tail light lens

Turbonut48 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-11-2015, 03:53 PM

How do they come off. I thought I saw that they just pry off.
I didnt build this rocket, but I want to add LED brake lights to it without causing damage.

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Bryan Wilson · #2 (**permalink**) 10-12-2015, 01:16 AM

Get a small screw driver and insert it behind the trim ring and lever the ring out of the rubber and the glass will come straight out. I did that to change the bulb and lost the glass and trim ring. So if you dont need the lenses or rings I would greatfully accept one cause I cant find anyone that will sell only the missing parts

Ron61 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-12-2015, 02:28 AM

On my Factory Five you lift up the rubber ring around the lens and it will come out. Takes a bit of doing to be sure and not tear the rubber but it can be done.

Ron

Turbonut48 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-12-2015, 10:58 AM

Thanks Guys. And I hope to hang onto mine, so there wont be any spare ones .

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PANAVIA · #5 (**permalink**) 12-10-2015, 06:50 PM

we have found that most LED tail light replacement bulbs dont fit in the vintage lucas housings - you might want to test fit carefully to avoid damage.

Turbonut48 · #6 (**permalink**) 05-02-2016, 09:59 AM

UPDATE !! The lenses came off just as you fellas told me they would.
The LEDS did nt work out. They werent brighter
I did find my builder used a socket and bulb for 57 type bulb for the brakes. (dual filament)
Only the brighter filament was active, so I jumpered the socket so both filaments light up.
Just a little brighter.

Next is replacing the master disconnect switch. The one I have, the key is removeable. Im always concerned someone will take the key and I ll be stranded. Replacing it with a nonremoveable unit.

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