Tail Light Bezel Install Alternative - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

adeleon1970 · 02-02-2019, 11:52 PM

Has anyone installed the Tail light bezel with 3m Double sided tape? Truck is at paint jail and would like to fill any holes that are not necessary. I will be doing this method for my lower molding on the side of truck.

*randy500* · 02-03-2019, 12:20 AM

A better method is windshield eurethane. Tape it on until it dries.
100% non paintable silicone works too.
Tape will not work for the taillight bezels, not much behind to attach it

**clay68c10** · 02-03-2019, 12:55 PM

I will second the windshield adhesive method.
My 68 was painted back in 91 and I recently removed the 10 emblems from the front fenders. They were put on with urethane back then, when I pulled them this last summer the top 2 layers of paint came with em.
Just a few dabs should do it, that stuff is strong.

**72peace** · 02-04-2019, 01:56 PM

Or, just leave them off...cleaner look.

adeleon1970 · 02-04-2019, 08:23 PM

They are "cleaner" but they also look naked lol

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Originally Posted by 72peace

Or, just leave them off...cleaner look.

tino0217 · 02-05-2019, 07:09 AM

I'm a fan of the cleaner look. Consider a roll pan for that look otherwise put on the chrome to compliment the bumper

cleszkie · 02-05-2019, 02:21 PM

The stock installation requires the use of two oval head sheet metal screws along the tailgate side of the bezels, in addition to the clips that go around the outside perimeter. I just used the screws without the clips. Tweaked the bezel just a tad so that it snugs down around the outer perimeter when I tighten the two screws. Its not going anywhere.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 02-16-2021, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by cleszkie

The stock installation requires the use of two oval head sheet metal screws along the tailgate side of the bezels, in addition to the clips that go around the outside perimeter. I just used the screws without the clips. Tweaked the bezel just a tad so that it snugs down around the outer perimeter when I tighten the two screws. Its not going anywhere.

Do you have any pics of them installed this way? I was thinking of doing the same thing. My tailgate has a wood grain band and trim so I want to use the bezels but I didn't want to drill all the holes for the clips.

OregonNed · 02-05-2019, 03:58 PM

On mine I went for these Fesler Built tail lights as an alternative

**nlped** · 02-05-2019, 04:09 PM

^^^im also going that route...

OregonNed · 02-05-2019, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped

^^^im also going that route...

I'd love to hear your impressions of the side marker lights once installed - curious how flush or close to flush they end up! Thank you.

**nlped** · 02-05-2019, 04:37 PM

^^^ Will do!

my kids toy · 02-15-2021, 05:55 PM

Were did you guys get the fesler lens, I can not find them.

Andy4639 · 02-15-2021, 11:36 PM

I had all the trim on my 71 welded up. Over 50 holes gone. I love the clean look and or the naked look!
One of the best mods I ever done to my truck.

my kids toy · 02-16-2021, 05:52 PM

As I asked were can you even get them, it does not look like they are made anymore.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 02-16-2021, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by my kids toy

As I asked were can you even get them, it does not look like they are made anymore.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/fsl-tl-c10-p

Andy4639 · 02-16-2021, 09:45 PM

That link says they are Not Available.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 02-16-2021, 10:28 PM

I guess it does. Maybe they don’t sell them anymore. I checked shopfesler.com and they were not listed at all.

Custom 68 · 02-17-2021, 05:39 PM

Not sure if the one set he had is left but you might check here.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795793
They are very nice but a bit rich for my pocket book.
Dave

jimijam00 · 02-17-2021, 09:10 PM

Digi-tails had them. Might be worth a two minute phone call to see if they can get/make more. http://digi-tails.com/1967-72-gm-tru...lights-reverse

jimijam00 · 02-17-2021, 09:11 PM

I'm sporting the naked look. Front, back, sides....all naked

tucktuck · 02-19-2021, 12:51 AM

Good luck getting Digi-tails to answer OR call you back...

I ended up getting a set of Marquez Designs from Matt's Classic Bowties. Even though I am so far away from needing them, I jumped at the chance to get some as they are so hard to find.

