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Tail lights #622030 02/21/2010 4:08 AM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,554 Kansas B bowtietim 'Bolter
bowtietim 'Bolter B Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,554 Kansas	I recently purchased a set of tail lights for my suburban.My suburban had a set on it at one time,it's already drilled for them.I think one of the previous owners removed them.I received two complete tail lights,glass lenses,the light to body gaskets,dual filament halogen bulbs for $86.28 shipping included.Here are some pictures. reproduction tail lights glass lenses under side Thanks,Tim 1951 3100 Chevrolet 1951 Chevrolet Suburban Carryall Image "A house is built with boards and beams. A home is built with love and dreams." "Look deep before you leap !!!" / "Everything is Everything" "If I say a mouse can pull a house, hitch him up"

Re: Tail lights bowtietim #622040 02/21/2010 4:40 AM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 118 CA. K Ken 1960 Shop Shark
Ken 1960 Shop Shark K Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 118 CA.	Nice! Ken The old truck

Re: Tail lights Ken 1960 #622048 02/21/2010 5:20 AM
Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 775 Va T TrknGMC Bondo Artiste
TrknGMC Bondo Artiste T Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 775 Va	They look great. I have been thinking about getting a set for myself. ~ Phillip 1949 GMC Suburban - 10 year project 1952 Pontiac Chieftain Convertible straight 8 hydramatic 1945 GMC half ton truck - Driver 1946 Chevy COE - Might restore one day... 1959 GMC Half ton long bed NAPCO

Re: Tail lights TrknGMC #622105 02/21/2010 1:52 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 219 NL Canada L laybacklenny 'Bolter
laybacklenny 'Bolter L Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 219 NL Canada	Look like the same light's i picked up last year ,got them at REID'S ROD PARTS 424 W. CHAPMAN AVE ORANGE, CA 92866 714-769-1932 I did not get the gasket with them maybe you could post the shop were you got your's , they may be able to supply me with one. Price and shipping to Canada was only $80.00 buck's layback

Re: Tail lights laybacklenny #622145 02/21/2010 4:45 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,554 Kansas B bowtietim 'Bolter
bowtietim 'Bolter B Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,554 Kansas	I purchased them from, American Antique Auto Parts #3 N. Catahoula Ct Kenner,La 70065 504-467-1614 Talk to Ed ! Tim 1951 3100 Chevrolet 1951 Chevrolet Suburban Carryall Image "A house is built with boards and beams. A home is built with love and dreams." "Look deep before you leap !!!" / "Everything is Everything" "If I say a mouse can pull a house, hitch him up"

Re: Tail lights bowtietim #622315 02/22/2010 2:09 AM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,132 Brodhead Wi 53520 W Weeds Shop Shark
Weeds Shop Shark W Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,132 Brodhead Wi 53520	Look great for repros Weeds 1949 Chevy Suburban Carryall / Gallery My Photo Album

Re: Tail lights Weeds #622357 02/22/2010 4:18 AM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Boiling Springs, S. C. 29316 Achipmunk Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall
Achipmunk Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Boiling Springs, S. C. 29316	.... a while back a bolter posted about a guy selling these. I went ahead and bought me a set of Chrome ones, ready to bolt on with bulbs/wiring for 12....for $85 from 503hotrodparts.com I think he was in Oregon. A good price deliverd and chrome! 1937 Chevy Pickup In the Gallery 1952 Chevy Panel In the Gallery More photos 1950 Chevy Coupe Pictures! I'd rather walk and carry a Chevy hub cap than ride in a Ferd. I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you

Re: Tail lights Achipmunk #622374 02/22/2010 4:55 AM
Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,440 Parker County Texas Cletis Extreme Gabster
Cletis Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,440 Parker County Texas	I bought the real thing from Mothertrucker. I paid a bit more than you guys. But I'm worth it. "It's just a phase. He'll grow out of it." Mama, 1964 1956 Chevy 1/2-ton 3100 1953 Chevy 6100 "The Yard dog" 1954 GMC Suburban Now with a new proud owner.

