jpartington Posted August 28, 2016 Report Posted August 28, 2016 I have an old looking set of tail lights that came on the truck, but I also have an exploded view of the tail light that looks different. Just wondering which is oe? It is a 52 b3d Quote
pflaming Posted August 28, 2016 Report Posted August 28, 2016 I think you have your answer in the last picture, at least that is what my '52 had. Quote
jpartington Posted August 28, 2016 Author Report Posted August 28, 2016 Ok I just wanted to verify. I'm going to have to try to find one. Did they come with just 1 or 2? Quote
JBNeal Posted August 28, 2016 Report Posted August 28, 2016 Driver side standard, passenger side optional...the originals are not very bright, upgrading to something that might look era-appropriate may get the uninsured motorists attention long enough to keep them from plowing into ya Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted August 28, 2016 Report Posted August 28, 2016 I don't think that light shown is a factory style 1952 tail light. The original should have "DODGE" in white letters embossed into the glass lens and the lens has indentations on each side for the retaining ring screws. The Glass lens is almost flat. 1 Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted August 28, 2016 Report Posted August 28, 2016 The correct style housing and lens (as shown in the diagram) are available as repops from Roberts and others. It is true that they are not particularly bright and mount low. You can augment this easy enough with additional lighting as you see fit. I even added a 6 volt brake light at the bottom of my rear window in a nod for increased safety. Jeff Quote
ggdad1951 Posted August 29, 2016 Report Posted August 29, 2016 I don't think that light shown is a factory style 1952 tail light. The original should have "DODGE" in white letters embossed into the glass lens and the lens has indentations on each side for the retaining ring screws. The Glass lens is almost flat. yes this. the original glass has a hex pattern in it and a hemispherical bump as well. Don't know if the repops do....I'll send you a PM about options. Quote
JBNeal Posted August 29, 2016 Report Posted August 29, 2016 NOS taillight lenses NOS taillight housing NOS taillight bezel driver side taillight bracket driver side taillight bracket assembly passenger side taillight bracket assembly Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted August 29, 2016 Report Posted August 29, 2016 yes this. the original glass has a hex pattern in it and a hemispherical bump as well. Don't know if the repops do....I'll send you a PM about options. The repops do have those details. Quote
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