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Old 03-18-2014, 10:56 AM
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Swivel Map Light

I have a 1990 RS with an overhead console. This might be a stupid question, but is there some sort of gasket that goes inside the map light, mine is loose and will only point straight down, If I try to direct it in any direction it falls and points straight down. If there is what size and where exactly would it be positioned. Hope someone can help.

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Old 03-18-2014, 12:07 PM
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Re: Swivel Map Light

Yes there is a soft gasket that goes in between the ring and the swivel light. I could only find a picture of it on ebay. So here is the link, I hope it helps. http://www.ebay.com/itm/82-92-CAMARO-FIREBIRD-DELUXE-LARGE-OVERHEAD-CONSOLE-METAL-SWIVEL-LIGHT-LENS-NICE-/171196958151?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ACamaro&hash=item27dc2245c7&vxp=mtr
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Re: Swivel Map Light

I think the gasket is made of thick felt.
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Re: Swivel Map Light

Yup, like Scorpner said it's a thick felt material. Could easily be remade with some folded over fabric or similar.
Old 03-18-2014, 01:16 PM
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Thanks for the info, I'll make up one and see how it goes.
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Re: Swivel Map Light

The gasket pictured goes on the ring to OH console.The one you need goes between the swivel & ring.
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https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/inte...felt-roof.html

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Old 03-23-2014, 03:04 PM
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Re: Swivel Map Light

I made up one that goes between the swivel and the ring and it works much better now, I'll make the other next, thanks for the info.
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