Anyone running clear side marker lights? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DBK81 · 05-13-2016, 10:22 AM

I have been thinking of replacing my amber lens and red lens side markers with clear and just run coloured bulbs. Is anyone doing this? Have pictures?

davepl · 05-13-2016, 11:04 AM

Not on this truck, but I sort of do on my 2+2. From the factory is has clear side markers up front (red on the rear though) and I run ambed/red LEDs in them.

They look great, and are VERY visible from the side, much moreso than the original bulbs.

Be careful about messing up the safety feature of reflectors showing which way the vehicle is pointing, that's as old as our trucks!

BugzC10 · 05-13-2016, 11:14 AM

Front has yellow bulb, rear has a red bulb

BugzC10 · 05-13-2016, 11:15 AM

Rear

BugzC10 · 05-13-2016, 11:17 AM

From a distance...

DBK81 · 05-13-2016, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BugzC10

From a distance...

That looks great.

Where did you get the lenses from?

craigg1 · 05-13-2016, 12:42 PM

I have purchased the clear marker lights, haven't installed yet. You can buy them here pretty cheap as well:
http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks60_72/t60_007.html

SS Tim · 05-13-2016, 12:42 PM

Southern Kentucky Classics has nice Euro markers in both amber red and clear if you must. Already Gone has a set on his truck. But I am with Dave here the traditional colors are there for safety reasons and should be respected. As far as a style, SKC offering is great and adds a touch of bling without being the way overused, de rigueur if you will, "Deluxe" style. One of my favorites is the 85-96? Chevy G-van markers. Clean and bright as well as low profile and smooth. They are worth a look and common replacement parts.

muley · 05-20-2016, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

Southern Kentucky Classics has nice Euro markers in both amber red and clear if you must. Already Gone has a set on his truck. But I am with Dave here the traditional colors are there for safety reasons and should be respected. As far as a style, SKC offering is great and adds a touch of bling without being the way overused, de rigueur if you will, "Deluxe" style. One of my favorites is the 85-96? Chevy G-van markers. Clean and bright as well as low profile and smooth. They are worth a look and common replacement parts.

These are what I replaced my reflectors with. Bought the pigtails at NAPA and they work great. Now to work on the teardrop clearance lights on the 58 camper that's in the pickup.

RustyBucket · 05-20-2016, 11:25 AM

spray the head lights too, can't see much but it looks COOL.... I'm KIDDING

Sorry, maybe I'm old 'n grumpy but I want to be as visible as I can be. Hate to have somebody bash into one of my 40+ year old vehicles 'cause he couldn't see it.

DBK81 · 05-20-2016, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by RustyBucket

spray the head lights too, can't see much but it looks COOL.... I'm KIDDING

I'm old 'n grumpy

Fixed your post for you

DBK81 · 05-13-2016, 03:55 PM

After taking a closer look at these, I think I am going to go buy a can of VHT tint instead, and go for the dark look instead of the clear, I've used it on other marker applications and it always turns out good.

BugzC10 · 05-13-2016, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DBK81

After taking a closer look at these, I think I am going to go buy a can of VHT tint instead, and go for the dark look instead of the clear, I've used it on other marker applications and it always turns out good.

Post some picture when you done....you know we love pictures

DBK81 · 05-18-2016, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BugzC10

Post some picture when you done....you know we love pictures

Finished up with the VHT last night, turned out just as I figured. Happy with the result.

Factory look

Hopefully the pictures work.

DBK81 · 05-18-2016, 12:51 PM

Lenses out prepped and ready for spray

DBK81 · 05-18-2016, 12:53 PM

First coat on

69chevytrucker · 05-19-2016, 12:14 AM

i blacked my tail lights too
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BugzC10 · 05-19-2016, 05:59 AM

Cool....as long as the cops are ok with it!

69chevytrucker · 05-19-2016, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BugzC10

Cool....as long as the cops are ok with it!

i have had blacked out tail light on a few cars never had any cop trouble in canada

cherokeejohn · 05-19-2016, 11:54 PM

hey all, I've been following this thread, as I too am in the same boat with the colored/clear side marker lenses. I like the look you did with the tint,but I'm not familiar with this VHT tint. Could you post a pic of the can so I know what to look/search for. I think I'll give this a shot also, before buying new lenses

DBK81 · 05-20-2016, 09:23 AM

Here you go

69chevytrucker · 05-20-2016, 08:08 PM

the tint only appears in the daylight when the lights are on it is red on the taillights and during the day it lights when you brake and turn too.

