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SLS · 08-17-2003, 01:08 PM

Heres my question(s) for the experts:

How many holes are drilled around the tail light opening for the clips that hold the trim on? And what size are the holes?

SLS has attached this image:

Are these holes even in the correct places????

As you can see, the bed I am replacing has 3 holes on one side...and 4 holes on the other. Also, a 3/8 drill bit is a hair to large to fit in these holes...but a 5/16 fits in them with a little bit of wiggle room to spare. This bed came to me this way (no clips or trim)...so I don't really know if it is correct to begin with.

The bed I recently bought has NO trim mounting holes, and I'll have to do a bit of straightening around one of the openings, but being that this truck is a Custom Deluxe I want to put the tail light trim back on it.

Any insight into this piece of my little puzzle would be appreciated!

Class of 69 · 08-17-2003, 04:49 PM

The three matching holes are correct...the odd ball on the right is probably from a screw that held the trim on after the clips failed...very common practice!

00droptopSS · 08-17-2003, 06:58 PM

My 72 has the four on the right hand side.

SLS · 08-18-2003, 10:05 AM

Thanks, guys!

Looks like it depended on who was drilling that day at the factory? Some 3, and some 4???

Anyone else?

How about the size of the holes?

08-17-2003, 01:08 PM	#1
SLS Finish the'71..or bust! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nashville, TN. Posts: 441	Tail Light Trim Mounting Question...HELP! Heres my question(s) for the experts: How many holes are drilled around the tail light opening for the clips that hold the trim on? And what size are the holes? SLS has attached this image: Are these holes even in the correct places???? As you can see, the bed I am replacing has 3 holes on one side...and 4 holes on the other. Also, a 3/8 drill bit is a hair to large to fit in these holes...but a 5/16 fits in them with a little bit of wiggle room to spare. This bed came to me this way (no clips or trim)...so I don't really know if it is correct to begin with. The bed I recently bought has NO trim mounting holes, and I'll have to do a bit of straightening around one of the openings, but being that this truck is a Custom Deluxe I want to put the tail light trim back on it. Any insight into this piece of my little puzzle would be appreciated!

08-17-2003, 04:49 PM	#2
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	The three matching holes are correct...the odd ball on the right is probably from a screw that held the trim on after the clips failed...very common practice! __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..

08-17-2003, 06:58 PM	#3
00droptopSS 2.5/4 on 20's Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 392	My 72 has the four on the right hand side. __________________ 62 C/10 SWB. Currently in ground up resto. Big back window cab, V8, auto. My wife's grandfather's truck. 1965 Mustang Vert - Shelby Clone 2005 Dodge SRT-10 My Old 72 SWB

08-18-2003, 10:05 AM	#4
SLS Finish the'71..or bust! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nashville, TN. Posts: 441	Thanks, guys! Looks like it depended on who was drilling that day at the factory? Some 3, and some 4??? Anyone else? How about the size of the holes?



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