Teardrop Tail Light Backing Plate

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David Nicholls
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Teardrop Tail Light Backing Plate

#1 Post by David Nicholls »

This Tail Light came from a 1958 Coupe.
Looks like it’s all original.
But never seen these backing plates before, they fit inside the rear wheel arch.
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#2 Post by John Brooks »

they are there, probably stuck to the body with undercoating, designed to slide over the nut on the small side the the others pass through the holes.
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#3 Post by Jim Liberty »

+1 John. I'll admit, I usually leave them off unless I'm doing a concours restoration. A proper washer works just fine. I can hear the groans already. ...........Jim.
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#4 Post by David Nicholls »

John and Jim,
Thanks for your replies.
If any one has 4 to spare, I’d like to buy them.
Please let me know
dnicholls12@optusnet.com.au
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Re: Teardrop Tail Light Backing Plate

#5 Post by Mike Wilson »

Adam Wright has a pair listed on eBay. There are also some listed on The Samba. Search '356 reinforcing plates".

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#7 Post by David Nicholls »

Thanks Mike for your reply.
Brad has come up with new ones, so I’ll order six from him.
Thanks Brad

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#8 Post by Mike Wilson »

We're all here to help, David!

All the best,

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