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Tim64 · 08-21-2007, 08:28 AM

Hey Folks,
I'm looking for some ideas on taillights. My truck has the originals + some stupid little ones someone added for turn signal lights. Not too sure why they did that. Anyway I want some nice bright lights that do both stop and turn. I don't really care if they're stock looking lights, just so they look and work good. What have some of you guys used?
Thanks, Tim

53lowdown · 08-21-2007, 11:40 AM

If you want something quick, cheap and easy and don't care how they look, go to Harbour Freight and get a trailer light set for about $20. I hung them off of my frame temporarily so I could still drive it while I have the bed off for restoration.

**slepysal** · 08-21-2007, 12:38 PM

This is what I did

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=idea

slow66 · 08-21-2007, 06:59 PM

This what I did after the factory one died. I got some led lights for a trl and cut a 3/4" slot in the rear cross sil and mounted them from behind. I like em and it was only about $30, and they are very bright.

Jason

**ChiefRocka** · 08-21-2007, 09:20 PM

I used replacement LEDs....they are super bright

fercho71 · 08-21-2007, 11:55 PM

i like the ones that slepysal put on his truck they look great!!!!

Tim64 · 08-22-2007, 07:09 AM

Lots of good ideas. I saw some leds made for my truck a stepside, but I don't really want to spend 100 for them. I would like them to be round. I do love the leds, if I can find them for less $$.
Thanks, Tim

283 Man · 08-22-2007, 10:10 AM

Another idea on taillights on a stepside is use the old school style tear drop taillights mount them on the fenderwhells(tear drop taillights that were on like the ford model T buckets).

19GMC63 · 08-22-2007, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim64

Lots of good ideas. I saw some leds made for my truck a stepside, but I don't really want to spend 100 for them. I would like them to be round. I do love the leds, if I can find them for less $$.
Thanks, Tim

100? I got mine from musclerodz, a vender here, for around 50 bucks for the pair.
Those along with my third brake are very bright.

**slepysal** · 08-22-2007, 12:06 PM

My lights cost about 20.00

Tim64 · 08-22-2007, 03:34 PM

I sure would like to find some of those for a stepside.
Very cool!
Tim

08-21-2007, 08:28 AM	#1
Tim64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vandalia, Ohio Posts: 396	Tail lights ideas Hey Folks, I'm looking for some ideas on taillights. My truck has the originals + some stupid little ones someone added for turn signal lights. Not too sure why they did that. Anyway I want some nice bright lights that do both stop and turn. I don't really care if they're stock looking lights, just so they look and work good. What have some of you guys used? Thanks, Tim

08-21-2007, 11:40 AM	#2
53lowdown Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: topeka, kansas Posts: 258	Re: Tail lights ideas If you want something quick, cheap and easy and don't care how they look, go to Harbour Freight and get a trailer light set for about $20. I hung them off of my frame temporarily so I could still drive it while I have the bed off for restoration. __________________ _______________________________________ 62 SWB BBW (under construction) 86 Vette Convertible

08-21-2007, 12:38 PM	#3
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Tail lights ideas This is what I did http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=idea __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

08-21-2007, 06:59 PM	#4
slow66 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Centerton, Ar Posts: 21	Re: Tail lights ideas This what I did after the factory one died. I got some led lights for a trl and cut a 3/4" slot in the rear cross sil and mounted them from behind. I like em and it was only about $30, and they are very bright. Jason Attached Images __________________ Jason Last edited by slow66; 08-21-2007 at 07:00 PM.

08-21-2007, 09:20 PM	#5
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Tail lights ideas I used replacement LEDs....they are super bright __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

08-21-2007, 11:55 PM	#6
fercho71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: sandiego, ca Posts: 453	Re: Tail lights ideas i like the ones that slepysal put on his truck they look great!!!! __________________ 1966 chevy c-20 truck " La Chata " under construccion

08-22-2007, 07:09 AM	#7
Tim64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vandalia, Ohio Posts: 396	Re: Tail lights ideas Lots of good ideas. I saw some leds made for my truck a stepside, but I don't really want to spend 100 for them. I would like them to be round. I do love the leds, if I can find them for less $$. Thanks, Tim

08-22-2007, 10:10 AM	#8
283 Man Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jane,Missouri Posts: 844	Re: Tail lights ideas Another idea on taillights on a stepside is use the old school style tear drop taillights mount them on the fenderwhells(tear drop taillights that were on like the ford model T buckets).

08-22-2007, 12:06 PM	#10
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Tail lights ideas My lights cost about 20.00 __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

08-22-2007, 03:34 PM	#11
Tim64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vandalia, Ohio Posts: 396	Re: Tail lights ideas I sure would like to find some of those for a stepside. Very cool! Tim



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