Need help with '67 Shelby tail light install...

[reenmachine]

I need some help with the tail light install on a '67 Shelby clone I'm building.

It sounds funny, but I've never done Shelby tail lights on a car that wasn't an original Shelby.

I have all of the parts needed for the conversion:

- sheet metal structures
- housings/reflectors
- bulb/socket assemblies
- lenses
- aluminum trim

The question is this: where do I cut the original Mustang tail light panel for the conversion? Does anyone have a template or the measurements? I believe I have to cut out the "webs" between the three stock openings on each side and also make two additional large holes per side.

Someone's progress pics would rule.

 

[mdjay]

You put the fiberglass tail light panel over the stock one, scribe the holes, and cut about 1/4" bigger than your lines...

 

[reenmachine]

You put the fiberglass tail light panel over the stock one, scribe the holes, and cut about 1/4" bigger than your lines...

Yes, but that would mean that I'd have to already have the fiberglass panel


I'm just trying to get ahead while I wait for parts.

 

[mdjay]

I wouldn't cut a thing until I got the panel. There are different molds out there that could put the lights in slightly different spots...

 

[chepsk8]

When I did mine years ago, I cut out a majority of the taillight panel. Then I mounted the panel. and made my own inner covers. That way, I had full access tot he taillight wiring.

The Original 67 Shelby's had the bulk cut out, then a new back box was welded in. If you get a chance, look in the trunk of one.