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redz 1970 K5 · 12-14-2006, 02:41 PM

I am just wondering if there are any cool alternatives to stock 73-87 tailights out there. Not caddy tailights, just stock replacements.

Mine are in pretty bad shape; I will more then likely just buy the OEM replacements, but thought I would check if there are any altezza, smoked or clear style assemblies I like.

Thanks!

gchemist · 12-14-2006, 02:54 PM

I like the stock look. Just get a new set. A hot red lights looks really nice.

I don't my showing off my girls A$$!!!

redz 1970 K5 · 12-14-2006, 04:11 PM

Hey, I just saw your truck in the 89-91 grille conversion write up you did; I thought the truck looked familiar, I just didn't recognize it at first since you have it all in primer now.

Thanks for doing that write up. I will be doing the conversion within the next few weeks myself.

I think you are probably right about the tails.

Prerunner1982 · 12-14-2006, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by redz 1970 K5

I just didn't recognize it at first since you have it all in primer now.

Its been primered as long as I can remember..

I prefer the stock look as well... they are clean looking..

Here are a set I made up one time. Not the best pic of them. At night you could still see the light through the brown paint the bowtie was just a bit brighter.. was pretty cool...

49studebaker · 12-14-2006, 07:12 PM

SOme things are just better left alone. New lenses and chrome trim looks good. Some times less is more! Some of the newer trucks with "Euro" lenses look out of place.

C-10volvo · 12-14-2006, 07:30 PM

something i have tried with crappy repo's and some limo tint. i dont think ill run with it, but it doesnt look it bad

Grande Rojo · 12-14-2006, 08:49 PM

Do stepsides count? My light are from a 48 Chevy Truck.

(Someday I'll finish this thing)

gchemist · 12-15-2006, 01:31 AM

Thanks for the compliments. Here is another teaser.

I need to update my website with more pages. I have an electric fan conversion and air dam conversion too.

TwinTurbo · 12-15-2006, 04:15 AM

large pic sorry...

84slopwaggin · 12-15-2006, 04:38 AM

gotcha some tail.

redz 1970 K5 · 12-15-2006, 12:10 PM

NICE REAR ENDS guys!

84slopwaggin, that is an amazing job on that rollpan and ZR1 tails. It takes a lot of work to make that setup look 'right' and I would say that you did it.

84slopwaggin · 12-15-2006, 01:42 PM

Nope I wish I had the skills to do work like that. I gotta alot of pics of hopes and dreams.

67_C-30 · 12-16-2006, 11:15 PM

GTS light covers look pretty decent on a black truck. You have to grind the lip off the original lenses to get a good tight fit. Here is rear of my brother's 78 GMC with a set.

desertrat · 12-30-2006, 06:45 PM

Here was a truck I owned about 15-16 years ago

75Chevy90Kawi · 12-30-2006, 08:30 PM

stock for me

12-14-2006, 02:41 PM	#1
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Let's see your tailights! I am just wondering if there are any cool alternatives to stock 73-87 tailights out there. Not caddy tailights, just stock replacements. Mine are in pretty bad shape; I will more then likely just buy the OEM replacements, but thought I would check if there are any altezza, smoked or clear style assemblies I like. Thanks! __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

12-14-2006, 02:54 PM	#2
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Let's see your tailights! I like the stock look. Just get a new set. A hot red lights looks really nice. I don't my showing off my girls A$$!!! Attached Images __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

12-14-2006, 04:11 PM	#3
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Re: Let's see your tailights! Hey, I just saw your truck in the 89-91 grille conversion write up you did; I thought the truck looked familiar, I just didn't recognize it at first since you have it all in primer now. Thanks for doing that write up. I will be doing the conversion within the next few weeks myself. I think you are probably right about the tails. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

12-14-2006, 07:12 PM	#5
49studebaker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Victor, Montana Posts: 386	Re: Let's see your tailights! SOme things are just better left alone. New lenses and chrome trim looks good. Some times less is more! Some of the newer trucks with "Euro" lenses look out of place. __________________ 04 4x4 GMC Ext. Cab lifted 71 2wd GMC / Ramjet 350 ready for sheet metal 49 Studebaker pickup

12-14-2006, 07:30 PM	#6
C-10volvo Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon Posts: 1,028	Re: Let's see your tailights! something i have tried with crappy repo's and some limo tint. i dont think ill run with it, but it doesnt look it bad Attached Images __________________ Ken Morgan For fun: 1964 Volvo 122 For slow: 1984 Chevrolet C-10 For everything else: 1997 BMW M3

12-14-2006, 08:49 PM	#7
Grande Rojo paper or plastic? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 671	Re: Let's see your tailights! Do stepsides count? My light are from a 48 Chevy Truck. (Someday I'll finish this thing) Attached Images __________________ 1967 Chevy SWB 250 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442157 1977 Chevy SWB 454 No More 454 getting 5.3 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310518 1977 Stepside Truck of the month winner http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=135524 1965 Chevy C10 454 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731372 1975 Dodge Power Wagon http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7871388

12-15-2006, 01:31 AM	#8
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Let's see your tailights! Thanks for the compliments. Here is another teaser. I need to update my website with more pages. I have an electric fan conversion and air dam conversion too. Attached Images __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

12-15-2006, 04:15 AM	#9
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	Re: Let's see your tailights! large pic sorry...

12-15-2006, 04:38 AM	#10
84slopwaggin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ar Posts: 558	Re: Let's see your tailights! gotcha some tail. Attached Images

12-15-2006, 12:10 PM	#11
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Re: Let's see your tailights! NICE REAR ENDS guys! 84slopwaggin, that is an amazing job on that rollpan and ZR1 tails. It takes a lot of work to make that setup look 'right' and I would say that you did it. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

12-15-2006, 01:42 PM	#12
84slopwaggin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ar Posts: 558	Re: Let's see your tailights! Nope I wish I had the skills to do work like that. I gotta alot of pics of hopes and dreams.

12-16-2006, 11:15 PM	#13
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Let's see your tailights! GTS light covers look pretty decent on a black truck. You have to grind the lip off the original lenses to get a good tight fit. Here is rear of my brother's 78 GMC with a set. Attached Images __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

12-30-2006, 06:45 PM	#14
desertrat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 1,079	Re: Let's see your tailights! Here was a truck I owned about 15-16 years ago Attached Images

12-30-2006, 08:30 PM	#15
75Chevy90Kawi the green machine Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: marysville washington Posts: 333	Re: Let's see your tailights! stock for me __________________ 1975 Silverado - 450 horse crate 383 stroker, 20" Centerlines, Flowmaster exhaust, Hooker headers, full MSD ignition & more... 2003 Suzuki TL1000R 1985 Kawasaki JS550 hull - project ski - WILL have - 650, footholds, custom paint, 4* bars, bilge setup, and more... My pictures



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