Hit them up, they may have a set left.

https://digi-tails.com/marquez-desig...ht-lenses-back

02-02-2019, 11:52 PM	#1
adeleon1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Hubert Posts: 8	Tail Light Bezel Install Alternative Has anyone installed the Tail light bezel with 3m Double sided tape? Truck is at paint jail and would like to fill any holes that are not necessary. I will be doing this method for my lower molding on the side of truck.

02-03-2019, 12:20 AM	#2
randy500 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 6,873	Re: Tail Light Bezel Install Alternative A better method is windshield eurethane. Tape it on until it dries. 100% non paintable silicone works too. Tape will not work for the taillight bezels, not much behind to attach it

02-03-2019, 12:55 PM	#3
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,991	Re: Tail Light Bezel Install Alternative I will second the windshield adhesive method. My 68 was painted back in 91 and I recently removed the 10 emblems from the front fenders. They were put on with urethane back then, when I pulled them this last summer the top 2 layers of paint came with em. Just a few dabs should do it, that stuff is strong. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

02-04-2019, 01:56 PM	#4
72peace Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bellevue, NE Posts: 712	Re: Tail Light Bezel Install Alternative Or, just leave them off...cleaner look. Attached Images

02-05-2019, 07:09 AM	#6
tino0217 Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Seatac, wa Posts: 172	Re: Tail Light Bezel Install Alternative I'm a fan of the cleaner look. Consider a roll pan for that look otherwise put on the chrome to compliment the bumper

02-05-2019, 02:21 PM	#7
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: Tail Light Bezel Install Alternative The stock installation requires the use of two oval head sheet metal screws along the tailgate side of the bezels, in addition to the clips that go around the outside perimeter. I just used the screws without the clips. Tweaked the bezel just a tad so that it snugs down around the outer perimeter when I tighten the two screws. Its not going anywhere.

02-05-2019, 03:58 PM	#9
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Tail Light Bezel Install Alternative On mine I went for these Fesler Built tail lights as an alternative Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

02-05-2019, 04:09 PM	#10
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Tail Light Bezel Install Alternative ^^^im also going that route... Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

02-05-2019, 04:37 PM	#12
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Tail Light Bezel Install Alternative ^^^ Will do! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

02-15-2021, 05:55 PM	#13
my kids toy Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Grand Haven, mi Posts: 269	Re: Tail Light Bezel Install Alternative Were did you guys get the fesler lens, I can not find them.

02-15-2021, 11:36 PM	#14
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Tail Light Bezel Install Alternative I had all the trim on my 71 welded up. Over 50 holes gone. I love the clean look and or the naked look! One of the best mods I ever done to my truck. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-16-2021, 05:52 PM	#15
my kids toy Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Grand Haven, mi Posts: 269	Re: Tail Light Bezel Install Alternative As I asked were can you even get them, it does not look like they are made anymore.

02-16-2021, 09:45 PM	#17
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Tail Light Bezel Install Alternative That link says they are Not Available. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-16-2021, 10:28 PM	#18
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,424	Re: Tail Light Bezel Install Alternative I guess it does. Maybe they don’t sell them anymore. I checked shopfesler.com and they were not listed at all. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

02-17-2021, 05:39 PM	#19
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: Tail Light Bezel Install Alternative Not sure if the one set he had is left but you might check here. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795793 They are very nice but a bit rich for my pocket book. Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"



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02-17-2021, 09:10 PM	#20
jimijam00 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PNW Posts: 553	Re: Tail Light Bezel Install Alternative Digi-tails had them. Might be worth a two minute phone call to see if they can get/make more. http://digi-tails.com/1967-72-gm-tru...lights-reverse

02-17-2021, 09:11 PM	#21
jimijam00 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PNW Posts: 553	Re: Tail Light Bezel Install Alternative I'm sporting the naked look. Front, back, sides....all naked

02-19-2021, 12:51 AM	#22
tucktuck Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Saint Jo, Texas Posts: 137	Re: Tail Light Bezel Install Alternative Good luck getting Digi-tails to answer OR call you back... I ended up getting a set of Marquez Designs from Matt's Classic Bowties. Even though I am so far away from needing them, I jumped at the chance to get some as they are so hard to find. Hit them up, they may have a set left. https://digi-tails.com/marquez-desig...ht-lenses-back

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