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Originally Posted by A-Merry-Can

...since i'm replacing the corners anyway, i think i'm going to move the tail lights inboard to the center panel. i'll still have the spare tire on the back, but there's plenty of room for inboard lights. plus, moving them inboard will allow the lights to seal better. getting the lights to seal on that rear curve looks near impossible. i'm also planning on recessed tail lights ...

i always thought the outboard lights on the early trotters looked a little strange anyway. was that a globe trotter ONLY thing? i haven't seen that on other trailers of that era. jp

Hi JP:

I think the "outboard" large diameter taillights on the rear side panel curves is a California only thing on all their early 1960's trailers (from 1961-1962 or thereabouts), perhaps due to state motor vehicle lighting laws. If purely aesthetic placement, it's certainly questionable taste IMHO as it looks Wally-eyed. The Ohio trailers from the same era all seem to have the same or similar taillights on the rear center panel for a much more balanced and pleasing appearance, again IMHO. I think 4" dia. recessed LED tail lights would look great, especially with a browed trim ring.