interior light has "ford" cast into it

[14secvp]

took the interior light cover off my vp today and noticed it had ford and then a part number cast into the plastic what gives I thought I bought a holden not a P.O.S.anyone else noticed this.

[JD]

i think a couple of fords had a similar interior light as holdens, anyone able to confirm that because some look very similar in apperance

[jacko]

took the interior light cover off my vp today and noticed it had ford and then a part number cast into the plastic what gives I thought I bought a holden not a P.O.S.anyone else noticed this.

haha are you serious? it's a light cover, who cares?

[STEALTHY™]

Most parts are generic now-a-days.


Theres alot more than just the interior light the same (can't remember off the top of my head, but i know that a 6cyl falcon gearbox is the same T5 as VN/VP 5Ls)

[14secvp]

yeah diffs and stuff made by borgwarner thats all good shared between the two.it was the light holder not the cover.and it had ford on it not some other susiduary company like the gearboxs and diffs and stuff but FORD.ewww yuk.
the enemy.

just thought it was weird expected to see holden written in there thats all.

anyone else found any other parts on there holden that have ford on them.

[1991_Vn2nV]

The headlight switch between some Fords and the VR/VS commodores is very similar too *glares*

[LowVp]

yeah the interior light in the vn and vp does ford stamped into it, noticed this a few years back

[Holden2gether]

i think a couple of fords had a similar interior light as holdens, anyone able to confirm that because some look very similar in apperance

Sounds like what's happened here if that's the case.I'd say a previous owner has had to replace the cover at some stage and has the Ford one laying around in the garage,thought it looked similar and found it fit ok so clipped it on.Some people just don't care about brand loyalty
Whoops,didn't read LowVP' s post above!! that'll explain it...common supplier.

[Reaper]

took the interior light cover off my vp today and noticed it had ford and then a part number cast into the plastic what gives I thought I bought a holden not a P.O.S.anyone else noticed this.

From memory the rear seat fold down tray bit on VT-Z are exactly the same as that used in an XF Falcon. Get used to it - we are all driving Fords in drag

Reaper

[88GreenVN]

Not all of the VN Calais light covers have FORD in them - just some.

[88GreenVN]

Get used to it - we are all driving Fords in drag

Reaper

You may be dislexic - THEY are driving Holdens in Drag.......

[Clinster]

ok so heres proof!
out of my VS.

[WhiteLightning]

ok so heres proof!
out of my VS.

looks to me as though it is quoting both ford part number and a General motors part number

[JD]

agree with above, its for spare parts ordering

[1991_Vn2nV]

Do you think the guys on the Ford Forums are there going "Why does MY interior light have a GM logo on it??!!! Ewwww" or is it just us that care

[mulligan-can]

I'd say its just us. After all the hated holden name isn't there. Just that mysterious global company "GM"

Seriously, I doubt most would notice the GM but change it to Holden and you'd have a war :O

[89vncommy]

The same light is used in the EA or EB Fairmont Ghia ... That is why it has the ford part number...

I found this out when I was converting to the full Calais interior in my VN ...

[andyman]

yep, i think my standard vs one has the ford logo stamped in it, ford cant even design a light, i have to have my bulb sitting just before the actual clamps they are too tight and blow the bulbs constantly

[14secvp]

at least it still has the GM part number as well.

[Bent_6]

yep, i think my standard vs one has the ford logo stamped in it, ford cant even design a light, i have to have my bulb sitting just before the actual clamps they are too tight and blow the bulbs constantly

I think you'll find that Holdens plastic plant manufactured these lights and from memeory i believe they may have pressed body panels for the EA-D series falcons in the plant 4 press shop.

I dont really see what the problem is though, would a VL owner seeking a replacement donk for his car turn up his nose at a Skyline RB30 just coz it has Nissan on the rocker and not Holden?

[nugatory]

Not all of the VN Calais light covers have FORD in them - just some.

I installed a Calais light recently over the normal boring one and it had Ford and GMH stamped into the same part - the base plate that mounts into the room. I might scan it later if I get a chance.

[80PPN]

Mine has ford on it too... 90% of them do

Also a tip... if you have a led interior light bulb, grab a clear (not frosted) cover of a BA falcon cheaper than the ones on ebay

[vztrt]

I think you'll find that Holdens plastic plant manufactured these lights and from memeory i believe they may have pressed body panels for the EA-D series falcons in the plant 4 press shop.

Like when Ford were stamping panels for the VT/VX.

Doesn't really matter as most parts are built by suppliers to the specs (well you'd hope) of GM or Ford.

[V-ahhh]

well there ya go, learn somthin new bout ya car everyday.

[sganro]

I dont really see what the problem is though, would a VL owner seeking a replacement donk for his car turn up his nose at a Skyline RB30 just coz it has Nissan on the rocker and not Holden?

I dont have a problem with it either. Its only the interior light and the ford stamp is out of view. But im not really a 'i would rather push a holden than drive a ford' sort of person.