jcnida52 Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 (edited) Hi, Guys: I'm trying to purchase the correct tail light assembly for my 1951 B3C. The bucket that came with the truck when I purchased it looks correct, but I'm pretty sure it isn't. The diameter on my plastic lens is 3-7/8". I know it's supposed to be glass, but I think it's supposed to be more like a 2-5/8" diameter? If that's the case then my bucket is also not the original factory installed piece. Also, is the lens round, or is it more like an hour glass shape? jc at Pilothouse Interiors Edited December 19, 2014 by jcnida52 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1B Keven Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Hi John, The outside diameter of the lens should be just shy of 3 1/2". Roberts, Dodge Central, Midwest Military and Vintage Power Wagons have tail lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcnida52 Posted December 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 A couple of guys have recommended Roberts for the glass lenses. I've looked at those before, but I don't think the originals had the "Dodge" lettering in them. I don't know for sure if my assumption re: the lettering is correct Can anyone advise on that? Oldbuck_Oldtruck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Originals said "DODGE" on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcnida52 Posted December 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 To: ggdad 1951. Thanks for your input. Some one else said they had a bee hive as part of the pattern in the lines??? jc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 I don't know of a beehive, but there is a cross hatched pattern. below is a original lens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcnida52 Posted December 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 To ggdad 1951. That's it! Is that one for sale? I'd be happier than a termite in a lumber yard if it's available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Sorry no that is mine from my truck prior to restoration 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 (edited) Sorry no that is mine from my truck prior to testoration Testoration: 1. A restoration that requires large amounts of testosterone. 2. A restoration that tests your patience many times over. Edited December 22, 2014 by Merle Coggins 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Testoration: 1. A restoration that requires large amounts of testosterone. 2. A restoration that tests your patients many times over. or spell autocorrect while at the bar..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcnida52 Posted December 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 To: ggdad 1951 Thank you for taking the time to post the picture. It'll make things easier now that I know exactly what I'm looking for. Re: the reference to the lens having a "beehive" on the bottom half ( as mentioned in the post previous your posting with the picture, it supposedly is the bulb protrusion-- at least, so I've been told... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcnida52 Posted December 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 TERMINOLOGY CORRECTION: The elderly gentleman who told me the bulb below the DODGE lettering on the original lenses was called a "beehive" is now saying he "... misspoke." He said they were called FISHEYES. He's a neat old guy and hopes everyone understands the memory lapse... He and I are both hoping it didn't cause too much confusion. Oldbuck_oldtruck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution wallytoo Posted December 21, 2014 Solution Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 Testoration: 1. A restoration that requires large amounts of testosterone. 2. A restoration that tests your patients many times over. or, indeed, your patience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.