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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Kess, Feb 5, 2013.

  1. Kess
    Joined: Aug 30, 2012
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    Anyone know the make and year of the tail lights in this picture?
    Thanks!

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  2. pasadenahotrod
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    Electroline? What's the prize?
     
  3. Kess
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    No prize, just need some help identifying them.
     
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  4. eppster
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    I have no idea what they are but they sure look neat !
     
  5. Moedog07
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    Almost looks like a chrome military style tail light.
     
  6. 5window
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    Cool, but small. If you are thinking of using something similar, you'd better check with PennDot on taillight size requirements-they can be a bit picky. :)
     
  7. Squablow
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    I had some of those, they were fog/driving lights, with either a clear, or half clear/half amber lens. Possibly US Pioneer brand, definitely aftermarket. I couldn't find any on eBay just now (these aren't the Pioneer 145 models, it was a different model number). This guy must have used either a different lens, or put red candy on the lens to make them tail lights. Pretty clever, looks good that way.
     
  8. Kess
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    Thanks guys, I appreciate the info! Squablow, thanks and I agree they are pretty clever and look good!
    If anyone else has any more info please let me know.
     
  9. Mr48chev
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  10. Kess
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    Those are pretty cool too, might consider them as long as they're PA legal.
     
  11. Squablow
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    Yeah, the 145 doesn't have the divider and it's more boulbous in the back, these above are die cast and have a flatter back side which would make them easier to mount as a tail light.

    I've had a few but never in pairs, always one at a time. I wish I had the model number for you.
     
  12. 325w
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    Didn't they come on a Willis of some sort.
     
  13. Marcy
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    Auto Lamp Chicago Model BL49
    As previously mentioned they came with clear lenses originally.


    Marcy
     
  14. Kess
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  15. Kess
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    And of course they're rare and expensive as hell, but cool lookin'
     
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  16. Kess
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    Just found this on another forum:
    "Auto Lamp Model SL49 is a Harley Davidson marker light from (I believe) sometime in the 1950s. They were being reproduced by Hide Motorcycles in Japan (link if for a translated page that show the same item). However it doesn't have an exact date of use either."
     
  17. Squablow
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    There it is. Damn, that was buggin' me. I didn't know they had any Harley connection, I'll have to remember that next time I see one.
     
  18. Marcy
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    Mine say BL49 but lenses are clear


    Marcy
     
  19. 5window
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    This guy has an awful lot of taillight information -and taillights. Maybe it will be helpful in finding what you have and need:
    http://www.taillightking.com/
     
  20. Kess
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    Cool place! Thanks!
     

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