Axistr new project

[Innuendo]

I'm always for modifying as I'm a custom Vanner child of the 70-80's and so long as it was a modification from stock it was a great idea! It was about personalising your Van.

So even I though it was a good idea to put WB tail lights in everything way back then. But today looking back at styling they are pretty awful plastic (lipstick on a pig smudged outside the lines) and really do take their ugliness from the same designer as the UC Sunturd tail light. It just wasn't a great time in styling trying to make old models modern and really that's why it was the end of both of them. So today I see the point in using the WB and making look earlier. That said, I also see the point in rarer models retaining their real factory look. I.E: factory specs if they (the cars) deserve it due to rarity, survivor condition, combinations, books etc. Point is though; unless it's a Sandman no point talking up something that's it's not.

For some reason back then (and even kids today fall into the trap) that newer or if it costs more to purchase it must be better regardless. Age and time tells us we get smarter with life education and we know in hindsight that is pretty much bullcrap!

[SLR_dave]

.... really do take their ugliness from the same designer as the UC Sunturd tail light.

Yep, I agree (although I know nothing about the designer, perhaps it was a team decision?) but its a really obviously similar update and yeah personally I'm not a fan. However, I also have observed that one or two people slightly younger than me (perhaps just a few years behind) see UC tail lights as being classic! Strange.

Anyway they easily leak in UC, and fill up with water - so you get that gold fish bowl effect driving around with the tail light a third full of water..... perhaps most interesting at traffic lights!

LH-LX tailights are recessed, and like HQ-HZ, I reckon its a way better design. I personally prefer the original look of em too, for a driving vehicle.