Tail lights

[Sundowner]

Hey im looking at changing the tail lights on my mk2 van
I read some where that lights from a later model can be fitted, Is this correct?

Also can some one tell me what lights are on this van http://i19.ebayimg.com/01/i/04/1b/ab/12_1_b.JPG

Cheers Sundowner

[FredTransit]

The rear lights are on a Mk2 phase2, between 84-86. In the UK there are more or these than the earlies, like yours, for some bizarre reason!

[FredTransit]

forgot to say they will fit yours with very little work!

[Sundowner]

Thanks Fred are they hard to get or can you get them new?

I can get new phase1 tail lights over here but i dont really like them all that much

[mk2panelvan]

The rear lights are on a Mk2 phase2, between 84-86. In the UK there are more or these than the earlies, like yours, for some bizarre reason!

I always thought the MK2 phase2 rear lights had a larger opening but as I have seen them fitted to a MK1 camper they must be able to be made to fit..............to be honest I like the MK1 and MK2 lights much better

[FredTransit]

You can't get them new any more, but good second hand ones are easyish to find, and you may find new old stock on ebay.

[Luke]

Mk2 lights will also fit a mk1- but you need to cut away the metal as theres more on a mk1

just thought i'd add that bit of info!

[FredTransit]

Luke if you look closely at a phase2, the metal is exactly the same and the light fits ovet the top! It's Ford's not wanting to spend any more on the body shell. When you think about it, they would have to re-tool the whole panel shop just to change the rear end, I think not.............

[madmark]

i can remember on my y reg mk2 phase 1 haveing to trim the metal out!

[Luke]

Luke if you look closely at a phase2, the metal is exactly the same and the light fits ovet the top! It's Ford's not wanting to spend any more on the body shell. When you think about it, they would have to re-tool the whole panel shop just to change the rear end, I think not.............

mk1 not phase 1
I was just saying mk2 (either phase 1 or 2) will fit a mk1 but you need to cut metal - did it on mine cos the mk1 lights went orange

[madmark]

i can remember on my y reg mk2 phase 1 haveing to trim the metal out

[mk2panelvan]

Hey im looking at changing the tail lights on my mk2 van
I read some where that lights from a later model can be fitted, Is this correct?

Also can some one tell me what lights are on this van http://i19.ebayimg.com/01/i/04/1b/ab/12_1_b.JPG

Cheers Sundowner

LOOK on the free to a good home page, why not pay his postage and get them off him?

[Sundowner]

Hey im looking at changing the tail lights on my mk2 van
I read some where that lights from a later model can be fitted, Is this correct?

Also can some one tell me what lights are on this van http://i19.ebayimg.com/01/i/04/1b/ab/12_1_b.JPG

Cheers Sundowner

LOOK on the free to a good home page, why not pay his postage and get them off him?

Whats the free to good home page?

[FredTransit]

The free to a good home section is on this forum, and is for parts that nobody wants and are giving away to anybody who will collect them, or pay the postage. BUT just had a look for the URL to post for you, and the section has disappeared!! What happened Luke?

[mk2panelvan]

Its still on at the mo...
reads..............
just found a few forggotten bits while digging in one of my lockups.

pair phase 2 rear lights far from perfect but would pass MOT (corner of surround on 1 is missing and 1 has surround badly hand painted black)complete with bulb holders although pins in the connectors have surface rust
1 phase 2 headlight (glass part + reflector only)
Buyer collects only
i will be going on the backbone cruise and to NSVA billing run so collection can be arranged from them.