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ive been looking at an assortment of euro side markers, but cant find any close ups.. ive also noticed several different locations for these while going over those pics i have found..some saeem to be right on the body line on a few GT's , others seem a bit above it.. some seemed squared off, some are more rounded..
anyhow, im actually thinking of building my own using plexi and super bright LED's , or updating a cheap set of universal marker lights..or just buying a set, but i cant decide..and it would be great if some one could post or send me some close up pics...

thanks in advance...
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CMXXXI · Joined: 05 Nov 2002 Posts: 1939 Location: Vicksburg, MS

Different markets and different year models had the marker lights. The actual location may vary depending on when and where the car was sold. For example, my German-delivered model does not have them, but I think the UK model of the same year did have them. This may account for "descrepancies" in some of the photos you've seen.
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Peter_in_AU · Joined: 29 Jul 2001 Posts: 2745 Location: Sydney, Australia

Have you had a look through the cars in the registry? My '79 Aus/UK car doesn't have them.
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My924gtc · Joined: 14 Aug 2004 Posts: 1362 Location: 248

This are the only pics I have of the latest edition...

Was it common for an ROW car to have these rear markers and the fish -eye US sped ones up front? Everything else on the car is Euro/ROW.
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Peter_in_AU · Joined: 29 Jul 2001 Posts: 2745 Location: Sydney, Australia

I haven't seen those rear ones before.

As for the US front markers they were fortunately confined to North America.
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My924gtc · Joined: 14 Aug 2004 Posts: 1362 Location: 248

That's what I thought Peter, but this car has Euro bumpers, those rear sidemarkers and the VIN comes back Euro/ROW?

Maybe PO replaced the fenders once in the US? Car was imported from factory according to tag.
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924guy · Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2005 4:46 pm Post subject:

well, im glad im not the only one thats confused, on the upside, it seems no matter what side markers you put on, their correct

now i just have to figure wich type seem flow the best with the CGT design, decisions, decisions...
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Vince Ponz · Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 3581 Location: Florida

I believe ROW cars came in without markers and in order to have them registered changes had to be made. Cat, glass and markers therefore differences in shapes. Mine had a couple of holes drilled on the sides and the round markers put on.
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My924gtc · Joined: 14 Aug 2004 Posts: 1362 Location: 248

I think these are tasteful for $20. You can find the same kind on ebay for a little less, but for reference sake.

http://performanceproducts.com/ProductPage.aspx?ProductName=European+Sidemarker+Lights&productid=102248&producttype=20
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PORSCHEV · Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2005 11:07 pm Post subject:

I have a Euro model...German coins through out...so it may have been there till at least 87 (oldest coin)....anyway...I only have marker light on the fenders..none on the quarter panels..and have the car stipped....no sign that there were any installed there either.

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macBdog · Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2005 11:33 pm Post subject:

porschev, your car is an absolute inspiration as to how good the 924 can look. Your car is so modern and sleek, I hope mine ends up looking as good as yours.
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PORSCHEV · Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 9:16 pm Post subject:

Thanks Mac

I think it looks modern too. Most people who know sqat about the 924's think it's a 90's car, not a 76 as mine is.
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