1968 442 Dash Courtesy Map Light

Old Feb 24, 2018 | 10:12 AM
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1968 442 Dash Courtesy Map Light

My light has a bad burn mark that goes all the way through the plastic. Has anyone repaired/refurbished one of these? Maybe with off white epoxy, paint, etc?

I looked for a replacement. I found a 68 GTO - both repop and used OEM. It looks very similar. The switch design is different and the corners are more rounded. No dimensions given, so I can't tell if it would fit or not.

Any help is appreciated.
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Old Feb 24, 2018 | 10:15 AM
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Here are pics of the GTO light. Can't find an Olds light.
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Old Oct 31, 2018 | 07:20 PM
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I’ve got the ame. Did you come up with a solution?
Old Oct 31, 2018 | 08:34 PM
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I have one in the parts for sale section here, $60 shipped.
Old Oct 31, 2018 | 08:45 PM
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Thanks. I’m still searching my garage for the t handle I bought from you and promptly misplaced ��
Old Apr 5, 2019 | 07:39 PM
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Before I finally found an NOS item, I experimented with wet sanding and scraping. You can remove most of the char from the inside. Using that crap material was continued into the 70's.
Old Apr 5, 2019 | 09:11 PM
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The Parts Place sells a repop version with a black **** instead of the chrome original. I believe it's like $40.00 been awhile since I seen the ad. Joe
Old Apr 6, 2019 | 05:51 AM
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I have one that has square corners NICE condition . $ 35.00 shipped in USA . want pictures message me

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Old Apr 7, 2019 | 12:22 AM
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First thing I do is replace courtesy, map and dome with LEDs. The factory bulbs are too hot. Leave a door cracked and by the next day, you may have a melt down.
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