Anyone running clear side marker lights?

[DBK81]

I have been thinking of replacing my amber lens and red lens side markers with clear and just run coloured bulbs. Is anyone doing this? Have pictures?

[davepl]

Not on this truck, but I sort of do on my 2+2. From the factory is has clear side markers up front (red on the rear though) and I run ambed/red LEDs in them.

They look great, and are VERY visible from the side, much moreso than the original bulbs.

Be careful about messing up the safety feature of reflectors showing which way the vehicle is pointing, that's as old as our trucks!

[BugzC10]

Front has yellow bulb, rear has a red bulb

[BugzC10]

Rear

[BugzC10]

From a distance...

[DBK81]

Originally Posted by BugzC10

From a distance...

That looks great.

Where did you get the lenses from?

[BugzC10]

Originally Posted by DBK81

That looks great.

Where did you get the lenses from?

I think I got them on eBay....but I've seen other sites sell them, such as..

http://nsanehotrodz.mybigcommerce.co...ar-front-rear/

[craigg1]

I have purchased the clear marker lights, haven't installed yet. You can buy them here pretty cheap as well:
http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks60_72/t60_007.html

[SS Tim]

Southern Kentucky Classics has nice Euro markers in both amber red and clear if you must. Already Gone has a set on his truck. But I am with Dave here the traditional colors are there for safety reasons and should be respected. As far as a style, SKC offering is great and adds a touch of bling without being the way overused, de rigueur if you will, "Deluxe" style. One of my favorites is the 85-96? Chevy G-van markers. Clean and bright as well as low profile and smooth. They are worth a look and common replacement parts.

[DBK81]

After taking a closer look at these, I think I am going to go buy a can of VHT tint instead, and go for the dark look instead of the clear, I've used it on other marker applications and it always turns out good.

[BugzC10]

Originally Posted by DBK81

After taking a closer look at these, I think I am going to go buy a can of VHT tint instead, and go for the dark look instead of the clear, I've used it on other marker applications and it always turns out good.

Post some picture when you done....you know we love pictures

[DBK81]

Originally Posted by BugzC10

Post some picture when you done....you know we love pictures

Finished up with the VHT last night, turned out just as I figured. Happy with the result.

Factory look

Hopefully the pictures work.

[DBK81]

Lenses out prepped and ready for spray

[DBK81]

First coat on

[DBK81]

Second coat

[DBK81]

After third coat and mounted. Lights on. Product is VHT Night shades tint spray.

[DBK81]

Close up with lights off.

[BugzC10]

How do they look with in the dark with light on?

[DBK81]

Originally Posted by BugzC10

How do they look with in the dark with light on?

Haven't had a chance to check, I will tonight and report back with a picture.

[DBK81]

Here is a shot in the dark, glad I did it instead of going with clear lenses.

[69chevytrucker]

i blacked my tail lights too

[BugzC10]

Cool....as long as the cops are ok with it!

[69chevytrucker]

Originally Posted by BugzC10

Cool....as long as the cops are ok with it!

i have had blacked out tail light on a few cars never had any cop trouble in canada

[cherokeejohn]

hey all, I've been following this thread, as I too am in the same boat with the colored/clear side marker lenses. I like the look you did with the tint,but I'm not familiar with this VHT tint. Could you post a pic of the can so I know what to look/search for. I think I'll give this a shot also, before buying new lenses

[DBK81]

Here you go