Tail Panel and Assorted Trim

mr. fix it · Mar 6, 2017

So did you have to drop the bumper to get these lights out?

MarPar · Mar 6, 2017

mr. fix it said:
So did you have to drop the bumper to get these lights out?

in process, Tommy...

I took a look underneath and @65 500 is correct, there are speed nuts behind the panel holding on the piece of trim. I have soaked them in a bit of penetrant, and am waiting for it to take effect. It looks like I may be able to pull the tail lights out without dropping the bumper. once I get the piece of trim off, I will know for sure.

stay tuned! lol

a couple pics for your viewing pleasure in the mean time...first one is pass side behind the panel and the no 2 is driver's side. the bottom 2 dickies have the speed nuts for the trim piece and top 6 are for the letters. two sleeves per letter...

yes, the middle driver's side dickie is missing his nut; but fear not! I believe I have a couple of them there nuts in stock

MarPar · Mar 6, 2017

the verdict is in...no need to pull the bumper! :thumbsup:

all you have to do is help the tail light assy by pushing evenly on the four studs and she'll come right out.

and it looks like the "tail panel" is all part of the bumper filler panel.

@Slantsix here are a couple pics for ya...ill take a few more in the daylight. just let me know if there is a certain area you are specifically looking for.

and all the gaskets came off intact!! woo-hoo!!!

de-contruction will continue this week...more to come! :thumbsup:

MarPar · Mar 6, 2017

btw, what is the correct color for the tail panel and the top of the bumper filler?

light argent? silver?

Slantsix · Mar 7, 2017

Ty very much for pictures. Looks like 300 tail lights swap isnt so easy i hoped for. Bolt off Newport lights and bolt on 300 lights. Hoped Chrysler was lazy and made all rear ends same....

MarPar · Mar 7, 2017

Slantsix said:
Ty very much for pictures. Looks like 300 tail lights swap isnt so easy i hoped for. Bolt off Newport lights and bolt on 300 lights. Hoped Chrysler was lazy and made all rear ends same....

seems to me you have to cut out that middle portion of the tail panel, correct?

Slantsix · Mar 7, 2017

Yep need some cutting and maybe drilling.

MarPar · Mar 7, 2017

love those tail lights!

MarPar · Mar 8, 2017

MarPar said:
btw, what is the correct color for the tail panel and the top of the bumper filler?

light argent? silver?

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bump...

65 500 · Mar 8, 2017

MarPar said:
bump...

That info might be in your FSM.

MarPar · Mar 8, 2017

65 500 said:
That info might be in your FSM.

I dont recall finishes being mentioned in there, but I shall take a gander.

thanks!

stubs300 · Mar 8, 2017

MarPar said:
btw, what is the correct color for the tail panel and the top of the bumper filler?

light argent? silver?

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I don't know how I missed this topic? I would go with Argent, Cr8crshr's Satellite tail panel is Argent, my hubcaps have it. Seem like they used that a lot in various apps.

MarPar · Mar 8, 2017

stubs300 said:
I don't know how I missed this topic? I would go with Argent, Cr8crshr's Satellite tail panel is Argent, my hubcaps have it. Seem like they used that a lot in various apps.

no worries, Jon...im assuming the light argent, right?