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1970pelle · 03-03-2008, 02:33 PM

What is the opinion on the URO taillites.I like the look on some vehicles.But on our style truck?I also noticed a cowl induction hood scoop on E-bay.The hood scoops I have seen that have been added to a stock hood always stand out like a sore thumb.So save the money for a real induction hood?.Are mud flaps a no no.My truck is a DD and there are times they would help keep the truck cleaner a bit longer.I wash my truck 2-3 times a week.I hate a dirty truck.Is a suttle/small flap OK.?

BigDaddyDave · 03-03-2008, 04:49 PM

It is your truck,add anything you want to on it. I have one rule about my truck,if i like it i don't care what anyone else thinks.

**lolife99** · 03-03-2008, 05:40 PM

JUST MY OPINION,... (since you asked) I don't like the euro tailights. Looks like the truck belongs to a high school kid. GM did a good job with the styling of the trucks. Save your money for some nice new (not scratched up) oem taillights. My 2 cents.

Curly86 · 03-03-2008, 06:18 PM

it's your truck and the only one you got to please is you. The small flaps would work

Restrorob · 03-03-2008, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970pelle

The hood scoops I have seen that have been added to a stock hood always stand out like a sore thumb.So save the money for a real induction hood?

That's because the person that installed it didn't know what they were doing, I have seen many scoops added to stock hoods that looked good. It's all in how it's done.....

Also, Like the others stated.....It's your truck so have it to suit yourself. If everyone done everything the same this would be a bland world.

**old Rusty C10** · 03-03-2008, 08:07 PM

if i had my way all trucks would be raised and two tone with lots of chrome cause thats what i like.. being people are diverse so are our trucks and you should build yours to suit your needs and tastes.. im of the opinion that taillights should be stock and unmolested as they are a safety item
cowl hoods look cool IMHO and id get a good one and not try to morph an aftermarket piece on a stock one

James McClure · 03-03-2008, 09:31 PM

1970: I just got done with my restoration. Where I live mud flaps are a must have due to salt ect. I'm going to use pieces of conveyer belt that run from side to side. 1 directly behind the front wheels,1 about the end of the fuel tanks and 1 behind the rear wheels. I'm also going to put a belly pan under it. I'm hopeing to keep as much crap off the bottom as possible even though the whole bottom of the truck is sprayed with bedliner material, the flaps ect are added protection.

Pyrotechnic · 03-03-2008, 09:43 PM

In my opinion, the euro tail lights are just plain gaudy on american vehicles.

Have we forgotten where euro/altezza lights came from ?

TOYOTA !!! They were first used on the Lexus IS and the look was quite a hit but not everyone can afford a Lexus. Companies started making these for just about every car and they became popular because kids could get the expensive look with out having a Lexus.

If you want the import look for your truck then euro's are the ticket. I just can't bring myself to put import inspired parts on my truck.

Malo83 · 03-03-2008, 10:40 PM

Oh I don't know, I like my euros on my truck

the majority of people that see em like em and want to know where I got them, the plus side is they are a hell of a lot brighter than the OEMs.

benoit454 · 03-04-2008, 06:01 AM

it's your truck if you like it do it to heck with what anyone else says.

we got a cab visor and stick on ram air scoops on our 84 and tons of people hate them but we like em and some others do.

As for mud flaps I always thought nah grandpa truck, we had em on the 84 and removed em to do bodywork, and want to put them back on, they are small but work good and don't look bad.

I kinda like euro tails to be different then stock, but my dad said he hates em, he thinks they look like the taillight is broken.

piecesparts · 03-04-2008, 07:46 AM

I had euros on my truck and then moved them to my son's truck. I upgraded to the stock lenses, but installed the LED light kit from LMC. It is a great setup and works really well.

PhilaTruck · 03-04-2008, 07:50 AM

Just do a good job of whatever you do, like Malo83's lights, for instance. (That's a nice truck.) I personally wouldn't do mine with euro-lights but I've seen them look good on other's trucks.

Also, there were a couple of forum FAQ threads about brighter LED lights.

LED on the cheap

LED FAQ

03-03-2008, 02:33 PM	#1
1970pelle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N.E. Florida Posts: 500	A couple of ?'s.May sound stupid What is the opinion on the URO taillites.I like the look on some vehicles.But on our style truck?I also noticed a cowl induction hood scoop on E-bay.The hood scoops I have seen that have been added to a stock hood always stand out like a sore thumb.So save the money for a real induction hood?.Are mud flaps a no no.My truck is a DD and there are times they would help keep the truck cleaner a bit longer.I wash my truck 2-3 times a week.I hate a dirty truck.Is a suttle/small flap OK.?

