What kit did these tail lights come from ?

[Greg Myers]

[Greg Myers]

Thank you Steve. Just seemed like it was from another kit.

Edited January 13, 2011 by Greg Myers

[Greg Myers]

Well actually it is. It's just been awhile and I forgot which kit they came from. I was looking at the picture and though it would be cool to duplicate the smooth Buick tail lights that are often used in '55 Chevys.

[Eshaver]

In da 1-1 worl years ago, they waz known as Custom tail lights as the stockers had a portion in the lower half devoted to a back up lamp and a small round reflector . Honest Charlie , Almquist , J C Witney , hey if ya had a 55 Chebbie , ya wern't with it wit out em ! Dang, I'm old ! Ed Shaver

[Greg Myers]

Looking at the instructions, it becomes quite apparent.

[Greg Myers]

I'm old too ED, lookin' like this :

[Greg Myers]

kind of funny to think that you built it and cant remember but i think we've all had those moments at some point.

i seem to remember that kit coming with two sets of taillights, the ones you used and a smooth set?

It's the smooth set I was thinking about. But if that was the case I would have used them. As for remembering building that kit, look at the dust on the rims.

[Wagoneer81]

kind of funny to think that you built it and cant remember but i think we've all had those moments at some point.

I can't argue with that, I have a tatoo on my left calf that I once forgot I had...

Greg, that's a nice stripped down streetburner you got there, bud.

Ed, just remember, with age comes wisdom!

[george 53]

Chris, Who's been lyin to you?????

[Guest Johnny]

Mine from JC Whitney had Blue Dots!

[berr13]

Memory schmemory, it's a cool model. I like the dechromed look--how 'bout some more views?

[Greg Myers]

[Longbox55]

kind of funny to think that you built it and cant remember but i think we've all had those moments at some point.

i seem to remember that kit coming with two sets of taillights, the ones you used and a smooth set?

Yes, 2 sets. The stock ones are smaller, so that they fit inside the bezel, and as Ed pointes out, really should have been 2 peice like the 1:1. The bottom part on the 1:1 is clear, and housed the backup lamps if the car was optioned with them. The other set are smooth, with no diffusir patters on them, and fill the entire taillamp opening in the fender, with no bezel used. Some issues have problems with sink marks in the smooth lenses. Both sets of lamps are also in the AMT '55 Nomad, which the sedan kit was based from.

[Bama Bill]

Not meaning to dig up bones but 55 Pontiac wagon complete tail light assy were a bolt in. Oh! My name is Bill and this is my first post.i,ve been lurking for a few days and am enjoying the forum.

[Greg Myers]

Thanks Bill, welcome to the board. I was at the B-J auction last week and there were a bunch on cars with those tail lights a '56 too.

[george 53]

Welcome, Bill, Glad you found us! Enjoy, join in, an stay awhile!!! Your home now!!!!

[MikeMc]

Hey Bill...like George said!! If you have a photobucket or fokti account you could post that sweet Poncho wagon full size!!

[Bama Bill]

Thanks guys. I'll try to post some larger pics. I got that pic off the HAMB. Well I tried but no luck. I'll have to practice some. In the meantime click the pic to enlarge.

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[gfb]

Hi, They are also part of the original AMT '55 Nomad kit. Gary B.