Bought these R/T tail lights 2 years ago, finally opened them up for inspection

[TruckDriver]

I bought these about 2 years ago on Ebay from another guy up north here in the state. I hit the "buy it now" button for $500.. He said he had them in his barn for around 13 years. I had them in my closet since I bought them. I was actually thinking of selling them   BUT, not no more. Someone talked some sense into me about them    I can't believe how good of shape these are in for a unrestored set. The wires are still soft and plyable, and very complete. The lenses are not cracked, spider webbed, or faded. The reverse lenses are not yellowed. Only very minor scratches from dusting the lenses with a dry rag (I didn't do it) The only minor corrosion is on the housings. And one wire for the one reverse light has two breaks in it, but easy to fix. The gasket that goes between the lenses and the housings is still very soft, and spongy. And the bezels could be used as is, but I want to have them media blasted to remove the old rattle can paint runs, so I can redo it with better quality. If I am reading the date code right, these are '71 tail lights? I don't think I ever yet seen a complete set in this good of shape anywhere that is not restored.

[chargerman68]

what took you so long to open them up

[Old Moparz]

what took you so long to open them up

He was probably in the can catching up on some reading, that's what happens to me all the time.

[TruckDriver]

To many things going on in my life.........................trust me.

[Charger1973]

what took you so long to open them up

He was probably in the can catching up on some reading, that's what happens to me all the time.

Thank god for laptops.     


BTW nice taillights Pete...  can ya spare a lens?   

[chargerman68]

what took you so long to open them up

He was probably in the can catching up on some reading, that's what happens to me all the time.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Wow!  If I didn't know any better it almost sounds like a for sale ad

[TruckDriver]

Wow!  If I didn't know any better it almost sounds like a for sale ad

NO! Just bragging a weee little

Some guys are paying more than $500 and there mostly parts, or in need of wiring repair, or lenses. I just got lucky I guess.

[pettyfan43]

MAN I wish mine were that nice! I could use new lenses.