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BowTieMan · 12-25-2005, 05:20 PM

Well I got some blue dots for my 70 pickup in my stocking and I need to know what size hole to dril. Any of you guys done this lately, or enough to remeber the size. Thanks.

Striker169 · 12-25-2005, 06:33 PM

what do you mean blue dots?

BowTieMan · 12-25-2005, 07:15 PM

The blue dots that go on the tail lights. So when you hit the brakes the dots make a blue glow. I need to know what size whole saw bit to use to cut the lens.

71swb4x4 · 12-25-2005, 07:21 PM

Just start small, you can always make it bigger.

kelsfine69 · 12-25-2005, 08:04 PM

I had a set, check local laws first. some places are really sticky on that "off road only" stuff. Add a little clear silicone on the back side to seal the dot in the lens. Also drill really slowly, plastic gets hot fast and cracks easily. Also center right over the bulb itself. Good luck

cdowns · 12-25-2005, 08:09 PM

get a piece of scrap and drill holes till you get a good fit //then use that drill bit for the real thing

Bob Moore · 12-25-2005, 08:23 PM

I reccomend a Dremel rather than a drill. Maybe a hole saw but a drill bit can grab and crack the lens.

krazy_texan · 12-25-2005, 08:58 PM

i used a dremel and came out with good results

Longhorn Man · 12-25-2005, 09:03 PM

It was a long time ago, but I think I used a 7/8 inch bit.

BowTieMan · 12-25-2005, 09:09 PM

Well I just got in from puting them on. I just drilled a hole and dremled them till the fit tight. Man do they look *****in'.

68Stepbed · 12-26-2005, 09:11 PM

Come on dude, you know we need pics. I'll show mine if you show yours.

matthufham · 12-26-2005, 09:49 PM

and make sure you have em lit and unlit in the pics (that you WILL take)

BowTieMan · 12-27-2005, 02:00 AM

Here is the only picture i could get to come out.

Blue Beard · 12-27-2005, 05:11 AM

Always check local laws first.

I know out here they say unless it was on the vehicle or optional it's not legal.

Use a variable speed drill to go slowly for install.

Lemield · 12-27-2005, 10:34 AM

I used a hole saw instead of a drill bit and did it at LOW speed. It came out great. As a side note, I bought my bluedots from Danchuck after a recommendation from a buddy who has a 55 Chevy. The covers for the bluedots is a Chevy bowtie! Way cool! 20 bucks for bluedots is excessive but they do look nice.

http://www.danchuk.com/02_01_bowtie_blue_dots.html#1697

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-27-2005, 11:41 AM

^ Those are pretty sweet

12-25-2005, 06:33 PM	#2
Striker169 Car O'Holic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 692	Re: Blue Dots what do you mean blue dots?

12-25-2005, 07:15 PM	#3
BowTieMan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 747	Re: Blue Dots The blue dots that go on the tail lights. So when you hit the brakes the dots make a blue glow. I need to know what size whole saw bit to use to cut the lens. __________________ "A true hotrodder wouldn't be content untill he had created a car so violent, so hairy, so totally sick that the very act of dropping the hammer would result in instant death. Anything less results in the need to go faster." - Tony DeFeo

12-25-2005, 07:21 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Blue Dots Just start small, you can always make it bigger. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

12-25-2005, 08:04 PM	#5
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Blue Dots I had a set, check local laws first. some places are really sticky on that "off road only" stuff. Add a little clear silicone on the back side to seal the dot in the lens. Also drill really slowly, plastic gets hot fast and cracks easily. Also center right over the bulb itself. Good luck __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

12-25-2005, 08:09 PM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Blue Dots get a piece of scrap and drill holes till you get a good fit //then use that drill bit for the real thing __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

12-25-2005, 05:20 PM	#1
BowTieMan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 747	Blue Dots Well I got some blue dots for my 70 pickup in my stocking and I need to know what size hole to dril. Any of you guys done this lately, or enough to remeber the size. Thanks. __________________ "A true hotrodder wouldn't be content untill he had created a car so violent, so hairy, so totally sick that the very act of dropping the hammer would result in instant death. Anything less results in the need to go faster." - Tony DeFeo

12-25-2005, 08:23 PM	#7
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Blue Dots I reccomend a Dremel rather than a drill. Maybe a hole saw but a drill bit can grab and crack the lens. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

12-25-2005, 08:58 PM	#8
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	Re: Blue Dots i used a dremel and came out with good results __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

12-25-2005, 09:03 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Blue Dots It was a long time ago, but I think I used a 7/8 inch bit.

12-25-2005, 09:09 PM	#10
BowTieMan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 747	Re: Blue Dots Well I just got in from puting them on. I just drilled a hole and dremled them till the fit tight. Man do they look *****in'. __________________ "A true hotrodder wouldn't be content untill he had created a car so violent, so hairy, so totally sick that the very act of dropping the hammer would result in instant death. Anything less results in the need to go faster." - Tony DeFeo

12-26-2005, 09:11 PM	#11
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Blue Dots Come on dude, you know we need pics. I'll show mine if you show yours. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

12-26-2005, 09:49 PM	#12
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Blue Dots and make sure you have em lit and unlit in the pics (that you WILL take)

12-27-2005, 02:00 AM	#13
BowTieMan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 747	Re: Blue Dots Here is the only picture i could get to come out. Attached Images __________________ "A true hotrodder wouldn't be content untill he had created a car so violent, so hairy, so totally sick that the very act of dropping the hammer would result in instant death. Anything less results in the need to go faster." - Tony DeFeo

12-27-2005, 05:11 AM	#14
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Re: Blue Dots Always check local laws first. I know out here they say unless it was on the vehicle or optional it's not legal. Use a variable speed drill to go slowly for install. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

12-27-2005, 10:34 AM	#15
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: Blue Dots I used a hole saw instead of a drill bit and did it at LOW speed. It came out great. As a side note, I bought my bluedots from Danchuck after a recommendation from a buddy who has a 55 Chevy. The covers for the bluedots is a Chevy bowtie! Way cool! 20 bucks for bluedots is excessive but they do look nice. http://www.danchuk.com/02_01_bowtie_blue_dots.html#1697 __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"



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12-27-2005, 11:41 AM	#16
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,482	Re: Blue Dots ^ Those are pretty sweet __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

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