Strange request

[Alchamist]

Hi guys,

This might seem a bit of a strange request, but I have my reasons!

In the process of sorting out the bits needed to get my truck through the MOT, I have had to remove the rear inside panels. Due to some ... perhaps slightly excessive force used, both of the ashtray surrounds in the rear have disintegrated. I have no need for ashtrays back there, however the resulting holes do look about right to fit some interior lights in - the kind you get in many saloon car boots perhaps.

So, the request is ... does anyone know of a vehicle that has the right sized lights for this hole so I can look into getting some? I don't have the sizes to hand, but will later when I can get in and measure them ...

[Dave_RAYNET]

if you can get the size i'll be able to compare them to the door lights i have in a CDX Vectra i'm breaking.

[farmer]

Not a bad idea that well done that man

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[Livewire Frontera]

try a toyota carina or corolla, a lot of jap cars have them so you may just strike lucky

[Alchamist]

Ok, so this will give an idea - rough sizes. I appreciate the help guys

Internal hole, 30mm high x 85mm wide, fascia size, 45mm x 100mm

[gregster]

Wotcha...

Just a thought....
but some car bumper mounted side lights/indicators might fit that size hole too....maybe another solution??
maybe mk1 or mk2 golf indicator with clear lenses, or bmw e30 indicator again with clear lenses...they are about that size but havent got one to hand to measure.
Might have some up the workshop if you are interested as I broke up an e30touring a couple of months ago, but you will need to get clear lenses for them...easily available of ebay.

Laters

Gregster

[Road Hog]

LWB B series Fronty boot light,outside dimensions 110 x 60 including switch.

[Ruathar]

I was thinking that it loks about right for the door lights on a B series?

[Alchamist]

[Road Hog]

[Roo]

Hi Alchamist

Think that's a brill idea

... Just an idea what about just getting some wire and a bulb and some kind of plastic / perspex for the cover and some kind of sealant and make your own, if you can't find one that fits your car ..... It be like having it 'custom made' ('I'm sure its more technical that I have said about making a light, but I've just used the simple terms for it only because I don't know the technical terms for it being just a fem )....Sorry just an idea...But hope you get what I am on about?

Good Luck
Regards Roo

[Road Hog]

Ok Jay ................. Outside 60 x 110 near as damnit........



Opening will need to be ...........42 x 92 ................



It is shallow depth is less than 20



There is a single fixing screw (above the bulb) which doubles as Earth connection



Hope that helps

[Alchamist]

Hmm ... that looks like it might just do - all except for the mounting screw ... would need to do something there, but I am sure I can work sommin out

Cheers Bernie - much appreciated!

[farmer]

is it the same for all fronteras that there is so much space behind the rear panels i was thinking of filling them with spray foam it might make it quieter.

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[Road Hog]

No problems Jay,you could use a small nut & bolt with a fly lead for the earth connection