retro-modding the tail lights? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jim-bob · 01-31-2019, 06:20 AM

I have a 67 GMC StepBed being restored and and want to change out the tail lights

to something smaller. If any of you folks have done this I sure would love to see some pics of

the style you changed to and what year and model of the vehicle you chose.

PLEASE AND THANK YOU !

OKGMC4 · 01-31-2019, 07:38 AM

Bolt on to the side or mounted to the fender? I wanted something that looked a little more permanent and a little less Jeep looking so I made buckets and mounted 48 Ford lights.

Zeroman · 01-31-2019, 08:01 AM

I used the upper holes already in the bed sides and mounted '55-'59 tail lights without a reverse light.

Also removed the chains and installed hidden tail gate latches.

**Grumpy old man** · 01-31-2019, 08:11 AM

I vote for the 55-59 chrome tail lights .

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/1955-...bly,25193.html

**special-K** · 01-31-2019, 09:42 AM

I have mounted Model A and 40s-50s GM truck tail lamps and I drop them down to the bumper. Very clean, simple, not obviously altered, nothing to regret later.

W/bumper, but not lowered:
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W/roll pan:

jim-bob · 02-05-2019, 03:11 PM

They all look good..not out of place at all..
I had some mounted on the gate posts before i sent this thread..I have tried to send pics of them by following instructions but when it comes to "Browse" and I click on it, it pulls up pictures like it's suppose to but I cant find these..Is it possible to send an email of the pics to this forum?

01-31-2019, 06:20 AM	#1
jim-bob Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: brooks,georgia Posts: 674	retro-modding the tail lights? I have a 67 GMC StepBed being restored and and want to change out the tail lights to something smaller. If any of you folks have done this I sure would love to see some pics of the style you changed to and what year and model of the vehicle you chose. PLEASE AND THANK YOU !

01-31-2019, 07:38 AM	#2
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,234	Re: retro-modding the tail lights? Bolt on to the side or mounted to the fender? I wanted something that looked a little more permanent and a little less Jeep looking so I made buckets and mounted 48 Ford lights. Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

01-31-2019, 08:01 AM	#3
Zeroman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 348	Re: retro-modding the tail lights? I used the upper holes already in the bed sides and mounted '55-'59 tail lights without a reverse light. Also removed the chains and installed hidden tail gate latches. Attached Images

01-31-2019, 08:11 AM	#4
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: retro-modding the tail lights? I vote for the 55-59 chrome tail lights . https://www.speedwaymotors.com/1955-...bly,25193.html __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

01-31-2019, 09:42 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: retro-modding the tail lights? I have mounted Model A and 40s-50s GM truck tail lamps and I drop them down to the bumper. Very clean, simple, not obviously altered, nothing to regret later. W/bumper, but not lowered: W/roll pan: Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-05-2019, 03:11 PM	#6
jim-bob Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: brooks,georgia Posts: 674	Re: retro-modding the tail lights? They all look good..not out of place at all.. I had some mounted on the gate posts before i sent this thread..I have tried to send pics of them by following instructions but when it comes to "Browse" and I click on it, it pulls up pictures like it's suppose to but I cant find these..Is it possible to send an email of the pics to this forum?

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