I need a reversing light...

[Coda]

So I want to fit a reverse light, like one of these: https://www.justkampers.com/181-941...r-vw-beetle-1946-onward-and-t2-1950-1979.html. These look like the lights I've seen retrofitted to early bugs though I have seen an image of an early bay with 2 of these fitted, but for the life of me I can't find it now.

The problem is I can't find brackets for them from anywhere except these https://www.heritagepartscentre.com/uk/111941351-bracket-for-reverse-or-fog-light-left.html which are specifically for the beetle. Does anyone know if they will also fit an early bay rear bumper or if not, where can I get brackets from?

Thanks.

 

[subheatadey]

Simple to make your own from some stainless steel 1" flat bar, easy to source a piece of fleabay.

 

[gvee]

Looks like they already come with a threaded attachment. You could always drill the bumper and attach directly.

Alternatively, do as Adey said: bit of flat bar can be knocked in to a bracket for this with relative ease

 

[Coda]

Isn't there anybody that sells these brackets already made? (I've checked JK, C&C, Butty's, Machine7, Schofield, Heritage, Retrodubs, Ebay, etc)

Or would those beetle brackets from Heritage fit that I linked above?

I don't have the tools at the moment to make something that isn't looking like a total bodge, and I'm certain I do not want to drill the bumper.

 

[gas1man]

PM me your email and I will send you the dimensions.

J & P

 

[Coda]

Thanks Gas1man, I've got them. I'm just 3d printing a mock-up to see how they fit, then I'll have to figure out how to make them without the proper tools.

 

[matty74]

I just drilled the underside of the bumper for reverse and fog lights.

Granted you’ll need brackets if you don’t want holes in your bumper ... wasn’t a problem for me.


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[lemur]

me too, just smashed a 8mm hole through the stainless bumper

 

[Wannabay]

like these brackets and lights?

 

[Wannabay]

the brackets were made by a guy on here years ago, i may have a spare set as i was thinking at the time i would also mount spots at the front but i've not done so and doubt i will now, i'll have a look tomorrow and let you know

 

[Coda]

like these brackets and lights?

Yes exactly.

 

[Coda]

the brackets were made by a guy on here years ago, i may have a spare set as i was thinking at the time i would also mount spots at the front but i've not done so and doubt i will now, i'll have a look tomorrow and let you know

Thanks. Ill hold off continuing my prototyping plastic brackets :lol: and wait for your reply.

 

[Wannabay]

Coda, you're in luck, I'll pm you

 

[Wannabay]

and pic of bracket/light on bumper