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  1. 10-07-2024, 03:52 PM #1
    Brbrbr
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    SWB Tail Lights retrofit to LWB

    Can one adapt SWB tail lights to work on a LWB? I am wrapping up my build and quite prefer the earlier lenses to the later ones. I am specifically looking at the reproductions Stoddard sells.

    https://www.stoddard.com/sic63140302.html

    Appreciate any guidance.
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  2. 10-08-2024, 08:03 PM #2
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    Curious to know as well.
    I think the answer is a no though.
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  3. 10-09-2024, 05:36 AM #3
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    [QUOTE=Brbrbr;1188118]Can one adapt SWB tail lights to work on a LWB? I am wrapping up my build and quite prefer the earlier lenses to the later ones. I am specifically looking at the reproductions Stoddard sells.

    https://www.stoddard.com/sic63140302.html

    Appreciate any guidance.[/QUOTE


    That is a solid no. The SWB tail light and turn signal assemblies are smaller and won’t fit into the pockets in the body with out stuffing with filler.
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  4. 10-09-2024, 05:57 AM #4
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    Perfect answer, Jim. Thank you. Saved me a small fortune from learning that myself.
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  5. 10-10-2024, 12:09 PM #5
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    The simple solution. Buy a SWB car. Probably not the solution your looking for. I'm sure your car will be very nice.
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