No factory third brake light on `87's or any other year that I know of for the U.S. market.  Van's do not have the same Federal requirements that cars do so they did not have to add them at the same time cars did.

Mark in AK

----- Original Message -----
From: Kyle Davis <davis_family_46168@YAHOO.COM>
Date: Thursday, September 27, 2007 2:17 pm
Subject: 3rd brake light?
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM

> Hey all,
>
> I know this is probably a FAQ, and I did a google, but
> couldn't readily find the exact following question:
>
> Is there any benefit is using the back hatch off of a
> 1987 vanagon on a pre-1987 vanagon to utilize the
> third brake light that was mandated by US safety laws?
>
> I'm just kind of wondering about this right now.  From
> a practical standpoint, if I'm going to repaint the
> vehicle anyway, would it matter?  Would it fit?
>
> If it doesn't fit, I'm not too worried.  The rear
> hatch is one of the more rust-free parts on my camper
> bus.
>
> Kyle
>
>
>
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