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c10chevy69 · 06-09-2005, 08:35 PM

I finished the grille up last weekend. I have been thinking about switching to the amber 67-68 parking lights. Any opinions?

68w/sbc406 · 06-09-2005, 08:47 PM

how would you mount them? id just get the 72 bumper. i am thinking about getting one for my truck so i can take the turn signals out of the grill

c10chevy69 · 06-09-2005, 08:54 PM

The 69 lights are mounted to the radiator support. I don't really like the look of the lights in the bumper that's why I went this way. I should be able to do the same thing with the 67-68 lights.

68w/sbc406 · 06-09-2005, 08:56 PM

do the 67-68 light have something different on them than the 69-70 lights?

c10chevy69 · 06-09-2005, 08:59 PM

Not at all I don't think just the amber lenses. I haven't seen any of the LED bulbs in amber for 69-70 but they do come in clear for 67-68 and 71-72.

c10chevy69 · 06-09-2005, 09:01 PM

The amber lenses will show up better in the daytime too. Less likely to get a second glance from the boys in the black and whites that way.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 06-09-2005, 09:24 PM

I've been running clear bulbs in the 69 grille I have on my truck, is that illegal or something?

longnlow72 · 06-10-2005, 12:24 AM

its illegal to have clear bulbs if the lenses are clear, but u can have clear lenses and amber bulbs, or amber lenses with clear bulbs

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 06-10-2005, 12:36 AM

Thanks for the tip, I'll be changing 'em tomorrow!

I thought it looked awesome with clear bulbs/lenses, but if it's illegal I might as well save myself the trouble of gettin stopped.

greenhorn male · 06-10-2005, 01:00 AM

I like the look. I think the grill will look better painted satin black with the emblem mounting tabs cut off and leave the emblem on the hood. You could also put driving or fog lights behind the grill.

Sillyoldman · 06-10-2005, 10:40 AM

Bumper needs to be replaced. I'd throw a 71-72 one one it and drop the lights. JMHO

Huskerboy2 · 06-10-2005, 10:58 AM

I'm with Sillyoldman. Doesn't look right to me. JMHO

sdkid · 06-10-2005, 11:11 AM

I like the look. I'd lay the park lamps down, instead of standing them up. Shave the bowtie completely

greenhorn male · 06-10-2005, 03:02 PM

I have a 72 chevy bumper and brackets I am thinking of putting on my 72 GMC. I will be leaving the GMC grill and turn signals intact and put fog or driving lights or a combination of both in the signal light holes.

71Dragtruck · 06-12-2005, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by greenhorn male

I have a 72 chevy bumper and brackets I am thinking of putting on my 72 GMC. I will be leaving the GMC grill and turn signals intact and put fog or driving lights or a combination of both in the signal light holes.

Thought about the same thing lot's of times, post some pic's if you do it.

Maximum Overdrive · 06-10-2005, 03:12 PM

Like the looks of the grill but I dont care for how the turn signal lights like that.

**raggedjim** · 06-10-2005, 04:04 PM

Smooth front bumper, the turn signals are not noticable when they are off, what's not to like? I'd like to see a pic with the light off.

It looks alot like my setup on my Blazer with the billet grill (You copied me didn't ya?

). I like it and you should be proud. Good work, Roger

Long Roof · 06-10-2005, 05:24 PM

My dad used to have a 72 with the lights behind the grill like that. They were mounted horizontal though, not vertical. I don't mind it at all. Besides you don't really even see then unless they are on.

Later,
Aaron

matthufham · 06-10-2005, 05:33 PM

do you have some more pics on how they're mounted and how they look without the light on? that could be a faq.

c10chevy69 · 06-11-2005, 04:54 PM

Here is the requested pic without the lights on.

junkyardjohn · 06-11-2005, 05:13 PM

I LIKE THAT STYLE OF FRONT BUMPER & HAVE BEEN USING THAT SETUP FOR YEARS. I THINK IT MAKES THE FRONTEND VERY SANITARY. I'VE DONE THAT WITH 67/68 GRILLS ALSO. NICE WORK.

