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Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by TBonez, Oct 14, 2019.

  1. TBonez
    Joined: Dec 21, 2004
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    I’m using the bullet style guide lights off a ‘56 Dodge power wagon for brake lights on the ‘29. The lenses are clear n I found this one at Turlock that fits perfectly, but only one. Asking around I was told possibly off a Pontiac. Any ideas? Or I could just stop lookin n color the clear ones red
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  2. 302GMC
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    Marker light off a truck or trailer. Taillight lenses have a pattern molded in to reflect ...
     
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  3. inthweedz
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    I haven't got one to measure, but looks very much like the lense of a 39 Chev coupe (maybe not as much dome tho) that I owned a few years ago, ..
     
  4. junkers72
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    It looks to me like the center brake light lense from a 1941 Plymouth


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  5. TBonez
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    I think your right. Did some checking n they sure look like it, just need to confirm the measurements are right. That also may explain why there was only one on the table.


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  6. I just measured the 41 Plymouth taillight asembly I have, I removed the sheetmetal cover exposing the lens but it was held fast to the rubber gasket so I couldn't remove it but the glass was 2&1/2 across by 1&1/8th in height.......dunno if this helps......the glass also has "AZ" cast into the outside of the lens........I had a 41 Coupe but sold it tho' I had a spare taillight .........andyd.
     
  7. oldolds
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    That is one way to get into the flea market business. Just keep on buying those single lenses hoping to find a pair! :D
     
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  8. what size lens fit the bezel you are looking for? what are the dimensions on the clear lens?
     
  9. TBonez
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    no kidding....got ‘bout 6 pairs that didn’t fit


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  10. 41rodderz
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    Let me check. I have some in a box around here.
     
  11. treb11
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