1968 Torino GT

[jarhead]

I've been working on a 68 to 69 tail light conversion on my 68 GT.

I never did care for the extra large tail lights on the 68.




Made a prototype sheetmetal piece to get close as possible for the 69 mounting.



Found the best location for it and held it temporarily with sheet-metal screws.



Mounted the 69 fender extension to check for fit.



Lens fits pretty good. I will fill in all the holes with muggy weld to delete the chrome trim.

I will modify this one and then make two final mounts.

[pro66tour]

A lot of love in that fab work Joe...
Looks great!

[jarhead]

Originally Posted by pro66tour

A lot of love in that fab work Joe...
Looks great!

Thanks, I have enjoyed this part

[jarhead]

The 69 tail light assemblies are installed. I still am not happy with the final results, back to the 18 gauge stash for another pattern.

I bit the bullet and bought a lower front drivers side quarter panel, and a trunk drop down. The amount of time it took to make the light mounts was more time than I had to spare, but I like fabrication.



I like the 69 lights much better than the 68 originals...

[pro66tour]

Looks tight Joe, and I agree - the '69 tail lights are much better looking…

[jarhead]

Originally Posted by pro66tour

Looks tight Joe, and I agree - the '69 tail lights are much better looking…

Thanks,
I just noticed you're from Canada. I hope all is well, that fire at Fort McMurray is a horrible thing.

Joe

[pro66tour]

Originally Posted by jarhead

Thanks,
I just noticed you're from Canada. I hope all is well, that fire at Fort McMurray is a horrible thing.

Joe

Yes Joe. What's happening there is common unfortunately. Country is rallying around relief efforts. Thanks for your thoughts brother...