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jrsmith_2010 · 12-18-2008, 11:08 PM

hey guys, i need to completly remove all the inside of the tail light assembly, where the tail light bolts in, everything has to go. how can i do this? is it all bolted in there or do i need to use force to remove them?

**old Rusty C10** · 12-18-2008, 11:54 PM

the tail lights back should unscrew with the lens on the fleetside if memory serves correct

jrsmith_2010 · 12-18-2008, 11:57 PM

yea i got that part, i need to take out the metal that the screws screw into.

cochino12 · 12-18-2008, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jrsmith_2010

yea i got that part, i need to take out the metal that the screws screw into.

I think there are a few torx screws and then the assembly pulls out?

jrsmith_2010 · 12-19-2008, 12:24 AM

that was what i was thinkin, i just need them completly out of the way. there r bolts at the bottom part, but i cant get to the top if there is any. i might just have to cut it all out.

Cherub · 12-19-2008, 08:55 AM

You shouldnt have to cut anything out. the whole light comes out??? maybe a pic will help show what the problem is.

jrsmith_2010 · 12-19-2008, 12:04 PM

heres a pic, i need all the metal that is inside the stock tail llight hole to be gone. i can get another pic if needed

cochino12 · 12-19-2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jrsmith_2010

heres a pic, i need all the metal that is inside the stock tail llight hole to be gone. i can get another pic if needed

that part would need to be cut out. Mind if I ask what you are doing?

jrsmith_2010 · 12-19-2008, 12:31 PM

im putting in caddy lights and i need as much room back there as poosiable

82stepside · 12-19-2008, 06:56 PM

Yeah your gonna wanna cut that mounting piece on the hinge side of the bed and what ever structure is behind it may have to be cut or beaten back to allow for the depth of the caddy light to sit back and be flush on the surface. Before you get too sawzall happy on the openings for the light you might want to consider tacking in your tail light filler panel especially on the hinge side cause once you start cutting that structure there, you may find difficulty in reforming that edge not much clamping surface there... i haven't seen a posting on the whole process of doing this... might be interesting if your willing to share! I never considered there to be a clearance issue in that area!

**N2TRUX** · 12-19-2008, 07:18 PM

Here ya go...

Eyegore · 12-19-2008, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Here ya go...

That's really bad, but again since he has the picture of it he could just photoshop it gone.

AceX · 12-19-2008, 07:21 PM

Yeah, start cutting.
See this thread for some possible wiring help: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=255157

jrsmith_2010 · 12-19-2008, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 82stepside

Yeah your gonna wanna cut that mounting piece on the hinge side of the bed and what ever structure is behind it may have to be cut or beaten back to allow for the depth of the caddy light to sit back and be flush on the surface. Before you get too sawzall happy on the openings for the light you might want to consider tacking in your tail light filler panel especially on the hinge side cause once you start cutting that structure there, you may find difficulty in reforming that edge not much clamping surface there... i haven't seen a posting on the whole process of doing this... might be interesting if your willing to share! I never considered there to be a clearance issue in that area!

just started a new thread
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...92#post3036492

12-18-2008, 11:08 PM	#1
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	need help removing hey guys, i need to completly remove all the inside of the tail light assembly, where the tail light bolts in, everything has to go. how can i do this? is it all bolted in there or do i need to use force to remove them? __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

12-18-2008, 11:54 PM	#2
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12-18-2008, 11:57 PM	#3
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: need help removing yea i got that part, i need to take out the metal that the screws screw into. __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

12-19-2008, 12:24 AM	#5
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: need help removing that was what i was thinkin, i just need them completly out of the way. there r bolts at the bottom part, but i cant get to the top if there is any. i might just have to cut it all out. __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

12-19-2008, 08:55 AM	#6
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: need help removing You shouldnt have to cut anything out. the whole light comes out??? maybe a pic will help show what the problem is.

12-19-2008, 12:04 PM	#7
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: need help removing heres a pic, i need all the metal that is inside the stock tail llight hole to be gone. i can get another pic if needed __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow. Last edited by jrsmith_2010; 12-19-2008 at 12:06 PM.

12-19-2008, 12:31 PM	#9
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: need help removing im putting in caddy lights and i need as much room back there as poosiable __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

12-19-2008, 06:56 PM	#10
82stepside Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 35	Re: need help removing Yeah your gonna wanna cut that mounting piece on the hinge side of the bed and what ever structure is behind it may have to be cut or beaten back to allow for the depth of the caddy light to sit back and be flush on the surface. Before you get too sawzall happy on the openings for the light you might want to consider tacking in your tail light filler panel especially on the hinge side cause once you start cutting that structure there, you may find difficulty in reforming that edge not much clamping surface there... i haven't seen a posting on the whole process of doing this... might be interesting if your willing to share! I never considered there to be a clearance issue in that area!

12-19-2008, 07:18 PM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: need help removing Here ya go... Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

12-19-2008, 07:21 PM	#13
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: need help removing Yeah, start cutting. See this thread for some possible wiring help: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=255157 __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.



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