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Hot Rods Can somebody put a tape measure on a '65 corvette taillight?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by flamedabone, Dec 27, 2019.

  1. flamedabone
    Joined: Aug 3, 2001
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    I have looked at every ad for 1965 Corvette taillights but none include the diameter. Can one of you fellas measure the outside diameter for me?

    Thanks in advance.

    -Abone.
     
  2. I asked the corvette forum, maybe there will be an answer soon.
     
  3. Don't have the bezel .. but I have a lense.

    It's a little over 3". Like 3 and 1/8 inch - ish. Just a smidge bigger than ...
     
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  4. corvette forum says 3 1/8"
     
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  5. flamedabone
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    The total outside diameter is 3 1/8 including the bezel?

    That would just about fit....

    -Thanks, -Abone.
     
  6. uncleandy 65
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    I was going to go measure one but they are to fast. 006.JPG
     
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  7. He needs the bezel and all .. so @uncleandy 65 .. you're the man with the plan !!

    :)

    ... patiently waiting.
     
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  8. Thor1
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    Abone,

    I have a set, and I grabbed one to check. I used a dial caliper and got just shy of 3-3/8 in diameter. Check out the pictures. Let me know if you need any more info. By the way, the set of four that I have are for sale...
     

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  9. blowby
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    The holes aren't round, because they sit at an angle.

    1227191813_HDR_resized.jpg
     
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  10. Jalopy Joker
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    once you decide if Vette tail light will work you might need to know if you need a inboard or outboard housings - there is a difference - used inboard on my '47 Ford Coupe 20190308_112630.jpg 20190308_112620.jpg
     
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  11. Just the lens
     
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  12. flamedabone
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    33rear.jpg
    I'm trying to see if I would like them on the back of my '33.

    Thank you, gentleman, that is what I needed.

    -Abone.
     
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  13. Pontmerc
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    Lens is same as 58 Chevrolet passenger car.They even have guide 58 marks.
     
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  14. DOCTOR SATAN
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    Sweet coupe.....
     
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  15. DOCTOR SATAN
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    How do you keep your garage so clean.....hahahah ?
     
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