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Discussion in 'Traditional Customs' started by TikiTyme55, Apr 29, 2016.

  1. TikiTyme55
    Joined: Apr 28, 2016
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    I am looking for ideas for taillights for my 55 Fairlane. Cheaper the better. Om a budget. Thanks
     
  2. Squablow
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    '60 Dodge tail lights bolt onto a '55 Ford and they're real neat, they're hooded, they kinda match the Ford headlight bezels.
     
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  3. 302GMC
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    from Idaho

  4. Roger O'Dell
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    Mercury station wagon
     
  5. 56don
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    Mercury station wagon lights were the old standby back in the day but they are like hens teeth to find.
    You could french the round lite and make the fin slope down towards the round light at an angle.
    Roger beat me to it..
     
  6. 'Mo
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    1961 Ford lenses look like a good fit, and are available with and without back-up lenses.
    They range from $25-$50 a pair on EBAY. You can ask a vendor the diameter to make sure.
    [​IMG]
     
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  7. 57Custom300
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    from Arizona

    63 Fairlane SW. Mounts right in and gives it a "sunken taillight" look. Need the whole taillight ***embly though.
     
  8. Sporty45
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    Those do look good.
    [​IMG]
     
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  9. BrandonB
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    from nor cal




    Merc in Ford taillights.png
     
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  10. Squablow
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    I heard someone was making repops of the Merc wagon lights in all plastic (including the chrome bezels). Not sure how much they cost but if they're all plastic I can't think they're real expensive.
     
  11. arkiehotrods
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  12. Marty marcum
    Joined: Jan 3, 2016
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    I have the lee type smooth with a slight peak taillight lens that I just bought I'm not going to use. If you want them you can have them for what I paid. I'll eat the shipping 50.00 thanks
     

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