Replacement Stepside tail lights? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jr2 · 03-14-2006, 02:52 PM

I know this has been done but with what? I hate the look of the stockers from 77-87. They're just a trailer light. Show me what you have converted or used. And I would prefer bolt on. Not cut into or mounted to the fenders.

I am looking into Hot Rod or Custom motorcycle styles possibly.

Thanks.

jr2 · 03-15-2006, 12:10 PM

Come on now.

The pics were just sort of a reference? Anyone with any pics of what you have replaced the ugly trailer lamps with? The 77 & older are good looking but spedny to purchase all the parts outright.

beaterC10 · 03-15-2006, 12:38 PM

You might take a look at 55-59 or 60-66 Chevy stepside lights. They have round housings and lenses, the 55-59 lights and brackets are available repop in chrome or stainless.

I have also seen the oblong led trailer lights mounted below the tailgate.

jr2 · 03-15-2006, 01:12 PM

Thanks for the info.. I ahve been looking at the 60-66 lights. I found some in stailess. They also offer LED's for them.
I found these yesterday but don't think they will be DOT legal? Not sure if I care or not but they look great and are pretty reasonable..LED tail lamps They may just fit into the end of the bed rails quite nicely? Plumbing them would be easy down the side brace.

cliffsta · 03-15-2006, 05:46 PM

Here's what I'm gonna go with post-paint... one of these here. you'll have to go to summit racing and search the part numbers, I can't figure out how to link through all those subpages right...

I wish websites would learn simple=most efficient.

IPC-CWT-CE407CS
IPC-LEDT-407C
IPC-CWT-CE407C

They are Euros / LEDs for Jeep Wranglers which have the exact same trailer lights as us, but these LEDs look fresh. I've never seen a C/K or a Jeep for that matter with these on them around here.

jr2 · 03-15-2006, 05:56 PM

Thanks for the info.. I'll check into em.

I knew I had seen something like this before but couldn't remember where? (Old Age @35yrs)
Found em today.>Hot Lit'z$77.70pr

But for the price I am thinkin I am gonna "MAKE" these work.>LED Brake/Turn lights $39.99pr+shipping

Waddya think

jr2 · 03-15-2006, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cliffsta

Here's what I'm gonna go with post-paint... one of these here. you'll have to go to summit racing and search the part numbers, I can't figure out how to link through all those subpages right...

I wish websites would learn simple=most efficient.

IPC-CWT-CE407CS
IPC-LEDT-407C
IPC-CWT-CE407C

They are Euros / LEDs for Jeep Wranglers which have the exact same trailer lights as us, but these LEDs look fresh. I've never seen a C/K or a Jeep for that matter with these on them around here.

You might check into these too. Jeep tail lights

I believe they are the same just a hella bit cheaper than Summit.

or Ching$ Ching$..!

75stepside · 03-17-2006, 12:40 PM

check out this recent post:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=tail

some good ideas there... i would consider what you anticipate on doing with your bumper... you may want to think about a roll pan or not.

jr2 · 03-17-2006, 01:11 PM

I have a bumper from (if you can believe this) a Jeep CJ?

It will actually fit pretty good and won't look out of place (I think) I just need to fab some brackets (No big deal) It's factory Chrome, It's an easy replacement if someone wangs it. I am not totally sure on it as I have not actually put it up to the truck yet but I can visualize it pretty easily. I don't want to opt for a roll pan as that's more coin$ I don't need to be spending on this truck.

That bumper and these lights mounted in the stock mounting holes:

Aww screw it! I'm just gonna put the stock lights on it and sell it!! ( I try too hard, and I'm not even keeping it!! I love to complicate my life??)

Grande Rojo · 03-18-2006, 12:37 PM

I used some off of a 48' chevy truck.

03-14-2006, 02:52 PM	#1
jr2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Snohomish,Washington Posts: 226	Replacement Stepside tail lights? I know this has been done but with what? I hate the look of the stockers from 77-87. They're just a trailer light. Show me what you have converted or used. And I would prefer bolt on. Not cut into or mounted to the fenders. I am looking into Hot Rod or Custom motorcycle styles possibly. Thanks. __________________ -John II "A Little's Good! A Lot's Better! & Too Much is Just Right!!" -1978 Chevy C10 Stepside 350/4sp/12 bolt -1967 Nova 2dr HT & a couple others...

