tail lights

[jdamion]

so i called the local junkyards right.

and the taillights for my 1980 datsun pickup are rare, and they want $50 a pop.

do you think i can make brackets and plates and make my own tail lights using boat/trailer lights and actually make it look good?

i think i can, the problem is will it surpass the $100 for 2 tail light mark?

has anybody done something like this or is there any sites that sell the tail lighsts? my housings are pretty f***ed up, and the lenses are cracked, and broken. wireing is still good, but the bulbs are rusted into place.

help?

[dogred]

Replace them with the stock ones whenever possible, unless it is a farm truck. You will pay more than $100 if you try any where other than a junk yard. I will ask around, I know a few people who have more than one 720. Do you need the Datsun or the Nissan lights, (On the bed or under the bed)?

Now that I reread your post you will need them for under the bed.

You can fix the rust if you can get the bulbs out, with a small wire brush, and some of the goop that helps electrical connections. (usually about $1 for a pack)

[jdamion]

the ones that are under the bed, the kind that always get smashed out by the stock bumper.

for now i just might use some fix it tape and glue to make ti legal. but it dont want ghetto tail lights. lol.

[jdamion]

THANKS!

[dogred]

I also have a tube bumper I am not going to use, made by jackman, it is a double tube design, seen on alot of Toyota pick ups.

[jdamion]

i'm going for that no bumper look.

the style i'm going for is sleek tuner.

[flinterman2000]

Some WD40 will help to get the lights out. It may cost more than the 100 dollar mark to refab using the trailer lights. BTW it does not look as good as the original.

[bracktheron720]

Ebay!!just orderd a pair for the nissan verson so up on the sides of the bed and paid 70 bucks with shipping for the pair..you might wanna take a look and see if the have the ones you need....i was kinda think about doin a custom roll pan down at the shop and using the datsun style like you need, on my 84 thought it might look cool but never got to it....

[jdamion]

try and find some under the tailgate, thats the kind i have, i at least need new brake lenses, the reverse and turn signal parts of the lenses are still good. each lamp has 2 sections btw.

any suggestions besides ebay?

plus i owe them $10 from old listing fees....

[bracktheron720]

i hate listing fees i know what your sayin iv been there a couple times lol...btu honestly thats the best place for parts for our 720's i can find....the parts are getting pretty rare cuz there getting so popular...ill look around and see what i can find for ya though...iv been looking for a speedo cable for months and cant find one anywhere!!

[flinterman2000]

Ebay!!just orderd a pair for the nissan verson so up on the sides of the bed and paid 70 bucks with shipping for the pair..you might wanna take a look and see if the have the ones you need....i was kinda think about doin a custom roll pan down at the shop and using the datsun style like you need, on my 84 thought it might look cool but never got to it....

You have to be careful when ordering the nissan version lights. Remember the 83 onwards use two different style of lights. The red and white wont work on your 80 because the red acts as stop and turn whilst your set up is individual. The number of wires coming into the tail light also differs, so the best option is to get one from the junkyard.

[jdamion]

so just make them street legal with fix it tape then buy the junkyard ones? sound good to me!

[flinterman2000]

Anything to keep us legal on the road.

[bracktheron720]

You have to be careful when ordering the nissan version lights. Remember the 83 onwards use two different style of lights. The red and white wont work on your 80 because the red acts as stop and turn whilst your set up is individual. The number of wires coming into the tail light also differs, so the best option is to get one from the junkyard.

i just got the ones i ordered and there brand new and perfect!!couldn't ask for more!!they had the full housung lens with bulbs for the hardbodys also and different shades for the 83 and 84 i got the stock colors..i didnt look for the older models but the had lall the exterior lighting for mine brand new and for a good price..just gotta make sure you get the ones for the rite year!!

[flinterman2000]

brand new and for a good price..just gotta make sure you get the ones for the rite year!!

Could you get the lenses only bracktheron? jdamion I cant tell you where to find the lenses but I changed both of mine for 15 bucks and that includes the sealant. I got mine from the local nissan dealer here in the Caribbean.

[bracktheron720]

i wish i could have found just the lenses iv talked to you a while back about them i couldnt find them here....never tried the dealership though...might be sumthin to look into though!!!

[jdamion]

hey if i couldnt find them here could i buy a set off you via paypal?

as long as they would fit.

i'll pay shipping too!

[flinterman2000]

My brother-in-law has a skybox he lets me use. Once I find them I"ll contact you for shipping.

[jdamion]

skybox?

[flinterman2000]

An address for a company that ships stuff internationally.