Why no lights in my 69 sidemarkers? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

into69z · 03-05-2009, 01:46 PM

I have wondered why mu sidemarker reflectors do not light up? They look like other that have holes/bulbs and light up, but mine do not have the holes on the backside and no wiring-is this a late 68 or what? I thought starting in 68 all sidemaker lights had to be lite. anyone...

**Palf70Step** · 03-05-2009, 01:48 PM

It was an option. Only having reflectors was required until late 69/early 70.

into69z · 03-05-2009, 01:57 PM

thanks guess i'll look for a harness

tcb-1 · 03-05-2009, 05:55 PM

all you'll need is the light "pigtails". then tie them into the existing marker and/or directonal lights. Try some of the board supporting vendors.

bobbo · 03-05-2009, 07:26 PM

Mine had no bulbs/sockets either and no wiring. I bought me sockets and wired them up, took a short time to do. Then you get the clear lenses with colored bulbs....sweet!

Longhorn Man · 03-05-2009, 11:32 PM

federal mandate in 68 on cars, not till 70 on pickups with a bed. A cab chassis truck with daul rear wheels was required to have the 4 side marker lights and the roof mounted markers and ID lights. GM did it as a required option (at added cost) when the daul rear wheel option was ordered.

03-05-2009, 01:46 PM	#1
into69z "brand new second-hand" Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: White House, Tennessee Posts: 526	Why no lights in my 69 sidemarkers? I have wondered why mu sidemarker reflectors do not light up? They look like other that have holes/bulbs and light up, but mine do not have the holes on the backside and no wiring-is this a late 68 or what? I thought starting in 68 all sidemaker lights had to be lite. anyone... __________________ Steve 69 3/4t custom camper tilt,am/fm,speed warning,air gauge,buddy buckets,aux battery, big block,p/s,p/b,a/c 67 Camaro 96 Impala ss-sold 04 hybrid Honda-saving gas for the blue truck!:b69:

03-05-2009, 01:48 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,468	Re: Why no lights in my 69 sidemarkers? It was an option. Only having reflectors was required until late 69/early 70. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-05-2009, 01:57 PM	#3
into69z "brand new second-hand" Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: White House, Tennessee Posts: 526	Re: Why no lights in my 69 sidemarkers? thanks guess i'll look for a harness __________________ Steve 69 3/4t custom camper tilt,am/fm,speed warning,air gauge,buddy buckets,aux battery, big block,p/s,p/b,a/c 67 Camaro 96 Impala ss-sold 04 hybrid Honda-saving gas for the blue truck!:b69:

03-05-2009, 05:55 PM	#4
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Why no lights in my 69 sidemarkers? all you'll need is the light "pigtails". then tie them into the existing marker and/or directonal lights. Try some of the board supporting vendors. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

03-05-2009, 07:26 PM	#5
bobbo Droppin' It Like It's Hot! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Battlefield, Missouri Posts: 2,934	Re: Why no lights in my 69 sidemarkers? Mine had no bulbs/sockets either and no wiring. I bought me sockets and wired them up, took a short time to do. Then you get the clear lenses with colored bulbs....sweet! __________________ Robert Life Member RIP CAROL JANICE HARTMAN. BELOVED MOTHER. 01/04/53 - 03/05/09 1969 1500 Norwood, MO 2007 Big Sandy, TN 2008 Had nothing to do with the forklift! Kirkwood, MO (Midwest Meet 2009) Midwest All Truck Nationals, KCMO - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2012 - 2014 SUPPORT THE SITE HERE!

03-05-2009, 11:32 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Why no lights in my 69 sidemarkers? federal mandate in 68 on cars, not till 70 on pickups with a bed. A cab chassis truck with daul rear wheels was required to have the 4 side marker lights and the roof mounted markers and ID lights. GM did it as a required option (at added cost) when the daul rear wheel option was ordered.



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