Rear door courtesy lamps.

[Embassy]

I thought some of you might find this interesting.

After installing courtesy lamps in the front doors and front footwells, I've been looking for something to illuminate the rear compartment.

Finally, I decided on some lamps just like these (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2494414047&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT). They look pretty close to what Ford would have installed.

I used Ford OEM interior paint to match the chrome housing to the color of my interior.

Pictures and comments of the installation can be seen and read here. (http://www.supermotors.org/registry/vehicles/detail.php?id=588&s=21109#content)

Enjoy.

[SergntMac]

20 bucks for a six buck light from Pep Boys...

I got get an e-bay business going...Really.

[Patrick]

I do like the look thanks!!!!!

[drwhy]

Thank you for sharing the install information!

Tom

[Embassy]

20 bucks for a six buck light from Pep Boys...

I got get an e-bay business going...Really.Take another look at the auction. I purchased 10 of them for $20. Using your price figure of $6/lamp, I saved $40.


Thanks for the compliments, gentlemen.

[Krytin]

Nice work on the install! Very clean!
You're right about the FoMoCo look - but I think I'd like something a little more rounded @ the corners & lower aspect ratio - wider and not as high, but that's just my taste!
Again, nice work & thanks for sharing!

[Embassy]

Nice work on the install! Very clean!
You're right about the FoMoCo look - but I think I'd like something a little more rounded @ the corners & lower aspect ratio - wider and not as high,..
I agree. I looked on the net, eBay, and parts stores for a couple weeks before settling on these.

Thank you for the compliments.

[CRUZTAKER]

Nice mod...nice post Embassy. Now you're on the good road! :up:

[valleyman]

Very nice job. Thanks for the info.

[David Morton]

I've always thought of the courtesy light that comes on when the door is opened as more of a warning lamp, to show any oncoming cars where the end of the door is. If it was me, I would've put the lamp as far toward the rear of the door as possible.

Other than that, it's a very neat and professional looking job. Kudos on your workmanship!

[fastblackmerc]

Very nice job. Looks like I'll be doing this same mod next weekend.

:banana:

[TAF]

Looks nice and well executed...don't sweat the naysayer....

[David Morton]

Sorry I sound like a naysayer, I just put in my 2 cents and maybe somebody might go, "Hey, that's a good idea. Now that I think about it, seems all courtesy lights are like that. I'll do this guys mod and put it on the back of the door."

That's how we all improve. It's called progress. I hope folks will tell me when my idea could be improved. I'm a big boy now and want and can use constructive criticism.

OK, back to warm and fuzzy. Everybody's just perfect, especially you TAF. :D

[Embassy]

I've always thought of the courtesy light that comes on when the door is opened as more of a warning lamp, to show any oncoming cars where the end of the door is. If it was me, I would've put the lamp as far toward the rear of the door as possible.

Other than that, it's a very neat and professional looking job. Kudos on your workmanship!Originally, I planned to mount the courtesy lamps further back on the door. However, the lamps were completely obscured by the lower portion of the rear seat when the door was shut. Therefore, I had to mount them closer to the front of the door.

In addition, my main objective was to illuminate the interior when I am looking for something or entering/exiting the front seats. No one rides in the back seat.


Very nice job. Looks like I'll be doing this same mod next weekend.

Please send me a PM if you have any questions while doing the install.

Thanks again for the compliments, gentlemen.

[David Morton]

Originally, I planned to mount the courtesy lamps further back on the door. However, the lamps were completely obscured by the lower portion of the rear seat when the door was shut. Therefore, I had to mount them closer to the front of the door.Yeah, I was thinking about that and saw that the only other option was above the seat and the door panel is curved there so the flat light you used wasn't going to work there.
In addition, my main objective was to illuminate the interior when I am looking for something or entering/exiting the front seats. No one rides in the back seat.I knew there had to be a good reason for the location you chose. Hope you didn't take offense to my comment, but why would you? You had already been thinking along those lines anyway! Again, good job man.

Maybe you can square things for me with 'poppa' TAF and let him know we aren't feuding after all! :D

[TAF]

Maybe you can square things for me with 'poppa' TAF and let him know we aren't feuding after all! :D
We're cool David...my "naysayer" reference wasn't directed at you...but the rude and ill informed response that came "right off the bat" to this innovative mod.

[David Morton]

I like you TAF. "Blessed are the peacemakers..."

[CRUZTAKER]

That's classic...:lol:

Thank god it wasn't a grill mod .....

[RCSignals]

If lights are what you want, those are nice.
Personally I think there is too much light in the Marauder when you open the door....

[Embassy]

I have 2 pairs of these lights for sale in the event that anyone else would be interested in doing this modification.

Pics of my install can be seen here. (http://www.supermotors.org/registry/vehicles/detail.php?id=588&s=21109#content)

In addition, I will answer any questions and give what assistance I can during your install.

Please PM me for prices. Thanks.

[valleyman]

I got a pair of these lamps from Embassy and they are the cat's meow. :cool4:

[Embassy]

I got a pair of these lamps from Embassy and they are the cat's meow. :cool4:
Thank you for the kind words.

Did you get them installed?

[valleyman]

Thank you for the kind words.

Did you get them installed?
Nope, not yet. No excuse, I'm just lazy and my garage ain't heated. I did decide not to paint mine though -- there's already a whole lotta black in that interior and a little bit o' shiny stuff on the rear doors at that level will brighten it up.

I will add for the benefit of other folks that I checked out all the chain parts stores and spent a couple of hours going through a boneyard and these lamps will make the easiest and most sanitary install by far. :beer:

[schuvwj]

I bought 10 of these lights off of ebay for $20.00 plus shipping.