Side marker light ideas??

[brawley]

on my 68' the side marker lights are just reflectors..curious what other options besides factory...looking for smooth reflectors that will fit factory openings...any ideas ..options..pics. thanks

[SS Tim]

There were the van style markers. Chevy "G" van from 85-96 IIRC.

[brawley]

that looks nice! thanks

[SS Tim]

Nice thing is being a back fitted factory part you can just buy a replacement lamp from so many places. It isn't my truck but it does look nice.

[BigMike]

Could always go with Firebird lights. I've got a set I was gonna use but my brother used my idea so I decided to go another route and just shaved them.

Here's a picture of his truck, it's a really clean look.



Mike

[67ctener]

These are from Marquez and look great IMO. I'm sure typically used in lighting applications but would work as reflectors

[SS Tim]

There really isn't a good reason not to make the side markers light up. Its an easy connection to the nearest park lamp.

[BigMike]

Originally Posted by 67ctener

These are from Marquez and look great IMO. I'm sure typically used in lighting applications but would work as reflectors

Wish I could afford the Marquez tail lights, those things are BADA$$!

Mike

[big mike71]

Soky classics Euro marker lights are cool, But I can't post a link.

[BigMike]

Originally Posted by big mike71

Soky classics Euro marker lights are cool, But I can't post a link.

Here ya go: http://sokyclassics.com/product.php?skcid=1002310

[67swb72klb]

those from the vans should be available at a dealer still I bought a set a couple years ago

[Andy4639]

Originally Posted by BigMike

Here ya go: http://sokyclassics.com/product.php?skcid=1002310

I have these on the 71 and lovam' They light up good at night. I want people to see it good so they don't run into me. They look good to. A lot of stuff looks cool but doesn't perform well, so I try to find both when looking for parts.

[outlaw 3454]

ebay !!!!

[DreamRyder1963]

Originally Posted by Andy4639

I have these on the 71 and lovam' They light up good at night. I want people to see it good so they don't run into me. They look good to. A lot of stuff looks cool but doesn't perform well, so I try to find both when looking for parts.

Do those lights sit flush with the fender like the G lights or do they stick out like the stock ones?

[Andy4639]

Originally Posted by DreamRyder1963

Do those lights sit flush with the fender like the G lights or do they stick out like the stock ones?

They stick out but not as far as stock.

[brawley]

Like the options, thanks for the ideas, anyone know how the firebirds hold in place?? do they snap in -looks like no screws

[big mike71]

Somebody on here was making those firebird ones for awhile. I don't know if they still do.

[FirstOwner69]

Originally Posted by big mike71

Somebody on here was making those firebird ones for awhile. I don't know if they still do.

Search the forum from the search box at the top of the page for "Firebird markers ". You'll get many threads. Here's the 1st that popped up when I did.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=262363

[stsalvage]

Been trying to find out if i can get the rear side marker lights to flash when i turn on the turn single light Most people fill in the holes i like them there my self

[flashed]

I also have the Euro ones from SOKY on my truck ,they are bright and look great ,I love them.

[Andy4639]

Originally Posted by stsalvage

Been trying to find out if i can get the rear side marker lights to flash when i turn on the turn single light Most people fill in the holes i like them there my self

Easy enough to do. You will need a double filment bulb with socket though to have marker lights and blinkers. The wiring will stay as is and just add the rear blinker wire to the second element.

If you just want it to blink the take the feed wire loose of the park light switch and hook into the turn signal wire.

[74baggedbug]

Factory mounted from behind.. I know the brass bolts aren't correct but it's what u had on hand

[BigMike]

Firebird lights have tabs on the backs of the metal surround that go right where the stock lights go with very little modification. Then you use little nuts (the kind that holds side molding in) to tighten them. Also uses same type of bulb

Fit is fairly flush if not a little sunk in.

[Timborees]

Originally Posted by Andy4639

Easy enough to do. You will need a double filment bulb with socket though to have marker lights and blinkers. The wiring will stay as is and just add the rear blinker wire to the second element.

If you just want it to blink the take the feed wire loose of the park light switch and hook into the turn signal wire.

Thanks for this Andy, not to hijack, do you (or anyone else) have a photo of this done? and where do you purchase the socket from?? Thanks