1940 Ford Pickup recessed tail lights
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| − | When both holes are done, you then have to remove the metal in between both circles using a thin cut-off wheel, shears or air nibbler. This is a cut and file to fit operation and the end product is in your hands entirely. Fit the light lens to the hole to obtain the best fit possible using a selection of round and flat files, grindstones, and die grinder, working slowly and carefully, | + | When both holes are done, you then have to remove the metal in between both circles using a thin cut-off wheel, shears or air nibbler. This is a cut and file to fit operation and the end product is in your hands entirely. Fit the light lens to the hole to obtain the best fit possible using a selection of round and flat files, grindstones, and die grinder, working slowly and carefully, trial fit with your lens often. |
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| − | It can take a couple of hours to go from rough opening size to final finish to a pair of tail lights. Make sure to spray the edges of the cut opening with a good primer and sealer to avoid any rust problems. | + | It can take a couple of hours to go from rough opening size to final finish to a pair of tail lights. Make sure to spray the edges of the cut opening with a good primer and sealer to avoid any rust problems. To make the tail lights into a faux Frenched look, paint the tail light bezels with body color and glue the bezels to the pan using Marine Goop, if you want that look. |
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==Lens mounting== | ==Lens mounting== | ||
There are a couple of ways to mount the lens unit to the pan surface. One choice would be to spot weld a screw stud to the inner surface and mount the light with a star washer to prevent movement, and the other, mount the lens with GE Silicon ll chalking. I put a dab on each mounting hole (4 of them) and press the lens firmly in place and used a piece of masking tape to hold it in position until the silicon set up. The light has a 100,000 hour life and I don't see replacing it too soon. If I had to, a razor knife will get it out of there fast. | There are a couple of ways to mount the lens unit to the pan surface. One choice would be to spot weld a screw stud to the inner surface and mount the light with a star washer to prevent movement, and the other, mount the lens with GE Silicon ll chalking. I put a dab on each mounting hole (4 of them) and press the lens firmly in place and used a piece of masking tape to hold it in position until the silicon set up. The light has a 100,000 hour life and I don't see replacing it too soon. If I had to, a razor knife will get it out of there fast. | ||
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