The rear valence does not have the spaces for them. I will most likely not be going with antique plates either. Will these be necessary to inspection? Or does the "didn't have them from the factory" rule apply?

 

im pretty sure they did come with em from the factory.. i would add em. it is a safety factor for you too. if someone doesnt know your backing up they may just run right into you...

 

i would like to see this also, i am in the procoess of tryin to pick out a rear valance

was leaning toward just the exhaust holes ,...

please post some pics also if possible

 

Its a law in every state you must have working reverse lights.

 

they were optional on the 65 models

 

Damn, really? My car wasnt optioned with them in 65. Hmmm...

 

Check your state laws kentucky you have to have them.

 

i dont have them on my 67 and passed inspection with no problem at all. and im also in houston.

 

Sounds good to me

I will go down to the shop that will be inspecting it too and ask for assurance.

 

Back-up lights were indeed an option in 1965, and most people got them, it was, like, an additional $12.

You have a rare rear valance without the light holes. You should consider selling the part to someone who is restoring a concours car. The rear valance is routinely hit, so there's not many good ones around, certainly fewer with no backup light holes.

Another alternative would be to rig a very small light in the license plate area so you can see when you back up, and not mess with the factory valance.

My car is modded to death, but I kept all the original factory parts. Please don't drill holes in your rare factory valance. Get another one. It's worth the re-paint.

Also, since it was original equipment, you shouldn't need lights to pass inspection if they were not needed in '65. Same reason you don't need a third brake light or shoulder belts like you do in modern cars.

CP