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by JamesGPJones
Mon Jan 27, 2025 10:24 am
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Reversing light brackets location
Replies: 16
Views: 108285
Great Britain

Re: Reversing light brackets location

Thanks Steve. Although I'm aware the holes should exist, my car doesn't actually have them as it was a new panel specially made some 25 years ago. I can't attach them. I'd have to drill them. Some images I've seen of other cars have the lights far apart to avoid a rectangular number plate. The hole ...
by JamesGPJones
Mon Jan 27, 2025 8:20 am
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Reversing light brackets location
Replies: 16
Views: 108285
Great Britain

Re: Reversing light brackets location

I'm aware of the square holes that accept plastic inserts for a self tapping screw. The problem I have is that if I use them then the reversing lights are too high and are obscured by the overriders. I'm definitely missing something. Perhaps there's a spacer or a secondary bracket or something? The ...
by JamesGPJones
Sun Jan 26, 2025 5:30 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Reversing light brackets location
Replies: 16
Views: 108285
Great Britain

Reversing light brackets location

I'm trying to install reversing lights on my series 2 e type, but I'm completely stumped by where they should go, and how the brackets fit. The car has never had them whilst in our possession. I'm aware there's two usual fitments: UK cars have them wide apart to avoid a wide number plate, whilst US ...