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Tail Light Identification?

Discussion in 'Early Jeep Restoration and Research' started by joltes, Aug 31, 2019.

  1. joltes

    joltes Member

    I know that these aren’t original to any year CJ, but I was wondering if anybody knows anything about them. I can’t find any info on the web about these particular ones. Signal-Stat 2101. They have a universal mounting bracket attached.

    If this is the wrong forum, I apologize. @Focker
     
    Last edited: Aug 31, 2019
  2. Beach66Bum

    Beach66Bum 1966 Tuxedo Park Mark IV 2024 Sponsor

    A lot of pictures of the vintage 2101 Signal-Stat taillights, but I can not find these ones either.
     
  3. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    They certainly seem familiar.. Maybe a generic aftermarket unit.
     
  4. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

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  5. joltes

    joltes Member

    That's a good article, thank you! While I did know that these aren't originals, I did learn that what was on my 72 were not original either. Now I know what to look for.... Eventually.
     
  6. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

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    You're welcome! These are scarce. They get smashed quite easily. You can find the replacement lenses online, but intact buckets are hard to find. Left has a pedestal and license plate bracket, and a window with a lens to illuminate the license plate. The right has no window.

    There are some imported replacements that are similar and look ok. Search through old posts and you'll find some discussion.
     
  7. WYOMIKE

    WYOMIKE Oct 1971 pic

    On my 71 the model of lights are:

    Left; Grote 416, SAE ST1AL 68
    Right: Grote 416, SAE ST1A 68
    They are still the original and look just like Timgr shows above.
    Mike
     
  8. mike starck

    mike starck Member

    I have a pair of taillights that I picked up at the 4x4 swap meet in Wash. couple years ago. . Spares in case I ever get rear ended in the Renegade II. mike DSC03639.JPG They are hard to find.
     
  9. mike starck

    mike starck Member

    Note that the screw orientation is different on the reproduction lights.They are clocked 180 degrees from original, if that matters .Don't know why they would not have made them the same. mike DSC03301.JPG
     
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  10. Keys5a

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    The lights pictured are universal aftermarket tail lights. Though not correct, they will work fine on an old Jeep. What year Jeep do you have?
    -Donny
     
  11. joltes

    joltes Member

    Mine is a 72 Renegade. I’ll use these ones until I come across some originals.