60-66 tail light mounting hardware

[reed62]

Hey all,

On the tail lights for our trucks (60-66) what is used to hold the light bodies to the bed? I'm looking at the 4 holes and it appears that they probably used the horseshoe (for lack of a better term) style flat clips that slide over the edge and a sheet metal screw is used to attach the body to the bed. I've got brand new bedsides and therefore did not have any attaching hardware in place.

[Clyde65]

That's exactly what they need

http://www.classicparts.com/mobile/1.../#.WIaXb4FOKaM

[reed62]

Originally Posted by Clyde65

That's exactly what they need

http://www.classicparts.com/mobile/1.../#.WIaXb4FOKaM

Excellent! I have been scavenging them from wrecking yards when I visit them.

[TRC LEE]

Originally Posted by reed62

Hey all,

On the tail lights for our trucks (60-66) what is used to hold the light bodies to the bed? I'm looking at the 4 holes and it appears that they probably used the horseshoe (for lack of a better term) style flat clips that slide over the edge and a sheet metal screw is used to attach the body to the bed. I've got brand new bedsides and therefore did not have any attaching hardware in place.

the clip you are referring to is called a "tinnerman" clip. I always like to know the correct terms so I assume others do to.

[jtrichard]

To be more precise it would be a "tinnerman U or J Type Spring Nut" ... J type the rear of the clip only extends half way and the U type extends as long as the front of the clip making a U