tail light mods - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jamis · 02-01-2008, 06:20 AM

I’m working on the rear of my project now and I noticed at a show I went to last week all the taillight lens stick out pass the body. I think it’s done that way so its flush when you use the trim around it. I decided to not use the trim and ended up recessing the lamps. Any of you guys done it like this or have you left it the stock depth.
On the left is where it was stock and on the right its recessed.

Have you guys done any different mods, like shave the back up lights? I've seen the caddy mod, any other mods out there?

**gregfull** · 02-01-2008, 09:50 AM

The suburban's really do, but the truck lense will fit inside the suburban housing, so I'm gonna either machine the lip off and have a flush lense, or make some out of some prismatic acrylic. Of course, the suburban has no trim, so I think it will look pretty good.

bouncytruck · 02-01-2008, 10:01 AM

I've seen corvette taillights in a roll panel. I prefer a more stock look.

Could you just shave down the extended lip so it is smoother?

1LoC10 · 02-01-2008, 10:02 AM

what about sanding the edge of the light down to be smooth with the face?
or get these

see ten · 02-01-2008, 10:06 AM

I spotted this joker in Pigeon Forge last year.

ChevLoRay · 02-01-2008, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by see ten

I spotted this joker in Pigeon Forge last year.

This is the best looking tailgate I have seen yet. I will retain the lettering on mine, with the reversed handle and use the taillights/trim from MuscleRodz.

1LoC10 · 02-01-2008, 10:10 AM

i like that one

1LoC10 · 02-01-2008, 10:12 AM

or you could do this

slammed1 · 02-01-2008, 11:41 AM

Im with ChevRoLay and thing that back end looks great. Is that set of taillights a manufactured design or owner built??

I have on my truck stock tails with the inside edges filed down so that they sit flush with the body but am looking for a set to totally replace the separate tail and back up lights with a one piece unit.

02-01-2008, 06:20 AM	#1
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	tail light mods I’m working on the rear of my project now and I noticed at a show I went to last week all the taillight lens stick out pass the body. I think it’s done that way so its flush when you use the trim around it. I decided to not use the trim and ended up recessing the lamps. Any of you guys done it like this or have you left it the stock depth. On the left is where it was stock and on the right its recessed. Have you guys done any different mods, like shave the back up lights? I've seen the caddy mod, any other mods out there? Attached Images __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis" Last edited by jamis; 02-01-2008 at 06:21 AM.

02-01-2008, 09:50 AM	#2
gregfull Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 598	Re: tail light mods The suburban's really do, but the truck lense will fit inside the suburban housing, so I'm gonna either machine the lip off and have a flush lense, or make some out of some prismatic acrylic. Of course, the suburban has no trim, so I think it will look pretty good. __________________ My Suburban Project 72 Suburban 68 SWB 57 Belair 55 Cameo 06 Chevy 1/2 ton crew 09 Suburban

02-01-2008, 10:01 AM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: tail light mods I've seen corvette taillights in a roll panel. I prefer a more stock look. Could you just shave down the extended lip so it is smoother? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

02-01-2008, 10:02 AM	#4
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: tail light mods what about sanding the edge of the light down to be smooth with the face? or get these __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

02-01-2008, 10:06 AM	#5
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: tail light mods I spotted this joker in Pigeon Forge last year.

02-01-2008, 10:10 AM	#7
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: tail light mods i like that one __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

02-01-2008, 10:12 AM	#8
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: tail light mods or you could do this __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

02-01-2008, 11:41 AM	#9
slammed1 1972 Chevrolet SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FT Smith AR Posts: 512	Re: tail light mods Im with ChevRoLay and thing that back end looks great. Is that set of taillights a manufactured design or owner built?? I have on my truck stock tails with the inside edges filed down so that they sit flush with the body but am looking for a set to totally replace the separate tail and back up lights with a one piece unit. __________________ My New thread with pics (not my build thread yet.) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post2573646 1972 Chevrolet 1/2 ton short wide bed,68 frt clip Project. 1980 Camaro Inherited when father passed,68K Miles 2003 Ford Mach1 FUN as Hell!! 2002 Dodge Ram 5-8 slam Rolling BillBoard (Gone not forgot) 2004 Dodge Ram HEMI 10" lifted on 37's and 2wd.



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