Ring around Rear Flasher lights

[Green&White]

In the attached photo of a '59 Custom 300 4 door, there is a block ring around the rear flasher light.

Was that a black rubber gasket, or was the outer ring of the lens painted black?

Thanks

 

[Bleach]

The back up light lens you're showing is painted black and there is a black seal behind it.

 

[Green&White]

Did the paint go on the outer-facing or inner-facing side of the lens ?

 

[paul2748]

Is it a ring that goes around the lens? If so, just repaint it. If not, taking it off should tell you how its painted.

The light looks just like the parking lights for 54 Fords and 55-56 Tbirds, which used a ring.

 

[Green&White]

So I took a closer look. No light bulbs, sockets, wiring, or switch. Were backup lights an option for the Custom 300 in '59? Does the absence of the black ring indicate that those lenses are just fillers? If so, are there still kits available to add the feature ?

Thanks

 

[paul2748]

Could have been an option on that model. You would have to find a parts car to get all the hardware and the switch. Maybe a owners manual would indicate back up lights were an option.

So I took a closer look. No light bulbs, sockets, wiring, or switch. Were backup lights an option for the Custom 300 in '59? Does the absence of the black ring indicate that those lenses are just fillers? If so, are there still kits available to add the feature ?

Thanks