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Old Jan 12, 2021 | 12:56 PM
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My 65 convertible is missing the rear compartment light, and I want to order one.

Is it the same light as the dome light on a coupe?

How does it mount in place?

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Old Jan 12, 2021 | 03:20 PM
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Just installed one in my '66, it's the same bulb as is in the left or right side courtesy light in the front, installs the same way . . . . . but as I recall it's a reach to the back of the car . . . .
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It's not like a dome light. I's the same as those at the front in the foot wells. Mounts with a small screw into the metal frame. Paragon Corvette has the bracket. #11969K $9.00 Dennis

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Just noticed your photo is of a C3, not sure if you're referring to a C2 or C3. My response is for a C2 convertible, a C3 may be different, don't know . . . . just sayin' . . . . but, since you do refer to your '65, I'm assuming that's the one . . as mentioned in your first post . . . .


And, as Bluestripe says, the bulb holder mounts at the top rear with a small screw. The bulb installs into the holder in the same manner as the left or right courtesy lights, insert bulb, push, and twist to the right. You may need to check to see if the bulb holder and/or wiring is in place .


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Thanks for the replies.

Yes, it's a 65...I also have a 71, that is in my avatar pic.

So I looked back there...I found this bracket up underneath...this must be where the socket goes in....am I right?




I have a new wiring harness and it has the 2 wires for the light.

Somehow I had it in my head that the light was on the back wall of the rear area...never thought to look up underneath.

Thanks again

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Originally Posted by hzz
Thanks for the replies.

Yes, it's a 65...I also have a 71, that is in my avatar pic.

So I looked back there...I found this bracket up underneath...this must be where the socket goes in....am I right?




I have a new wiring harness and it has the 2 wires for the light.

Somehow I had it in my head that the light was on the back wall of the rear area...never thought to look up underneath.

Thanks again
Looks like you've found it, that should be the bracket that the bulb holder with attached wiring snaps into! Best Wishes!!

Ron
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Other than the LED bulb, here is what it looks like in my 64 convertible. Now I need to go see a chiropractor.

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Make SURE you use a two prong bulb (90) like used in the courtesy lights. If you use a single prong bulb it will short the base to ground and blow the fuse for the brake/courtesy lights.
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