On Fri, 30 Apr 2004, Bruce Nadig wrote:

> Do the tail lights work properly? Well, yes. Are they functional? Well, yes.
> Are they readily available (just in case you get rear-ended)? Well, yes. Are
> they cost effective? Well, yes. Are they TUV approved (and DOT for that
> matter)? Well, yes.

I'd say "does it work?" and "does it look right on the car?" are the main
criteria, here.  I'd say the Vanagon tail lights qualify.

One old trick for this sort of thing is to use a common part in an
uncommon way.  I vaguely recall some exotic car using an utterly common
taillight assembly from a production car, but flipping it upside down.
Wish I could remember the details.

David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'86 Volvo 240DL wagon
'82 VW Vanagon Westfalia Diesel