39 to 41 Taillights

[Fasthdbill]

I recently purchased an early 39 to 41 taillight for my 41EL. I have what I believe to be a Servi-Car light rather than a solo.
It appears to be much thicker at the bottom and will not fit my fender without moving it up about 4". My question is: Should I alter this lamp to fit or is this a piece I should leave alone and look for the correct one? Does anyone have photos of a correct one? From the side?
I've lurked on the forums for awhile and am a total rookie. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Bill

[flthead]

do not alter

after searching for that style lite and not finding it i had to use a solo style lite on my 41 servi-car / i have a spare solo lite, not sure if the early style , if interested in a trade if its correct for your year let me know , if not me somebody is searching for that lite, i think it should have a letter G under neath housing

[koanes]

The housing length is slightly different as well. Does anyone have solid info concerning the base plate? I have a couple of versions, one having the bulb socket located further up on the plate. Are they model designated or was there a change/update for both solo and servi? Thanks for any help, Kyle

[Fasthdbill]

My base does not have any letters that I can see, and I believe the bulb in mine is of the higher mounting. It would appear the higher mount may be necessary to clear the the rear stand retaining clip mounting bolts. I guess what I'm saying is solo base, and servi-car housing. I did see a lower mount base in an ebay add with what appears to be a solo housing. One more detail I'm concerned about is the pin that the lense retaining clips hook over, how is it attached to the housing? peened like a rivet or is it brazed or welded in?

[koanes]

The hardware for the rear stand retainer bracket will clear either base. The pin for the clips is peened in to the housing.

[Fasthdbill]

Re: do not alter

Originally posted by flthead
after searching for that style lite and not finding it i had to use a solo style lite on my 41 servi-car / i have a spare solo lite, not sure if the early style , if interested in a trade if its correct for your year let me know , if not me somebody is searching for that lite, i think it should have a letter G under neath housing

I would be interested in a trade, let me know.
Thanks, Bill