Backup Light Lens Markings B/C
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Backup Light Lens Markings B/C
Would someone be kind enough to share a photo of an original backup light lens (aka reverse light) from a B or C? I am trying to see what the markings are. This would be Porsche Catalog part number 644.631.641.05. I believe it was Hella, glass, and clear on US vehicles.
There is a small photo in Dr. Brett Johnson's book, but I am unable to see the markings. I realize there are reproductions, but would like to know what was original.
Thanks.
There is a small photo in Dr. Brett Johnson's book, but I am unable to see the markings. I realize there are reproductions, but would like to know what was original.
Thanks.
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Re: Backup Light Lens Markings B/C
Hi Dennis,
Here are some pictures of my 1961 Roadster backup lens and surround. HTH.
John
Here are some pictures of my 1961 Roadster backup lens and surround. HTH.
John
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Re: Backup Light Lens Markings B/C
Thank you John.JohnPierce wrote:Here are some pictures of my 1961 Roadster backup lens and surround.
Those markings are quite a bit different than the others I've found.
Most I've seen have K21605 above Hella. I wonder what the difference is.
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Re: Backup Light Lens Markings B/C
From the one on my 65 C when I bought it. Unsure if original but it is glass and cracked
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Re: Backup Light Lens Markings B/C
John. How confident are you that the lens is original? I've been doing some brief searching on those lens numbers, all I come up with are VW Bus backup results.JohnPierce wrote:Here are some pictures of my 1961 Roadster backup lens and surround.
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Re: Backup Light Lens Markings B/C
It was in the Roadster when I bought it so it may not be OEM. Maybe others can chime in. I will look at the lens on my 1963 356B also.
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Re: Backup Light Lens Markings B/C
Thanks Doug. That is consistent with the Stoddard offering.Doug McDonnell wrote:From the one on my 65 C when I bought it. Unsure if original but it is glass and cracked
FWIW - The markings I'm finding on new offerings is:
- Stoddard Clear Reverse Light Lens - 62548 Hella 2337 Made in Germany
- Aase "new" Clear Reverse Light Lens - Hella K21605
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Re: Backup Light Lens Markings B/C
Below is a picture from my 1963 S90 coupe which is similar to what Doug posted:
This is an offering from Stoddard. It does not have the HELLA marking, but does have the 62548. The markings at the left corner are also different:
This is an offering from Stoddard. It does not have the HELLA marking, but does have the 62548. The markings at the left corner are also different:
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Re: Backup Light Lens Markings B/C
I believe the one shown by both John and Doug above is correct
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Re: Backup Light Lens Markings B/C
Just to add a curiosity to the thread, I found this NOS where I live, the Canary Islands (Spain). Real glass and the make is.... SWF !
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Re: Backup Light Lens Markings B/C
Jorge, the SWF is from a bumper mounted vw bug back up light. It has a chrome housing attached to it normally, a bit like the Hella 128 housing but deeper.
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Re: Backup Light Lens Markings B/C
Many thanks for the info Jules. My intention is to use it with NLA Reverse Light Assembly, Without Lens. It seems to me it will be a correct fitting.
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Re: Backup Light Lens Markings B/C
That should fit yes, but a 356 never came with an SWF backup light glass, they were all made by Hella.
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Re: Backup Light Lens Markings B/C
I understand. Choosing between a “plastic” reproduction and a SWF glass lens, I shall keep the glass SWF. I really appreciate the info Jules
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Re: Backup Light Lens Markings B/C
The Hella repros are all glass as far as I know. Perhaps there are plastic repros out there, but I have never seen one.
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