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Author Topic: GT rear lenses  (Read 180 times)

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montegut

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GT rear lenses
« on: February 25, 2023, 02:06:08 pm »
Looks like I will be getting my 87 back from my painter soon. He ended up doing a full panel off paint job and is buffing it out now. I hope to be able to start doing the things I want to do to it soon. I have a set of the new tail light lenses to put on. What have you guys used for the adhesive?

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Re: GT rear lenses
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2023, 02:35:43 pm »
When I installed mine, I bought some 1/4" x 15' windshield setting tape.  I found it at NAPA but they would only sell it by the case at like $135 I think it was.  O'Rielly's sold me a single roll. 

I had to stretch it to make the diameter smaller to fit into the groove of the housing.  Once I had it into the housing I left the housings on my picnic table, facing upward to let the sun soften the butyl tape.  I then put the lenses on.  If the tape is too thick, it's difficult to get the new lenses to latch onto the housing. 

There are a couple of gaps in the bottom edge of the housing and I noticed there was no factory sealant in those areas.  I think they are intended to provide a drain for condensation.  You may want to check yours to see how they're set up. 
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