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Hot Rods Pics of tail lights on an A

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by harleycontracter, Dec 11, 2023.

  1. harleycontracter
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    What are we using for tail lights on a Model A. I thought looking for patina tail lights but like to see what else looks good Thanks

    Full fendered roadster Pre war build
     
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  2. Bentrodder
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    from Cotati

    Coupe? Sedan? Roadster?
     
  3. caprockfabshop
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    Full fendered? Recessed in rear panel? Lots of options depending on what you're looking for.
     
  4. grdra1
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    I made my own using 63 chev lenses. Glen 20230828_171714.jpg
     
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  5. harleycontracter
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    Posted up above Full fendered 30/31 roadster Pre War build Thanks
     
  6. jaracer
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    Re-production Pontiac. IMG_1502.JPG
     
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  8. warbird1
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    Mine's had '61 Corvair tail lights since at least 1965. Sorry no pics, and the lights are out of it at this time...
     
  9. WC145
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    Good ol' standby 38/39s
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  10. Joe Blow
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    For something unique....vintage Electroline Norjay marker lights.
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  11. A 2 B
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    Old mock-up pic. I went with the simplistic '50 Pontiac repos but decided against using these with the blue dots. I built a set of tucked in stock style bumpers to round it out. Blown apart for paint now. DSC06759.JPG
     
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  12. 5window
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    Not the best angle, but '50 Pontiac tail lights and Triumph parking lights used for back-up lights here.

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  13. My old school full fendered Sedan...
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  14. The37Kid
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    Really nice job on the rolled pan!
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  15. 5window
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    Thanks. The roll pan was made by Metaltwister at Bengel's Hot Rod Seats. Turns out my A is a little asymmetric and Bob was going to make one that fit better but, I believe, passed away before he got around to it. I like it even as it is.
     
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  16. Phil P
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    46/47 Chev from speedway. They feel like good quality. The wiring harness came IMG_1639.jpg with the third brake light circuit so I reused the tail light that came with the car
     
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  17. denis4x4
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    A Model A truck should have Ford truck taillights. Actually, the F-100 tail lights bolted right up to the '29 A taillight brackets! The Ford logo light in the box is a stoplight used in a trailer hitch receiver
     
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  18. dana barlow
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    from Miami Fla.

    Most go newer,I went older,my Grandad had {1910}2 Rayo driving lamp's in the the rafters of his barn. I asked for them,he said sure. Used them for tailights,by adding 12v. For my 1928A Bobtailed A-bucket. 1005.JPG
     
  19. Speed~On
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    My '39 Zephyr tail lights

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  20. The37Kid
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    It took me three years to find these 1930-31 Cadillac tail lights, they will go on my '29 Steelback with 1928 brackets. It could take another three years to find the Tail Light thread that was started here within the last 7 days. Bob

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  21. Dirk35
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    Using 1932 lights, repo rear frame rails added on to the Model A frame, spreader bar, and frame rail covers with a 32 fuel tank. 1928 Ford Sedan Rear.JPG
     
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  22. j ripper
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    from napa ca.

  23. scrap metal 48
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    for sale pics II 004.JPG **clic pic** for sale pics II 004.JPG
     
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  24. trad27
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    Although a bad pic, the best I have now. I like the Chevy tail lights, all personal preference though IMG_20230912_172221.jpg
     
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