These folk seem to have a nice non-plastic version. 

https://www.tdi-umbau.com/edelstahlteile-t3/halter-kennzichenbeleuchtung-t3-251943139.html <https://www.tdi-umbau.com/edelstahlteile-t3/halter-kennzichenbeleuchtung-t3-251943139.html>

> On Jul 14, 2019, at 8:38 PM, KIM BRENNAN <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote:
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> And before someone suggest it…the reinforcement bracket that GoWesty sells is completely worthless for the type of break I had. As that thing is designed, I’m not sure its useful to anyone. 
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>> On Jul 14, 2019, at 8:21 PM, KIM BRENNAN <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote:
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>> On our ancient vehicles I rarely remember that sometimes parts become unavailable. Case i point the little plastic housings for the rear license tag lights. I found one of mine dangling (broken), and went to order from the usual places and “out of stock”. BusLab (in theory) has them, so I ordered a couple of replacements. Hopefully I won’t get a charge back due to them no longer having any….
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>> I went to one of my “out of service” Vanagons. Plastic housing (and clear lens and screws) looked like new. Must have been replaced at some point in their life. On the other housing on the Van I was fixing, the screws are stripped, so that will be a fun repair if or when I have to replace the bulb on that side (if it isn’t working right now, it will flunk Virginia safety inspection.)
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