Installing right tail light 40 Ford V/8 (standard)

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Originally Posted by 4d fjord

I want to install a right tail light in my 40 coupe both for looks and safety. Does anyone have any helpful hints or what to do or not to do. I want to make sure it matches the left side perfectly. The rear fenders are off the car. Any advice before I start drilling and cutting would be greatly appreciated.

Measure twice, then two more times. I have done this numerous times.
Ford dealers simply swapped fenders. There was a reinforcement bracket at the back of the right fender just like the left fender.
You could probably get one from a donor fender.