I ask the question last week about modifying the reverse lights on my 73, never did like the look. One member said that he cut his in half with a bandsaw. So I figured I would give it a try. I don't have a bandsaw so I used a cutoff wheel on my dremel tool. So you have to cut four taillights in half, low RPM because the plastic melts easy.
I modified the reverse lights on my 73 challenger (Pics included).
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Katfish
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Well done, that does look better!
larry4406
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Will that pass inspection?
I think so, it will still have reverse lights, just not white. The license plate is reflective, hopefully the will be good enough for reflector. For safety I could put the old ones back in, only take a couple of mins.
Katfish
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What is this inspection you speak of..............
larry4406
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I live in VA and we have annual vehicle safety inspections. Perhaps other locations do not.
mrmopar340
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If you register as an antique there are no annual inspections in Virginia. Just make sure to get agreed value on your insurance.
Katfish
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What did you use to glue it back together?
I taped the outside with painters tape and glued from the inside with super glue gel, and when you pull the tape from the outside it has a smooth level finish.
Couldn't you have just used the complimentary lens from the opposing side instead of performing surgery? You know, take the outboard left lens to put in the inboard right position?
I assume with either method you still need to extend the taillight wiring to that position and disable the reverse light socket, unless you want red reverse lights.
I assume with either method you still need to extend the taillight wiring to that position and disable the reverse light socket, unless you want red reverse lights.
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Although the lenses look the same, they are different size. Tail is physically larger and will not seat to bezel housing. Copilot chose not to, but on mine, I set aside reverse circuit and tapped tail and brake circuits, added sockets and 1157 bulbs. Its the Rebel way.
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