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**Boog** · 06-11-2005, 10:06 PM

I am thinking about the rear of my 69 stepside. I plan to use the stock chrome bumper. I want to see what others have used for alternate tail lamps. I am not fond of the stockers and would like something a bit different. I have seen the Vega type in the stepside fenders and some round industrial type set in the stepside fenders. Hell I've even seen Mustang lights in the stepside fenders. That's all I'll say about that one!
I see most of you use the stock ones but I know some of you have something different. Let's have a look.

fastwillie 696969 · 06-11-2005, 11:18 PM

my brother used old caddy from the 50s

boogie67 · 06-11-2005, 11:43 PM

I've seen a guy use Gremlin taillights.He turned them sideways they looked pretty good.

bobs409 · 06-12-2005, 06:15 AM

I recently made these "bowtie" shaped lights for mine. They get alot of attention too!

They sit in 1" from the surface and have 2 bulbs each. I had toyed with the idea of making them LED's but haven't yet. BTW, I too have the chrome rear bumper (not shown in pic)

This truck had 1965 Impala lights on when I bought it, 2 on each side, one on top of the other. They looked good and got much attention too but they rotted away from years of tire spray.

If you do something built into the fender like these, be sure to protect the backside. I made some splash shields for my new lights.

**pjmoreland** · 06-12-2005, 01:59 PM

I've always wondered if the rear bumper from an 80s El Camino would look any good on a stepside bed. The lights are built into the bumper.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-12-2005, 02:20 PM

PJ I have seen the elcamino bumper's on the steper's and in mho they don't look that good.. I have seen newer seville taillights mounted in the sheetmetal inbetween the tailgate and stake pocket.. Also seen 29 model a lights used they look really killer inmho.. I'll see if I can find any pic's..

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-12-2005, 02:53 PM

The pic is of 29 model a style taillight's.. THESE ARE ON TIM C NEW RIDE..

FirstGen · 06-12-2005, 05:52 PM

55-59 chevy tails with roll pan I think it looks pretty good...

**pjmoreland** · 06-12-2005, 07:40 PM

Seems like it would be a bummer not to have back up lights. I will admit it looks a lot nicer without them though. I wonder if there would be a way to use the lenses from an older Corvette that has the back up light in the center of the brake light.

**special-K** · 06-12-2005, 09:54 PM

How about the oval Chevy ones from late 30s stepsides with a bowtie.

FirstGen · 06-12-2005, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjmoreland

Seems like it would be a bummer not to have back up lights. I will admit it looks a lot nicer without them though. I wonder if there would be a way to use the lenses from an older Corvette that has the back up light in the center of the brake light.

You might think so but I've never regretted it...

**special-K** · 06-13-2005, 06:54 AM

Don`t cut the fenders!!!If you want to french or use custom lights,do a roll pan.I like the vintage GM lights up to these originals.

nosto · 06-13-2005, 11:14 AM

If you have a lot of spare time and like bending sheetmetal around trailer LED lights, here's my $0.02 (and I didn't touch the fenders!!):

**Boog** · 06-14-2005, 08:38 PM

Yeah now I have been looking at those corner boxes wondering what kind of lights I could get in there and even maybe widening the box to accomodate some type of light. I am not beyond installing lights in the back of the fenders but would rather have the lights closer to the rear of the bed near the stock location. I just want a different shape or style light. My choice would be simple if I were using the rolled pan but I am not.

shifty · 06-15-2005, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

PJ I have seen the elcamino bumper's on the steper's and in mho they don't look that good..

WHAT!?

Are you crazy?

You think this looks like crap? Because I think it looks wicked!

shifty · 06-15-2005, 03:49 PM

It really depends on what year of elky bumper you use. For example, I personally don't think this one looks as good because of the bolts all over the place and how square it looks:

06-11-2005, 10:06 PM	#1
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,531	stepside tail lamps I am thinking about the rear of my 69 stepside. I plan to use the stock chrome bumper. I want to see what others have used for alternate tail lamps. I am not fond of the stockers and would like something a bit different. I have seen the Vega type in the stepside fenders and some round industrial type set in the stepside fenders. Hell I've even seen Mustang lights in the stepside fenders. That's all I'll say about that one! I see most of you use the stock ones but I know some of you have something different. Let's have a look. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

06-11-2005, 11:18 PM	#2
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	my brother used old caddy from the 50s __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

06-11-2005, 11:43 PM	#3
boogie67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: waco tx Posts: 584	Taillights I've seen a guy use Gremlin taillights.He turned them sideways they looked pretty good. __________________ 77 swb starting all over again.

