Customs Tail light options for a 55 Ford?

Looking for pics of the different tail light options for mama’s 55 Ford. Packard tail lights are probably out of reach for us, even though they are our favorites.

 

Check out some tail shots of 1960 Dodge


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Yeah, we have looked at 60 Dodge, Mercury wagon and 56/57 Packard Clipper.

 

I like the stock 55 lights....

 

There’s always that option as well. I like em too.

 

'58-59 T-bird lenses, I've seen modified '62-64 Fairlane used, or how about LEE-style lenses...
http://www.koolrides.com/store/index.php?cPath=2_80
Note they offer both '55 and '56 versions, I was always partial to the '56 but you'll need the '56 bezel/reflector.

 

I tried the Lee lenses in my 55 but found I liked the originals better. Love the Mercs but not spending that much for taillights.

 

'59 Buick

 

The '56 Lees look better IMO....

 

Monsterous sized tail lights always appear over the top. To me Mercury Wagon tail lights look just right. Something cool but not over bearing.

 

I love the mercury but for the money I wonder if you couldn’t make some that have a similar vibe.

 

I want merc's but because they bring so much i opted for Lee Lenses. Pretty happy with them.

 

Here's a video of a 55 with frenched head and tail lights.https://video.search.yahoo.com/sear...=229731f82979b77bcf7e6cacbe7b4581&action=view

 

Funny you mention that. We were talking about that very thing today.

I like the Packard and the Merc wagon, but I am a cheap skate. This is actually a good option.

 

I am just baffled as far as how to make the transition from round to pointed. The top I get, but the lower section is pretty bulbous.

The other thing is access to the light bulb itself and the lens mounting.

 

To me it looks like the cut the tail light tunnel and sort of pie cut it to lay out flat. This could go wrong on so many levels, if not thought out properly. This is why I do so much research and ask so many questions.

 

This would actually help me, since the Pontiac trim is about 2 inches longer.

 

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/the-wagon-ford-shoulda-built-so-we-did.1182313/page-7#post-13439165

 

Does the size match up enough to do a 56 Oldsmobile tail light sunk into the lower and maybe a a set back chromed screen for the top?

 

Don't know if this helps, but here's one I did years ago. Extended the 1/4 about 6". Buick lens and a marker lite up top.

 

What about a 1955 or 56 Buick lens at the top wired for turn signals only, leaving the tail and brake light in the original light?

 

55 or 56 Olds lenses attached to 56 lights look good and are not hard to do.

 

I love that, but I would kinda be a Johnny come lately....

 

Any pics?

 

A few options for you.