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Brock · 10-02-2007, 11:47 AM

OK, probably a stupid question but here it goes anyway...Do the side markers (front and/or back) on a 68 stepside have a light that goes in them? The "pockets" for the rear ones do not appear to have access for wiring while the front ones look like they could have wiring ran to them BUT I can't find any wires to run and they weren't hooked to anything when I took them out. Are they just reflectors?

Andy4639 · 10-02-2007, 12:06 PM

I think in 68,69 it was a option for the truck weather or not they had lights in them. I think.

**Palf70Step** · 10-02-2007, 12:15 PM

True, standard was just a reflector, but you could have the option of lights.

Orange Truck · 10-02-2007, 12:43 PM

I had a 1969 Chevrolet C10 that came only with reflective side markers (no lights) on front and rear fenders. Purchased the markers with a light and made a change. These are relatively inexpensive and can be purchased at many places. Hope this helps.

Brock · 10-02-2007, 12:50 PM

Thanks...I think I'll just screw in the reflector ones...My truck will be canary yellow so it shouldn't be too difficult to see!!!

GBWatts · 10-02-2007, 12:52 PM

Yep lights were an option but they are easy and cheap to add! One of the previous owners of my 68 Stepside installed the the lights, however don't make the same mistake as he did. There are 2 wires for the marker lights. one is wired to the parking light connection and one to the ground, he did them correct in the back but up front he wired them one to the parking light one to the turn signal, not sure how it got grounded but the lights worked, at night however the turn signal on the right didn't flash (the left did) and it created havoc with my dash lights!
One of those issues I scratched my head on for days until I found the source of the problem!

70GMCer · 10-02-2007, 01:33 PM

I thought I read on here sometime back, that 68 side marker lights were not an option. Not until 69 were they standard. Again, I might be wrong on that.

**Classic Bowties** · 10-02-2007, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

I think in 68,69 it was a option for the truck weather or not they had lights in them. I think.

I agree with Andy4639, out of all of the mostly original 68's I have had or parted, all of them but a couple just had the reflector lens, the couple that had lights were both CST's...? I have only found a few 69's without the sidemarkers factory wired for lights and all of them have been GMC's...? Below is a pic of three OE side markers the top is a deluxe lens with light, middle is a deluxe lens with no light and the bottom is a standard lens with no light. Cb

ChevLoRay · 10-02-2007, 02:33 PM

The replacement wiring harnesses for lighting come with the pigtails that fit these "lights"....since they are made to fit the '71-72 models, too. I have pigtails and don't have side markers to make 'em happy. Maybe I should get me some 10mm LED's and put them inside the hole that is part of the '0" in the C/10 on my fenders. Nah. But it's an idea that would serve to let those beside you know that you're gonna switch lanes.

**Classic Bowties** · 10-02-2007, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

Maybe I should get me some 10mm LED's and put them inside the hole that is part of the '0" in the C/10 on my fenders.

Then all you would need is a BIG WING out back and some of them there 8" exaust tips... and you could then blend right in with the euro/ricer/honda crew's

anyhow, it's all in fun hondaloray

. Cb

prg machine · 10-02-2007, 04:35 PM

Regarding side markers, what I do:

DELETE THEM!!!!

ChevLoRay · 10-02-2007, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Classic Bowties

Then all you would need is a BIG WING out back and some of them there 8" exaust tips... and you could then blend right in with the euro/ricer/honda crew's

anyhow, it's all in fun hondaloray

. Cb

I drive past a house owned by some Hispanics, who have a red Avalanche with a Huge-X-Large double-decker wing mounted on the bed cover. It's a Z-71, so I don't think it's gonna have a problem with lift at high speeds.

But, putting the 8-inch exhaust tips on the truck is a good idea. It'll help scavenge the farts coming from the cab, if I hook it up correctly.

10-02-2007, 11:47 AM	#1
Brock upgrading to an older model Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento, KY Posts: 346	side markers? OK, probably a stupid question but here it goes anyway...Do the side markers (front and/or back) on a 68 stepside have a light that goes in them? The "pockets" for the rear ones do not appear to have access for wiring while the front ones look like they could have wiring ran to them BUT I can't find any wires to run and they weren't hooked to anything when I took them out. Are they just reflectors? __________________ 68 stepside, short-box, multi-colored (for now)

10-02-2007, 12:06 PM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: side markers? I think in 68,69 it was a option for the truck weather or not they had lights in them. I think. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-02-2007, 12:15 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: side markers? True, standard was just a reflector, but you could have the option of lights. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 10-02-2007 at 12:16 PM.

10-02-2007, 12:43 PM	#4
Orange Truck Orange Truck Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mount Juliet, Tennessee Posts: 70	Re: side markers? I had a 1969 Chevrolet C10 that came only with reflective side markers (no lights) on front and rear fenders. Purchased the markers with a light and made a change. These are relatively inexpensive and can be purchased at many places. Hope this helps.

10-02-2007, 12:50 PM	#5
Brock upgrading to an older model Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento, KY Posts: 346	Re: side markers? Thanks...I think I'll just screw in the reflector ones...My truck will be canary yellow so it shouldn't be too difficult to see!!! __________________ 68 stepside, short-box, multi-colored (for now)

10-02-2007, 12:52 PM	#6
GBWatts Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Howell, MI Posts: 37	Re: side markers? Yep lights were an option but they are easy and cheap to add! One of the previous owners of my 68 Stepside installed the the lights, however don't make the same mistake as he did. There are 2 wires for the marker lights. one is wired to the parking light connection and one to the ground, he did them correct in the back but up front he wired them one to the parking light one to the turn signal, not sure how it got grounded but the lights worked, at night however the turn signal on the right didn't flash (the left did) and it created havoc with my dash lights! One of those issues I scratched my head on for days until I found the source of the problem! __________________ GBWatts 68 C10 Stepside LWB Howell, MI

10-02-2007, 01:33 PM	#7
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: side markers? I thought I read on here sometime back, that 68 side marker lights were not an option. Not until 69 were they standard. Again, I might be wrong on that. __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

10-02-2007, 02:33 PM	#9
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: side markers? The replacement wiring harnesses for lighting come with the pigtails that fit these "lights"....since they are made to fit the '71-72 models, too. I have pigtails and don't have side markers to make 'em happy. Maybe I should get me some 10mm LED's and put them inside the hole that is part of the '0" in the C/10 on my fenders. Nah. But it's an idea that would serve to let those beside you know that you're gonna switch lanes. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was. Last edited by ChevLoRay; 10-02-2007 at 02:33 PM.

10-02-2007, 04:35 PM	#11
prg machine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 1,069	Re: side markers? Regarding side markers, what I do: DELETE THEM!!!!

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