06-12-2005, 06:15 AM	#4
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	I recently made these "bowtie" shaped lights for mine. They get alot of attention too! They sit in 1" from the surface and have 2 bulbs each. I had toyed with the idea of making them LED's but haven't yet. BTW, I too have the chrome rear bumper (not shown in pic) This truck had 1965 Impala lights on when I bought it, 2 on each side, one on top of the other. They looked good and got much attention too but they rotted away from years of tire spray. If you do something built into the fender like these, be sure to protect the backside. I made some splash shields for my new lights. Attached Images __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10 Last edited by bobs409; 06-12-2005 at 06:19 AM.

06-12-2005, 02:20 PM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	PJ I have seen the elcamino bumper's on the steper's and in mho they don't look that good.. I have seen newer seville taillights mounted in the sheetmetal inbetween the tailgate and stake pocket.. Also seen 29 model a lights used they look really killer inmho.. I'll see if I can find any pic's.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

06-12-2005, 01:59 PM	#5
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,005	I've always wondered if the rear bumper from an 80s El Camino would look any good on a stepside bed. The lights are built into the bumper.

06-12-2005, 02:53 PM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	The pic is of 29 model a style taillight's.. THESE ARE ON TIM C NEW RIDE.. Attached Images __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

06-12-2005, 05:52 PM	#8
FirstGen Just Don't Stop! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,239	55-59 chevy tails with roll pan I think it looks pretty good... Attached Images __________________ 1968 C10 build in process TT LSA/6L90e/9"

06-12-2005, 07:40 PM	#9
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,005	Seems like it would be a bummer not to have back up lights. I will admit it looks a lot nicer without them though. I wonder if there would be a way to use the lenses from an older Corvette that has the back up light in the center of the brake light.

06-12-2005, 09:54 PM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	How about the oval Chevy ones from late 30s stepsides with a bowtie. __________________ "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 ~

06-13-2005, 06:54 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Don`t cut the fenders!!!If you want to french or use custom lights,do a roll pan.I like the vintage GM lights up to these originals. __________________ "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 ~

06-13-2005, 11:14 AM	#13
nosto Flamin' Bass Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Galloway, NJ, US Posts: 315	If you have a lot of spare time and like bending sheetmetal around trailer LED lights, here's my $0.02 (and I didn't touch the fenders!!): Attached Images __________________ Rick Olson /nosto/ Galloway, NJ Pics : http://community.webshots.com/user/nosto53 1972 Triumph TR6 - full resto, now with a Toyota 5-speed 1975 F**D F-100 - rusty, but reliable 1982 HD XLH-1000 1967 C-10, shortstep, 350/M21 4spd, nitrogen tank fills fast bags on 4 corners, Toyo 255/45X20s on American Eagle 221 20X8s, shaved locks and handles, antenna, fuel filler, tiny C-notch, rear fuel tank, long headers, Edelbrock, worn 600 Holley, Checkmate flush hard cover, rear pan, custom LED taillights - painted it, too! But don't like it so I'm gonna do it again!!

06-14-2005, 08:38 PM	#14
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,531	Yeah now I have been looking at those corner boxes wondering what kind of lights I could get in there and even maybe widening the box to accomodate some type of light. I am not beyond installing lights in the back of the fenders but would rather have the lights closer to the rear of the bed near the stock location. I just want a different shape or style light. My choice would be simple if I were using the rolled pan but I am not. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

06-15-2005, 03:49 PM	#16
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	It really depends on what year of elky bumper you use. For example, I personally don't think this one looks as good because of the bolts all over the place and how square it looks: Attached Images __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM. Last edited by shifty; 06-15-2005 at 03:51 PM.



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