Fun Surface Mount Taillights - Debbie Downers Stay Out..lol.

I'm entertaining the idea of a replacement set of taillights. My current set is functional, but one lens always pops off and both are somewhat lackluster and worn out. Not too worried about originality as long as I'm emulating the general shape and size.

I like these:

1928-31 Ford Model A lights
1928-1931 Ford Model A Stainless Steel Taillight Kit

Same year, Ford "STOP" Tail lamp.
1928-1931 Ford Model A "Stop" Tail Lamp, 12 Volts


Then there's the more standard Jeep taillights.

Jeep CJ5
Tail & Stop Light Assembly for Passenger Side Fits 55-69 CJ-3B, 5

CJ2a/3A/3b
Tail & Stop Light Assembly for Drivers Side Fits 46-55 CJ-2A, 3A, 3B


Any other cool options? I'm thinking LED's are cool, but I don't want to have to mess around with any complicated installs that have me having to mitigate a "blinky" that doesn't want to "blinky"

 

haha! I know folks do LED installs - I just have much discomfort with all things electrical. I'd love plug-n-play kit if it exists.

Speedway stuff is usually good-to-go, but good point. I'll do some research there.

 

Early Mustang tail lights were popular in the 60s and 70s. United Pacific F6401 Tail Light Assembly,1964-1966 Mustang,Chrome

 

oooh! Those are swanky!!

 

Ha! I'm glad you like them!

 

'34 Ford taillights look a lot like authentic (and rare) very early CJ5 type.

1933 1934 1935 1936 Ford car stainless tail light pair - Glass lens | eBay

 

Ok, those are the bee’s knees right there. Glass lenses and the vintage look. Hmmm...

 

Be aware some early type lamps do not incorporate reflectors, which are now required.

 

Ok, good info, Pete. How would i know?

 

I used LED Model A ford style tail lights on my Willys MB "clone". They fit the holes for the original military lights, have a "vintage look" and are a lot brighter than the military lights, and brighter than regular bulb lights. These style lights are very popular with the hot rod crowd, and the vintage motorcycle guys.

For my 67 CJ5 I ordered a set from Walcks that are nearly identical to the originals other than not having the Halls brand stamp. I haven't installed them yet but I did test them and am very pleased with the quality of them.

 

Got it thanks! Have any links saved for what you used?

 

No, don't have any links, but I found the Model A style on Ebay a couple years ago, lots of sellers had them.

The CJ5 tail lights I recently got from Walcks and you can find them on their website, just as I did. They are very nice.

 

Rodworx Street Rod Products | 1950 Pontiac Surface-mount LED Tail Light Assembly

 

https://content.speedwaymotors.com/...1600_3afcd3e0-b4af-485b-b894-735ad0ea04a4.jpg

I used both early mustang and Corvair tail lights years ago.

 

https://www.taillightking.com/images/LED_Lights/FTL4007LED_40Ford_SurfaceMountLED_TLAssy.gif

 

My dad used one of these as a 3rd brake light when he rebuilt his 3a. I’ll try to dig out a pic tomorrow.

 

I use the 3" Grote Trailer lights, they are available in most Truck Stops or Major Auto Parts stores Nation wide.

 

If the vehicle didn't come equipped with them from the factory, then they are not. Same with seat belts.