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After 20 years time for a small change

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Moriarity, Jan 1, 2015.

  1. Lynspop
    Joined: Apr 26, 2014
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    New ones look like they belong!


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  2. Squablow
    Joined: Apr 26, 2005
    Posts: 18,249

    Squablow
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    I love the new lenses. The Lee ones are neat because of their history, but more in a wall-hanger type of way. Installed, especially with red paint, they don't even look like tail lights, they look like little plastic covers.
     
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  3. Stu D Baker
    Joined: Mar 4, 2005
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    Stu D Baker
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    from Illinois

    Mucho nicer!
     
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  4. Another vote for the Poncho lenses. I gotta say you have the coolest stuff.
     
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  5. Roadsir
    Joined: Jun 3, 2006
    Posts: 4,044

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    Same here... The Lee's although early custom, have a trailer light lense look. The Pontiacs are a really nice mild custom touch....Would like to see your stuff some day...., it's all awesome..
    Eric
     
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  6. Johnnee D.
    Joined: Aug 16, 2005
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    love the Poncho lights, good choice...
     
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  7. Muttley
    Joined: Nov 30, 2003
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    Muttley
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    Much, much better.
     
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  8. Much improved with the Pontiac lenses. Appreciate the work you had to do to make 'em fit. Love the whole car by the way.:)
     
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  9. BamaMav
    Joined: Jun 19, 2011
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    BamaMav
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    from Berry, AL

    Much better for a street driven car. You gotta be seen now days, especially when stopping!
     
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  10. What an improvement, the Lee Lenses on a '55 Chevy were cool but they just seemed to take away from the Impala, at least they did for me. I don't doubt that your brakes lights are more visible and the look is a tremendous.
     
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  11. RainierHooker
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    from Tacoma, WA

    Much, much better.
     
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  12. Malcolm
    Joined: Feb 9, 2006
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    Malcolm
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    from Nebraska

    The Pontiac lenses look great, Mark --- much better!

    Malcolm
     
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  13. Slopok
    Joined: Jan 30, 2012
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    That small change made a BIG difference. Just don't wait 20 years to make the next change, I may not be here to see it ;).
     
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  14. Buddy Palumbo
    Joined: Mar 30, 2008
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    I'm with the majority - the new lenses look great ! I DO like the old Lee lenses too , but it's more important for the cell-talking & texting people to actually SEE your lights . You've got a really nice car there - gotta keep it around another 20 years !
     
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  15. slowmotion
    Joined: Nov 21, 2011
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    I'm on the fence. Mainly because when I was a kid, the local hot shoe had a '61 Belair bubbletop with those Lee lenses. And it was Honduras maroon. And a W motor. And a 4 speed. I think his had diamonds or spades or something like that on 'em. I thought they were just cooler'n hell (still do). The update looks good, and function better too I'm sure. I just hold a special place an old maroon bubble with those lenses. Your '61 takes me for that ride every time I see it posted. Great car. :D
     
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  16. Moriarity
    Joined: Apr 11, 2001
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    Moriarity
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    I have a bunch of lee lenses in a display case, I have been collecting them for years. I do like em too and I do have some of those white ones with a shield emblem on em.. They are cool
     
  17. Moriarity
    Joined: Apr 11, 2001
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  18. deucetruck
    Joined: Jan 8, 2010
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    Awesome car. The new lens look really clean. And quite a collection of cool stuff in the garage!!!
     
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  19. paul55
    Joined: Dec 1, 2010
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    from michigan

    Love the Pontiac lights!
     
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  20. Nice change Mark!
     
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  21. Kevin Lee
    Joined: Nov 12, 2001
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    Kevin Lee
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    Dig what you ended up with.

    I get the history of the Lees, but the repetitive pinstripe design looked a bit odd to me.
     
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  22. Chaz
    Joined: Feb 24, 2004
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    Chaz
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    Now THAT is a huge improvement! A beautiful fit.
     
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  23. MAD 034
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    MAD 034
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    from Washington

    El goodo!
     
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  24. Tony
    Joined: Dec 3, 2002
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    The Lee's are cool for what they are.."Lee" lenses..

    But the Pontiac's look much better in my valueless opinion :)
    The chrome rings on them add a lot to the back of the car...
    Look reeaaaalll good!!

    Tony
     
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  25. Kan Kustom
    Joined: Jul 20, 2009
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    WAY BETTER !!!!!!!!
     
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  26. chevy57dude
    Joined: Dec 10, 2007
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    Thumbs up on the change. That bubbletop is awesome in general. Then again, so is your 40. And the trike!...
     
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  27. Ranunculous
    Joined: Nov 30, 2007
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    You be stylin' now!
     
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  28. John B
    Joined: Mar 9, 2001
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    I like the change.
     
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  29. young'n'poor
    Joined: Jan 26, 2006
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    young'n'poor
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    from Anoka. MN

    Lee lenses are cool, but I love those Pontiac lights in that car! You have such a cool collection of stuff, you ought to charge admission and give tours
     
  30. I know the Lee lens are nostalgic, but I also think they lack.......imagination. Although you have taken yours up a notch with the striping, I think the Pontiac lens looks pretty cool. But that being said, I think the stock tailights look better than the Pontiac units. But I know that customs are all about, well, being custom. Doesn't matter much because either way, you got it made! I've posted some stock tailights below for your viewing pleasure. :)
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