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Kustom 1954 Ford Tail Lights

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Camm, Jan 29, 2009.

  1. Camm
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    Does anybody make some kustom lens other than the stock ones ??????
     
  2. 50shoe
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  3. Squablow
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    You can cut down early Falcon tail light lenses to fit in the stock bezel, they have a dome/bullet shape kinda like a 56 Olds taillight but way cheaper. I can take a picture if you want, that's what I did on my '53 and I like it.

    The Olds tail light lenses also fit in the stock bezel and are very nice looking, they were popular in the 52-54 Ford cars back in the 1950's already.
     
  4. OLLIN
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    Thats a cool one. looks erally good on those.
     
  5. phat rat
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    Here's a trick I used in the early 60's. I cut the center out of the stock lense turned it around and put a red bullet shaped lense in the hole from what was the front, use longer screws and attach. No body back then ever figured it out on their own as to the origin of the lense.
     
  6. Camm
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    Does any body have a pic of 56 olds tail lights ???
     
  7. HOTRODPRIMER
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    Here ya go,,,HRP
     

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  8. Custom_Crestline
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    Moon makes frenching bezels for what its worth. Atleast, they used to, and I think have stopped making them, and are just selling off what they have left.

    I'm running tunnelled '59 caddy lights in mine.

    I also like flat plastic tailights for these cars.
     
  9. Camm
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    Thanks for the pics..........
     
  10. loveoftiki
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    Heres my 54 with extedned housing and frenched 56 Olds tailightd
     

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  11. vein
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    heres what im up to! Im using 53 hudson taillights!
     

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  12. plodge55aqua
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    Resess A 59 CADDY Taillight in Each Side.. that would look sweet.. maybe bring out the taillight pocket a little bit.. with no chrome rings showing..
     

  13. what is the side trim from? looks great!
     
  14. 46mopar
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    here is Packard lights
     

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  15. vein
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    people want bank for those packard taillights
     
  16. Squablow
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    I had a set of those, from a '54 Jet that I thought I would use in my '53. Ended up doing the cutdown lenses but I like those Hudson units, very clean looking. Also hard to find unfortunately, mine went to a Hudson restorer, they weren't that great but he seemed thrilled to get them.
     
  17. loveoftiki
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    It's from a 55 Pontiac that gave up it's trim and rear bumper :D
     
  18. theSHARK
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    I popped these trailer light covers over my stock taillights for a different look. The best thing is they were only $1 each. They fit like they were made for the taillights.

    Not the best pic but you get the idea.
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  19. Custom_Crestline
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    These are Frenched and tunnelled about 7 inches. I really like this look, but Olds look fine. Excuse the poor molding work, I was in a rush.
     
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  21. desertdroog
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    I have a pair of the 56 Olds taillights. One is a NOS Guide and the other looks aftermarket with a slight ding on the very tip.

    I was going to use them in my old 54 Ford, but I sold it a couple years ago and I have parts I am offloading.
     

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  22. Camm
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    Thank's, but i sold the car.
     
  23. Martino
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    Desertdroog do you still have those 56 Olds Tailights for sale? Im looking for a set.
     
  24. desertdroog
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    PM set, Martino.
     

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