Holes in the left/right bottom fenders

Bucko · Post by **Bucko** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 1:35 pm

In removing the rear bumper of my 1971 Military Thing, I noticed three "patterned" holes on the left and right bottom of the rear apron.

What would these holes be for? The holes are approx. the size for a 13 MM type bolt (like a fender bolt). I can see the shadow of what looks like a triangular shape was bolted into these holes.

Any idea?

Kubelmann · Post by **Kubelmann** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 6:52 pm

Post pictures on Samba. I suspect that the holes were where lights mounted. The rear of the Military Things had a number of extra lights. Black out dirve and a few others. All kinds of stuff bolted to the rear end of military Things. I just got a hold of some Thing rifle mounts and now am not sure where they mounted. When I got them i thought thye were the rear seat mounts but now am not sure. I alos got a rear auxillary brake light that I am unsure where the correct location for mounting exists. The whole journey is a fun time. K-mann

Bucko · Post by **Bucko** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 5:21 pm

That was a correct assumption. My buddy from France (on the SAMBA site) responded with a photo.

Now, I need to find these three light assemblies.

"I just got a hold of some Thing rifle mounts and now am not sure where they mounted. When I got them i thought they were the rear seat mounts but now am not sure. I alos got a rear auxillary brake light that I am unsure where the correct location for mounting exists. The whole journey is a fun time. K-mann"
I can help you with this; my military thing has the rifle mounts intact. The red brake light is actually a red fog light (or parade light) that mounts on the drivers side rear bumper (I have that too). It turns on with it's own dash switch (green faced switch that lights up).

If you want, I can send you pics of these rifle mounts and/or red running bumper lamp.[/img]

Kubelmann · Post by **Kubelmann** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 11:03 pm

Yes please send the photos. Also the lights you need are available from Ken Crimmins in TX. I also want to get the lights. They show up form time to time on Samba and ebay but Ken has a constant supply of them.. K-mann

Bucko · Post by **Bucko** » Mon Jun 27, 2005 9:48 am

How do I get in touch with Ken Crimmins??

ztnoo · Post by **ztnoo** » Mon Jun 27, 2005 6:57 pm

kubelken@aol.com

Bucko · Post by **Bucko** » Tue Jun 28, 2005 5:54 pm

Thanks. I emailed him for the parts.

ztnoo · Post by **ztnoo** » Tue Jun 28, 2005 6:01 pm

Bucko,
Or call 713-861-3184 and leave a detailed message about your needs.

ztnoo