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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 12:45 PM
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tail light lens question

on a 1970 cutlass

if you only install the outer lens and not the inner lens what will happen?
Old Aug 9, 2007 | 04:32 PM
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The inner is a reflector, so I would say the light will not be as bright.
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 64Rocket
The inner is a reflector, so I would say the light will not be as bright.
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bro im going to have to see your cutlass in person and in action
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by shaks 442 clone
on a 1970 cutlass

if you only install the outer lens and not the inner lens what will happen?
The inner lens is a light diffuser that spreads the light from the single filament so it appears to fill the entire lens. If you leave it out, you'll see a single small bright light in the center of the lens and the rest of the lens won't be as bright.
Old Aug 11, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by joe_padavano
The inner lens is a light diffuser that spreads the light from the single filament so it appears to fill the entire lens. If you leave it out, you'll see a single small bright light in the center of the lens and the rest of the lens won't be as bright.

what would you recommend joe? get the inners, or its not a show car leave them off?
Old Aug 13, 2007 | 12:53 AM
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I'll be at Infineon Raceway (Sears Point) on labor day. Stop on by.

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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 03:40 PM
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what would you recommend joe? get the inners, or its not a show car leave them off?
Why would you want to leave them off? The lenses were designed in to allow the tail lights to meet DOT visibility requirements. Leaving the inners off the car makes the taillights dimmer and increases your chances of being rearended.
Old Aug 22, 2007 | 04:04 PM
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does anyone have 4 taillights forsale????? a complete set screws gaskets inner and outter lens?
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