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Extreme Veteran
Posts: 507
Location: Invermere B.C. Canada - Rocky Mountains |
As you know the 1956 (and 1955) models are the illegitimate unloved orphan members of the Forward Look family, and so here is a small mod for the 56 to make everyone (all three of us) feel warm and fuzzy, …..this is not for the ultra-stock purist!
In most cases when you get your 56 the backup light lens will be broken from the farmer helping you load your car with his fork lift tractor (whoops).
When I started looking for new lens, the only ones available where reproduction ones at $ 40.00 each, but the listing said not for wagons, and when I asked why, the answer was less than enlightening. Plan B, I remembered from a past life that an aftermarket back up light looked very similar, so out with the measuring tools and internet catalogues.
Turns out the Grote 62021 (Chrome-Plated Bezel) or 62011 (Gray Bezel) with the bezel removed was very close to the same OD as the 56 and that is what I used. ($ 26.00 pair)
I see today lens from 20.00 a pair (used) to almost $ 200.00, to late, I’m done!
My Suburban must have been the economy model; taillight lenses but no wiring or bulbs or sockets, the Grote unit comes with a base, a socket, and bulb (soon to be replaced with a LED) that with a little grinding fits right in.
I have no idea with this rather awkward picture process on how to put info above each picture so;
Pic 1. Broken oem lens
Pic 2. Old / new lens
Pic 3. Old / new lens
Pic 4. Trimming required
Pic 5. Trimming done and new mounting holes marked
Pic 6. Drilling mounting holes
Pic 7. Drilling lamp plate
Pic 8. Mounted
Pic 9 & 10 Done.
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Location: Buena Park, CA | Way to be crafty. I like it. As a 56 Plymouth owner, I am a little curious as to why the company that makes the reproduction lenses told you that wagons were different from the regular cars. According to the parts book, they are the same. Part No. 1648915.
Have you wired them up yet? My 56 doesn't have the reverse light option, so I was wondering if you planned on running the lights off the pushbutton mechanism or from a trans switch?
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Extreme Veteran
Posts: 507
Location: Invermere B.C. Canada - Rocky Mountains | DepsilonD - 2014-09-19 10:21 AM why the company that makes the reproduction lenses told you that wagons were different from the regular cars. if you planned on running the lights off the pushbutton mechanism or from a trans switch? Dave
Thanks Dave, I can not find that supplier again and had deleted his emails, I sent him the dimensions of mine to compare with what he had and he never answered.
I'm going to use a Trans switch.
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