License Plate Light

[fine69]

I’d consider this one of the least important parts of the Dodge Charger so this is just kind of a curiosity inquiry.
I noticed that the license plate light on my ‘69 doesn’t really shine on the plate but rather behind it. I’m just wondering if something on my car is out of whack or if this is a common occurrence.
Thanks

 

[turbine68rt]

You might have something aftermarket. It should look more like this.
License Plate Light Lens Assembly - Fits Mopar 1968-1970 Charger & Coronet, 1970-1974 Challenger, 1967-1972 Dart, 1966-1967 GTX, Satellite, & Belvedere, 1967-1969 Barracuda

 

[fine69]

You might have something aftermarket. It should look more like this.
License Plate Light Lens Assembly - Fits Mopar 1968-1970 Charger & Coronet, 1970-1974 Challenger, 1967-1972 Dart, 1966-1967 GTX, Satellite, & Belvedere, 1967-1969 Barracuda

It never even crossed my mind. I should better by know as my car has had all kinds of surprises throughout the years.
Thanks

 

[MWbirdLOVER70]

I’d consider this one of the least important parts of the Dodge Charger so this is just kind of a curiosity inquiry.
I noticed that the license plate light on my ‘69 doesn’t really shine on the plate but rather behind it. I’m just wondering if something on my car is out of whack or if this is a common occurrence.
Thanks

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Looks like one on my trailer hauler light

 

[Daniel Brunner]

I’d consider this one of the least important parts of the Dodge Charger so this is just kind of a curiosity inquiry.
I noticed that the license plate light on my ‘69 doesn’t really shine on the plate but rather behind it. I’m just wondering if something on my car is out of whack or if this is a common occurrence.
Thanks

They were never the brightest lights as far as I know. Maybe the bulb got foggy over the years. I had the same problem with my reverse lights they had a too weak shine I just covered the inside with aluminum foil and it helped a lot. You can also try to add one or two washers on each screw to get a better angle on the plate

 

[Richard Cranium]

You might have something aftermarket. It should look more like this.
License Plate Light Lens Assembly - Fits Mopar 1968-1970 Charger & Coronet, 1970-1974 Challenger, 1967-1972 Dart, 1966-1967 GTX, Satellite, & Belvedere, 1967-1969 Barracuda

Gonna need this shield also …

 

[Sixpactogo]

It should be the one RC noted. Plus, it mounts to the bumper like this. I have a used one but it looks like your car deserves a new one.

 

[69ChargerR/TSE]

Gonna need this shield also …

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Not easy to find.
Lucky mine has one, just need to regalvanise it.

 

[Yennes]

Agree. Here is mine from a 68 charger. I think these are all parts? (I hope).

Disassembled it, zinc plated it and assembled it. Just the grommet is missing.

 

[69ChargerR/TSE]

How did you get the socket out?

 

[Yennes]

Puuh it was 2 years ago I did this. If I remember correctly you just need to remove the grommet and you are able to pull it out.