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Mike A Model · 10-19-2022, 07:43 AM

I have a 34 Ford Standard 5 Window Coupe and I have a question concerning the taillights. The coupe is a rumble seat car and has two taillights. Researching the characteristics of a Standard Coupe only indicates one taillight. My question, because my car has a rumble seat did, they installed the second taillight for the step for the rumble seat?
Thank you for your time and efforts,
Mike

DavidG · 10-19-2022, 08:26 AM

The rumble seat option for '33-'34 coupes included two steps to assist entry and exit from the rumble seat. One of the those was incorporated into the second tail lamp bracket which served as the base for the first step pad. The second step was the pad located on top of the rear fender.

highbeams · 10-25-2022, 06:24 AM

I understand '33 coupes had two taillights whether standard or deluxe.

Is that correct? Thank you.

DavidG · 10-25-2022, 06:48 AM

No, as with the '34 coupes they were factory equipped with two if they were one of the following: a deluxe model with or without a rumble seat, a standard model with a rumble seat, or any sold in a political jurisdiction where two tail lamps were required. A second tail lamp could also be installed on a standard coupe without a rumble seat by a dealer post production at extra cost.

highbeams · 10-25-2022, 08:08 PM

Thank you!

V8guy · 10-25-2022, 08:26 PM

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Can anyone provide a list of states requiring two tail lights back in the 30's
thanks Mike

10-19-2022, 07:43 AM	#1
Mike A Model Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 22	34 Standard Coupe Taillights I have a 34 Ford Standard 5 Window Coupe and I have a question concerning the taillights. The coupe is a rumble seat car and has two taillights. Researching the characteristics of a Standard Coupe only indicates one taillight. My question, because my car has a rumble seat did, they installed the second taillight for the step for the rumble seat? Thank you for your time and efforts, Mike

10-19-2022, 08:26 AM	#2
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,102	Re: 34 Standard Coupe Taillights The rumble seat option for '33-'34 coupes included two steps to assist entry and exit from the rumble seat. One of the those was incorporated into the second tail lamp bracket which served as the base for the first step pad. The second step was the pad located on top of the rear fender.

10-25-2022, 06:24 AM	#3
highbeams Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: California Posts: 802	Re: 34 Standard Coupe Taillights I understand '33 coupes had two taillights whether standard or deluxe. Is that correct? Thank you.

10-25-2022, 06:48 AM	#4
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,102	Re: 34 Standard Coupe Taillights No, as with the '34 coupes they were factory equipped with two if they were one of the following: a deluxe model with or without a rumble seat, a standard model with a rumble seat, or any sold in a political jurisdiction where two tail lamps were required. A second tail lamp could also be installed on a standard coupe without a rumble seat by a dealer post production at extra cost.

10-25-2022, 08:08 PM	#5
highbeams Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: California Posts: 802	Re: 34 Standard Coupe Taillights Thank you!

10-25-2022, 08:26 PM	#6
V8guy Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Milwaukee Wi Posts: 67	Re: 34 Standard Coupe Taillights Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Can anyone provide a list of states requiring two tail lights back in the 30's thanks Mike