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In order to fit the famous lucas L488...need the exact diameter in millimeters i have to drill and any advice on the location...thanks

The hole size for the housing with the rubber boot would be 1-3/8-inch (35mm?). I would not drill out a hole that large on sheet metal, but rather, use a punch. Greenlee makes 2-piece punches for such a task, and you end up with a perfectly cut hole with no distortions. As for the actual location, we all have our own preferences to exactly where these lights should be mounted. I suggest that you look at the March 2003 issue of Hot VWs when we covered this very subject... As getting both sides exactly in the same spot in not that easy....

thanks a bunch deano for the advice...if you have a scan of the article... ;)
Any idea where to buy online that kind of tool and what its worth??

I would look on-line for a Greenlee 1-3/8 or 35mm metal punch... I got mine on e-bay, used. New ones could be pricey.

Here's a good thread on placement of Lucas lights

http://cal-look.no/lounge/index.php/topic,1049.0.html

thanks guys...appreciate infos from genuine cal look gurus like you...

rick, everything i need is in the thread...perfect

The first response in that thread from Zach  "Put it where you think it looks right, that's all that matters"  is the simplest form of truth.

You don't need to worry what others think there are no rules make yourself happy. If you "get it" you will "get it".........get it?

 :)