t_wiencek(at)qmgate.anl.gov,Internet writes:
> The second comment is on the reversing lights. I have found that I
>have
>seen three different styles. One in which the "exhaust pipe" ring and
>base
>are one cast piece. A second type where the base and ring are separate
>cast
>pieces and a third in which the base is cast and the ring is made from
>rolled
>over steel with a seam. On the back of one I found the name "Sporto".
>This
>sounds like a company. Does anyone have any information on this
>company?
>Also if other owners of these reversing lights could give me some feed
>back on
>the styles they have, maybe we can get a clear picture of the changes
>that
>were made over the years they were offered. I am also very interested
>if
>anyone else has a base with a company name on them. Thank you you your
>help.
>Tom (The Rootes accessory trivia nut)
I have seen a few cars with twin WIP backup light installed below the
bumper through the rear scuttle (not on the bumper). It is my
understanding that these were sold as dealer installed options. They
are rectangular and have chrome steel bezels. The bodies may have been
steel as well, or possibly potmetal, I don't recall. If you are
interested in a some, Smitty in San Diego, CA has one pair. He can be
reached at (619) 233-7937. I know he wants a pretty penny for them,
though.
Christopher Albers
'67 SV od BRG
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