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Dec 9, 2012 | 09:00 AM

The Punisher

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Dressing up the Leds

Need opinions please. Thinking about epoxying the original trim rings from the stock tail lights onto the Led tail lights.

Dec 9, 2012 | 09:07 AM

Hameister

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Hmmm, this as you know is extremely subjective, so there can be no right or wrong answer.

It doesn't work for me. It makes the tail light assy. look smaller, and less dramatic. It would look better surface mounted, than recessed.

Dec 9, 2012 | 09:48 AM

SIXFOOTER

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Since you asked, the new ones suck.
If you want to go LED (I am) use the LED bulbs in your original housings.
I have always really liked the originals with the trim rings

Dec 9, 2012 | 11:18 AM

'75

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This is what I did.

Dec 9, 2012 | 11:49 AM

qwank

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I think it looks better with the trims rings. Maybe try painting the trim rings black, might look good.

Dec 9, 2012 | 01:18 PM

The Punisher

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I think it looks better with the trims rings. Maybe try painting the trim rings black, might look good.

I think I"ll keep them polished. Is there anyway to shine them up

Dec 9, 2012 | 02:02 PM

AGVI

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These would have done the trick.

http://www.musclerodzstore.com/1968-...taillight.aspx
http://www.musclerodzstore.com/1968-...erselight.aspx

Dec 9, 2012 | 03:32 PM

The Punisher

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I don't think they have those for a '75

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Dec 9, 2012 | 04:29 PM

Hameister

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Originally Posted by '75

This is what I did...

That looks very sharp '75!

Dec 9, 2012 | 08:24 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by A7X

These would have done the trick.

http://www.musclerodzstore.com/1968-...taillight.aspx
http://www.musclerodzstore.com/1968-...erselight.aspx

YEah if you had the right year.. WHy cant they make ones for the later models.. If they did they would sell a ton..

Dec 9, 2012 | 09:14 PM

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Redwing01

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Definitely go with the trim rings!

Dec 10, 2012 | 11:38 AM

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Definitely go with the trim rings!

Dec 10, 2012 | 01:38 PM

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MAXCO

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I vote with the trim rings...

Dec 10, 2012 | 02:48 PM

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Roco71

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I think I"ll keep them polished. Is there anyway to shine them up

There are buffing compounds made for plastic but the easiest way it to make sure they are clean and spray them with clear paint.

Dec 15, 2012 | 08:52 PM

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The Punisher

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I installed the trim rings today. They turned out pretty good

Dec 15, 2012 | 11:34 PM

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SIXFOOTER

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Very Nice

Dec 16, 2012 | 08:14 AM

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I installed the trim rings today. They turned out pretty good

That looks much better!

Dec 16, 2012 | 09:00 AM

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Brooklinite

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That looks much better!

Dec 16, 2012 | 09:01 AM

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'75

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Very nice!!

Dec 16, 2012 | 09:16 AM

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Phil Zell

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How did you get the trim rings off of the old lenses ?

Thanks

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