I'm thinking about a tail light like this (or a shoebox ford - I think they're similar?) for my 54 Dodge custom. Anyone know the dimensions of them? This weekend I want to make some cardboard templates and panels so I can mock it up & see what it looks like. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=260683420645 Louie
Can't get it to open to see what you are looking at. Ok 48 Chev taillights http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...t=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313&_fvi=1&_rdc=1 where do you plan to stick those as I don't see how you could make them look right on a shoebox Ford.
Nah mate, on a 54 Dodge, not a shoebox. I just thought that the chev lights might work OK mounted across, or shoebox ford lights. Anyhow, the link was just to an ebay page with a picture of a repo light. I just don't want to fork out $140 for something I decide not to use. Know what I mean? Have to say, the ford lights do look a bit smoother.
Shoebox Ford lights mounted vertically on the fenders might work and be just different enough. Most guys use the gasket that comes with the lights as a The drawing just below "additional category items shows fairly close dimensions. http://www.chevsofthe40s.com/detail/7798/Chevrolet_TAIL_LIGHT_ASSEMBLY_GLASS_LENS_LEFT_SIDE_EXC.html
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