[WANTED] Tail light lens for '64 Valiant Signet

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Looking for a decent tail light lens for my '64 Valiant Signet.
This is what I want to replace!
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if your writing those lens' off, try brushing a coat of DOT-3 brake fluid on a corner and see if it penetrates the crazing (inside or out) the DOT-3 should slightly dissolve the plastic and may draw into the crazeing and minimize the crazing appearance. may have to sand the exterior back to smooth a it may make it a matte finish. There was a Mexican merchant on Ebay that sold repops (STANLEY branded?) looked to be from molds. Not sure of availability now. Do NOT use windex on taillight lenses I think the ammonia causes instant crazing. 2 part latex molding from an original is a weekend project that can get decent results, and you may get it good enough to sell the extras.
 

if your writing those lens' off, try brushing a coat of DOT-3 brake fluid on a corner and see if it penetrates the crazing (inside or out) the DOT-3 should slightly dissolve the plastic and may draw into the crazeing and minimize the crazing appearance. may have to sand the exterior back to smooth a it may make it a matte finish. There was a Mexican merchant on Ebay that sold repops (STANLEY branded?) looked to be from molds. Not sure of availability now. Do NOT use windex on taillight lenses I think the ammonia causes instant crazing. 2 part latex molding from an original is a weekend project that can get decent results, and you may get it good enough to sell the extras.
My other lens is pretty decent.
I'll try the DOT-3 treatment if I get a good replacement, but it still functions at present.
I actually had an eBay order placed for the Mexican repops that was cancelled by eBay as being not available! I see the same seller has other years listed, but not the '64.
 
As best I can read those tiny numbers:
On the lower side is TAAT (symbol) 3
On the upper side is 20411 2'3'24033 The 2nd '3' may be something different, that is where the lens is glued together.
I will check my garage in a few days it is very cold here and let u know
 
Darlene has a nice NOS set, just out of my price range for this car. Good deal for someone doing restoration.
I did get the correct part number and appreciate the info.
Still looking for driver side rear tail light lens, part #20411 2524033
 
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