JOHN

truck69 · 06-12-2005, 05:35 AM

So did you just take the front outer grill of a 70-72 and mounted that..then turned your lights the other way? I have a 69 C20 that will need a new grill someday and thinking about getting one like yours but I didn't know what I was going to do with the lights. Thanks for the ideas.

Truck69

tmcgrawlookalike · 06-12-2005, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c10chevy69

Here is the requested pic without the lights on.

ah,so this is what you have been telling me about.how`d the tires/wheels work out/give me a buzz

c10chevy69 · 06-12-2005, 09:28 AM

I had a 72 parts truck that I got all of the 5 lug stuff off of and the grille. I pulled my 69 grille off and measured from the fenders for the park light placement. I then drilled a 3/4" hole for the light assembly to fit flush against the radiator support. Then drilled a hole in the park light and support, slipped a washer covered in silicone behind it to keep the water out, and screwed it down with a sheet metal screw. Put the grille assembly on and your all done. You can always use two screws on each one if you want or use a small bolt, lock washer, and nut.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-12-2005, 01:36 PM

I hvae the same set-up on my 72 blazer exceprt I used some led marker lights I got from a trail supply store they are way smaller in size and are bright as hell when they light up..

06-09-2005, 08:35 PM	#1
c10chevy69 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 205	What do you think of my 69/72? I finished the grille up last weekend. I have been thinking about switching to the amber 67-68 parking lights. Any opinions? Attached Images __________________ 1969 chevy C10 long bed 350 4bbl auto p/disc and 5 lug

06-09-2005, 08:47 PM	#2
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	how would you mount them? id just get the 72 bumper. i am thinking about getting one for my truck so i can take the turn signals out of the grill __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

06-09-2005, 08:54 PM	#3
c10chevy69 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 205	The 69 lights are mounted to the radiator support. I don't really like the look of the lights in the bumper that's why I went this way. I should be able to do the same thing with the 67-68 lights. __________________ 1969 chevy C10 long bed 350 4bbl auto p/disc and 5 lug

06-09-2005, 08:56 PM	#4
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	do the 67-68 light have something different on them than the 69-70 lights? __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

06-09-2005, 08:59 PM	#5
c10chevy69 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 205	Not at all I don't think just the amber lenses. I haven't seen any of the LED bulbs in amber for 69-70 but they do come in clear for 67-68 and 71-72. __________________ 1969 chevy C10 long bed 350 4bbl auto p/disc and 5 lug

06-09-2005, 09:01 PM	#6
c10chevy69 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 205	The amber lenses will show up better in the daytime too. Less likely to get a second glance from the boys in the black and whites that way. __________________ 1969 chevy C10 long bed 350 4bbl auto p/disc and 5 lug

06-09-2005, 09:24 PM	#7
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	I've been running clear bulbs in the 69 grille I have on my truck, is that illegal or something? __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

06-10-2005, 12:24 AM	#8
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	its illegal to have clear bulbs if the lenses are clear, but u can have clear lenses and amber bulbs, or amber lenses with clear bulbs __________________ 72 Chevy lwb, cowl hood, shaved antenna, shaved bedrails, blazer tank, sidemarker fill, 1pc windows, flowmaster 40's, alpine deck, infinity 6x9's, infinity 4"ers, 2 jl audio 10w0's, grant wheel, keyless entry and alarm, more waiting to be done...

06-10-2005, 12:36 AM	#9
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Thanks for the tip, I'll be changing 'em tomorrow! I thought it looked awesome with clear bulbs/lenses, but if it's illegal I might as well save myself the trouble of gettin stopped. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

06-10-2005, 01:00 AM	#10
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	I like the look. I think the grill will look better painted satin black with the emblem mounting tabs cut off and leave the emblem on the hood. You could also put driving or fog lights behind the grill. __________________ 03 Tahoe 72 GMC Super Custom 2500 Custom Camper, my reliable workhorse. Dual gauged tanks, dual battery trays.

