you light up my (1978) life

[cesully]

Folks,
I did some work on my center guages, thus I had to remove the side panels next to the transmission. There I found a small light that was infact working, just laying there next to the four speed shifter. Does anyone know what it's for and where it belongs? I have a 4-spd '78 S/A. I wouldn't have known it was there unless I took these panels off, but the question is what is it there for?

P.S. it's a small bulb similar to the ones used to light up the guages.


thanks for the help.

Sully

 

[vette-dude]

Was this an automatic car at one time? This light would be for the selector indicator panel in an automatic car. If this vette has always been a manual shift -- I have no idea. Maybe someone else will know.

Randy

 

[cesully]

I'm hoping it wasn't an auto at one time- this was my thoughts initially. I can't imagine with all the work that would be required to convert to a stick- I think I would be able to tell. I know I need to check on all the vin mubers to see if they are correct- I haven't done that yet.

thanks.

anyone else have any ideas??

 

[red70vette]

The cigarette lighter had a light with a small metal hood like attachemnt. The light and hood could have become seperated.

In addittion there is a light on the underside of the heater/ac control panel althought the bulb is somewhat different than the dash lights.