Anyone here have a '65 Impala?...

[hurricane7]

Thinking of using a 1965 Impala tail light on my seat build, but need to know what the angle from mounting surface to lens face is. I've asked a few sellers on ebay, but no luck.

Can any DTTers help a brother out?

Thanks,
-Jeff

 

[bravozulu]

Have you searched on Google for Auto Museums or collections of Impalas? The New York Times had a front page story (with a photo gallery) about the 100th Anniversary of Chevrolet. It appeared this week. The same story was repeated today.

 

[Redbird]

Yea, buddy of mine has one. You just need the mounting surface angle?

 

[hurricane7]

Yes sir! Thanks!

 

[Redbird]

With the facing being plumb, the mounting angle is 30 degrees.

 

[hurricane7]

Thanks a bunch Redbird!

That's the perfect angle to match my seat...only now, I'm worried it may be too big!? If it's not too much of a PITA, would you mind getting a diameter? Sorry to ask. I shoulda thought of that earlier! : I wouldn't need the chrome ring at the mounting surface because this is what I have in mind...

If this doesn't work out, "Plan B" is to use the bottom of a Royal Ruby Schlitz beer bottle!

Thanks for all your help!

Cheers,
-Jeff

 

[Redbird]

Yea, I can get you the diameter this afternoon

 

[Redbird]

Hey, sorry for the delay. He wasn't home yesterday afternoon.
The lens diameter is 3.5", and just in case, the trim ring adds about another .5".
Hope that helps

 

[hurricane7]

Hey Redbird,

No worries, man. I figured you might be busy...what, with 5 hot chicks piled all over your bike on Halloween and all! Who knows what that could have lead to ;D

That should be all the info I need. Thanks so much for your help. I appreciate it!

It's gonna be a tough call. I just bought this... http://www.ebay.com/itm/360401460289?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
I'll probably still buy the '65 pimp tail light too, and see which I like best. Either one should have a significant cool factor.

Thanks again!
-Jeff