Reverse Lights! An alternative to NOS/Reproduction lenses!

[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...

[wally426ci]

Powerwagon54 Bud Thorpe has lenses.....

[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

[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...

BEFORE


AFTER

[Jims68]

They look really nice! Goes great with your trim around the taillight too! Good Job! Now... get to wiring them!

Jim

[wally426ci]

Man they look great!! Good alternative. Silly me for buying NOS ones.

[gyman98]

They look great! Thanks for trying them and letting us know. I just ordered a set too

[petee33333]

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..

[petee33333]

I finally got them installed and wired. I am very pleased with the results...







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

[Jims68]

Brightest kid in your class!

[marine43]

Wow that looks great! Good idea! Jim

[Cris]

I'm in. Thanks for posting these up.

[WD]

Nice idea. I turned mine into turn signals. Back up lights aren't required here.

[Txas2step]

Bought a pair for my '67....they look real nice other than made in Taiwan.

[wide65]

Looks great!

[dodgeboykim]

Great Idea.

[RyanH]

Just picked up a set for my 64.

[petee33333]

Just picked up a set for my 64.

They look good! Thanks for posting the picture!

[nytemuvr]

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.

[cdog530]

Thanks for the info....who wants to empty their pockets for some plastic lenses when these look better!
-C