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c10chevy69 · 03-25-2005, 11:33 PM

What year did the front and rear side markers become functional? I got to looking under the hood and noticed that there are no wires running to them in the front or on the rear quarter. Or is there a lot of wiring missing on my 69? I haven't gotten pulled over so far.

Fred T · 03-25-2005, 11:35 PM

Change came in the middle of the 69 model. Early ones had reflectors only, later had lamps.

northern 85 · 03-25-2005, 11:39 PM

Mine work on my 70,I thought they worked in 69 i know 68 had them but no wires going to them

c10chevy69 · 03-25-2005, 11:40 PM

Thanks Fred. Mine must be early 69 then. The reflectors have the knockouts for adding the bulbs. Anybody have any trouble with the police on this situation?

*screamin_c102* · 03-25-2005, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by c10chevy69

Thanks Fred. Mine must be early 69 then. The reflectors have the knockouts for adding the bulbs. Anybody have any trouble with the police on this situation?

I know officer... It looks like theres 'spose to be a light.... but I assure you that the guys on the 67-72 chevy truck board said otherwise

northern 85 · 03-25-2005, 11:44 PM

Good luck if you have a lighted visor here and one bulb is out no sticker!!

c10chevy69 · 03-25-2005, 11:54 PM

They dropped the annual inspection here in Oklahoma about 2 years ago. Now they pull you over for a taillight out and then stick it to you.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 03-26-2005, 12:17 AM

Hell I just drove past two cops tonight with my left front turn signal/parking light out and I didn't get pulled over. How did I know it was out? I couldn't see the reflection of it on the shiny brand new lexus in front of me.

Longhorn Man · 03-26-2005, 02:17 AM

In 68 and 69, lights were optional. If you bought a cab chassis with dual rear wheels, then you got a standard option of marker lights, and clearance lights. (requirted option)
In 70, they became standard. I have never seen/heard of a 69 with them that was not optioned on the SPID label in the glove box.

ChevLoRay · 03-26-2005, 12:06 PM

If you replace any of the lighting wiring harnesses, they come with the pigtails for the side marker lights. I bought a harness from LMC, and that was the case.

I have never heard of anyone getting stopped because the side marker lights don't work.

Here in Arkansas, the governor did away with vehicle inspections several years ago, to speed up license renewals. Now, we have earned the right to drive anything with a broken windshield, or seriously un-aimed headlights, missing head and/or tail lights, etc. If the cops stop you, it's generally for not having a license plate. If they do, and your paperwork is in order, they'll give you a day-glo plate-sized sticker that you can use for up to 30 days, until you register your vehicle. Cops were supposed to enforce the laws, but the budget cuts also prevented the State Police from adding to or replacing any of the troopers.

**special-K** · 03-26-2005, 04:54 PM

What does SPID stand for?

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 03-26-2005, 05:02 PM

I think SPID stands for special production identification....................not sure about the D.

69 Short Fleet · 03-26-2005, 08:03 PM

My 69 was built in Aug just a few days before the big "Woodstock Festival" (not that that makes it rare or anything, lol) but doesn't have the wiring for the sidemarkers. Hmmm I wonder if some gm plants were slower than others when it came to new options/upgrades. Doug

junkyard truck · 03-26-2005, 08:50 PM

Got a 69 swb step and it came with wiring and lights on the side markers,
factory wiring harness, lights not spliced in.

TruckinDaddy · 03-26-2005, 10:16 PM

I've only had my 68 for a few days. And I have been meaning to pull the side marker lenses and replace the bulbs, since none of them were working! Glad this thread came up!

I would have been really surprised if I had tried before seeing this, THANKS!

**special-K** · 03-27-2005, 11:21 AM

69ShortFleet,that`s a late`69.I think those line-workers had tickets and were gettin`anxious about sex and drugs and rock`n`roll!!Groovy Man...

03-25-2005, 11:33 PM	#1
c10chevy69 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 205	This might be a stupid question?! What year did the front and rear side markers become functional? I got to looking under the hood and noticed that there are no wires running to them in the front or on the rear quarter. Or is there a lot of wiring missing on my 69? I haven't gotten pulled over so far. __________________ 1969 chevy C10 long bed 350 4bbl auto p/disc and 5 lug

03-25-2005, 11:35 PM	#2
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Change came in the middle of the 69 model. Early ones had reflectors only, later had lamps. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

03-25-2005, 11:40 PM	#4
c10chevy69 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 205	Thanks Fred. Mine must be early 69 then. The reflectors have the knockouts for adding the bulbs. Anybody have any trouble with the police on this situation? __________________ 1969 chevy C10 long bed 350 4bbl auto p/disc and 5 lug

03-25-2005, 11:54 PM	#7
c10chevy69 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 205	They dropped the annual inspection here in Oklahoma about 2 years ago. Now they pull you over for a taillight out and then stick it to you. __________________ 1969 chevy C10 long bed 350 4bbl auto p/disc and 5 lug

03-26-2005, 12:17 AM	#8
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Hell I just drove past two cops tonight with my left front turn signal/parking light out and I didn't get pulled over. How did I know it was out? I couldn't see the reflection of it on the shiny brand new lexus in front of me. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

03-25-2005, 11:39 PM	#3
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Mine work on my 70,I thought they worked in 69 i know 68 had them but no wires going to them

03-25-2005, 11:44 PM	#6
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Good luck if you have a lighted visor here and one bulb is out no sticker!!

03-26-2005, 02:17 AM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	In 68 and 69, lights were optional. If you bought a cab chassis with dual rear wheels, then you got a standard option of marker lights, and clearance lights. (requirted option) In 70, they became standard. I have never seen/heard of a 69 with them that was not optioned on the SPID label in the glove box.

03-26-2005, 12:06 PM	#10
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	If you replace any of the lighting wiring harnesses, they come with the pigtails for the side marker lights. I bought a harness from LMC, and that was the case. I have never heard of anyone getting stopped because the side marker lights don't work. Here in Arkansas, the governor did away with vehicle inspections several years ago, to speed up license renewals. Now, we have earned the right to drive anything with a broken windshield, or seriously un-aimed headlights, missing head and/or tail lights, etc. If the cops stop you, it's generally for not having a license plate. If they do, and your paperwork is in order, they'll give you a day-glo plate-sized sticker that you can use for up to 30 days, until you register your vehicle. Cops were supposed to enforce the laws, but the budget cuts also prevented the State Police from adding to or replacing any of the troopers. __________________ 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.

03-26-2005, 04:54 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	What does SPID stand for? __________________ "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 ~

03-26-2005, 05:02 PM	#12
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	I think SPID stands for special production identification....................not sure about the D. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

03-26-2005, 08:03 PM	#13
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	My 69 was built in Aug just a few days before the big "Woodstock Festival" (not that that makes it rare or anything, lol) but doesn't have the wiring for the sidemarkers. Hmmm I wonder if some gm plants were slower than others when it came to new options/upgrades. Doug

03-26-2005, 08:50 PM	#14
junkyard truck Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: edna, texas Posts: 24	Got a 69 swb step and it came with wiring and lights on the side markers, factory wiring harness, lights not spliced in. __________________ 69 chevy short stepside

03-26-2005, 10:16 PM	#15
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	I've only had my 68 for a few days. And I have been meaning to pull the side marker lenses and replace the bulbs, since none of them were working! Glad this thread came up! I would have been really surprised if I had tried before seeing this, THANKS! __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page

03-27-2005, 11:21 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	69ShortFleet,that`s a late`69.I think those line-workers had tickets and were gettin`anxious about sex and drugs and rock`n`roll!!Groovy Man... __________________ "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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