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sshuttlesworth24 · 01-06-2015, 10:57 PM

just want to see some idears of tail lights in fenders... preferably frenched.

heres some i've already seen... intrigue me fellas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjkpsBdTa7k

68shortwide · 01-07-2015, 02:31 AM

Ford teardrops. Cadi tail lights. 40 ford tailights. 62-4 impala lights. Could always graft the Fleetside lights in somehow. Just google "Old (insert car manufacturer here) tailights. Alot of cool ideas pop up.

Fldawg · 01-07-2015, 10:02 AM

i don't have a picture but back in the day you could buy a kit that had international taillights just cut the holes and install fast and easy and they looked good if i can get a pic i will post one. i think the kit was from stull

stevencvn72 · 09-01-2015, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Fldawg

i don't have a picture but back in the day you could buy a kit that had international taillights just cut the holes and install fast and easy and they looked good if i can get a pic i will post one. i think the kit was from stull

I bought her with these. They're the international lenses and frustrating that they're $75 a piece for the lense. I'd just assume go with a pair of 30s style motorcycle tails.

**special-K** · 01-07-2015, 09:26 PM

In the end, it's best to leave the fenders unmolested and figure out a better way. Lots of great ideas over the years look like a ruined fender today

kaycee · 01-08-2015, 02:55 PM

I agree with special k why ruin a pair of fenders ,but HEY!! its your ride

sshuttlesworth24 · 01-08-2015, 03:21 PM

As long as there is metal on earth and welding machines available it can always be repaired if I don't like the results.... I personally think when done right they look best in fenders. i hate the corvette lights in Rollpans or any lights in the roll pan or bumper (I have seen one or two I liked) and I like the look of caddy or LED in the stake pockets. BUT when executed right the fender looks the best!

Anybody with more pictures?

sshuttlesworth24 · 01-08-2015, 03:22 PM

Here's another that I really liked

sshuttlesworth24 · 01-08-2015, 03:28 PM

My phone won't let my put more than one pic on a post but I was considering these tail lights... Until I saw the price lol still may go this route one day

67ChevyRedneck · 01-08-2015, 03:36 PM

The only issue I have with them is that you have to push them far out to the edge of the fender to get real visibility, meaning the standard size circle light is too large and will be partially covered from behind by the stake support, that ruins the look for me. Most of those trucks look really cool in the 3/4 shot, but I wonder how much gets covered by the support stake when looking at them from behind?

The coolest looking one's I've seen were the 60's caddy bullet style lights. Sorry, no pics, just remember seeing it and thinking it was awesome. I've also seen 62/63/64? (bad with Impalas) circular rear trunk lights frenched in that looked cool too.

Found pic, they were '64, they were turned upside down and closely matched the angle of the fender (one used per fender).

I had also thought about sectioning an half an inch to an inch out of the stake pockets and tying back in to the taper at the top front and rear to match to make the fenders and taillights more visible.

markmdz · 01-08-2015, 04:38 PM

sub'd. that black one that shuttle posted looks unreal. Love it.

sshuttlesworth24 · 01-08-2015, 08:23 PM

couple more pix... thought i had more of the black one

1968aj · 01-08-2015, 09:41 PM

these are not frenched but they fit right in holes made by previous owner. led teardrops . found em on ebay $50

'68 Newtricks · 01-09-2015, 01:07 AM

hmmm interested in that fleet/stepper build

sshuttlesworth24 · 01-08-2015, 09:27 PM

Check this out... Not in fender but I wanted to share it fleet side/step side

markmdz · 01-09-2015, 12:21 PM

that black one reminds me so much of a 50-51 Linc headlight.

sshuttlesworth24 · 01-10-2015, 01:20 PM

Bump it up for the weekend!

sshuttlesworth24 · 07-02-2015, 12:39 AM

has anyone seen or done themselves 50 Pontiac lights in the fenders? thinking of doing this w/in the next couple weeks....

sshuttlesworth24 · 07-06-2015, 02:08 PM

my fav so far... the route i may end up going

sshuttlesworth24 · 07-07-2015, 01:53 PM

bump

*Fitz* · 07-07-2015, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sshuttlesworth24

just want to see some idears of tail lights in fenders... preferably frenched.

heres some i've already seen... intrigue me fellas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjkpsBdTa7k

I have never been a fan of roll pans but I do like Chip Foose's work. This is how he did taillights for a '67 C-10 Stepside. Lights are from a 1937 Ford. $39.00 at Speedway Motors

Dustytrix · 08-31-2015, 10:41 PM

I like that idea Fitz, wonder how they would look in a roll pan.

*Taibo* · 08-31-2015, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dustytrix

I like that idea Fitz, wonder how they would look in a roll pan.

Probably pretty good!

01-06-2015, 10:57 PM	#1
sshuttlesworth24 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austin, TX --> SA,TX Posts: 63	Stepside Tail lights in Fender? just want to see some idears of tail lights in fenders... preferably frenched. heres some i've already seen... intrigue me fellas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjkpsBdTa7k Attached Images

01-07-2015, 02:31 AM	#2
68shortwide Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,427	Re: Stepside Tail lights in Fender? Ford teardrops. Cadi tail lights. 40 ford tailights. 62-4 impala lights. Could always graft the Fleetside lights in somehow. Just google "Old (insert car manufacturer here) tailights. Alot of cool ideas pop up. __________________ Jack Personal Fleet: Family Fleet: 1955.5 Panel 1959 Apache 1968 ShortWide 1969 ShortStep Last edited by 68shortwide; 01-07-2015 at 02:38 AM.

