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68 side marker lights. no harness
Hi guys, I was going through my 68 3/4 ton checking all the light to make sure they all worked. None of the side marker lights worked so I opened one up to check the lamp and low and behold no wireing harness for the side marker lights. There wasn't even a place to plug the lamp into the lens. All I have is reflectors. I thought that the 68 models had side marker lights required by the federal laws at that time. Has anyone else ran across this before with their 68?
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Yup, some didn't have the lights, only refelctors. Others, like my friend's '68 that he bought new has lights in all his side markers. I've heard of some '69s that didn't have lights, too, but never saw one.
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My '68 was built in January and only has reflectors also. Not sure if any were functional. I was also a bit surprised and always wondered about it. Anyone???????
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![]() click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide |
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Side marker lights were an option untill '70.
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Yeah, mine are reflectors also. Im not sure when mine was built like Bowtie468's.... i wish i did, is there anyplace i can get build this info for mine?
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You can check your drivers side door jamb for the sticker...might need to scrape off some paint.
Shy of that, you can search for the build sheet. |
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68 Custom, sorry made a little typo error. My truck was purchased in January according to the papers. Wouldnt mind knowing myself exactly what day and month it was built.
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![]() click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide |
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longhornmail, is their normally a general area where the build sheet may be, if at all. I know in cars it can be anywhere, but theres only so many places to put it in a truck. Has anyone found theirs??
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![]() click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide |
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Thats alright, i know mine was first purchased in June of 68.... only because i sent away to the capitol for the trucks history. As for the sticker and build sheet, they are gone for sure. Any way to get a new build sheet for this thing?
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The build sheet is normally in the seat shoved into the springs, but they have been found under the carpet, and behinde the fuel tank too.
I think the only build sheets, are the ones in the truck. |
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My 69 short wide does not have lights in it just reflectors,also none of my3 other 68's have them.
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Looking at my 68 reto pack, It appears that only 68's with factory stake beds or perhaps cab only came with side marker lights. I don't think it was an option as such.
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Neither my current '69 or previous '69 had lights, only reflectors. Back in high school I had a 70 C-20 that had reflectors as well.
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I guess i mis spoke that...the 68 only came with lights on certian models...In 70, they were supposed to be standard on all models, XXL's sounds pretty interesting.
My 69 GMC is also withough lights. |
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Quote:
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Well, I've had a 3/4 ton built in 4/70, and the one ton, built in 6/70...both had lights, and not listed on the option list, the restoration catalog also shows that '70 should have lights, however, as we all know, some things just can not be explained, like the coils under my 69 GMC...with no option listing.
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Our 69 also does not have lights... only reflectors. BUT, it will have lights after the new wiring harness is installed.
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its all about the +6 inches
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So tink, would you use the duct tape, of the WD40 for that mod?
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