Tail Light Guards

[VX KAT]

Thanks Tom & gizmo....I don't want to cut in line on the other things WelderGuy is making.

I have a few more vehicles I've found that have a similar shape..what I'm going to do now is get measurements.....I'm going to have to go to a parking lot with my tape measure.... since I'm not having any luck with sellers responding with measurements, or they're inventory is not on site.

This may take a while, but I'm going to keep at it
If anybody has any of these trucks, or has access to one, PLEASE let me know tail light meausrements.

Possibilities:
1) 2005- 2008 Toyota Tacoma
2) 2004 -2007 Dodge Durango
3) 1998 -2003 - Dodge Dakota (not SLT)
4) 2004 GMC Envoy/Chevy Trailblazer
5) 2005 -2007 FORD F-150 STYLESIDE/FLAIRSIDE-turned upside down ...yes, upside down since a welder is going to fab tabs anyway....

[tom4bren]

Giz - Yah, I'd like to borrow the cracked tail light.

KAT - Mebbe I can move it quicker if I prototype it in copper tubing (which I can work with) and then just hand it off to Ron to fab in stronger material and weld on tabs.

[VX KAT]

Giz - Yah, I'd like to borrow the cracked tail light.

KAT - Mebbe I can move it quicker if I prototype it in copper tubing (which I can work with) and then just hand it off to Ron to fab in stronger material and weld on tabs.

Hmmmmm, that's an interesting idea.....but still sounds like a lot of work for you. Let me putter around a bit longer and see what I can find, if anything. Thanks for your help!

[yellowgizmo99]

Tom will send out in the next couple of days, think have your address but send it in a PM just in case cann't find it.

[braaus]

Just checking, these are the ones you already bought, right?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HOLDEN-RO...item1e5318f0fe

[VX KAT]

Just checking, these are the ones you already bought, right?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HOLDEN-RO...item1e5318f0fe

No...I bought these:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/350516916189...84.m1439.l2649


I don't think those would work cuz the years are '98-'02 for the Rodeo/Holden. I realize this listing says it fits '03 and '04 also, but from everything I've read, they changed in '03, so these wouldn't/shouldn't fit.

I'm still discussing options with 2 different fabricators.
1) One option is to take these S.S ones I have, bend them open more, weld on and shape the tabs, then powdercoat them.

2) The other option is to build the tubular style from the ground up, then powdercoat.

I'll be talking to one fab guy this weekend. I've sent him pics and we're going to discuss it all.

And yes, I'll get a price for him to do additional sets of each type.


TBC....stay tuned....

[braaus]

I just got my package from Isuzu factory in China, i bought the Isuzu emblem + roof lights from the F series trucks through Alibaba.com 18 bucks for all parts, but shipping was killing 50 bucks through UPS but arrived in 4 days! My rear emblem was a black sticker, and i have trouble backing up at dark, so the lights are functional, attaching them to the spoiler doesn't damage the car, just used some silicone sealand and 4 "self threading" (is that what they are called?) screws.
They are black and are hardly noticed, so i'm happy with the final result.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/17121683@N00/6868229929

http://www.flickr.com/photos/17121683@N00/6868228865

[VXorado]

I just got my package from Isuzu factory in China, i bought the Isuzu emblem + roof lights from the F series trucks through Alibaba.com 18 bucks for all parts, but shipping was killing 50 bucks through UPS but arrived in 4 days! My rear emblem was a black sticker, and i have trouble backing up at dark, so the lights are functional, attaching them to the spoiler doesn't damage the car, just used some silicone sealand and 4 "self threading" (is that what they are called?) screws.
They are black and are hardly noticed, so i'm happy with the final result.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/17121683@N00/6868229929

http://www.flickr.com/photos/17121683@N00/6868228865

I really like those lights, very unique.

[VX KAT]

MAKING PROGRESS ON CUSTOM MADE TAIL LIGHT GUARDS!
Took the pics of Doug's installed tail guards to the off-road fab shop today.


1) Discussed details to fab a replica of the Rodeo guard and create 3 tabs for mounting, with appropriate shape/angle so it clears back door. Will be round/tubular style, with 4 horizontal bars within the frame. Made from mild steel. Can get them powder-coated black locally.

2) Also requested he try to re-shape the stainless steel set I got on ebay, with the flat metal design and basically find a way to make these work. I want these to be really close to the lens, so we'll see what he can do.

He has time next week, so he'll call me to set up firm appt. and I'll leave my VX for the day.

to be continued.....

[braaus]

MAKING PROGRESS ON CUSTOM MADE TAIL LIGHT GUARDS!
Took the pics of Doug's installed tail guards to the off-road fab shop today.


1) Discussed details to fab a replica of the Rodeo guard and create 3 tabs for mounting, with appropriate shape/angle so it clears back door. Will be round/tubular style, with 4 horizontal bars within the frame. Made from mild steel. Can get them powder-coated black locally.

2) Also requested he try to re-shape the stainless steel set I got on ebay, with the flat metal design and basically find a way to make these work. I want these to be really close to the lens, so we'll see what he can do.

He has time next week, so he'll call me to set up firm appt. and I'll leave my VX for the day.

to be continued.....

That's great, looks like this week will be very productive, please keep us posted and post photos, i want a pair!!

[yellowgizmo99]

can you get night shot with back-up lights on.

[braaus]

can you get night shot with back-up lights on.

yes, i will, as soon as my friend electrician have some time to see me, he will also help me installing a pair of sidesteps, he's got Jags, MGs, Astons, Minis and a shed full of tools.

[Vendetta]

...he's got Jags, MGs, Astons, Minis and a shed full of tools.

Let's get some shots of that, too.
-V

[braaus]

Let's get some shots of that, too.
-V

I'll be going to his house on friday and will make sure of taking heaps of photos. I'm a Jag man myself, had 3 so far, love the XJ6s, will have more before i die, i just know... i hope we can hook the lights or the sidesteps.

[Triathlete]

braaus...don't happen to be a Black Flag fan, do you?