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Title: 1941 back up light
Post by: Lars Kneller 8246 on April 30, 2016, 07:57:33 PM
I am installing a back up light on my 41 Series 61 coupe. Can someone give me an idea as to where to drill the hole to mount it? A picture of one mounted would be helpful too. Thanks.
Title: Re: 1941 back up light
Post by: Bob Hoffmann CLC#96 on April 30, 2016, 08:50:03 PM
Lars,
Measure 3 times, drill once. I've seen some bad installations over the years. It was a dealer installed item. I've never seen or heard of a template. Look at  3 on cars & see if they match. If you do come up with a template, I'd like to get a copy as I'm selling 2 of them in the next SS. Thanks.
HTH, Bob
Title: Re: 1941 back up light
Post by: jackworstell on April 30, 2016, 08:59:33 PM
Was the oval type also dealer installed ?    Or just the round type dealer was dealer installed ?

Jack Worstell      CLC #7558
Title: Re: 1941 back up light
Post by: Bob Hoffmann CLC#96 on April 30, 2016, 10:57:23 PM
In 41, only the oval type was correct. Many 41's got round ones installed later as I'm sure the oval ones were sold out. I'm not sure if 42 & later were available factory installed.
HTH, Bob
Title: Re: 1941 back up light
Post by: Barry M Wheeler #2189 on May 01, 2016, 12:07:12 PM
Lars, you should be able to pretty well tell from the (original) installation picture I sent you. It appears to be almost horizontal to the bend in the tail lamp lens, and about eight inches in from the body seam. Call Jeff and have him measure as I thought that where I drilled was pretty close. At least, it looked OK to me. I have included the original sheet for the dealers installation.
Title: Re: 1941 back up light
Post by: marty55cdv on May 03, 2016, 04:52:37 PM
  Lars I sent you a PM, if I can still help
Title: Re: 1941 back up light
Post by: marty55cdv on May 03, 2016, 11:18:10 PM
 Here is a general area pic 2 inches to the right of the fender welt and 4 inches up from the valance . 
Title: Re: 1941 back up light
Post by: Barry M Wheeler #2189 on May 05, 2016, 09:33:19 AM
According to my installation sheet, it was over towards the trunk opening a little more. Candidly, I don't think anyone is going to be faulted if you get it in the general area. The parts manager probably handed it to the closest mechanic and said, "Here's another one to put on..."