blue dots

[sixbangr]

Who has them for the stake beds? I saw them at Brother's for the early ones, but not the '60+

[Rich 5150 69]

You`ll have to get creative..
http://www.thefind.com/cars/info-blu...ail-light-lens

[jbgroby]

I got to learn sumitn' new everyday. I've seen them and heard about them, but what does the Blue Dot do?

(Don't laugh) For all things there is a first time.

[PureLuck88]

Originally Posted by jbgroby

I got to learn sumitn' new everyday. I've seen them and heard about them, but what does the Blue Dot do?

(Don't laugh) For all things there is a first time.

if you have the real blue dots they are glass about the size of a nickle maybe alittle bigger but what they do is make your tail lights look purple but a nice shade of purple. the plastic blue dots to me anyways dont get a nice color purple

[Rich 5150 69]

Very true, the first ever blue dots I had seen was on a 50 merc, i was 9 years old then in 1960...never forgot that.

[PureLuck88]

my first was a 41 ford business coupe with candy red paint back in 1978 I was 8

[apachedaddy]

I think they are cool but you may want to check your local laws to see the legality of them. Some states say they are a no no.

[Rich 5150 69]

They are actually illegal in Calif, almost all street rods have them, they don`t do any thing about them unless your really doing something wrong, just another reason.!

[jonzcustomshop]

stake bed? are you meaning stepside? because the step used the same light 55-66, also you should be able to just buy the dot and put it in whatever lens you have, try http://www.thenightprowlers.com
my 2003 catalog from them has the glass bluedot and chrome bezel for $6.00 a pair, (might need to adjust for inflation)

[63 & 64 Bowties]

Most Harley shops keep them in stock in glass (as mentioned, stay away from plastic) if you want to cut your old lens and make them yourself.
And, they have to be installed directly in front of your bulb filament to work correctly.
When installed right, they're not noticeable when the tail lights are lit, but glow purple when the brake light / turn signal is on.

[jbgroby]

Is the purple color better or more desireble than standard red, or is it something to just be diffferent?

[Vernski]

Originally Posted by jbgroby

Is the purple color better or more desireble than standard red, or is it something to just be diffferent?

jbgroby I think that because there illegal in most states they are more desirable to some outlaws and hot-rodders. Some like to push the envelope or the police as it may be. I do think they are purty though but glass dots only....Vernski

[likaroc13]

Classic Parts has them too....classicparts.com

[63 & 64 Bowties]

It's just old school. As far as I know, they were first used in 1949 Ford cars as a factory option. The 49's had glass tail lights and of course the blue dots were glass too. 49 Fords were (and still are) so popular for hot rods.

[fryer1979]

Most of your auto parts stores sell just the dots and trim themselves in the auto accessories section. You'll have to drill your own holes, but they will work.

[Woogeroo]

a lot of states allow the blue dots on the older cars these days... but it varies state to state as to what the cut off date is.

I have been behind vehicles with blue dots and they seem to attract the eye a lot more to me... they look cool.

-W

[jason65]

I've ran blue dots on my truck for @14 years now and never had a problem. I used to have the plastic ones but 2 years ago I found some glass ones. The glass ones look so much better. They make for more brilliant color. All you need to do is drill a 15/16 hole put the dots in and twist the 4 tabs to hold the dot and houseing in. They look great on our style of truck.

[Rich 5150 69]

Jason where did you find the glass lenses..?

[jason65]

Just fallow the linky. But blue dots are all I would get from them. They are high dollar for inferior products, "sheet metel products". http://www.classicchevroletparts.com/

[Bishops Trucks]

I have them on my '71 and my Dad has them on his '55 210 Delray, '57 3100 & his '65 Corvair Conv. I have had them on my truck for many years and have never had a problem from the lawmen. I just like the way they look.

[Nailz]

I never knew they were illegal in Cali, i guess that makes me a blue dot rebel!

[Vernski]

In Idaho if it's a 65 and older the dot's are ok, but that's just here-say I haven't confirmed it with anyone official. I just don't think they pay much attention to it unless they want a reason to pull you over. I had a 77 step-side I drove around for years that had dot's and never was stopped, but that could have been just been good luck...Vernski

[Bishops Trucks]

I think the only time it becomes an issue in Va. is durng the yearly inspection.

[likaroc13]

Originally Posted by Rich 5150 69

Jason where did you find the glass lenses..?

http://www.classicparts.com/1947-87-...ctinfo/49-801/

[Ghostwhite]

I want some.....