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billogna · 12-13-2002, 04:49 PM

Okay, I washed the truck and took some pics of the whole thing, but hard to see the lights in the 30MB pic. I will email anyone better pics if they want. To comment on the above, I have seen the van lights on a couple trucks, and they are more flush, but I like the originals with the two bars better.

VDOG · 12-13-2002, 06:22 PM

You said 70 to 81 Firebird right? Will be at the junkyards this weekend. What a cool Mod!

darcane · 12-13-2002, 10:51 PM

I've put the Chevy van side marker lens' on my '68. Here's a pic of the front left marker. The rear markers fit exactly the same, the only difference is the color. They fit almost flush, almost like they were made for these trucks.

**Tim Christian** · 12-13-2002, 11:09 PM

Hey billogna, that is one nice ride you have!

Truckstr · 12-13-2002, 11:40 PM

Nice idea and excellent execution!

billogna · 12-13-2002, 11:45 PM

Darcane, do you know what year of van started using those lights? I know the '70s vans used the deluxe lights from our trucks, but anyways, I think the light is perfect on your truck- sporty and modern to match your body color bumper. Great choice and nice truck. I think it would be cool to mask off a bowtie so it glowed at night and the rest was body color.... Uh, oh, I need another truck so I can try that!

68 Suburban · 12-14-2002, 02:00 AM

If youi send me the full version pictures, I will post them for you. dingospad@mindspring.com

darcane · 12-14-2002, 02:17 AM

I'm not sure exactly which years had those marker lens'. The set I got was off of four different vans from a local junk yard ranging from '84 to '93 if I remember correctly. The design of the body on those vans hasn't really changed since the 60's and that's why the new lens' fit.

Now I just need something to make the front turn signals and taillights look as nice.

billogna · 12-14-2002, 03:22 AM

68 Suburban- thanks, I'll try this first, got a host, hopefully side view w/ both lights...

69 Short Fleet · 12-14-2002, 09:39 AM

Thats "Freakin neat" cool to see new ideas!!! Regards Doug

Bill72BB · 12-14-2002, 12:24 PM

I Like E'm

Iron-Butt · 12-14-2002, 12:58 PM

the idea is great and looks good.

stllookn · 12-14-2002, 02:48 PM

WOW...that looks outstanding! It really is those subtle little items that make a truck really stand out from the crowd! Keep up the great work! BTW...where is the pic of the whole truck?

Ohhhhh....never mind...saw it after I posted....just awesome!

DaHateTank · 12-14-2002, 04:01 PM

I usually hate when people put stuff on trucks, and cars, that 'doesn't belong there'...

but this looks damn nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The late model van lights look good, too!!

-Marty

71k5 · 12-14-2002, 10:54 PM

Good looking "smooth" update!

12-13-2002, 04:49 PM	#26
billogna Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Choctaw, OK Posts: 235	Okay, I washed the truck and took some pics of the whole thing, but hard to see the lights in the 30MB pic. I will email anyone better pics if they want. To comment on the above, I have seen the van lights on a couple trucks, and they are more flush, but I like the originals with the two bars better. __________________ '69 Chev Cust/10 swb, 350/700R4, 5"/6" '70 Chev C10 swb, 67 front, 454/700r4, 4"/5" '73 Chev stepper, 350/3 spd '84 Chev K20 350/4 spd '91 GMC 1500 Suburban 4x4, 350/700R4

12-13-2002, 10:51 PM	#28
darcane Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 414	I've put the Chevy van side marker lens' on my '68. Here's a pic of the front left marker. The rear markers fit exactly the same, the only difference is the color. They fit almost flush, almost like they were made for these trucks. __________________ *Mike Lackey* '68 C10

12-13-2002, 11:40 PM	#30
Truckstr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lebanon, Tennessee Posts: 1,372	Nice idea and excellent execution! __________________ Jeff '67 short Fleet; my ongoing project. '66 long Fleet; my original "baby." Live life or bust trying.

12-13-2002, 11:45 PM	#31
billogna Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Choctaw, OK Posts: 235	Darcane, do you know what year of van started using those lights? I know the '70s vans used the deluxe lights from our trucks, but anyways, I think the light is perfect on your truck- sporty and modern to match your body color bumper. Great choice and nice truck. I think it would be cool to mask off a bowtie so it glowed at night and the rest was body color.... Uh, oh, I need another truck so I can try that! __________________ '69 Chev Cust/10 swb, 350/700R4, 5"/6" '70 Chev C10 swb, 67 front, 454/700r4, 4"/5" '73 Chev stepper, 350/3 spd '84 Chev K20 350/4 spd '91 GMC 1500 Suburban 4x4, 350/700R4

12-14-2002, 02:00 AM	#32
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	If youi send me the full version pictures, I will post them for you. dingospad@mindspring.com __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

12-13-2002, 06:22 PM	#27
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	You said 70 to 81 Firebird right? Will be at the junkyards this weekend. What a cool Mod!

12-13-2002, 11:09 PM	#29
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Hey billogna, that is one nice ride you have!

12-14-2002, 02:17 AM	#33
darcane Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 414	I'm not sure exactly which years had those marker lens'. The set I got was off of four different vans from a local junk yard ranging from '84 to '93 if I remember correctly. The design of the body on those vans hasn't really changed since the 60's and that's why the new lens' fit. Now I just need something to make the front turn signals and taillights look as nice. __________________ *Mike Lackey* '68 C10

12-14-2002, 03:22 AM	#34
billogna Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Choctaw, OK Posts: 235	68 Suburban- thanks, I'll try this first, got a host, hopefully side view w/ both lights... __________________ '69 Chev Cust/10 swb, 350/700R4, 5"/6" '70 Chev C10 swb, 67 front, 454/700r4, 4"/5" '73 Chev stepper, 350/3 spd '84 Chev K20 350/4 spd '91 GMC 1500 Suburban 4x4, 350/700R4

12-14-2002, 09:39 AM	#35
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	Thats "Freakin neat" cool to see new ideas!!! Regards Doug

12-14-2002, 12:24 PM	#36
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12-14-2002, 12:58 PM	#37
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	side lights the idea is great and looks good. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

12-14-2002, 02:48 PM	#38
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	WOW...that looks outstanding! It really is those subtle little items that make a truck really stand out from the crowd! Keep up the great work! BTW...where is the pic of the whole truck? Ohhhhh....never mind...saw it after I posted....just awesome! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

12-14-2002, 04:01 PM	#39
DaHateTank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 119	I usually hate when people put stuff on trucks, and cars, that 'doesn't belong there'... but this looks damn nice!!!!!!!!!!!!! The late model van lights look good, too!! -Marty

12-14-2002, 10:54 PM	#40
71k5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Manchester, PA Posts: 138	Good looking "smooth" update!



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