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kalirodding · 03-04-2010, 04:58 PM

I have a 55 Step Side that I've been trying to figure out what tail lights to use. I really don't want to use the stock lights. I just want to keep the back clean. I know there's a thread on rear bumper lights but I'm planning on putting a roll pan, but I don't want no lights in it. This is what I have come up with so far. I bought these and I think I'm gonna sink them into the bottom of my fenders. What you guys think? Or does anyone else have any suggestions?

my67chevytruck · 03-04-2010, 05:05 PM

i used those, but flush mounted.

Kim57 · 03-04-2010, 06:50 PM

I'm using these. I put them in the bed I built but they should also fit in the fenders.
Kim

kalirodding · 03-04-2010, 07:15 PM

Heath, thats exactly the look I was going for. That's a sweet truck, Thanx. Kim, that's a crazy looking bed, I like it. Do you have a build thread? What are those lights from?

my67chevytruck · 03-04-2010, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kalirodding

Heath, thats exactly the look I was going for. That's a sweet truck, Thanx. Kim, that's a crazy looking bed, I like it. Do you have a build thread? What are those lights from?

Thanks bro!

Kim has a nice build thread going.... check it out here:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

Kim57 · 03-04-2010, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kalirodding

Heath, thats exactly the look I was going for. That's a sweet truck, Thanx. Kim, that's a crazy looking bed, I like it. Do you have a build thread? What are those lights from?

The lights are from a 49 Pontiac.
Kim

truckerbob56 · 03-04-2010, 11:18 PM

this what i have

kalirodding · 03-05-2010, 12:37 AM

Looks good Bob. Those look like 65 impala tail lights.

entourageguy · 03-05-2010, 09:05 AM

I think I'm going to use the tear drop style lights. I've found a few different one's on ebay. Now are avalable with led and just need 3 holes drilled. I've wonder how far over to the side you can go before you lose sight of the tail light when mounted on the fender though..

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really like the look of the double bar one

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solidaxel · 03-06-2010, 12:11 AM

I replaced the tail lights on my 62 Corvette and took the old ones and powerded them black on my 55 1st series gmc

solidaxel · 03-06-2010, 12:16 AM

I found a pic of the G M C with the 62 taillights

BBEEP · 03-06-2010, 12:21 AM

41-48 Chev Passenger car, frenched.
With signal mirrors.

kalirodding · 03-06-2010, 09:44 PM

Some good ideas here. If I knew how to french my lights into my fenders I would.

BBEEP · 03-07-2010, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kalirodding

Some good ideas here. If I knew how to french my lights into my fenders I would.

I bought my french 'buckets' in a kit.

elcamino72 · 03-06-2010, 10:56 PM

I'm running 1952 Buick tail lights. I think they look "right"

53GMC · 03-07-2010, 10:33 AM

I have not gotten mine put on but I do a lot of work on old tractors and love the look of the old teardrop lights....probably gonna fab a couple of them onto the back end

panelrodder81 · 03-07-2010, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kalirodding

I have a 55 Step Side that I've been trying to figure out what tail lights to use. I really don't want to use the stock lights. I just want to keep the back clean. I know there's a thread on rear bumper lights but I'm planning on putting a roll pan, but I don't want no lights in it. This is what I have come up with so far. I bought these and I think I'm gonna sink them into the bottom of my fenders. What you guys think? Or does anyone else have any suggestions?

I'm running the same taillights on my 53 panel... sorry don't have a pic at the moment. I also flush mounted them right to the fender. I kind of want to do a partial french... I guess thats what you'd call it so they sit a little more flat. The curvature of the fender forces them to be angled out away from the truck a bit and I think it looks a little weird though a bunch of people keep telling me to leave it alone!

OKGMC4 · 03-08-2010, 07:26 PM

I want to do what this guy did by mounting them sideways and building a bucket to bring them out rather than frenching them in. I like them up higher and farther out because they are more visible that way. The last thing you want is to be rear ended because someone didn't see your tiny little lights way down low and half hidden by the stake pocket. I bought oval 42-48 FORD lights to do mine. I also think round 50 Pontiac lights would look good this way. I've just seen too many teardrops on these fenders to copy that look.

