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jays68yak · 02-22-2003, 07:51 PM

Well I have wanted to do this mod for awhile. Taking the slim skinny caddy tail lights and molding them into the back of the suburban. I thought someone said they had done this to a suburban. Does anyone have any pics of it? How hard is it or was it to do?

Reumster · 02-22-2003, 07:55 PM

Don't know if you've seen the inserts I make. For stock lenses that mimic the new Caddy cars.

Parking mode right side

Reumster · 02-22-2003, 07:58 PM

Brake mode I've seen the real ones installed on a couple Subs and trucks, but don't have a picture. I think a member had one once.

jays68yak · 02-23-2003, 02:44 PM

I dont care for how the stock ones stick out from the body. I think the caddy ones would look cleaner.
These are the ones that I got:

Reumster · 02-23-2003, 03:18 PM

Do you think that I could get a board in the lense? Do the plastic lenses come off the housings?

jays68yak · 02-23-2003, 03:42 PM

Emailed ya.

TTT does anyone have a pic of someone's ride with these installed? The 67-72 trucks. Ive seen them in the newer ones.

Thanks

Reumster · 02-23-2003, 08:46 PM

TTT

I'd like to see some of our trucks with the real Caddy lenses also.

48suburban · 02-23-2003, 10:55 PM

I have seen one with the stock lenses cut to lay flush with the body. looked slick plus a lot easier than a full on swap.

48suburban

48suburban · 02-23-2003, 10:56 PM

I have seen one with the stock lenses cut to lay flush with the body. looked slick plus a lot easier than a full on swap.

48suburban

jays68yak · 02-24-2003, 11:23 AM

TTT

Anyone????????

71sub · 02-24-2003, 03:09 PM

did the conversion this last summer

*racedvl* · 02-24-2003, 03:30 PM

Now that looks sharp!!!!! Looks like that one is comming along nicely!! Do you have anymore pics?

71sub · 02-24-2003, 03:46 PM

I've got MANY pic's --- but not with me at work. I'll add them tonight. But here's what I've done ....

Sanded to bare metal, etched, primered, base coat ( 5 gal ), clear coat ( 3 gal ) -- interior & exterior.

Color : Dodge Patriot pearl, metallic Blue

Modification are : Chevy emblem side markers,
Cowl hood, 90 cadillac tail lights, 94 suburban seats,
over-head rear A/C

jays68yak · 02-24-2003, 03:53 PM

Got your PM. Thanks

Did you use a kit? Or just fabbed everything up?

71sub · 02-24-2003, 04:01 PM

Use the caddy tail light kit from Sir Michaels --- I have pic's of the whole process, let me know if you want them.

I have them at home. It took 2 of us 16 hrs each to rough it in, and another 24 hrs of body work to blend and get ready for paint.

jays68yak · 02-24-2003, 04:12 PM

Yeah I would like to see the progress pics. You can email me them if you dont feel like waiting for the 30 second post stuff.
jasons68@attbi.com

So far the Sir Michaels kit is the only one that looks the most complete. It looks like you kinda killed the body line. Did you? Do you think it would look that good on a suburban with barn doors?

Thanks for the info.

71sub · 02-24-2003, 04:24 PM

I don't think it killed the body line --- side profile wasn't changed and we sunk the light enough to minimize this issue.

How will it look with barn doors -- I'd play with PhotoShop and get an idea. I think anything's better than what it's got now

I'll post some more pic's of the process tonite

smokekiki · 02-25-2003, 09:02 AM

the caddy lights look good!I don't like the looks of barn doors because of the hinges sticking out,jmo.Also like the side markers.Are you keeping those wheels on?

71sub · 02-25-2003, 01:02 PM

Actually -- this is the wife's car, and she wants a comfortable / high ride ... so, for now, it'll keep the stock suspension and 17".

Future plans do include -- 20's, notching & air-bagging !!!!!

jays68yak · 02-25-2003, 01:16 PM

I plan to do about the same thing. Not sure if I want to lay frame just yet. I just want to be able to play with the bags and go up and down.

