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lrader99 · 04-05-2013, 01:03 PM

Trying to decide if I want to do this. Can y'all post some pictures your process or finished product.

**GMCPaul** · 04-08-2013, 08:18 AM

Here's mine sorry I don't have a profile pic, I'd take a better one but my digital cameras currently broken. Its really a fairly straight forward project recessing the taillight housing into the Suburban & Panel bodies you just need to cut a oval opening behind the lens housing so that the housing then recesses into the body, slap some Fleetside lenses on and you now have flush taillights. I did ours about 8-10 years ago and its very sharp looking in person and I've only received compliments from everyone on the look.
Paul @ GMCPauls

lrader99 · 04-08-2013, 08:26 AM

That is definitely one way of doing it. I also have thought about this method.

**GMCPaul** · 04-08-2013, 08:32 AM

If you just put Fleetside taillight lenses on the taillight housing without recessing the housing you will see the top & sides of housing and rain and snow will leak inside the rear quarters and in my opinion its EXTREMELY UGLY without being recessed.
Paul @ GMCPauls

**Hart_Rod** · 04-09-2013, 09:49 AM

This is what I did:

jorgensensc · 04-09-2013, 12:55 PM

You know Rob, when I steal your idea you will have nobody toblamebut yourself. Flashing that bada$$ burb rear end all over the place. Sheesh! J/K. No not really, I'm going to steal it one day!
Shawn
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5150 · 04-09-2013, 08:08 PM

Here is 1sik7t2's

**special-K** · 04-10-2013, 07:31 AM

I'm glad I read this. Now I know what was meant by "C10 tails".

1sik7t2 · 04-10-2013, 03:35 PM

yup yup thats me...i shaved the backside of the lenses so they sit more flush inside the housings...hated them sticking out....annnd we put the truck tailgate letters in too...i just need them straightened out kinda wavy...i love how they came out...a custom touch MOST don't even reconize...

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Here is 1sik7t2's

5150 · 04-10-2013, 03:46 PM

Does this make you feel better, Tim?

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**special-K** · 04-10-2013, 10:50 PM

Well,I prefer country tails but thanks anyway. Hey 1sik7t2,that's one sick '72. Love the letters,a mild "true custom" touch. I've had an idea like that,but different,for my '67 GMC p/u but I'm not gonna tell

1sik7t2 · 04-11-2013, 01:06 PM

thank you sir....i did the letters back there cause honestly, burbs are pretty boring in the back....& i would love to see what u've got planned

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Originally Posted by special-K

Well,I prefer country tails but thanks anyway. Hey 1sik7t2,that's one sick '72. Love the letters,a mild "true custom" touch. I've had an idea like that,but different,for my '67 GMC p/u but I'm not gonna tell

04-05-2013, 01:03 PM	#1
lrader99 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: kennesaw Ga Posts: 89	Pics of C10 Tails on your Suburban Trying to decide if I want to do this. Can y'all post some pictures your process or finished product.

04-08-2013, 08:18 AM	#2
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,720	Re: Pics of C10 Tails on your Suburban Here's mine sorry I don't have a profile pic, I'd take a better one but my digital cameras currently broken. Its really a fairly straight forward project recessing the taillight housing into the Suburban & Panel bodies you just need to cut a oval opening behind the lens housing so that the housing then recesses into the body, slap some Fleetside lenses on and you now have flush taillights. I did ours about 8-10 years ago and its very sharp looking in person and I've only received compliments from everyone on the look. Paul @ GMCPauls Attached Images __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

04-08-2013, 08:26 AM	#3
lrader99 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: kennesaw Ga Posts: 89	Re: Pics of C10 Tails on your Suburban That is definitely one way of doing it. I also have thought about this method.

04-08-2013, 08:32 AM	#4
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,720	Re: Pics of C10 Tails on your Suburban If you just put Fleetside taillight lenses on the taillight housing without recessing the housing you will see the top & sides of housing and rain and snow will leak inside the rear quarters and in my opinion its EXTREMELY UGLY without being recessed. Paul @ GMCPauls __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

04-09-2013, 09:49 AM	#5
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,846	Re: Pics of C10 Tails on your Suburban This is what I did: Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

04-09-2013, 12:55 PM	#6
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: Pics of C10 Tails on your Suburban You know Rob, when I steal your idea you will have nobody toblamebut yourself. Flashing that bada$$ burb rear end all over the place. Sheesh! J/K. No not really, I'm going to steal it one day! Shawn Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

04-09-2013, 08:08 PM	#7
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Pics of C10 Tails on your Suburban Here is 1sik7t2's __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

04-10-2013, 07:31 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: Pics of C10 Tails on your Suburban I'm glad I read this. Now I know what was meant by "C10 tails". __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-10-2013, 03:46 PM	#10
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Pics of C10 Tails on your Suburban Does this make you feel better, Tim? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

04-10-2013, 10:50 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: Pics of C10 Tails on your Suburban Well,I prefer country tails but thanks anyway. Hey 1sik7t2,that's one sick '72. Love the letters,a mild "true custom" touch. I've had an idea like that,but different,for my '67 GMC p/u but I'm not gonna tell __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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