Re: Tail lights Cletis #622378 02/22/2010 5:05 AM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,516 VACAVILLE, CA. D delux54panel 'Bolter
delux54panel 'Bolter D Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,516 VACAVILLE, CA.	Ive bought 2 sets of the repros. Heavy gauge metal and nicely done! Cant beat the price,including glass lenses. Its one of the nicer repro. parts out there thats well worth the money and you dont have to fool around with the rusted housings,corroded bulb sockets,,twisted off studs,,etc... Marty '54 Panel and '54 5 Window Pick up, in the Gallery '52 Suburban

Re: Tail lights delux54panel #622380 02/22/2010 5:12 AM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,781 ALAMEDA/SAINT HELENA CA G GMONIZ Master Gabster
GMONIZ Master Gabster G Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,781 ALAMEDA/SAINT HELENA CA	The tailights are one reproduction part that compares to the original except price. I wish this was not true, I have several sets of originals and their value dropped when the reproductions came out :mad:

Re: Tail lights bowtietim #625167 03/02/2010 4:53 PM
Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5 Millersburg, Oregon M Millersburg49 New Guy
Millersburg49 New Guy M Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5 Millersburg, Oregon	These look good and are much cheaper than the LED versions. Obviously, you think these are a better use of you money than the LED's, but what do the rest of you think? Is it worth and extra $130 to buy the LED version? One way or the other, I'm going to get a set of taillights, I'd just like to make the most informed decision.

Re: Tail lights Millersburg49 #625169 03/02/2010 5:00 PM
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 colorado F FriedGreenTmater Shop Shark
FriedGreenTmater Shop Shark F Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 colorado	Check your local laws, a lot of the aftermarket lighting is not intended for highway use and may be illegal in some states. I know of at least one set of those bright headlights I would like to introduce my ball-peen to. 1953 Chevrolet 3600 Fried Green T'mater (Vern) In the Stovebolt Gallery Caution: Political Statement Man who runs in front of car gets tired, man who runs behind car gets exhausted.

Re: Tail lights FriedGreenTmater #625281 03/02/2010 10:32 PM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Jarvisburg, NC, USA tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon
tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Jarvisburg, NC, USA	Millersburg, Who sells LED tail lamps for 47-55 Panel body trucks? Thanks, Tim 1954Advance-Design.com 1954 3106 Carryall Suburban 1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.

Re: Tail lights tclederman #625288 03/02/2010 11:00 PM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,781 ALAMEDA/SAINT HELENA CA G GMONIZ Master Gabster
GMONIZ Master Gabster G Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,781 ALAMEDA/SAINT HELENA CA	EBAY is one place to find them.

Re: Tail lights tclederman #625298 03/02/2010 11:30 PM
Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5 Millersburg, Oregon M Millersburg49 New Guy
Millersburg49 New Guy M Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5 Millersburg, Oregon	The Filling Station has them for $95 for each side. I've been impressed with their service. It doesn't hurt that they're 20 minutes from my house.

Re: Tail lights Millersburg49 #625309 03/03/2010 12:19 AM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,554 Kansas B bowtietim 'Bolter
bowtietim 'Bolter B Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,554 Kansas	The leds are available from numerous vendors.The led light assembly has an 1157 pigtail plug on it,all you do is push it in and turn it.I almost bought a set of them,but backed out. 1951 3100 Chevrolet 1951 Chevrolet Suburban Carryall Image "A house is built with boards and beams. A home is built with love and dreams." "Look deep before you leap !!!" / "Everything is Everything" "If I say a mouse can pull a house, hitch him up"

Re: Tail lights bowtietim #625517 03/03/2010 2:43 PM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Jarvisburg, NC, USA tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon
tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Jarvisburg, NC, USA	Thanks. 12v: 47-55 panel accessory dual taillamps ("bullets") 12v LED dual-"filament" bulb I'll have to check about the 6v tail lamp LEDs (1157 base) fitting into the bullet housing. Has anyone tried this? Tim 1954Advance-Design.com 1954 3106 Carryall Suburban 1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.

Re: Tail lights tclederman #625778 03/04/2010 5:45 AM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 237 Ft Lauderdale, F:L M Murraydave Shop Shark
Murraydave Shop Shark M Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 237 Ft Lauderdale, F:L	The price $26.50) for the LED's for the bullet tail lights is the same as your everyday Car Show price. You can usually get the regular stop/tail light LED's for about $30.00 ea at car shows. All I have seen are 12 volt but that is all I was looking for. Also look at this website www.mastlight.com they have bulbs for boats but they are the same as cars an 1157 is an 1157 nomater where you put it or what you put it in.

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