But for now just need to clean it up and get it to daily driver status. Its going to suck with the high gas prices around here.

smokekiki · 02-25-2003, 01:26 PM

I don't want to lay frame,but I am bagging it this spring.Right now I have 2.5 drop spindles and 3" springs in back.As far as gas goes it is $1.89 for 93 oct.

Crank · 02-25-2003, 03:09 PM

This one has it. I'll try to hunt up some better pics of it's @$$. Later.
Brandon

Crank · 02-25-2003, 03:13 PM

I think this is the only other pic I have of it's rear end. Sorry.
Brandon

NSANE68!!! · 02-25-2003, 03:23 PM

I saw that sub in Vegas at SEMA show. It was AWSOME!!! He even shaved the hinges in the barn doors. The engine, paint and interior were imaculate.

jays68yak · 02-25-2003, 03:27 PM

He shaved the hinges on the barn doors??? What barn doors? it has the lift gate. Or did I miss something here?

Those are the 94-96 caddy lights I think. I like tho.

02-22-2003, 07:51 PM	#1
jays68yak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 1,454	Pics of Suburbans with Caddy Tail Lights Well I have wanted to do this mod for awhile. Taking the slim skinny caddy tail lights and molding them into the back of the suburban. I thought someone said they had done this to a suburban. Does anyone have any pics of it? How hard is it or was it to do? __________________ 1969 Chevy Project SWB Fleet, 20s, 5.3, t56, in the weeds. 1970 Chevy Truck cab on a 1979 Jimmy frame-8.1 liter 496 bbc/sm465/np203-jeds doubler-np205/d60/14bff Welded/42 tsls on recentered H1s 1998 Chevy Crew Cab K3500 SAS'd with hpd60, links and swayaway coilovers. 8.1l vortec DD/towrig "I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. "

02-22-2003, 07:55 PM	#2
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	Don't know if you've seen the inserts I make. For stock lenses that mimic the new Caddy cars. Parking mode right side Attached Images __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

02-22-2003, 07:58 PM	#3
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	Brake mode I've seen the real ones installed on a couple Subs and trucks, but don't have a picture. I think a member had one once. Attached Images __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

02-23-2003, 02:44 PM	#4
jays68yak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 1,454	I dont care for how the stock ones stick out from the body. I think the caddy ones would look cleaner. These are the ones that I got: Attached Images __________________ 1969 Chevy Project SWB Fleet, 20s, 5.3, t56, in the weeds. 1970 Chevy Truck cab on a 1979 Jimmy frame-8.1 liter 496 bbc/sm465/np203-jeds doubler-np205/d60/14bff Welded/42 tsls on recentered H1s 1998 Chevy Crew Cab K3500 SAS'd with hpd60, links and swayaway coilovers. 8.1l vortec DD/towrig "I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. "

02-23-2003, 03:18 PM	#5
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	Do you think that I could get a board in the lense? Do the plastic lenses come off the housings? __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

02-23-2003, 03:42 PM	#6
jays68yak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 1,454	Emailed ya. TTT does anyone have a pic of someone's ride with these installed? The 67-72 trucks. Ive seen them in the newer ones. Thanks __________________ 1969 Chevy Project SWB Fleet, 20s, 5.3, t56, in the weeds. 1970 Chevy Truck cab on a 1979 Jimmy frame-8.1 liter 496 bbc/sm465/np203-jeds doubler-np205/d60/14bff Welded/42 tsls on recentered H1s 1998 Chevy Crew Cab K3500 SAS'd with hpd60, links and swayaway coilovers. 8.1l vortec DD/towrig "I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. "

02-23-2003, 08:46 PM	#7
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	TTT I'd like to see some of our trucks with the real Caddy lenses also. __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

02-23-2003, 10:55 PM	#8
48suburban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 3	72 sub Lichts I have seen one with the stock lenses cut to lay flush with the body. looked slick plus a lot easier than a full on swap. 48suburban

