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SLS 08-17-2003 01:08 PM

Tail Light Trim Mounting Question...HELP!
 
Heres my question(s) for the experts:


How many holes are drilled around the tail light opening for the clips that hold the trim on? And what size are the holes?

SLS has attached this image:

http://home.comcast.net/~hifiparty/taillight.jpg


Are these holes even in the correct places????


As you can see, the bed I am replacing has 3 holes on one side...and 4 holes on the other. Also, a 3/8 drill bit is a hair to large to fit in these holes...but a 5/16 fits in them with a little bit of wiggle room to spare. This bed came to me this way (no clips or trim)...so I don't really know if it is correct to begin with.

The bed I recently bought has NO trim mounting holes, and I'll have to do a bit of straightening around one of the openings, but being that this truck is a Custom Deluxe I want to put the tail light trim back on it.

Any insight into this piece of my little puzzle would be appreciated! :)

Class of 69 08-17-2003 04:49 PM

The three matching holes are correct...the odd ball on the right is probably from a screw that held the trim on after the clips failed...very common practice!

00droptopSS 08-17-2003 06:58 PM

My 72 has the four on the right hand side.

SLS 08-18-2003 10:05 AM

Thanks, guys!

Looks like it depended on who was drilling that day at the factory? Some 3, and some 4???

Anyone else?

How about the size of the holes?


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