I have two related questions for the group: FIRST: While chasing other small gremlins in my 1957 300C convertible, we found that the small round courtesy lights in the rear side panels were not being actuated by the pin switches in the door jambs, but could only be turned on or off by a single manual switch in the left rear door panel. The wiring diagram does not differentiate between coupe and convertible models, and it appears that the door jamb switches actuate only the "dome light", which of course does not exist in a convertible; instead, those switches actuate a small "map light" under the hood of the dash overhanging the instrument cluster. A physical check of the wiring to the rear courtesy lights and also from the pin switches showed no trace that any wires from the door jamb switches were ever run back to turn on the rear courtesy lights! That seems counterintuitive, so I am seeking information from other owners of 1957-58 300C-D convertibles whether this is the actual case: do the "courtesy lights" in your rear door panels light up when the doors are opened? Or are they only actuated manually by that single on/off switch in the left panel? Regardless, I am considering running a ground wire from each of the door jamb pin switches back to the rear courtesy lights, so the come on when a door is opened as would be expected in modern cars. I would also consider installing a 3-way switch (ON/OFF/AUTO) in place of the current ON/OFF switch to avoid overusing those rear light bulbs (and discoloring the flimsy round lenses) if I have the doors open for any extended period. I welcome any opinions or advice. SECOND: One of the small round translucent white courtesy light lenses fell apart in half a dozen brittle pieces during this repair process, and the other is significantly "burned" - discolored brown by heat from the bulb. So I am looking for a pair of nice replacement lenses, but can't find them in my Gary Goers catalog. Does anyone have a suggestion for where to find these? Thanks for your help! Ray Melton Las Cruces, NM 1957 Chrysler 300C convertible white/Gauguin S/N 3N572517 ------------------------------------ Posted by: Ray Melton <rfmelton@xxxxxxx> ------------------------------------ To send a message to this group, send an email to: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to bob@xxxxxxxxxxxxx or go to https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/all/manage/edit For list server instructions, go to http://www.chrysler300club.com/yahoolist/inst.htm For archives go to http://www.forwardlook.net/300-archive/search.htm#querylang ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chrysler300/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chrysler300/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: Chrysler300-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Chrysler300-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: Chrysler300-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo Groups is subject to: https://info.yahoo.com/legal/us/yahoo/utos/terms/