Always wanted the rectangular lights to make the car more "Authentic". Got them for Fathers day and decided to install them today... First thing I noticed is only 2 wires instead of 4 so I do some research and here is what I find:
1. Early 427's had rectangular lights but some latter ones had round ones like FFR. Something to do with race rules of the day or so I read on a thread.
2. There are different models available from Finishline and Superformance that guys are using but they all seem to need some modification or else they are reported to be dim. Some guys have installed LED's, others have added an extra bulb and reflective material. Most have built boxes to weather proof them.
My suggestion is to do your research FIRST before you purchase. Lots of good info on this forum but I had no idea I needed to research this before I purchased. I hope this post informs someone before they take on a project they were not ready for.
It looks like I will be modifying mine most likely to a dual LED system but what I thought was an afternoon project may be put on the shelf till this comming winter when I have more time and patience.
Jerry
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#6309 delivered 9/17/07.
94 donor Mustang GT,GT-40 Aluminum Heads, FAST EZ-EFI, 3.73 gears, 3 link, FFR/Ron Francis Wiring, Whitby top
I wanted the rectangular lights but same as you had to build the back. I cut out a new backing plate and welded on freeze plugs that the LED's would fit into. Maybe these pics will give you some ideas.
You could also go to speedway motors and buy 41=48 chev rectangular LED taillights and just bolt them in and they fit the taillight raised boss perfectly
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FFR 6513 408w tko600 3.55 Levi aluminum LCA Whitby power brakes Fortes midshifter
The cobrax has predominently round or radiused contours. The round lights look better, and fit better.
Our cars are not COBxxxx.
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Build started 15 Dec. 2002
Registered June 2009, kit delivered December 2002. Levy Stage 4,347,EFI TKOII, IRS, FFR 4 into 4 pipes, Roh 17 inch wheels, Nitto 555's, 275/40/17, 245/45/17. Power steering, C&R Water to oil heat exchanger. Levy / Ron Davis big radiator. Tweeker RT, WB O2 system. Street performer seats, tracks both sides, Levy pro bump steer, SN95 front spindles, FFR LCA's, Levy / Willwood brakes.
Lomborghini titanium silver, painted by Gordon Levy.
Changing tail lights seems like a big waste of time to me.
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FFR 5353K,351/400hp,TKO 500, 3-link w/3.08 and Truetrac, Koni DA coilovers front and rear,APE hardtop,Forte front and VPM rear swaybars
If you do decide to do the mod, you'll also need to re-wire so the lights can be both brake and turn signal. pm me if you need the circuit to do that.
Doc
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little block, BIG BLOCK . . . HUMMMMMMM? FFR3712K (POPSDRM) in Lost Wages, NV. MKII, 5.0, GT40-EFI, E-303, T5, 17" 5-Lug Chrome Cobra "R's", 315's, PBR 4 wheel Disks, Full Tubular suspension, Flaming River, 3.73:1 3-Link, Drop Butt mod, Dash forward mod, Footbox Air vents, Custom Turn Signals, Custom 4-into-4 headers, Non-Donor build, Ford Royal Blue Pearl w/ Arctic White stripes.
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