Do 70 and 79 rear side marker lights interchange?
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Le Mans Master
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Do 70 and 79 rear side marker lights interchange?
I thought I had to buy new rear side marker lights for the 70 rear clip I'm putting on my 79 and was looking at them on ebay. Some said fits 70-74 some said fits 74-77, some said fits 73-82 and some said fits 74-82. I'd sure like to avoid spending $130 U.S. if I can. In looking at the picture it appears the 70 and 79 rear side marker lights are the same except the 70 is made of metal and the 79 is made of plastic. Is that right, can I use my 79 rear side marker lights in my 70-73 rear clip?
Last edited by Priya; Jul 29, 2016 at 12:58 PM.
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I don't have ready access to the back of my 79 so I can't do that at this time. I have been advertising for a set of 70 side marker lights so I'm wondering if I need to continue to do so.
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They were different lamps... 74-82 used a plastic lamp with these large plastic studs, where the 1970-1973 cars used a cast housing with smaller studs.. will they fit in the same hole? I don't know but I can check this tomorrow for you. Drop me an email to Support@Willcoxcorvette.com as a reminder and when I get in the office tomorrow I'll check.
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They were different lamps... 74-82 used a plastic lamp with these large plastic studs, where the 1970-1973 cars used a cast housing with smaller studs.. will they fit in the same hole? I don't know but I can check this tomorrow for you. Drop me an email to Support@Willcoxcorvette.com as a reminder and when I get in the office tomorrow I'll check.
Willcox
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