DBK81 · 05-21-2016, 07:26 PM

I did my front signal markers too, beautiful May Long weekend this year, had to give the '72 a wash and wax.

cherokeejohn · 05-25-2016, 07:38 AM

thank you for the pic, now I know what to look for

05-13-2016, 10:22 AM	#1
DBK81 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 357	Anyone running clear side marker lights? I have been thinking of replacing my amber lens and red lens side markers with clear and just run coloured bulbs. Is anyone doing this? Have pictures? __________________ 1972 C10 - It might be old, but it's not slow

05-13-2016, 11:04 AM	#2
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Anyone running clear side marker lights? Not on this truck, but I sort of do on my 2+2. From the factory is has clear side markers up front (red on the rear though) and I run ambed/red LEDs in them. They look great, and are VERY visible from the side, much moreso than the original bulbs. Be careful about messing up the safety feature of reflectors showing which way the vehicle is pointing, that's as old as our trucks! __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

05-13-2016, 11:14 AM	#3
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rose Hill Kansas Posts: 1,351	Re: Anyone running clear side marker lights? Front has yellow bulb, rear has a red bulb Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

05-13-2016, 11:15 AM	#4
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rose Hill Kansas Posts: 1,351	Re: Anyone running clear side marker lights? Rear Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

05-13-2016, 11:17 AM	#5
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rose Hill Kansas Posts: 1,351	Re: Anyone running clear side marker lights? From a distance... Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

05-13-2016, 12:42 PM	#7
craigg1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Beaumont, Tx Posts: 281	Re: Anyone running clear side marker lights? I have purchased the clear marker lights, haven't installed yet. You can buy them here pretty cheap as well: http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks60_72/t60_007.html __________________ 67 C10 SWB Chevy

05-13-2016, 12:42 PM	#8
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Anyone running clear side marker lights? Southern Kentucky Classics has nice Euro markers in both amber red and clear if you must. Already Gone has a set on his truck. But I am with Dave here the traditional colors are there for safety reasons and should be respected. As far as a style, SKC offering is great and adds a touch of bling without being the way overused, de rigueur if you will, "Deluxe" style. One of my favorites is the 85-96? Chevy G-van markers. Clean and bright as well as low profile and smooth. They are worth a look and common replacement parts. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban Last edited by SS Tim; 05-13-2016 at 12:48 PM.

05-20-2016, 11:25 AM	#10
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,050	Re: Anyone running clear side marker lights? spray the head lights too, can't see much but it looks COOL.... I'm KIDDING Sorry, maybe I'm old 'n grumpy but I want to be as visible as I can be. Hate to have somebody bash into one of my 40+ year old vehicles 'cause he couldn't see it. __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

05-13-2016, 03:55 PM	#12
DBK81 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 357	Re: Anyone running clear side marker lights? After taking a closer look at these, I think I am going to go buy a can of VHT tint instead, and go for the dark look instead of the clear, I've used it on other marker applications and it always turns out good. __________________ 1972 C10 - It might be old, but it's not slow

05-18-2016, 12:51 PM	#15
DBK81 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 357	Re: Anyone running clear side marker lights? Lenses out prepped and ready for spray Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 - It might be old, but it's not slow

05-18-2016, 12:53 PM	#16
DBK81 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 357	Re: Anyone running clear side marker lights? First coat on Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 - It might be old, but it's not slow

05-19-2016, 12:14 AM	#17
69chevytrucker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 1,248	Re: Anyone running clear side marker lights? i blacked my tail lights too

05-19-2016, 05:59 AM	#18
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rose Hill Kansas Posts: 1,351	Re: Anyone running clear side marker lights? Cool....as long as the cops are ok with it! __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

05-19-2016, 11:54 PM	#20
cherokeejohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Wasteminster, Maryland Posts: 409	Re: Anyone running clear side marker lights? hey all, I've been following this thread, as I too am in the same boat with the colored/clear side marker lenses. I like the look you did with the tint,but I'm not familiar with this VHT tint. Could you post a pic of the can so I know what to look/search for. I think I'll give this a shot also, before buying new lenses __________________ 72 C/10, LWB, 5.7, Auto, with A/C F.B.I = Full Blood Indian Appalachia/Eastern Cherokee,"Tsalagi"

05-20-2016, 09:23 AM	#21
DBK81 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 357	Re: Anyone running clear side marker lights? Here you go Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 - It might be old, but it's not slow



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05-20-2016, 08:08 PM	#22
69chevytrucker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 1,248	Re: Anyone running clear side marker lights? the tint only appears in the daylight when the lights are on it is red on the taillights and during the day it lights when you brake and turn too.

05-21-2016, 07:26 PM	#23
DBK81 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 357	Re: Anyone running clear side marker lights? I did my front signal markers too, beautiful May Long weekend this year, had to give the '72 a wash and wax. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 - It might be old, but it's not slow

05-25-2016, 07:38 AM	#24
cherokeejohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Wasteminster, Maryland Posts: 409	Re: Anyone running clear side marker lights? thank you for the pic, now I know what to look for __________________ 72 C/10, LWB, 5.7, Auto, with A/C F.B.I = Full Blood Indian Appalachia/Eastern Cherokee,"Tsalagi"

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