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68jimmy · 01-13-2008, 09:08 AM

Are there other tail light lens available for a fleet style bed that are red in color but have a different diffusion pattern? I'm using led panels for my rear tail/brake/turn lights and the oem lens' work but the pattern in the plastic is really designed for a single bulb... And I'm not real interested in using a clear style lens.

Thanks,

donovan

Musclerodz · 01-13-2008, 09:23 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=270127

68jimmy · 01-13-2008, 10:09 AM

As sweet as those are I'm really looking for a stock like lens with a different diffusion pattern in red...

thanks anyway.

bouncytruck · 01-13-2008, 01:38 PM

I have the LED stock replacements Musclerodz sells. They are awesome the diffusion pattern matches the led bulbs.

http://musclerodzstore.com/index.asp...PROD&ProdID=90

'68 C-20 · 01-13-2008, 01:58 PM

There is a pretty good article in this months Rod and Custom about how to cast your own. It looks pretty easy and they tell you where to get the materials, You could use your old one as a model and create an custom insert...They do not have a link to it from the Rod and Custom Website, PM me if you are interested, I am sure I can find a way to get it to you...

ChevLoRay · 01-13-2008, 04:35 PM

Seems I saw an article one time or another in which someone used the prismatic diffuser from a recessed ceiling light fixture, behind the lens. Nothing different looking until nighttime, as I recall. If it works, it should be easy to get a panel from an electric supply store, or Home Depot, Lowe's, etc.

lowrollin70gmc · 01-13-2008, 07:16 PM

I used the above to make my front turn signal lenses. $1.44 for a 24" x24" sheet of light paneling stuff and I only used a corner for some quick and cheap clear lenses. Could be used behind a red lens, or shot it with a transparent red to diffuse correctly.

68jimmy · 01-14-2008, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

I have the LED stock replacements Musclerodz sells. They are awesome the diffusion pattern matches the led bulbs.

http://musclerodzstore.com/index.asp...PROD&ProdID=90

Thanks but i have built my own led panels and I'm just looking for a different lens...

donovan

68jimmy · 01-14-2008, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowrollin70gmc

I used the above to make my front turn signal lenses. $1.44 for a 24" x24" sheet of light paneling stuff and I only used a corner for some quick and cheap clear lenses. Could be used behind a red lens, or shot it with a transparent red to diffuse correctly.

Have any pics?

thanks,

donovan

heavy70 · 01-15-2008, 03:37 AM

I have the LED conversion from LMC truck it is really nice they fit under the stock lenses. They have 20 LEDs with the "rapid fire" braking.

01-13-2008, 09:08 AM	#1
68jimmy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: albuquerque Posts: 431	Other style tail light lens? Are there other tail light lens available for a fleet style bed that are red in color but have a different diffusion pattern? I'm using led panels for my rear tail/brake/turn lights and the oem lens' work but the pattern in the plastic is really designed for a single bulb... And I'm not real interested in using a clear style lens. Thanks, donovan __________________ 78 C10 LWB Super Cheyenne

01-13-2008, 09:23 AM	#2
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	Re: Other style tail light lens? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=270127 __________________ Mike Redpath

01-13-2008, 10:09 AM	#3
68jimmy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: albuquerque Posts: 431	Re: Other style tail light lens? As sweet as those are I'm really looking for a stock like lens with a different diffusion pattern in red... thanks anyway. __________________ 78 C10 LWB Super Cheyenne

01-13-2008, 01:38 PM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Other style tail light lens? I have the LED stock replacements Musclerodz sells. They are awesome the diffusion pattern matches the led bulbs. http://musclerodzstore.com/index.asp...PROD&ProdID=90 __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-13-2008, 01:58 PM	#5
'68 C-20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dansville, NY Posts: 248	Re: Other style tail light lens? There is a pretty good article in this months Rod and Custom about how to cast your own. It looks pretty easy and they tell you where to get the materials, You could use your old one as a model and create an custom insert...They do not have a link to it from the Rod and Custom Website, PM me if you are interested, I am sure I can find a way to get it to you... __________________ DIY body and paint work is cheap, making it look good... priceless -------------------------------------------- My Toys; ’26 Ford Model T ‘72 Triumph Spitfire 1500 '09 "The Briggs Flyer" Gettin' High.

01-13-2008, 04:35 PM	#6
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Other style tail light lens? Seems I saw an article one time or another in which someone used the prismatic diffuser from a recessed ceiling light fixture, behind the lens. Nothing different looking until nighttime, as I recall. If it works, it should be easy to get a panel from an electric supply store, or Home Depot, Lowe's, etc. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

01-13-2008, 07:16 PM	#7
lowrollin70gmc Too many projects Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fargo, ND land of the flat hills Posts: 1,147	Re: Other style tail light lens? I used the above to make my front turn signal lenses. $1.44 for a 24" x24" sheet of light paneling stuff and I only used a corner for some quick and cheap clear lenses. Could be used behind a red lens, or shot it with a transparent red to diffuse correctly. __________________ Andrew 84 GMC C1500 SWB 6.2 Diesel/700R4/3.42 "Grandpa's odd duck" 70 GMC C1500 LWB My first truck: shaved, bagged, and more: the lowrollin70gmc 68 K20 Suburban 12V Cummins/NV5600/NP205/D60/11.5AAM 3.73s "Dakota Cadillac" 63 Chevy II Nova Coupe 250 I6/T56/4.56s "Economy car" 53 Willys Wagon 350/NV4500/BW4401/HP D44/9inch “Winter Wagon” 30 Model A 16 Focus ST

01-15-2008, 03:37 AM	#10
heavy70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: choctaw, oklahoma Posts: 100	Re: Other style tail light lens? I have the LED conversion from LMC truck it is really nice they fit under the stock lenses. They have 20 LEDs with the "rapid fire" braking.

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