clear side markers

[tidos76]

So i have seen a few thread asking about the clear side markers for the early 73-77? ish pickups. I know lmc has the clear/amber ones, and they use to sell solid clear ones.

Anyways. When i did the restoration of my truck none of these were available so this is how what i have been using for about 5yrs now.

Basically you pull off the chrome bezel and cut out the amber reflector portion of your original side marker. go to lowes/HD and get a covering for a florescent light fixture. you can either use the diamond portion or on the side is just lines (what i have used).

Cut it to fit snuggly inside the outer trim of amber you left on. It takes 2 layers to make it look right and disperse the light better. I put a small ammount of silicone around the edges to home them in place and to seal it up. once these are in place I epoxy the chrome trim back in place.

Sorry i dont have more pictures but i started with some markers that were already done. I was just converting them to a switchback style led board that i have made.

note: after about a year they will turn slightly yellow, (my truck being yellow i didnt care). but for a little time and $25 you can always make another set.







Video of switchback leds and clear turns

let me know what ya think.