03-03-2008, 04:49 PM	#2
BigDaddyDave RIP BigDaddyDave ~7-23-09~ You will be missed~ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Concord NC Posts: 1,361	Re: A couple of ?'s.May sound stupid It is your truck,add anything you want to on it. I have one rule about my truck,if i like it i don't care what anyone else thinks. __________________ BigDaddyDave's Truck: http://www.flickr.com/photos/daves71chevy/ \| See it in Action!

03-03-2008, 05:40 PM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: A couple of ?'s.May sound stupid JUST MY OPINION,... (since you asked) I don't like the euro tailights. Looks like the truck belongs to a high school kid. GM did a good job with the styling of the trucks. Save your money for some nice new (not scratched up) oem taillights. My 2 cents. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-03-2008, 06:18 PM	#4
Curly86 You want it there when??? Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lewisburg Ky Posts: 393	Re: A couple of ?'s.May sound stupid it's your truck and the only one you got to please is you. The small flaps would work __________________ 1986 Silverado Flatbed 400 SB with 350 turbo 1997 Ford Explorer with 302 mydrive to work ride 1978 Gmc Midas RV 21ft with 46,000 actual miles 2003 Chevy Avalanche 5.3 327 and Tweety Bird Yellow Big Sandy Survivor 09 Trucks in the Blue Grass Survivor 09 TNCTC Streetcruzin

03-03-2008, 08:07 PM	#6
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: A couple of ?'s.May sound stupid if i had my way all trucks would be raised and two tone with lots of chrome cause thats what i like.. being people are diverse so are our trucks and you should build yours to suit your needs and tastes.. im of the opinion that taillights should be stock and unmolested as they are a safety item cowl hoods look cool IMHO and id get a good one and not try to morph an aftermarket piece on a stock one __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!! Last edited by old Rusty C10; 03-03-2008 at 08:08 PM.

03-03-2008, 09:31 PM	#7
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: A couple of ?'s.May sound stupid 1970: I just got done with my restoration. Where I live mud flaps are a must have due to salt ect. I'm going to use pieces of conveyer belt that run from side to side. 1 directly behind the front wheels,1 about the end of the fuel tanks and 1 behind the rear wheels. I'm also going to put a belly pan under it. I'm hopeing to keep as much crap off the bottom as possible even though the whole bottom of the truck is sprayed with bedliner material, the flaps ect are added protection. __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

03-03-2008, 09:43 PM	#8
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: A couple of ?'s.May sound stupid In my opinion, the euro tail lights are just plain gaudy on american vehicles. Have we forgotten where euro/altezza lights came from ? TOYOTA !!! They were first used on the Lexus IS and the look was quite a hit but not everyone can afford a Lexus. Companies started making these for just about every car and they became popular because kids could get the expensive look with out having a Lexus. If you want the import look for your truck then euro's are the ticket. I just can't bring myself to put import inspired parts on my truck. Last edited by Pyrotechnic; 03-03-2008 at 09:44 PM.

03-03-2008, 10:40 PM	#9
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: A couple of ?'s.May sound stupid Oh I don't know, I like my euros on my truck the majority of people that see em like em and want to know where I got them, the plus side is they are a hell of a lot brighter than the OEMs.

03-04-2008, 06:01 AM	#10
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: A couple of ?'s.May sound stupid it's your truck if you like it do it to heck with what anyone else says. we got a cab visor and stick on ram air scoops on our 84 and tons of people hate them but we like em and some others do. As for mud flaps I always thought nah grandpa truck, we had em on the 84 and removed em to do bodywork, and want to put them back on, they are small but work good and don't look bad. I kinda like euro tails to be different then stock, but my dad said he hates em, he thinks they look like the taillight is broken. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

03-04-2008, 07:46 AM	#11
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: A couple of ?'s.May sound stupid I had euros on my truck and then moved them to my son's truck. I upgraded to the stock lenses, but installed the LED light kit from LMC. It is a great setup and works really well.

03-04-2008, 07:50 AM	#12
PhilaTruck Right on the line, baby! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Phila, PA 19130 Posts: 1,486	Re: A couple of ?'s.May sound stupid Just do a good job of whatever you do, like Malo83's lights, for instance. (That's a nice truck.) I personally wouldn't do mine with euro-lights but I've seen them look good on other's trucks. Also, there were a couple of forum FAQ threads about brighter LED lights. LED on the cheap LED FAQ __________________ 83 GMC 406 th400/3.73 Eaton Truetrac posi, headers, x pipe, & racePros. Tubular control arms, lowering rear springs, caltracs. Still ugly, but getting built right, although slowly Click and scroll down for site vendors! Subscribe here!



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