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Old 10-13-2007   #1 (permalink)
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Couple of new mods

Wanted to do some low cost mods and dump the OEM taillight so I ordered a Lucas style taillight from NB. I did a little grinding to make it fit the fender contour better. I also made some brackets and mounted them on the inside of the shocks and moved my OEM signals there. I may keep these signals or go with something else later but finally had to dump the OEM Taillight. Lucas light seems to be brighter than stock.



Hope the pics showed up because I'm at work and they are filter, so I can't tell!
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nice job! I like the look of the old Lucas style way better.

I also have a lucas tail light I purchased from BC, but the holes didn't line up with the ones on the fender. I was curious, does the one from NB, or did you have to do some drilling?
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Nice work! Looks sharp. Great idea to relocate/reuse the stock signals. They look good there. Any plans for the front??
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nice job! I like the look of the old Lucas style way better.

I also have a lucas tail light I purchased from BC, but the holes didn't line up with the ones on the fender. I was curious, does the one from NB, or did you have to do some drilling?
I used the top hole with a large washer and drilled the two lower holes for the bottom screws. Stock light would cover it up if I ever wanted to put it back but that ain't happen!
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Nice work! Looks sharp. Great idea to relocate/reuse the stock signals. They look good there. Any plans for the front??
I shortened all the signals awhile back so the front is fine for now.
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where is that seat from? And is that a Tax ID badge on your caliber?
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where is that seat from? And is that a Tax ID badge on your caliber?
That's a Corbin Gunfighter and yes, that is a Tax ID holder.
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That's a Corbin Gunfighter and yes, that is a Tax ID holder.
how'd u get the Tax ID hold on the caliber?
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5bass, good to see 'er again - looking better every time - good work!

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Looks great! Nice mods.
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