For what it's worth ... the Lincoln mark VIII (don't know about other
models) had a cigar lighter with a green lighted ring ... but it was
standard size and not the "Oversized" version that we got with our Vanagons.

Mike

JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote:
> In a message dated 2/8/06 1:05:27 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM writes:
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>>That would be a stock location on the Weekender because of the optional
>>cooler/fridge that sat just behind the passenger seat on those models.  It
>>utilized this type of power plug, thanks to the European design of the unit.
>>--
>>Jim Thompson
>>84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
>>
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> yea, what Jim said :<)   i forgot about the 85-87 westy weekenders..    are u
> sure its the "silver socket" that is mounted on the inboard side of the pass
> seat pedestal, and not just a regular 12v ciggy lighter outlet?   i parted out
> a 86 westy weekender and it just had a 12v ciggy lighter outlet mounted on
> the inboard pass seat pedestal for running the floormount fridge. ...it was just
> like the ciggy lighter outlet on the dash - with the same green lighted trim
> ring and everything.....  hmmm ????
>
> chris
>