firebird side markers installed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

billogna · 12-12-2002, 04:52 PM

Just thought I'd post a pic of what I did last weekend, and see what your opinions are, not that it matters

. I got used bezels from a 70- 81 Firebird, then got repro lenses from a catalog. With a little grinding on the tabs, they fit right in, though they are not square, and I can always put the Chevy lights back on if I change my mind, but for now I like it . It was much easier than frenching the originals, though it was a real pain putting the nuts on the rear lights. I've never seen another truck with these, and thought I'd share the idea, crappy pic.

billogna · 12-12-2002, 04:54 PM

rear pic, also crappy...

gashog · 12-12-2002, 04:59 PM

Wow, great idea.. looks sharp.

**Palf70Step** · 12-12-2002, 05:09 PM

I agree. I think that looks real good.

70c10 · 12-12-2002, 05:10 PM

Sweeeeet!!!!!!!!

imaindianoutlaw · 12-12-2002, 05:11 PM

Pat on the back! Good thinkin! I feel like a dumb@$$ now! I have stared at those for years! Good job! Looks great!

Big69C20 Toy · 12-12-2002, 05:13 PM

looks pretty sweet if i do say so. and that's about the same color as my truck so now i've got a good idea on what i could do. thanks man

WHYBYNU · 12-12-2002, 05:38 PM

It's always great to see something new it looks AWESOME ! I've got to know how low is your truck and what did you use to lower it and what is the wheel & tire size? I think the stance is dead on perfect.

Thanks,
John

**1971Stepside** · 12-12-2002, 06:33 PM

Wow that is great. Please PM me with how you did that in a little more detail. I think I might just steal your idea!! I wish I was that creative....

>X< · 12-12-2002, 06:54 PM

thats pretty cool

chevy2racr · 12-12-2002, 07:05 PM

I'd heard of doin that before, and I was tempted to steel those lights and bezals off a kids trans am from school. he's trashed the car before anyone says shame on me, his grandpa built it for him, new paint and all, he's hit 3 deer, 2 mail boxes and I think 3 or 4 ditches...

*Randy70C-10* · 12-12-2002, 07:07 PM

That's awsome!

chevjayfsd · 12-12-2002, 07:29 PM

SWWEEEETTTT!!!!!!!

Can you Post a pic of the whole truck w/them installed???

I like those better Because they are flush....

JAson

67cst · 12-12-2002, 07:43 PM

yeah that is sweet, man i loove those rims and tires, what are they?

bigvinnie · 12-12-2002, 10:59 PM

yeah, how about a little more info on the marker lights... what do you mean "they're not square"... look ok to me... was the grinding you did on the lights or the truck?

Low69CST · 12-13-2002, 12:17 AM

I think those look really good. Now your gonna have all us stealing your idea. Everytime i see your truck, it gets me revved up about mine.

**BIG ORANGE** · 12-13-2002, 12:25 AM

I like them and the pin stripes are nice also!

*Gee_Emm* · 12-13-2002, 01:06 AM

Did you change the reflector size at all, I always thought that the firebird lenses were narrower and longer then the ones for the trucks.

billogna · 12-13-2002, 01:24 AM

I just got home from work and have to thank you guys for the replies/ compliments. I've learned a lot from others on this board, so I don't mind sharing the couple of things that I know. I will try to answer all of your questions. *WHYBYNEW: My truck is lowered about 4.5" in the front using 3" drop spindles, cut springs and the back is lowered 5.75" using 5" drop coils and .75" spacers on the trailing arms, c-notched frame. Wheel/ tire sizes are: front= 17x8 w/ 255-50, rear= 17x9 w/ 275- 50 (27.82" dia.) *67cst: The brand of rims and tires are Cragar SS and Nitto NT 450 (from Discount tire). *1971stepside: There isn't much detail to the installation. The lenses go behind the fender, and the bezels go on the outside of the fender, bezel posts through the fender and bezel, with tin nuts on the bezel posts. Your original bulb sockets will plug into the Pontiac lenses (GM is GM). *Bigvinnie: You will need to trim the large mounting tabs on the truck's sheetmetal so that they will fit in between the two light bars on the new lens. I did this with a Dremel tool and double-cut bit. What I mean by the new bezels not being squre is that they are more of a parallelogram shape than rectangle. It's not too noticeable on a Ponti, because the cutouts match. Most people won't notice, I suppose, but if you want a show truck, I would just french the originals. I can email a detailed pic, if anyone wants, I just don't know how to get a 100KB pic to post, only 30 or 600. *Chevjayfsd: I don't have a pic of the truck with the new lights yet. I waited for the frost to melt this morning so I could take these, and there is bird poop just outside of the pic. If it warms up, I'll hose off the truck and take a pic. Well, I'm going to have a cold one and watch CSI, that I recorded while at work. Thanks again guys, hope this helps.

