While wandering through the seemingly endless Junk yard that is my life. I came across these three over-sized 1937 Ford-Like Taillights. They're all similar in shape and size, yet each one is unique. The shape of the lenses, bezels, housing, and stanchions all look very similar to those found on a 1937 Ford taillight ***embly, just bigger in shape and size. Which makes me think pre-war vehicle. but the '54 Washington Plates could mean they're off a post-war vehicle. Anyone have an idea what these could have came on originally? Taillight No. 1 Taillight No. 2 Taillight No. 3
Chrysler product. Plymouth or Dodge. 37 ish on the year. I used the buckets with some Lucas lenses on my 36 Ford. Mart.
I had a set off of a 38 Plymouth. They are now on my buddies 56 F100. By the way... the reproduction 50 Pontiac blue dot lens fit. They do sell the lenses separately.
A friend of mine just redid a '36 Plymouth and these look identical to his tail lights. The fact that the tail light rings are intact is kind of amazing.
Thanks everyone for the quick responses. I learn something new everyday on H.A.M.B. Two more questions for everyone, How easy or hard is it to find these taillights? and what a reasonable value for them? I'd like make each one a set, but it's not worth it to me if I have to search to the ends of the earth or give an arm and a leg to get them.
My votes would be: Tail light #1 is 37-38 Dodge/Plym p***enger side (mounts to fender). Tail light #2 is 36 Plymouth touring sedan only drivers side (licence plate above light). Tail light #3 is 36 Dodge touring sedan only drivers side (licence plate below light). Hope that helps. Bob
This helps out a ton, If I understand the info '36 Plymouth & Dodge touring sedans only had a single taillight, does that single taillight fit all body styles? or is it touring sedan only? Dang, so I'm now on the quest to find a driver's side 37-38 Dodge/Plymouth taillight, anyone know where I might find one?
Some 36's also had p***enger side lights (without the license plate holder and lens cutout). My 36's have 2 tail lights. The #2 and #3 lights you have are touring sedan only because the lights mounted off the SIDE of the trunk area (for 36). The 36 Dodge slope back sedan and coupes mounted off the fenders with entirely different bases (the buckets were like you have but different mounting holes because bottom vs side mounts). The 36 Plymouth slope back and coupes were like the 36 Plymouth coupe pictured above and stuck straight out. 37/38's didn't have the license plates mounted to the lights, the lights mounted to the fenders and the license plate was mounted to the body or trunk lid and had its own mount and light. You'll also notice the more pointed shape to the 37/38 and one screw holding the lens and rim in place, whereas the 36 is rounder and doesn't have any screws and is more of a "push here" pull there puzzle to remove the lens to change bulbs. Bob
Thank you for taking the time to share the information about these taillights, I appreciate it a ton. It's neat to learn about something I had no knowledge this morning. I'm wondering if it would find the car taillight No. 3 came off of. Based of the Washington Plate that on it, the car was registered in '54 for Spokane County, and since it's a 1936 Dodge touring sedan only. I can't imagine there was that many '36 Dodge touring sedan's on the road in Spokane in 1954.
How do you like this one Payne? Remember the 36 buick fenders you sold me the taillights were larger than ford but smaller that the mopars. The mopar taillights complete with lenses and stands sell for around $100 a piece on ebay. The chrysler/ desoto's with the cool lenses sell for a small fortune.
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