02-23-2003, 10:56 PM	#9
48suburban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 3	72 sub Lights I have seen one with the stock lenses cut to lay flush with the body. looked slick plus a lot easier than a full on swap. 48suburban

02-24-2003, 11:23 AM	#10
jays68yak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 1,454	TTT Anyone???????? __________________ 1969 Chevy Project SWB Fleet, 20s, 5.3, t56, in the weeds. 1970 Chevy Truck cab on a 1979 Jimmy frame-8.1 liter 496 bbc/sm465/np203-jeds doubler-np205/d60/14bff Welded/42 tsls on recentered H1s 1998 Chevy Crew Cab K3500 SAS'd with hpd60, links and swayaway coilovers. 8.1l vortec DD/towrig "I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. "

02-24-2003, 03:09 PM	#11
71sub Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 169	here's mine did the conversion this last summer Attached Images __________________ 71 C/10 : 350 / 700r4 ; Ford 9" posi 3.50 with 31x10.5 rear tires, single drive shaft, C-notch, 2.5" drop spindles, keyless entry 71 Suburban 350/350 -- caddy tail lights, keyless entry, late model seats, billet Autometer instrument cluster 70 Ford Torino -- 351W (balanced & blueprinted ), C4, VDO gauges

02-24-2003, 03:30 PM	#12
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Now that looks sharp!!!!! Looks like that one is comming along nicely!! Do you have anymore pics?

02-24-2003, 03:46 PM	#13
71sub Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 169	I've got MANY pic's --- but not with me at work. I'll add them tonight. But here's what I've done .... Sanded to bare metal, etched, primered, base coat ( 5 gal ), clear coat ( 3 gal ) -- interior & exterior. Color : Dodge Patriot pearl, metallic Blue Modification are : Chevy emblem side markers, Cowl hood, 90 cadillac tail lights, 94 suburban seats, over-head rear A/C Attached Images __________________ 71 C/10 : 350 / 700r4 ; Ford 9" posi 3.50 with 31x10.5 rear tires, single drive shaft, C-notch, 2.5" drop spindles, keyless entry 71 Suburban 350/350 -- caddy tail lights, keyless entry, late model seats, billet Autometer instrument cluster 70 Ford Torino -- 351W (balanced & blueprinted ), C4, VDO gauges

02-24-2003, 03:53 PM	#14
jays68yak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 1,454	Got your PM. Thanks Did you use a kit? Or just fabbed everything up? __________________ 1969 Chevy Project SWB Fleet, 20s, 5.3, t56, in the weeds. 1970 Chevy Truck cab on a 1979 Jimmy frame-8.1 liter 496 bbc/sm465/np203-jeds doubler-np205/d60/14bff Welded/42 tsls on recentered H1s 1998 Chevy Crew Cab K3500 SAS'd with hpd60, links and swayaway coilovers. 8.1l vortec DD/towrig "I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. "

02-24-2003, 04:01 PM	#15
71sub Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 169	Use the caddy tail light kit from Sir Michaels --- I have pic's of the whole process, let me know if you want them. I have them at home. It took 2 of us 16 hrs each to rough it in, and another 24 hrs of body work to blend and get ready for paint. __________________ 71 C/10 : 350 / 700r4 ; Ford 9" posi 3.50 with 31x10.5 rear tires, single drive shaft, C-notch, 2.5" drop spindles, keyless entry 71 Suburban 350/350 -- caddy tail lights, keyless entry, late model seats, billet Autometer instrument cluster 70 Ford Torino -- 351W (balanced & blueprinted ), C4, VDO gauges



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02-24-2003, 04:12 PM	#16
jays68yak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 1,454	Yeah I would like to see the progress pics. You can email me them if you dont feel like waiting for the 30 second post stuff. jasons68@attbi.com So far the Sir Michaels kit is the only one that looks the most complete. It looks like you kinda killed the body line. Did you? Do you think it would look that good on a suburban with barn doors? Thanks for the info. __________________ 1969 Chevy Project SWB Fleet, 20s, 5.3, t56, in the weeds. 1970 Chevy Truck cab on a 1979 Jimmy frame-8.1 liter 496 bbc/sm465/np203-jeds doubler-np205/d60/14bff Welded/42 tsls on recentered H1s 1998 Chevy Crew Cab K3500 SAS'd with hpd60, links and swayaway coilovers. 8.1l vortec DD/towrig "I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. "

