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Apr 3, 2012 | 07:44 PM

AdamMeh

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Rear Courtesy Light?

Hey all,

I see some cars have a rear courtesy light - at the back of the storage area behind the seats. Was this an option, or maybe only came on some years?

Thanks,
Adam

Apr 3, 2012 | 08:17 PM

oldsarge

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I think that was from 63 to 73 except 68.

Apr 3, 2012 | 08:21 PM

AdamMeh

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OK.. thanks Sarge. They should have kept that option - great place for an extra light.

Adam

Apr 3, 2012 | 08:22 PM

my 76 ray

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My '76 has one.

Apr 3, 2012 | 08:25 PM

AdamMeh

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Quote:

Originally Posted by my 76 ray

My '76 has one.

Maybe it's part of an optional lighting group or something like that?

Apr 3, 2012 | 10:07 PM

lvmyvt76

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My 76 has one also. Check to see if someone replaced the carpet sometime and forgot to cut it back in.

Apr 3, 2012 | 10:10 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamMeh

Maybe it's part of an optional lighting group or something like that?

I don`t know, but our 71 has one, and it`s a basic coupe with very FEW options.

Apr 3, 2012 | 10:30 PM

Tom73

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I thought they all had one.

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Apr 4, 2012 | 12:27 AM

AdamMeh

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I've had the carpet out, but it has been replaced before that. Didn't see any wires back there and I didn't notice any mounting hole(s) but I wasn't looking for them either. I'll take a closer look when I wire up the speakers.

Thanks for the info guys,
Adam

Apr 4, 2012 | 08:33 AM

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Alan 71

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Hi Adam
There was a metal plate mounted on the rear bulkhead (under the carpet) of the compartment that the body of the light (on top of the carpet) screwed to and then the lens snapped into place.
I think it was standard, not an option, in years I'm familiar with.
Regards,
Alan