billogna · 12-13-2002, 01:33 AM

Gee Emm: There were no mods to the Ponti parts. They are the same size as the Chevys', just not square. I couldn't believe it either- measured twice. If only GM had made them the same shape...

rusty ol' 69' · 12-13-2002, 02:01 AM

Looks reeeaal good mang

bigvinnie · 12-13-2002, 02:07 AM

I think I saw a post on here quite some time ago about chevy van marker lenses fitting also, and being more flush than the originals... can anyone confirm this?

~72'Pete~ · 12-13-2002, 04:50 AM

PLEAE post a pIC of your whole truck mine is very similar.....just not a nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SWEET RIDE AND I LIKE EM!!!!

Project1970 · 12-13-2002, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bigvinnie
I think I saw a post on here quite some time ago about chevy van marker lenses fitting also, and being more flush than the originals... can anyone confirm this?

That's what I have on mine, a direct bolt-in (zero mods...though those Pontiac lenses look SWEET!) and yes, they do fit more flush than the originals...rather than a ridge around the edge, they're flush with the body, and uniform rather than half-and-half.

toms68cst · 12-13-2002, 09:19 AM

Nice trick. I'm gonna get on your case too. Where's the rest of the truck???? :-)

12-12-2002, 04:52 PM	#1
billogna Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Choctaw, OK Posts: 235	firebird side markers installed Just thought I'd post a pic of what I did last weekend, and see what your opinions are, not that it matters. I got used bezels from a 70- 81 Firebird, then got repro lenses from a catalog. With a little grinding on the tabs, they fit right in, though they are not square, and I can always put the Chevy lights back on if I change my mind, but for now I like it . It was much easier than frenching the originals, though it was a real pain putting the nuts on the rear lights. I've never seen another truck with these, and thought I'd share the idea, crappy pic. Attached Images __________________ '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

12-12-2002, 04:54 PM	#2
billogna Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Choctaw, OK Posts: 235	rear pic, also crappy... Attached Images

12-12-2002, 04:59 PM	#3
gashog Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lake co. california Posts: 192	Wow, great idea.. looks sharp. __________________ 69 Custom/10 454 Turbo 400 and 70 Custom/20 350 Turbo 350, 73 cheyanne C/10 also 69 camaro Z/28 and 85 Iroc Z

12-12-2002, 05:09 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,251	I agree. I think that looks real good. __________________ 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!

12-12-2002, 05:10 PM	#5
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Sweeeeet!!!!!!!! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

12-12-2002, 05:11 PM	#6
imaindianoutlaw GMC SHORT FLEET F/S Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT PENNSYLVANNIA Posts: 2,117	Pat on the back! Good thinkin! I feel like a dumb@$$ now! I have stared at those for years! Good job! Looks great! __________________ CHARLES WADE HEIN HVACR FOREMAN. LEWISBURG U.S.P.

12-12-2002, 05:13 PM	#7
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	looks pretty sweet if i do say so. and that's about the same color as my truck so now i've got a good idea on what i could do. thanks man __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

12-12-2002, 05:38 PM	#8
WHYBYNU WHYBYNU when old will do Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 646	It's always great to see something new it looks AWESOME ! I've got to know how low is your truck and what did you use to lower it and what is the wheel & tire size? I think the stance is dead on perfect. Thanks, John __________________ 71 Cheyenne super 2 tone green and white ZZ6 - Th350 4/6 drop 20x8.5 / 20x10 Billet Specialties

12-12-2002, 06:33 PM	#9
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Wow that is great. Please PM me with how you did that in a little more detail. I think I might just steal your idea!! I wish I was that creative.... __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

12-12-2002, 06:54 PM	#10
>X< registered IWATA user Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 4,481	thats pretty cool __________________ -'63 Ford Fairlane 500 coupe, v8, auto, faded and rusty. awaiting built roller 302 and some flat black -'99 Honda Prelude. vtech/5spd. no pipe, no intake, bone stock. awaiting new top end. -01 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 dented and scratched with a noisy tranny. Take off that Von Dutch hat before i stab you with a 000 Mack.