01-07-2015, 10:02 AM	#3
Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Re: Stepside Tail lights in Fender? i don't have a picture but back in the day you could buy a kit that had international taillights just cut the holes and install fast and easy and they looked good if i can get a pic i will post one. i think the kit was from stull

01-07-2015, 09:26 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Stepside Tail lights in Fender? In the end, it's best to leave the fenders unmolested and figure out a better way. Lots of great ideas over the years look like a ruined fender today __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-08-2015, 02:55 PM	#6
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,446	Re: Stepside Tail lights in Fender? I agree with special k why ruin a pair of fenders ,but HEY!! its your ride __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327

01-08-2015, 03:21 PM	#7
sshuttlesworth24 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austin, TX --> SA,TX Posts: 63	Re: Stepside Tail lights in Fender? As long as there is metal on earth and welding machines available it can always be repaired if I don't like the results.... I personally think when done right they look best in fenders. i hate the corvette lights in Rollpans or any lights in the roll pan or bumper (I have seen one or two I liked) and I like the look of caddy or LED in the stake pockets. BUT when executed right the fender looks the best! Anybody with more pictures? Attached Images

01-08-2015, 03:22 PM	#8
sshuttlesworth24 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austin, TX --> SA,TX Posts: 63	Re: Stepside Tail lights in Fender? Here's another that I really liked Attached Images

01-08-2015, 03:28 PM	#9
sshuttlesworth24 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austin, TX --> SA,TX Posts: 63	Re: Stepside Tail lights in Fender? My phone won't let my put more than one pic on a post but I was considering these tail lights... Until I saw the price lol still may go this route one day Attached Images

01-08-2015, 03:36 PM	#10
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Stepside Tail lights in Fender? The only issue I have with them is that you have to push them far out to the edge of the fender to get real visibility, meaning the standard size circle light is too large and will be partially covered from behind by the stake support, that ruins the look for me. Most of those trucks look really cool in the 3/4 shot, but I wonder how much gets covered by the support stake when looking at them from behind? The coolest looking one's I've seen were the 60's caddy bullet style lights. Sorry, no pics, just remember seeing it and thinking it was awesome. I've also seen 62/63/64? (bad with Impalas) circular rear trunk lights frenched in that looked cool too. Found pic, they were '64, they were turned upside down and closely matched the angle of the fender (one used per fender). I had also thought about sectioning an half an inch to an inch out of the stake pockets and tying back in to the taper at the top front and rear to match to make the fenders and taillights more visible. Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 01-08-2015 at 03:43 PM.

01-08-2015, 04:38 PM	#11
markmdz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Newtown, CT Posts: 177	Re: Stepside Tail lights in Fender? sub'd. that black one that shuttle posted looks unreal. Love it.

01-08-2015, 08:23 PM	#12
sshuttlesworth24 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austin, TX --> SA,TX Posts: 63	Re: Stepside Tail lights in Fender? couple more pix... thought i had more of the black one Attached Images

01-08-2015, 09:41 PM	#13
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: Stepside Tail lights in Fender? these are not frenched but they fit right in holes made by previous owner. led teardrops . found em on ebay $50 Attached Images

01-09-2015, 01:07 AM	#14
'68 Newtricks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Los Angeles area :( Posts: 499	Re: Stepside Tail lights in Fender? hmmm interested in that fleet/stepper build __________________ '68 C10 SWB '85 K30 Blazer

01-08-2015, 09:27 PM	#15
sshuttlesworth24 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austin, TX --> SA,TX Posts: 63	Re: Stepside Tail lights in Fender? Check this out... Not in fender but I wanted to share it fleet side/step side Attached Images

01-09-2015, 12:21 PM	#16
markmdz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Newtown, CT Posts: 177	Re: Stepside Tail lights in Fender? that black one reminds me so much of a 50-51 Linc headlight.



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01-10-2015, 01:20 PM	#17
sshuttlesworth24 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austin, TX --> SA,TX Posts: 63	Re: Stepside Tail lights in Fender? Bump it up for the weekend!

07-02-2015, 12:39 AM	#18
sshuttlesworth24 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austin, TX --> SA,TX Posts: 63	Re: Stepside Tail lights in Fender? has anyone seen or done themselves 50 Pontiac lights in the fenders? thinking of doing this w/in the next couple weeks....

07-06-2015, 02:08 PM	#19
sshuttlesworth24 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austin, TX --> SA,TX Posts: 63	Re: Stepside Tail lights in Fender? my fav so far... the route i may end up going Attached Images

07-07-2015, 01:53 PM	#20
sshuttlesworth24 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austin, TX --> SA,TX Posts: 63	Re: Stepside Tail lights in Fender? bump

08-31-2015, 10:41 PM	#22
Dustytrix Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Petal,Ms. Posts: 428	Re: Stepside Tail lights in Fender? I like that idea Fitz, wonder how they would look in a roll pan.

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