Jury still out............

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by Earl Branham, Apr 27, 2009.

  1. Wilbur Green

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    Looks good, i to think a plate will give another look to it.(y)
     
  2. Earl Branham

    Earl Branham Certified Old Fart

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    I was thinking about that today, and I guess you could cut up another set of lights, and weld in another bucket in place of the blank. I think it would look pretty good, if you cut the bezel divider to give it a solid look. Hmmm, if I only had a welder...
     
  3. Jamie Miles

    Jamie Miles the road warrior

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    Bring them on up here. We've got a big old Miller tig welder in the garage, and my dad's been doing it since 1984...
     
  4. Earl Branham

    Earl Branham Certified Old Fart

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    Jamie; might take you up on that. I have some old bezels and buckets, and it might make it interesting to have another light for the brakes. BTW, still have your book.
     
  5. Earl Branham

    Earl Branham Certified Old Fart

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    John; frenching the lights would be really sweet! But, it being a 69.5, the gas tank is in the way. Had to cut a tiny bit out of the trunk pan to get these in. And, the tank brace is really close to the drivers side light. Great idea, if I could figure out a way to do it.
     
  6. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    Doesn't look bad but I'm not a fan of backup lights on these cars. Heck, I don't back up so I don't even need them! :cool:
     
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    aw man it looks like crap now;), how about i send you some cash for shipping and you send me the lower valence and tail lights and ill send you my 69.5 lower valance and tail lights:D..... j/k i actually love how it looks found a new project to add to the list.:thumbs2::thumbs2:
     
  8. Andysutt

    Andysutt '72 Comet GT

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    I like it. I didnt notice the reverse lights at first, even tho I read your post. I was to busy looking at the tail lights. I like how those came out.

    When I got to looking at the reverse lights. I also think they would look better in a smaller size, but to each their own and you work with what you got.

    A picture w/ the tag in place would be helpful to me as well
     
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    I agree with everyone else. I really like the all red tail lights!
     
  10. Rick Book

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    I too like the all-red lights. Good job.

    In my opinion (and that's all that really matters here, yah?), I think the smaller Mustang round lights would look gooder.


    I still love that green. It never gets old.
     
  11. Earl Branham

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    I put the tag on the car, and it does make quite a difference. Here is a pic. Thanks for the comments, and it is good to get the input from all of you. I like the green too, Rick, and next year I am going to have it redone and refreshed. Thanks again,:)
     
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  12. Andysutt

    Andysutt '72 Comet GT

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    The tag definately makes a big difference!
     
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    Sure does. I thought the reverse lights looked way too big until you put the tag on. Much better.
     
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    Andysutt '72 Comet GT

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    I didn't put the tag on. I think Earl did. :tiphat: :Handshake
     
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    facelessnumber Drew Pittman

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    I was agreeing with you, not giving you the credit!
     

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