03-15-2006, 12:10 PM	#2
jr2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Snohomish,Washington Posts: 226	Re: Replacement Stepside tail lights? Come on now. The pics were just sort of a reference? Anyone with any pics of what you have replaced the ugly trailer lamps with? The 77 & older are good looking but spedny to purchase all the parts outright. __________________ -John II "A Little's Good! A Lot's Better! & Too Much is Just Right!!" -1978 Chevy C10 Stepside 350/4sp/12 bolt -1967 Nova 2dr HT & a couple others...

03-15-2006, 12:38 PM	#3
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	Re: Replacement Stepside tail lights? You might take a look at 55-59 or 60-66 Chevy stepside lights. They have round housings and lenses, the 55-59 lights and brackets are available repop in chrome or stainless. I have also seen the oblong led trailer lights mounted below the tailgate.

03-15-2006, 01:12 PM	#4
jr2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Snohomish,Washington Posts: 226	Re: Replacement Stepside tail lights? Thanks for the info.. I ahve been looking at the 60-66 lights. I found some in stailess. They also offer LED's for them. I found these yesterday but don't think they will be DOT legal? Not sure if I care or not but they look great and are pretty reasonable..LED tail lamps They may just fit into the end of the bed rails quite nicely? Plumbing them would be easy down the side brace. __________________ -John II "A Little's Good! A Lot's Better! & Too Much is Just Right!!" -1978 Chevy C10 Stepside 350/4sp/12 bolt -1967 Nova 2dr HT & a couple others... Last edited by jr2; 03-15-2006 at 01:24 PM.

03-15-2006, 05:46 PM	#5
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Re: Replacement Stepside tail lights? Here's what I'm gonna go with post-paint... one of these here. you'll have to go to summit racing and search the part numbers, I can't figure out how to link through all those subpages right... I wish websites would learn simple=most efficient. IPC-CWT-CE407CS IPC-LEDT-407C IPC-CWT-CE407C They are Euros / LEDs for Jeep Wranglers which have the exact same trailer lights as us, but these LEDs look fresh. I've never seen a C/K or a Jeep for that matter with these on them around here. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

03-15-2006, 05:56 PM	#6
jr2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Snohomish,Washington Posts: 226	Re: Replacement Stepside tail lights? Thanks for the info.. I'll check into em. I knew I had seen something like this before but couldn't remember where? (Old Age @35yrs) Found em today.>Hot Lit'z$77.70pr But for the price I am thinkin I am gonna "MAKE" these work.>LED Brake/Turn lights $39.99pr+shipping Waddya think __________________ -John II "A Little's Good! A Lot's Better! & Too Much is Just Right!!" -1978 Chevy C10 Stepside 350/4sp/12 bolt -1967 Nova 2dr HT & a couple others...

03-17-2006, 12:40 PM	#8
75stepside Proud Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 741	Re: Replacement Stepside tail lights? check out this recent post: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=tail some good ideas there... i would consider what you anticipate on doing with your bumper... you may want to think about a roll pan or not.

03-17-2006, 01:11 PM	#9
jr2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Snohomish,Washington Posts: 226	Re: Replacement Stepside tail lights? I have a bumper from (if you can believe this) a Jeep CJ? It will actually fit pretty good and won't look out of place (I think) I just need to fab some brackets (No big deal) It's factory Chrome, It's an easy replacement if someone wangs it. I am not totally sure on it as I have not actually put it up to the truck yet but I can visualize it pretty easily. I don't want to opt for a roll pan as that's more coin$ I don't need to be spending on this truck. That bumper and these lights mounted in the stock mounting holes: Aww screw it! I'm just gonna put the stock lights on it and sell it!! ( I try too hard, and I'm not even keeping it!! I love to complicate my life??) __________________ -John II "A Little's Good! A Lot's Better! & Too Much is Just Right!!" -1978 Chevy C10 Stepside 350/4sp/12 bolt -1967 Nova 2dr HT & a couple others... Last edited by jr2; 03-17-2006 at 01:16 PM.

03-18-2006, 12:37 PM	#10
Grande Rojo paper or plastic? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 671	Re: Replacement Stepside tail lights? I used some off of a 48' chevy truck. __________________ 1967 Chevy SWB 250 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442157 1977 Chevy SWB 454 No More 454 getting 5.3 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310518 1977 Stepside Truck of the month winner http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=135524 1965 Chevy C10 454 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731372 1975 Dodge Power Wagon http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7871388



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