Tail light change

[Chet Geist]

Mike,

My neighbor polished his plastic headlight covers on his S.O. B. last week with a $20.00 kit he got at harbor Freight and they look pretty good. That might be simpler t than replacements. Hope to see you guys at M.B. next month.

Chet Geist

1981 FC33 (In Clyde's shop right now.)

Austin, Texas

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From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of mbulriss
Sent: Saturday, March 07, 2009 12:50 PM
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Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Tail light change

I am going to replace the tail lights on the Texas Minivan. Mine work fine, but are scratched and not as shiny as new. As I understand it, the 91 WB40 Wanderlodge uses a Volvo 740 (89-92? tail light).

The Bird is in a shop about 5 miles away, so I have not inspected them to see how they are installed yet. Are they a sealed one-piece unit? Or is the lens separate from the bulb holder?

Anything special to be aware of when swapping these out? Any trimming or connection issues? If it is a sealed unit, I assume it is just pop the bulbs and connectors out and swap the tail light body?

Just checking before looking for and buying replacements.

Thanks for any inputs.

Mike Bulriss
1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
San Antonio, TX