03-04-2010, 04:58 PM	#1
kalirodding CLASSIX Truck Club Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lodi Ca Posts: 318	What Tail Lights Are You Guys Using? I have a 55 Step Side that I've been trying to figure out what tail lights to use. I really don't want to use the stock lights. I just want to keep the back clean. I know there's a thread on rear bumper lights but I'm planning on putting a roll pan, but I don't want no lights in it. This is what I have come up with so far. I bought these and I think I'm gonna sink them into the bottom of my fenders. What you guys think? Or does anyone else have any suggestions?

03-04-2010, 05:05 PM	#2
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: What Tail Lights Are You Guys Using? i used those, but flush mounted. Attached Images __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470 Last edited by my67chevytruck; 03-04-2010 at 05:07 PM.

03-04-2010, 06:50 PM	#3
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: What Tail Lights Are You Guys Using? I'm using these. I put them in the bed I built but they should also fit in the fenders. Kim Attached Images

03-04-2010, 07:15 PM	#4
kalirodding CLASSIX Truck Club Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lodi Ca Posts: 318	Re: What Tail Lights Are You Guys Using? Heath, thats exactly the look I was going for. That's a sweet truck, Thanx. Kim, that's a crazy looking bed, I like it. Do you have a build thread? What are those lights from?

03-04-2010, 11:18 PM	#7
truckerbob56 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Winnipeg Manioba Posts: 21	Re: What Tail Lights Are You Guys Using? this what i have Attached Images

03-05-2010, 12:37 AM	#8
kalirodding CLASSIX Truck Club Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lodi Ca Posts: 318	Re: What Tail Lights Are You Guys Using? Looks good Bob. Those look like 65 impala tail lights.

03-05-2010, 09:05 AM	#9
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: What Tail Lights Are You Guys Using? I think I'm going to use the tear drop style lights. I've found a few different one's on ebay. Now are avalable with led and just need 3 holes drilled. I've wonder how far over to the side you can go before you lose sight of the tail light when mounted on the fender though.. really like the look of the double bar one __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited Last edited by entourageguy; 03-05-2010 at 09:05 AM.

03-06-2010, 12:11 AM	#10
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: What Tail Lights Are You Guys Using? I replaced the tail lights on my 62 Corvette and took the old ones and powerded them black on my 55 1st series gmc __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

03-06-2010, 12:16 AM	#11
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: What Tail Lights Are You Guys Using? I found a pic of the G M C with the 62 taillights Attached Images __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

03-06-2010, 12:21 AM	#12
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: What Tail Lights Are You Guys Using? 41-48 Chev Passenger car, frenched. With signal mirrors. Attached Images __________________ 48 GMC Panel Sold 12-14-15 52 White/Chevrolet School Bus 52 GMC Burb/Envoy Meld 61 Impala Wagon SOLD BARRETT JACKSON SCOTTSDALE 1-18-13 67 c/10 SOLD 2012 71 SS454 77 c/20 Sold 11-11-15 08 TBSS The Wife's car!! 50 GMC School Bus SOLD 11-7-10 29 FD Delivery (Chevy powered) SOLD 11-4-11 53 GMC 630 Firetruck/Ramp Truck**

03-06-2010, 09:44 PM	#13
kalirodding CLASSIX Truck Club Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lodi Ca Posts: 318	Re: What Tail Lights Are You Guys Using? Some good ideas here. If I knew how to french my lights into my fenders I would.

03-06-2010, 10:56 PM	#15
elcamino72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Enola, PA Posts: 29	Re: What Tail Lights Are You Guys Using? I'm running 1952 Buick tail lights. I think they look "right" __________________ Bryan Shook Collector Vehicle Fraud - Click Here!!!

03-07-2010, 10:33 AM	#16
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: What Tail Lights Are You Guys Using? I have not gotten mine put on but I do a lot of work on old tractors and love the look of the old teardrop lights....probably gonna fab a couple of them onto the back end Attached Images __________________ 1953 GMC/S 10 Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357365

03-08-2010, 07:26 PM	#18
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,245	Re: What Tail Lights Are You Guys Using? I want to do what this guy did by mounting them sideways and building a bucket to bring them out rather than frenching them in. I like them up higher and farther out because they are more visible that way. The last thing you want is to be rear ended because someone didn't see your tiny little lights way down low and half hidden by the stake pocket. I bought oval 42-48 FORD lights to do mine. I also think round 50 Pontiac lights would look good this way. I've just seen too many teardrops on these fenders to copy that look. Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

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