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59' Caddy Tail Light Lenses on a Nightster?

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Old Oct 5, 2011 | 08:48 PM
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Default 59' Caddy Tail Light Lenses on a Nightster?

Does anybody out there know of a way to put tail light lenses off of a 59' Caddy on to a Nightster? I'm sure it won't be easy, but it sure would look good........
 
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Old Oct 5, 2011 | 09:00 PM
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I have a set of Model T "STOP" tails that I am putting on the Nightster. Powder coated black, of course.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 07:35 AM
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Not sure how hard it would be, but if you want a quick fix I think J&P sells some snap on bullet lenses for the stock lights.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 07:35 AM
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Just had a thought, at carnivals and fairs you have seen those "kiddy cars" with the same tail lights only smaller, have to wonder if the could be made to fit Harley's turn signals.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 08:02 AM
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https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softail-models/514522-the-59-cadillac-taillights.html
 
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 08:37 AM
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on a Nightster ? quit smoking that stuff , it's affecting your judgement
 
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 08:39 AM
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i've got to say, your bike, your choice, but.... i'm with not_so_newb on this one...
 
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 08:53 AM
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They do look out of place on that Softy. I am afraid you will be displeased when they are installed on a smaller Sportster frame.
 
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Not a good idear. IMO.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 09:06 AM
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Yea, J&P Cycles sells lights like that. But, I have seen them on a few bikes, in fact someone here had done it a year or so ago. It takes a certain type of bike to fit with big gaudy lights like that. And a stock, or nearly stock bike just ain't that type of bike,. You need a full on custom type thing to pull off lights like that.
At least that is my opinion, your opinion may vary.
 
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