12-12-2002, 07:05 PM	#11
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	I'd heard of doin that before, and I was tempted to steel those lights and bezals off a kids trans am from school. he's trashed the car before anyone says shame on me, his grandpa built it for him, new paint and all, he's hit 3 deer, 2 mail boxes and I think 3 or 4 ditches... __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

12-12-2002, 07:07 PM	#12
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	That's awsome!

12-12-2002, 07:29 PM	#13
chevjayfsd Project 7dos Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Abilene, Texas Posts: 876	SWWEEEETTTT!!!!!!! Can you Post a pic of the whole truck w/them installed??? I like those better Because they are flush.... JAson __________________ 7DOS - 1972 C-10 350/350 Porterbuilt/Accuair 20x8.5/20x10 Ride Low or Die PSSST - Yes it's bagged. 7dos build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610290

12-12-2002, 07:43 PM	#14
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	yeah that is sweet, man i loove those rims and tires, what are they? __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

12-12-2002, 10:59 PM	#15
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	yeah, how about a little more info on the marker lights... what do you mean "they're not square"... look ok to me... was the grinding you did on the lights or the truck? __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project



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12-13-2002, 12:17 AM	#16
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	I think those look really good. Now your gonna have all us stealing your idea. Everytime i see your truck, it gets me revved up about mine. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

12-13-2002, 12:25 AM	#17
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,767	I like them and the pin stripes are nice also! __________________ Things happen for a reason!

12-13-2002, 01:06 AM	#18
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	Did you change the reflector size at all, I always thought that the firebird lenses were narrower and longer then the ones for the trucks.

12-13-2002, 01:24 AM	#19
billogna Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Choctaw, OK Posts: 235	I just got home from work and have to thank you guys for the replies/ compliments. I've learned a lot from others on this board, so I don't mind sharing the couple of things that I know. I will try to answer all of your questions. WHYBYNEW: My truck is lowered about 4.5" in the front using 3" drop spindles, cut springs and the back is lowered 5.75" using 5" drop coils and .75" spacers on the trailing arms, c-notched frame. Wheel/ tire sizes are: front= 17x8 w/ 255-50, rear= 17x9 w/ 275- 50 (27.82" dia.) 67cst: The brand of rims and tires are Cragar SS and Nitto NT 450 (from Discount tire). 1971stepside: There isn't much detail to the installation. The lenses go behind the fender, and the bezels go on the outside of the fender, bezel posts through the fender and bezel, with tin nuts on the bezel posts. Your original bulb sockets will plug into the Pontiac lenses (GM is GM). Bigvinnie: You will need to trim the large mounting tabs on the truck's sheetmetal so that they will fit in between the two light bars on the new lens. I did this with a Dremel tool and double-cut bit. What I mean by the new bezels not being squre is that they are more of a parallelogram shape than rectangle. It's not too noticeable on a Ponti, because the cutouts match. Most people won't notice, I suppose, but if you want a show truck, I would just french the originals. I can email a detailed pic, if anyone wants, I just don't know how to get a 100KB pic to post, only 30 or 600. *Chevjayfsd: I don't have a pic of the truck with the new lights yet. I waited for the frost to melt this morning so I could take these, and there is bird poop just outside of the pic. If it warms up, I'll hose off the truck and take a pic. Well, I'm going to have a cold one and watch CSI, that I recorded while at work. Thanks again guys, hope this helps. __________________ '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, 01:33 AM	#20
billogna Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Choctaw, OK Posts: 235	Gee Emm: There were no mods to the Ponti parts. They are the same size as the Chevys', just not square. I couldn't believe it either- measured twice. If only GM had made them the same shape... __________________ '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, 02:01 AM	#21
rusty ol' 69' Grubbin' Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 293	Looks reeeaal good mang __________________ project rust attack 1969 Chevrolet LWB w/ 307. I got power steering now woohooooo!!!!!!!

12-13-2002, 02:07 AM	#22
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	I think I saw a post on here quite some time ago about chevy van marker lenses fitting also, and being more flush than the originals... can anyone confirm this? __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

12-13-2002, 04:50 AM	#23
~72'Pete~ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: California Posts: 139	PLEAE post a pIC of your whole truck mine is very similar.....just not a nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SWEET RIDE AND I LIKE EM!!!!

12-13-2002, 09:19 AM	#25
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,297	Nice trick. I'm gonna get on your case too. Where's the rest of the truck???? :-) __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

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