06-10-2005, 10:40 AM	#11
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Bumper needs to be replaced. I'd throw a 71-72 one one it and drop the lights. JMHO __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

06-10-2005, 10:58 AM	#12
Huskerboy2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Posts: 1,628	I'm with Sillyoldman. Doesn't look right to me. JMHO __________________ '72 Chevy Blazer

06-10-2005, 11:11 AM	#13
sdkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 1,533	I like the look. I'd lay the park lamps down, instead of standing them up. Shave the bowtie completely __________________ I think the world needs a drink... Help somebody...If you can....VanZant We're not wrong, we're not sorry, and its probably gonna happen again. That's the truth about men. Tracy Byrd Member# 13924 '70 c10, 350/350 '68 c10 250/4spd '68 c10 no eng/trans fac ps/pb/ac/at (future father/sons project) '48 Chevy Loadmaster Last edited by sdkid; 06-10-2005 at 11:12 AM.

06-10-2005, 03:02 PM	#14
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	I have a 72 chevy bumper and brackets I am thinking of putting on my 72 GMC. I will be leaving the GMC grill and turn signals intact and put fog or driving lights or a combination of both in the signal light holes. __________________ 03 Tahoe 72 GMC Super Custom 2500 Custom Camper, my reliable workhorse. Dual gauged tanks, dual battery trays.

06-10-2005, 03:12 PM	#16
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,633	Like the looks of the grill but I dont care for how the turn signal lights like that. __________________ *"!Ama Sua, Ama Kjella, Ama Lllulla!"*



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06-10-2005, 04:04 PM	#17
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,476	Smooth front bumper, the turn signals are not noticable when they are off, what's not to like? I'd like to see a pic with the light off. It looks alot like my setup on my Blazer with the billet grill (You copied me didn't ya? ). I like it and you should be proud. Good work, Roger __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

06-10-2005, 05:24 PM	#18
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	My dad used to have a 72 with the lights behind the grill like that. They were mounted horizontal though, not vertical. I don't mind it at all. Besides you don't really even see then unless they are on. Later, Aaron __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

06-10-2005, 05:33 PM	#19
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	do you have some more pics on how they're mounted and how they look without the light on? that could be a faq.

06-11-2005, 04:54 PM	#20
c10chevy69 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 205	Here is the requested pic without the lights on. Attached Images __________________ 1969 chevy C10 long bed 350 4bbl auto p/disc and 5 lug

06-11-2005, 05:13 PM	#21
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	I LIKE THAT STYLE OF FRONT BUMPER & HAVE BEEN USING THAT SETUP FOR YEARS. I THINK IT MAKES THE FRONTEND VERY SANITARY. I'VE DONE THAT WITH 67/68 GRILLS ALSO. NICE WORK. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

06-12-2005, 05:35 AM	#22
truck69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 323	So did you just take the front outer grill of a 70-72 and mounted that..then turned your lights the other way? I have a 69 C20 that will need a new grill someday and thinking about getting one like yours but I didn't know what I was going to do with the lights. Thanks for the ideas. Truck69

06-12-2005, 09:28 AM	#24
c10chevy69 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 205	I had a 72 parts truck that I got all of the 5 lug stuff off of and the grille. I pulled my 69 grille off and measured from the fenders for the park light placement. I then drilled a 3/4" hole for the light assembly to fit flush against the radiator support. Then drilled a hole in the park light and support, slipped a washer covered in silicone behind it to keep the water out, and screwed it down with a sheet metal screw. Put the grille assembly on and your all done. You can always use two screws on each one if you want or use a small bolt, lock washer, and nut. __________________ 1969 chevy C10 long bed 350 4bbl auto p/disc and 5 lug

06-12-2005, 01:36 PM	#25
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