1977 Cutlass Backup Light Lens Needed
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1977 Cutlass Backup Light Lens Needed
I use 1977 backup light lenses in my '76 Cutlass Salon coupe because they allow more light to be projected . . . and yesterday one fell out and was lost! This is, unfortunately, not the first time this has happened . . .
Attached is a photo of what I need. Lettering at bottom reads "DOT (2) R77". I will take just the lens, or a whole '77 unit if someone has one.
I plan to install the lenses with white silicone seal from now on (for better shock resistance) . . . unless someone has a better idea.
Jeff
Attached is a photo of what I need. Lettering at bottom reads "DOT (2) R77". I will take just the lens, or a whole '77 unit if someone has one.
I plan to install the lenses with white silicone seal from now on (for better shock resistance) . . . unless someone has a better idea.
Jeff
#2
Does anyone have a part number for these lamp units? I could use it to search for what I need. I don't suppose that the lens itself has a part number (couldn't find one) and the lamp units themselves are a very tight fit and bit of a pain to remove and install; truthfully, I think that R&R-ing them to replace my rear license plate filler is what caused the one lens to fall out in the first place.
Jeff
Jeff
#4
Gary,
IIRC it seems that the '76 lenses were less transparent, hence less able to project light than the '77s. There is a visual difference in the opacity when the two years are compared side-by-side.
At this point, I would take a set of '76 pieces just to be able to get something to cover the one that's missing the lens . . .
Jeff
IIRC it seems that the '76 lenses were less transparent, hence less able to project light than the '77s. There is a visual difference in the opacity when the two years are compared side-by-side.
At this point, I would take a set of '76 pieces just to be able to get something to cover the one that's missing the lens . . .
Jeff
#5
I have the '77 backup lights and I don't see any way of removing the lens without damaging it. The ones I have are good enough for a daily driver, however each of the four I have has a small corner chipped off ( a little strange?) It would be hidden once installed. Can send pix if you are interested.
Dave
Dave
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I use 1977 backup light lenses in my '76 Cutlass Salon coupe because they allow more light to be projected . . . and yesterday one fell out and was lost! This is, unfortunately, not the
first time this has happened . . .
Attached is a photo of what I need. Lettering at bottom reads "DOT (2) R77". I will take just the lens, or a whole '77 unit if someone has one.
I plan to install the lenses with white silicone seal from now on (for better shock resistance) . . . unless someone has a better idea.
Jeff
first time this has happened . . .
Attached is a photo of what I need. Lettering at bottom reads "DOT (2) R77". I will take just the lens, or a whole '77 unit if someone has one.
I plan to install the lenses with white silicone seal from now on (for better shock resistance) . . . unless someone has a better idea.
Jeff
76 lense , of the 4 sides it has 2 sides that are extended about a quarter inch . If you put both pictures together you will see the difference .
As there was 2 style of housings . I have also found 3 different sets of the stainless trim that surrounds the the gas compartment .
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I use 1977 backup light lenses in my '76 Cutlass Salon coupe because they allow more light to be projected . . . and yesterday one fell out and was lost! This is, unfortunately, not the first time this has happened . . .
Attached is a photo of what I need. Lettering at bottom reads "DOT (2) R77". I will take just the lens, or a whole '77 unit if someone has one.
I plan to install the lenses with white silicone seal from now on (for better shock resistance) . . . unless someone has a better idea.
Jeff
Attached is a photo of what I need. Lettering at bottom reads "DOT (2) R77". I will take just the lens, or a whole '77 unit if someone has one.
I plan to install the lenses with white silicone seal from now on (for better shock resistance) . . . unless someone has a better idea.
Jeff
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