Dear 65GSConv, Loren, and mid-60s "long-roof" fans,
Okay thanks for the explanation! My trusty wagon is really more of a restomod anyway, so I would prefer to come up with something that doesn't require rare parts. Obviously, Loren continues to search high and low for the lens that goes into those housings!
So where was the courtesy lamp mounted in the cargo area? Was it close to the tailgate so that it was easy to reach in and turn the light on? I haven't really put much thought into this, but I was thinking about installing a second cabin dome light in the cargo area. Since they are reproduced, getting those parts would be easy. Since my wagon is a restomod, I was pondering a modern twist. You can get motion sensor switches for 12 Volt systems. I was wondering if I could discreetly mount a motion sensor in the headliner just above the tailgate so that the cargo area light would come on automatically when you loaded the wagon. It is an elegant idea, but can easily become an annoyance in practice. So I would have to somehow mock this system up and see if it is practical beforehand.
Perhaps a project this year's dry season!
Thanks again!
Cheers, Edouard