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OK fellows whats the deal...how do you access these housings? The lenses are w/o screws at least not visible ones. My right side is loose and wanted to tighten things up, etc.

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Do you not have three screws showing in the lens?? Once removed the bucket and trim piece can be removed by the two screws top and bottom of the bulb socket.
Once you are in there, I recommend a ground strap as shown in my pictures.
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Footstomper>thanks for the detailed pics and comments. If you would...take a look at what I have and notice the passenger side lens is pooched out a bit more as compared to the driver sides lens. That's what caught my eye in the first place. You also see there are no screws showing so whats holding this altogether?
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The lens itself is a snap fit. Using a small flat blade screwdriver gently pry the lens off. Then you can access the mounting screws. 🛠


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I see...so I ought to be able to gently push on the lens to seat the one in question...correct?

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Martin explained it perfectly.

Remove the red lens and you will be on your way to finding the solution.

Aside from the Blue Dot lens, this is what should be in it. Original lenses are still available.

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Thanks Darcy, I just might purchase a set of Blue Dots.

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Just as a point of information, check your State Laws before installing “Blue Dots” in your red taillight lenses.


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Really what statute governs the use of "Blue Dot" lenses? Why would these be a (safety) hazard?

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Originally Posted by Apache1
Really what statute governs the use of "Blue Dot" lenses? Why would these be a (safety) hazard?
Most likely, Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-9-402(d)(3)

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All States have statues that prohibit modifying anything from stock. Do they enforce it, sometimes, when they want to. Taillights and brake lights, by law, must be red. Not blue or purple as the Blue Dots.
BTW, I have them on my ‘62 C-10, but I’m prepared to fork over the fine if I get a ticket.


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I will do a little googling and see if good ole Tennessee has such a law. Shoot there is not even a vehicle inspection requirement here.


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