995jim
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01-21-21 09:38 AM - Post#2812544
Hi, i need to replace the electrical bulb holders at the rear of the console of my 65’ impala as they have disintegrated. Does anyone know if these are available somewhere ?
Thanks jim
Jim 
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 66cayne
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01-21-21 09:58 AM - Post#2812548
In response to 995jim
do you mean the two metal clips that hold the bulb? I know they are available as part of a wiring harness assembly.
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65_Impala
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01-21-21 10:02 AM - Post#2812549
In response to 995jim
The common name for that bulb type is festoon maybe that will help find something that will work. I have never seen that exact clip type for sale before.
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995jim
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01-21-21 02:09 PM - Post#2812561
In response to 66cayne
yes Im looking for the 2 clips that hold the bulb. I guess I will have to get a harness otherwise. That harness is on backorder from my usual supplier, of course thats my luck.
thanks jim
Jim
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docjns1
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01-21-21 04:52 PM - Post#2812574
In response to 995jim
Those bulbs ( #211, 212) were commonly used in the overhead dome lamps well into the 80's by many manufacturers. While the originals are crimped to the wire ends and snap into place, you may be able to find a used dome lamp with similar clips to use and splice the wires as necessary. Some also used a cupped (dished) clip at both ends of the bulb rather than our originals.
Steve
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Edited by docjns1 on 01-21-21 04:58 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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Motown_mtrhd
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01-23-21 08:49 AM - Post#2812731
In response to 995jim
Iv'e had an idea on those also. Since no one can see if it's gennie, why not just pilfer a LED set up from another late model vehicle or buy a dome light kit and just adapt it in? Whats your thoughts? Now lets talk about how those expensive replacement lenses don't stay in place either...
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995jim
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01-23-21 04:11 PM - Post#2812770
In response to docjns1
well after your dome light idea I took a look at my wagon parts car and low and behold there is still a dome light with those clips. Not sure what the value of that dome light is as a selling point but thanks for the idea.
Jim
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rick1965
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01-23-21 10:45 PM - Post#2812794
In response to Motown_mtrhd
i have the same problem with the lens in my 4 speed console , wont stay put either.
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