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Reverse Lights! An alternative to NOS/Reproduction lenses!

Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 2:29 pm
by petee33333
So my reverse light lenses are completely shot, and one of the sockets has a short in it.
I was looking for options, including $40 reproduction lenses on ebay and a "will fit" socket to install to make it work.

I found this auction on ebay for a 3 inch diameter marine application transom light. I think it would look really cool on the truck. I am going to order a pair and see if I can make them work. $22 shipped for two of them is a whole lot cheaper than $40 just for the lenses, I know it isn't original, but... I think it will be a cool look... still 12 volts..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/130644262231?ss ... 1979wt_967
Edit: Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002U ... orumpet-20
Part number/Model Number is 05391
SEACHOICE products Transom light

will post pictures when/if I get them installed...
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Re: reverse light mod - considering this..

Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 6:18 pm
by wally426ci
Powerwagon54 Bud Thorpe has lenses.....

Re: reverse light mod - considering this..

Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2012 6:28 am
by Jims68
That light looks like a nice alternative reverse light. Post pics when you are done. They remind me of my back up lights on my 69 Road Runner, because they have that same type of chrome trim ring and all.

Jim

Re: reverse light mod - considering this..

Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 4:06 pm
by petee33333
The new lights arrived! $21.04 shipped for two lights...

They fit like a glove! I just shoved them in the hole and the screws lined up perfectly.
I have not had time to wire them yet, but that will be soon enough.
I will post better pictures when I get them working...

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Re: reverse light mod - considering this..

Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 5:01 pm
by Jims68
They look really nice! Goes great with your trim around the taillight too! Good Job! Now... get to wiring them! :lol:

Jim

Re: reverse light mod - considering this..

Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 12:43 pm
by wally426ci
Man they look great!! :clap Good alternative. Silly me for buying NOS ones. :banghead

Re: reverse light mod - considering this..

Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 7:16 pm
by gyman98
They look great! Thanks for trying them and letting us know. I just ordered a set too

Re: reverse light mod - considering this..

Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 1:47 pm
by petee33333
gyman98 wrote:They look great! Thanks for trying them and letting us know. I just ordered a set too
I am glad to see someone else is willing to give it a try. Please post some pictures when you get them done!

I have yet to hook them up, I haven't had time to even consider it. My wife and I went out of town to celebrate our 10 year anniversary, so they are not yet wired.... soon though.. soon..

Re: reverse light mod - considering this..

Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2012 3:07 pm
by petee33333
I finally got them installed and wired. I am very pleased with the results...

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If you get a set, please post some pictures!!

Re: Reverse Lights! An alternative to NOS/Reproduction lense

Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2012 5:02 pm
by Jims68
:salut :Thumbsup Brightest kid in your class! :joker

Re: Reverse Lights! An alternative to NOS/Reproduction lense

Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2012 3:07 pm
by marine43
Wow that looks great! Good idea! :clap Jim

Re: Reverse Lights! An alternative to NOS/Reproduction lense

Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2012 5:54 pm
by Cris
I'm in. Thanks for posting these up.

Re: Reverse Lights! An alternative to NOS/Reproduction lense

Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 6:58 pm
by WD
Nice idea. I turned mine into turn signals. Back up lights aren't required here.

Re: Reverse Lights! An alternative to NOS/Reproduction lense

Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 2:46 pm
by Txas2step
Bought a pair for my '67....they look real nice other than made in Taiwan. :pale

Re: Reverse Lights! An alternative to NOS/Reproduction lense

Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2012 10:03 am
by wide65
Looks great! :Thumbsup

Re: Reverse Lights! An alternative to NOS/Reproduction lense

Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2012 10:45 pm
by dodgeboykim
Great Idea.

Re: Reverse Lights! An alternative to NOS/Reproduction lense

Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:13 am
by RyanH
Just picked up a set for my 64.

Re: Reverse Lights! An alternative to NOS/Reproduction lense

Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 4:18 pm
by petee33333
RyanH wrote:Just picked up a set for my 64.
They look good! Thanks for posting the picture!

Re: Reverse Lights! An alternative to NOS/Reproduction lense

Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 4:53 pm
by nytemuvr
WD wrote:Nice idea. I turned mine into turn signals. Back up lights aren't required here.
Did you get amber lights for those?, Was thinking of doing the same thing.

Re: Reverse Lights! An alternative to NOS/Reproduction lense

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 8:35 pm
by cdog530
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Thanks for the info....who wants to empty their pockets for some plastic lenses when these look better!
-C