02-24-2003, 04:24 PM	#17
71sub Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 169	I don't think it killed the body line --- side profile wasn't changed and we sunk the light enough to minimize this issue. How will it look with barn doors -- I'd play with PhotoShop and get an idea. I think anything's better than what it's got now I'll post some more pic's of the process tonite __________________ 71 C/10 : 350 / 700r4 ; Ford 9" posi 3.50 with 31x10.5 rear tires, single drive shaft, C-notch, 2.5" drop spindles, keyless entry 71 Suburban 350/350 -- caddy tail lights, keyless entry, late model seats, billet Autometer instrument cluster 70 Ford Torino -- 351W (balanced & blueprinted ), C4, VDO gauges

02-25-2003, 09:02 AM	#18
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	the caddy lights look good!I don't like the looks of barn doors because of the hinges sticking out,jmo.Also like the side markers.Are you keeping those wheels on? __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

02-25-2003, 01:02 PM	#19
71sub Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 169	Actually -- this is the wife's car, and she wants a comfortable / high ride ... so, for now, it'll keep the stock suspension and 17". Future plans do include -- 20's, notching & air-bagging !!!!! __________________ 71 C/10 : 350 / 700r4 ; Ford 9" posi 3.50 with 31x10.5 rear tires, single drive shaft, C-notch, 2.5" drop spindles, keyless entry 71 Suburban 350/350 -- caddy tail lights, keyless entry, late model seats, billet Autometer instrument cluster 70 Ford Torino -- 351W (balanced & blueprinted ), C4, VDO gauges

02-25-2003, 01:16 PM	#20
jays68yak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 1,454	I plan to do about the same thing. Not sure if I want to lay frame just yet. I just want to be able to play with the bags and go up and down. But for now just need to clean it up and get it to daily driver status. Its going to suck with the high gas prices around here. __________________ 1969 Chevy Project SWB Fleet, 20s, 5.3, t56, in the weeds. 1970 Chevy Truck cab on a 1979 Jimmy frame-8.1 liter 496 bbc/sm465/np203-jeds doubler-np205/d60/14bff Welded/42 tsls on recentered H1s 1998 Chevy Crew Cab K3500 SAS'd with hpd60, links and swayaway coilovers. 8.1l vortec DD/towrig "I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. "

02-25-2003, 01:26 PM	#21
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	I don't want to lay frame,but I am bagging it this spring.Right now I have 2.5 drop spindles and 3" springs in back.As far as gas goes it is $1.89 for 93 oct. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

02-25-2003, 03:09 PM	#22
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	This one has it. I'll try to hunt up some better pics of it's @$$. Later. Brandon Attached Images

02-25-2003, 03:13 PM	#23
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	I think this is the only other pic I have of it's rear end. Sorry. Brandon Attached Images

02-25-2003, 03:23 PM	#24
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	I saw that sub in Vegas at SEMA show. It was AWSOME!!! He even shaved the hinges in the barn doors. The engine, paint and interior were imaculate. __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

02-25-2003, 03:27 PM	#25
jays68yak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 1,454	He shaved the hinges on the barn doors??? What barn doors? it has the lift gate. Or did I miss something here? Those are the 94-96 caddy lights I think. I like tho. __________________ 1969 Chevy Project SWB Fleet, 20s, 5.3, t56, in the weeds. 1970 Chevy Truck cab on a 1979 Jimmy frame-8.1 liter 496 bbc/sm465/np203-jeds doubler-np205/d60/14bff Welded/42 tsls on recentered H1s 1998 Chevy Crew Cab K3500 SAS'd with hpd60, links and swayaway coilovers. 8.1l vortec DD/towrig "I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. "

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