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myoldchevytruck · 06-13-2008, 07:36 AM

I have a 69' SWB Stepside and the PO decided to put 4" holes in the fenders and installed trailer lights. WTF! I have the original Tail and B/U Light assemblies with lenses and really like the stock look but now I am curious.

I could weld a patch in the hole to close it and go with the stocks OR find a light to put in the hole (other than trailer lights) I'm open to any ideas. Pics would help. Here's what it looks like now. Sorry about the bad pic, It's a Blah day in Florida.

Here's another picture of only 1 side but it's a little clearer.

Andy4639 · 06-13-2008, 08:20 AM

Weld it up and stick with the orignals!

72BlckButy · 06-13-2008, 08:41 AM

with Andy!

Side note...

What the h*** goes through most PO's minds??? :crazy?

myoldchevytruck · 06-13-2008, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

with Andy!

Side note...

What the h*** goes through most PO's minds??? :crazy?

Nate, my thoughts exactly! When I first seen it I thought, WTF. I just contacted a local sheet metal shop, they said if I trace it - they''ll cut 2 pcs for about $10.00.

72BlckButy · 06-13-2008, 08:58 AM

Now you can't get a better deal than that, unless if you don't know how to weld, like me!

One good thing about shotty work.... you can always get the price a little cheaper!

caminokid · 06-13-2008, 09:51 AM

I was thinking about changing my stockers to an older tail light...maybe 47 to 54 tail lght.

72BlckButy · 06-13-2008, 02:40 PM

Here's a couple links to other tail lights being used on this site... some good, some not so.

Stepside Tail Light, Stock or Custom,What are u Using

68 Stepside Tail Light Selection?

myoldchevytruck · 06-13-2008, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Here's a couple links to other tail lights being used on this site... some good, some not so.

Stepside Tail Light, Stock or Custom,What are u Using

68 Stepside Tail Light Selection?

Well Nate, I'm gonna stick with the stock set-up. I just came back from the local sheet metal shop and the machinist cut 2 pieces on the spot. It was pretty neat. Huge CNC machine - punched the size of the circle in the computer - hit enter and WHA-LA 2-16 gauge perfect circles. $10 bucks and 5 minutes later I was om my way. WOW, what an awesome machine.

I'm gonna tell my wife I want one for Father's Day. Can't wait for her answer. She'll ask me what I'm smoking

72BlckButy · 06-14-2008, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by myoldchevytruck

Well Nate, I'm gonna stick with the stock set-up. I just came back from the local sheet metal shop and the machinist cut 2 pieces on the spot. It was pretty neat. Huge CNC machine - punched the size of the circle in the computer - hit enter and WHA-LA 2-16 gauge perfect circles. $10 bucks and 5 minutes later I was om my way. WOW, what an awesome machine.

I'm gonna tell my wife I want one for Father's Day. Can't wait for her answer. She'll ask me what I'm smoking

Well I'm glad to hear that they were able to cut out the pieces you needed. CNC machines would make a nice set up for any shop or garage. So how did the wife take your request... ???

Post some pics after you get them welded up.

caminokid · 06-13-2008, 04:23 PM

This is the tail light I was going to use for my stepper....not sure...but I might still. I like the old tail lights too.

myoldchevytruck · 06-13-2008, 04:36 PM

Is that mounted on a bracket our is it frenched into the Step Fender?

caminokid · 06-14-2008, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by myoldchevytruck

Is that mounted on a bracket our is it frenched into the Step Fender?

No they mount to the bracket like all steppers have.

PETEM1957 · 06-14-2008, 07:20 PM

Check this site out. You can get them in a few styles. They have a 4" round that might work for your existing holes.

They also have a style that seats in a full rubber grommet.

http://www.maxxima.com/

LED - with stop, tail & back up and they are very bright!

We have some on display in our parts dept. I've been trying to figure out where i can use a set.

PETEM1957 · 06-14-2008, 07:43 PM

PS : Chrome covers available as well!

06-13-2008, 07:36 AM	#1
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Help me choose new tail lights I have a 69' SWB Stepside and the PO decided to put 4" holes in the fenders and installed trailer lights. WTF! I have the original Tail and B/U Light assemblies with lenses and really like the stock look but now I am curious. I could weld a patch in the hole to close it and go with the stocks OR find a light to put in the hole (other than trailer lights) I'm open to any ideas. Pics would help. Here's what it looks like now. Sorry about the bad pic, It's a Blah day in Florida. Here's another picture of only 1 side but it's a little clearer. __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

06-13-2008, 08:20 AM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Help me choose new tail lights Weld it up and stick with the orignals! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

06-13-2008, 08:41 AM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Help me choose new tail lights with Andy! Side note... What the h* goes through most PO's minds??? :crazy? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate** (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 06-13-2008 at 08:41 AM.

06-13-2008, 08:58 AM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Help me choose new tail lights Now you can't get a better deal than that, unless if you don't know how to weld, like me! One good thing about shotty work.... you can always get the price a little cheaper! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 06-13-2008 at 08:59 AM.

06-13-2008, 09:51 AM	#6
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: Help me choose new tail lights I was thinking about changing my stockers to an older tail light...maybe 47 to 54 tail lght. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

06-13-2008, 02:40 PM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Help me choose new tail lights Here's a couple links to other tail lights being used on this site... some good, some not so. Stepside Tail Light, Stock or Custom,What are u Using 68 Stepside Tail Light Selection? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 06-13-2008 at 02:41 PM.

06-13-2008, 04:23 PM	#10
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: Help me choose new tail lights This is the tail light I was going to use for my stepper....not sure...but I might still. I like the old tail lights too. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!" Last edited by caminokid; 06-13-2008 at 04:24 PM.

06-13-2008, 04:36 PM	#11
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: Help me choose new tail lights Is that mounted on a bracket our is it frenched into the Step Fender? __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

06-14-2008, 07:20 PM	#13
PETEM1957 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 275	Re: Help me choose new tail lights Check this site out. You can get them in a few styles. They have a 4" round that might work for your existing holes. They also have a style that seats in a full rubber grommet. http://www.maxxima.com/ LED - with stop, tail & back up and they are very bright! We have some on display in our parts dept. I've been trying to figure out where i can use a set. Attached Images

06-14-2008, 07:43 PM	#14
PETEM1957 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 275	Re: Help me choose new tail lights PS : Chrome covers available as well! Attached Images

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