Did all 69's have functional side markers? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67_C-30 · 09-09-2007, 07:27 PM

I remember reading that some 68's didn't, but what about '69? I took the sidemarkers off my '69 Custom/10 today to see why they weren't working and there is no wiring to any of them. I didn't crawl under and really inspect the harnesses, but at a glance it doesn't look like they were ever any there.

1LoC10 · 09-09-2007, 07:28 PM

no, mine were just reflectors

samwise68 · 09-09-2007, 07:30 PM

my '69 GMC didn't have any bulbs or lights, rather they were just reflectors. and on my '69 K20, i don't really remember if they were lights or not, but for some reason i don't think they were, as i don't remember pulling wires or anyting when i removed the fenders.

hope that helps!

-Sam.

67_C-30 · 09-09-2007, 07:48 PM

Great! thanks for the help. My truck has deluxe markers, so they must have been added when it was restored in 1990. I'll get the wiring from '71 GMC parts truck and make them functional.

TDs6t9 · 09-09-2007, 08:23 PM

Mine were just reflectors also. '69 C-10

fast69 · 09-09-2007, 08:43 PM

Mine all work but dont know if someone else made them work or not.

Sinister · 09-09-2007, 09:50 PM

Just reflectors here...

69TowRig · 09-09-2007, 10:47 PM

In '68 side reflectors were Federally mandated.
In '69 GM started offering them lighted as an option.
In '70 Federal rules changed again and lighted side markers were required.

That said, my K5 did not have lighted markers (they actually did not have sockets for the bulbs) but I am converting them since I needed all new reflectors and the only ones you can buy have open sockets for the light assemblies.

Longhorn Man · 09-09-2007, 11:53 PM

Starting in 68, if it was a cab chassis with daul rear wheels, it was required to have the clearnace lamps on the roof, and side markers on all four corners.
In 68 and 69, the side markers were reflectors, but could be optionaed as lights.
In reality, 68 was the first year for federally mandated lights... but GM pulled a fast one. just like the rear view mirror inside the cab, it was required in 69 per fed guidelines, yet, was still an option untill 70.

jb4short · 09-10-2007, 08:00 AM

there is no wiring for the markers on our '70 either...I was going nuts looking for it- thank god someone started a thread

69c10step · 09-10-2007, 09:00 AM

Side markers, ..... what side markers?
Attachment 298575

gkolmatycki · 09-10-2007, 03:03 PM

Mine were just reflectors originally when I bought it. Now I bought some new deluxe side markers & made them funtional by running wires & using white 194 led bulbs.

Longhorn Man · 09-10-2007, 03:09 PM

Tri pro...that is odd. in mid to late 69 when they posted the info on the 70, they were listed as having sidemarkers standard.
Very interesting. At what plant was yours built?

09-09-2007, 07:27 PM	#1
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Did all 69's have functional side markers? I remember reading that some 68's didn't, but what about '69? I took the sidemarkers off my '69 Custom/10 today to see why they weren't working and there is no wiring to any of them. I didn't crawl under and really inspect the harnesses, but at a glance it doesn't look like they were ever any there. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club! Last edited by 67_C-30; 09-09-2007 at 07:28 PM.

09-09-2007, 07:28 PM	#2
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09-09-2007, 07:48 PM	#4
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Did all 69's have functional side markers? Great! thanks for the help. My truck has deluxe markers, so they must have been added when it was restored in 1990. I'll get the wiring from '71 GMC parts truck and make them functional. Attached Images __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

09-09-2007, 08:23 PM	#5
TDs6t9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Portsmouth, VA Posts: 59	Re: Did all 69's have functional side markers? Mine were just reflectors also. '69 C-10

09-09-2007, 08:43 PM	#6
fast69 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: kentucky Posts: 46	Re: Did all 69's have functional side markers? Mine all work but dont know if someone else made them work or not.

09-09-2007, 09:50 PM	#7
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Did all 69's have functional side markers? Just reflectors here... __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

09-09-2007, 10:47 PM	#8
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Re: Did all 69's have functional side markers? In '68 side reflectors were Federally mandated. In '69 GM started offering them lighted as an option. In '70 Federal rules changed again and lighted side markers were required. That said, my K5 did not have lighted markers (they actually did not have sockets for the bulbs) but I am converting them since I needed all new reflectors and the only ones you can buy have open sockets for the light assemblies. __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals... Last edited by 69TowRig; 09-09-2007 at 10:48 PM.

09-09-2007, 11:53 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Did all 69's have functional side markers? Starting in 68, if it was a cab chassis with daul rear wheels, it was required to have the clearnace lamps on the roof, and side markers on all four corners. In 68 and 69, the side markers were reflectors, but could be optionaed as lights. In reality, 68 was the first year for federally mandated lights... but GM pulled a fast one. just like the rear view mirror inside the cab, it was required in 69 per fed guidelines, yet, was still an option untill 70.

09-10-2007, 08:00 AM	#10
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Did all 69's have functional side markers? there is no wiring for the markers on our '70 either...I was going nuts looking for it- thank god someone started a thread

09-10-2007, 09:00 AM	#11
69c10step Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Carroll County, MD Posts: 165	Re: Did all 69's have functional side markers? Side markers, ..... what side markers? Attachment 298575 __________________ '69 short step with dreams of being a hot rod You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. Last edited by 69c10step; 03-06-2008 at 04:41 PM.

09-10-2007, 03:03 PM	#12
gkolmatycki Love that '69 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada Posts: 109	Re: Did all 69's have functional side markers? Mine were just reflectors originally when I bought it. Now I bought some new deluxe side markers & made them funtional by running wires & using white 194 led bulbs. __________________ I AM CANADIAN & PROUD OF IT!!! 1969 Chevy C10, SBC V8, TH-350 Transmission, Metallic Blue, B&M Megashifter, GT Grant Steering Wheel, 2.25" True Dual Magnaflow Exhaust System w/ SS Magnaflow Embossed Tips, 700W Rockford Fosgate Stereo System, Lowered 1" Front & Stock Rear, 4.56 Rear with Positraction, 15" Chrome Rims w/ Chevy Center Caps & Michelin Tires, 4.5" K&N Air Filter, Edelbrock 'Elite' Engine Accessories, Chrome Powdercoated Engine Parts 2001 Cavalier Z24, 2.4L DOHC, Silver, Spoiler, AEM Intake, 2.25" Magnaflow Exhaust System, Clear Euro Tails, Tinted Windows, 400W Clarion Stereo System

09-10-2007, 03:09 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Did all 69's have functional side markers? Tri pro...that is odd. in mid to late 69 when they posted the info on the 70, they were listed as having sidemarkers standard. Very interesting. At what plant was yours built?



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