wrong (I did at first)!
Dammit Frankie!!😂😂. You know what I had to go redo just now?
I'll bet there are more incorrectly installed than the right way. The illustration isnt clear on that in the AIM
Actually, the A.I.M is very clear. The bezel is installed PRIOR to the light assembly. Also, the NCRS Judging Guides have pictures of how it was originally installed. I hope others don't modify their correctly assembled cars to coincide with incorrect posted info.
The picture I used was in explanation of when I installed it wrong .. I thought that was pretty clear - .. I edited the post to make it even more clear////
Of course the AIM is the ultimate guide..
Last edited by Frankie the Fink; 12-02-2018 at 07:09 AM.
Don't flog yourself, some parts are just easy to get flummoxed.... I see this part and headlight motor dash switches installed incorrectly more often than you would think... The AIM isn't always clear if you are looking at a single page out of context. You have to notice the bezel is already installed (red arrow) on the page showing the license plate light ***'y...
Last edited by Frankie the Fink; 12-03-2018 at 06:47 AM.
The bezel showed up dark in that picture for some reason. It is actually a much lighter color than depicted.
As to the screws, the latest 63/64 JG says,”....the license plate light assembly is lightly anodized and painted dull silver and held in place by three flat-head countersunk screws.”
So, draw your own conclusions about the advice given.
Last edited by Frankie the Fink; 12-04-2018 at 04:37 PM.
12-01-2018, 11:21 AM
64 coupe - How to install tag light assembly
