1966 Valiant Tail lights

[Jim Kueneman]

Seems like Miguel is out of business in Mexico for these. I believe Layson's is now importing the Mexican lenses directly since their Australian connection has been broken since Covid. Also Classic is now stocking Layson's parts for the 66 now too,

https://www.classicindustries.com/shop/1966/plymouth/valiant/parts/?q=tail light


But there is a new kid on the block... anyone use these yet?

1966 Plymouth Barracuda Valiant Tail Light Lens Set LH/RH — Schimmel Engineering

 

[65 Cuda 340]

66 Valiant and Barracuda lenses aren't the same. These look like Valiant lenses

 

[Jim Kueneman]

66 Valiant and Barracuda lenses aren't the same. These look like Valiant lenses

Fixed

 

[65 Cuda 340]

Ok, Schimmel does have the Barracuda lenses, too.

 

[cudamark]

The upper lens is the same between the Barracuda and Valiant. It's the middle and lower that are different.

 

[65 Cuda 340]

66 Barracuda has the backup light in the middle, Valiant has it at the bottom. Its backup lense is also plainer than the Barracuda's.

 

[Charrlie_S]

Seems like Miguel is out of business in Mexico for these. I believe Layson's is now importing the Mexican lenses directly since their Australian connection has been broken since Covid. Also Classic is now stocking Layson's parts for the 66 now too,

https://www.classicindustries.com/shop/1966/plymouth/valiant/parts/?q=tail light


But there is a new kid on the block... anyone use these yet?

1966 Plymouth Barracuda Valiant Tail Light Lens Set LH/RH — Schimmel Engineering

Miguel is still doing business. I have a set of 64 Valiant tail light and reverse light lenses coming. Just got the tracking number, today. He is a member here.

@Mexican Spec​

 

[Jim Kueneman]

Miguel is still doing business. I have a set of 64 Valiant tail light and reverse light lenses coming. Just got the tracking number, today. He is a member here.

@Mexican Spec​

His old website didn’t work. You have a new one Miguel?

 

[Mexican Spec]

His old website didn’t work. You have a new one Miguel?

Yes Jim, I had to switch domains so here is the new link.

Micas Y Mas - Mexican Made Lights and Lenses For Your Daily Driver

I also have the lenses published here.

[FOR SALE] - Reproduction Tail Light Lenses 1966 Valiant or Barracuda

 

[Mexican Spec]

Seems like Miguel is out of business in Mexico for these. I believe Layson's is now importing the Mexican lenses directly since their Australian connection has been broken since Covid. Also Classic is now stocking Layson's parts for the 66 now too,

https://www.classicindustries.com/shop/1966/plymouth/valiant/parts/?q=tail light


But there is a new kid on the block... anyone use these yet?

1966 Plymouth Barracuda Valiant Tail Light Lens Set LH/RH — Schimmel Engineering

Is it just me or do the 3D printed lenses look a little odd? The '66 Valiant lenses look Ok but the ones further down don't.

 

[Jim Kueneman]

Is it just me or do the 3D printed lenses look a little odd? The '66 Valiant lenses look Ok but the ones further down don't.

They are a little odd. He mentions that if you want true colors look elsewhere.

 

[Mexican Spec]

They are a little odd. He mentions that if you want true colors look elsewhere.

Well even on a daily driver an odd colored tail light would stand out, I think at least.

Did you need a set or were you posting options?

Miguel

 

[Jim Kueneman]

Well even on a daily driver an odd colored tail light would stand out, I think at least.

Did you need a set or were you posting options?

Miguel

Options, I did not know about that guy.

 

[cudamark]

Looks like they have a bit of an orange peel finish.

 

[66CudaJeff]

Miguel is still doing business. I have a set of 64 Valiant tail light and reverse light lenses coming. Just got the tracking number, today. He is a member here.

@Mexican Spec​

Charrlie do you have any pics with your tail light lenses installed you bought from Mexican Spec? Are you happy with them? Or does anyone else have any pics or opinions about these lenses?

 

[Jim Kueneman]

Charrlie do you have any pics with your tail light lenses installed you bought from Mexican Spec? Are you happy with them? Or does anyone else have any pics or opinions about these lenses?

They typically need a bit of polishing but once polished they are amazing for the price.

 

[Jim Kueneman]

 

[66CudaJeff]

They typically need a bit of polishing but once polished they are amazing for the price.

Those look good thanks for posting the pic! I agree the price is right!

 

[Jim Kueneman]

Those look good thanks for posting the pic! I agree the price is right!

And Miguel (@Mexican Spec) is great at keeping you up dated with the customs process.

 

[Charrlie_S]

Charrlie do you have any pics with your tail light lenses installed you bought from Mexican Spec? Are you happy with them? Or does anyone else have any pics or opinions about these lenses?

I'm tech challanged, so have trouble doing pictures. I have bough a few different lenses from him. Very satisfied. They are very good to use for anything but a "correct" restoration. If you look real close, you might see a small imperfection, from time to time. They do not have the Mopar logo or part numbers, but check the price of NOS if you can even find them. My cars are not "restorations", they are drivers, race car, or my newest 64 is a resto-mod. The only drawback is the shipping time, but that is not the sellers fault, it is a postal issue, and the seller keeps you informed of the progress.

 

[66CudaJeff]

I'm tech challanged, so have trouble doing pictures. I have bough a few different lenses from him. Very satisfied. They are very good to use for anything but a "correct" restoration. If you look real close, you might see a small imperfection, from time to time. They do not have the Mopar logo or part numbers, but check the price of NOS if you can even find them. My cars are not "restorations", they are drivers, race car, or my newest 64 is a resto-mod. The only drawback is the shipping time, but that is not the sellers fault, it is a postal issue, and the seller keeps you informed of the progress.

Awesome thanks for the reply! I'm going to be ordering some in the near future!

 

[Rick@Laysons]

The '66 Valiant/Cuda tail light lenses we sell are injection molded, and are being manufactured exclusively for us.

 

[slantsixdan]

Here's another Yes vote for lenses from Miguel. Excellent product at excellent price with excellent service.

 

[tone]

Another vote for Miguel. Ordered some years ago for a previous Barracuda. He's very upfront about the shipping.