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68shortstep · 05-12-2005, 08:50 PM

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My first "dumb Newbie" post:

Just installed some repro deluxe sidemarkers, even tho not "correct" for my year model, I like the look of them.

No lights or wiring run to the housings in '68, but the new housings are obviously made for snap-in type bulb fittings. Where to buy proper pre-wired fittings, bulbs, model #'s, etc ???

Also, while I'm splicing wire, I'd like to modify the parking lights, tailights, & sidemarker lights to be "always-on-when-running" lights, and also have the sidemarkers blink same as turn signals. Not scared of wiring, but also not smart enough to figure out "how ?"

Can't find any prior posts on this subject, so any help & especially a wiring diagram sketch would be appreciated.

My apologies to whoever I stole this photo crop from:

subtle71 · 05-12-2005, 09:10 PM

Welcome to the board!! As for where to get the wired lights that you are looking for, many of the board vendors offer them. If you are in a hurry, I know that many of my local Big Box Auto Parts stores like AutoZone, O'Reilly's, etc carry them as well.

As for the "being correct", forget about it! It is your truck and as long as you like the look, that is all that matters. After all, you're the one paying the bills!

Dean

*screamin_c102* · 05-12-2005, 09:58 PM

I would use a relay to run the DRL (Daytime Running Lights) so that they can be isolated from the dash lights and headlight switch. I would run the coil terminal of the relay to a keyed on source in the fuse box. In order to use the front markers as turn signals and DRLs I would use a dual filament bulb or modify the housings to accept two mini bulbs. One for the DRLs and one for the signal.

There are a couple of different ways of doing it.

Just my $.02

Maximum Overdrive · 05-12-2005, 10:41 PM

Here is a wiring diagram. I believe its a board members site.

Wiring Diagrams

68shortstep · 05-13-2005, 08:46 AM

Thanks for the help !!!

This group is the best for both help, & kindness, to "the new guys."

Dick Dale · 05-13-2005, 10:32 AM

68 shortstep, welcome to the board and not a stupid question. By the way, where ya from?

68shortstep · 05-13-2005, 11:50 AM

Far North-Central Arkansas, in the Ozark Mtns, a small town called Mountain Home, lying between two huge Corps of Engineers reservoirs, Bull Shoals Lake, and Norfork Lake, which were made by dams across the White River, & North Fork of the White.

What we call God's Country: great fishing in the Lakes, finest rainbow & brown trout fishing in the country on the Rivers, & beautiful green rolling hills scenery everywhere. Lotsa neat old trucks, too (still daily-drivers - no winter road salting).

No wonder my truck is so darn slow getting done ..........

Putter · 05-13-2005, 11:52 AM

So will you be at the Petit Jean swap meet on Father's day weekend???

68shortstep · 05-13-2005, 12:39 PM

Try to be there every year if I can. Cool show/swap. I work in real estate, & most years I sem to have prospects (suspects ?) that weekend.

05-12-2005, 08:50 PM	#1
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Deluxe sidemarker wire-up [FONT=Arial][SIZE=7][COLOR=Black] My first "dumb Newbie" post: Just installed some repro deluxe sidemarkers, even tho not "correct" for my year model, I like the look of them. No lights or wiring run to the housings in '68, but the new housings are obviously made for snap-in type bulb fittings. Where to buy proper pre-wired fittings, bulbs, model #'s, etc ??? Also, while I'm splicing wire, I'd like to modify the parking lights, tailights, & sidemarker lights to be "always-on-when-running" lights, and also have the sidemarkers blink same as turn signals. Not scared of wiring, but also not smart enough to figure out "how ?" Can't find any prior posts on this subject, so any help & especially a wiring diagram sketch would be appreciated. My apologies to whoever I stole this photo crop from: Attached Images

05-12-2005, 09:10 PM	#2
subtle71 Granddad's Ol' Truck Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MS Posts: 588	Welcome to the board!! As for where to get the wired lights that you are looking for, many of the board vendors offer them. If you are in a hurry, I know that many of my local Big Box Auto Parts stores like AutoZone, O'Reilly's, etc carry them as well. As for the "being correct", forget about it! It is your truck and as long as you like the look, that is all that matters. After all, you're the one paying the bills! Dean __________________ *1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 short step-side* *2005 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD crew cab 2wd* [I]1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 Deluxe lwb fleet-side

05-12-2005, 10:41 PM	#4
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,633	Here is a wiring diagram. I believe its a board members site. Wiring Diagrams __________________ *"!Ama Sua, Ama Kjella, Ama Lllulla!"* Last edited by Maximum Overdrive; 05-12-2005 at 10:43 PM.

05-13-2005, 10:32 AM	#6
Dick Dale Excelsior, You Fathead. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Valparaiso, In Posts: 937	68 shortstep, welcome to the board and not a stupid question. By the way, where ya from? __________________ Go Navy. The Sea Is Ours. Budget 350 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...38#post2264638

05-13-2005, 11:52 AM	#8
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	So will you be at the Petit Jean swap meet on Father's day weekend??? __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

05-12-2005, 09:58 PM	#3
screamin_c102 Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yoncalla Oregon Posts: 775	I would use a relay to run the DRL (Daytime Running Lights) so that they can be isolated from the dash lights and headlight switch. I would run the coil terminal of the relay to a keyed on source in the fuse box. In order to use the front markers as turn signals and DRLs I would use a dual filament bulb or modify the housings to accept two mini bulbs. One for the DRLs and one for the signal. There are a couple of different ways of doing it. Just my $.02

05-13-2005, 08:46 AM	#5
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Thanks for the help !!! This group is the best for both help, & kindness, to "the new guys."

05-13-2005, 11:50 AM	#7
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Far North-Central Arkansas, in the Ozark Mtns, a small town called Mountain Home, lying between two huge Corps of Engineers reservoirs, Bull Shoals Lake, and Norfork Lake, which were made by dams across the White River, & North Fork of the White. What we call God's Country: great fishing in the Lakes, finest rainbow & brown trout fishing in the country on the Rivers, & beautiful green rolling hills scenery everywhere. Lotsa neat old trucks, too (still daily-drivers - no winter road salting). No wonder my truck is so darn slow getting done ..........

05-13-2005, 12:39 PM	#9
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Try to be there every year if I can. Cool show/swap. I work in real estate, & most years I sem to have prospects (suspects ?) that weekend.



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