Tail light swap?

[pabster]

OK folks,

I find myself wondering about changing little things on my '74... so here's one.

What would it take to change out the tail lights from stock (1st pic) to the '71 R/T style (2nd pic). Is the rear end so different between years that I'd have to replace more than just the lights/housings? Looks like the housings and the bezels need to be switched, yeah? I haven't started looking around, are these parts hard to get hold of?

The R/T housing is so unique... gotta get it!

 

[BuckNeccid]

Looking at that bumper, filler and the contours of the end of the bumper, I'd say you get to change it as well. There's only about 1/3 the distance between the top of the charger bumper shown and the trunk/body line, and it looks like the RT bumper has a wider opening.

Don't take that as gospel, just what it looks like from those two pics.

 

[skymynx]

I can't offer any help but will say you now have me thinking about doing this as well.

 

[YY1]

I have test fit a set into my 74 bumper.
There is plenty of room, but the bolt holes don't align perfectly.
I have heard that they should, but mine sure don't.
It looks like there's room to either drill new ones, or possibly make a bar bracket.

Finding a set is interesting. Prices have gone up quite a bit since I got mine.
One set sold yesterday on ebay for $450 BIN, after no bids at $500.

I actually kind of like the 73/74 lights.
...much better than 71-72 standard lights IMO.
The louvered ones are neat though.

 

[pabster]

Looking on eBay, there's a whole used set for $750, and what they say is an original new one for $850. As in one side. Good thing I don't need these parts, I just like the look. I could buy a project car for the price of these damn lights. :angryfire: