Hmm... Well, that's a change. I have some LMR lenses that don't on Black Jack & on the shelf.
Doesn't matter. Noobz talked me into the other lights. Just can't decide between 93 Cobra and the 85-ish light without pinstripes.
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Doesn't matter. Noobz talked me into the other lights. Just can't decide between 93 Cobra and the 85-ish light without pinstripes.
My preference is without but let's put that aside:
If you get the plain ones, you have more options. If you should decide that tint is appropriate for that paint color, you could tint the lenses and easily lay the stripes over the top if you decide to go down that road.
Another thing that comes to mind because I've used it before, is this: https://steelfxpatinas.com/product/spraymax-2k-clear-coat/
To go over the top of whatever you come up with. *twitching Groucho eyebrow smiley that I don't have*
Been lookin through taillight pics. I think it is the '86s. Looks cleaner. I will change my mind 3 times before I order and end up with euros.
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Awesome! The 83-84 taillights are my favorite, I have them on my car.
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85GTStangGuy
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The Cobra repops just don't sit right with me. The incorrect striping around the side (over the reflector) just looks wrong to me (and I know, it is!). And the fact that the stripes are now just tape, rather than paint, is another mark against them, imo.
Also, imo, 83-84 tails (w/black trim) might look better with your paint, versus the 85-86's (w/charcoal trim).
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Fyi, the 4-eye tail lights are not as deep as the aero-nose tails.... by putting 83-86 tail lights on an 87+up car, about 1/2"-3/4" of the top horizontal surface of the rear bumper is now going to be visible. On the upper end of things, the hatch will also now be overhanging the tail lights by about the same amount. If any of that matters to ya...
Fyi, the 4-eye tail lights are not as deep as the aero-nose tails.... by putting 83-86 tail lights on an 87+up car, about 1/2"-3/4" of the top horizontal surface of the rear bumper is now going to be visible. On the upper end of things, the hatch will also now be overhanging the tail lights by about the same amount. If any of that matters to ya...
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Crap, I forgot what year mine were. They are the 83-84 tail lamps. Thanks for the reminder!
Great information. I'll have to think about it.
Will the 83-84 lenses fit over the 87+ housings?
Will the 83-84 lenses fit over the 87+ housings?
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85GTStangGuy
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I believe the housings are the same... afaik, it's the same part for 83-93.
The difference in the depth is due to the lens, not the housings.
The difference in the depth is due to the lens, not the housings.
You're no fun.
If the cobra pin stripes are painted on, and they are the correct size, then can I can remove the pin stripes with a razor or some kind of removal process?
If the cobra pin stripes are painted on, and they are the correct size, then can I can remove the pin stripes with a razor or some kind of removal process?
85GTStangGuy
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I assume you mean aren't painted on?
Yea... if they're just adhesive pinstripes, they should come off fairly easy and without any damage. That process does not include a razor blade!
Yea... if they're just adhesive pinstripes, they should come off fairly easy and without any damage. That process does not include a razor blade!
85GTStangGuy
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Here's more no fun for ya...
The Cobra tail lights are just resurrected SVO lights, so they are actually the shallower lens. Yep, 93 Cobras came from the factory with the recessed tail lights/exposed bumper surface/hatch overbite.
There's no winning for you on this one. Gonna have to give up sumthing.
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Here... finally got some good news for you... came across a rear splitter for ya. (Note the recessed tail lights also.)
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85GTStangGuy
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...............
friends don't !et friends install euro taillights on ANY American car
so don't ask me to help!!!!
Wait........we ARE friends?
Right?
RIGHT??
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You can probably find some nice altezzas on ebay.
To each their own....
Euro Taillights Taillamps Rear Brake Lights Left Right Fit for 87-93 Mustang | eBay
Mustang euro taillights altezza. Still in decent condition fit 87-93 Foxbody Mustang
www.ebay.com
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Euro Taillights Taillamps Rear Brake Lights Left Right Fit for 87-93 Mustang | eBay
Mustang euro taillights altezza. Still in decent condition fit 87-93 Foxbody Mustangwww.ebay.com
@FastDriver - To save you time and trouble, and most importantly, to make sure you didn't miss out on them, I went ahead and ordered these for you. Looking forward to seeing how they enhance your ride. I think they'll be the "icing on the cake".
Since I know you're too proud to accept them as a gift, and to avoid the impropriety of a government employee accepting a gift, you can just pay me back later...
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