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into69z · 03-23-2008, 07:07 AM

Question for the pro's out there-I have a 69 3/4 and the side markers do not have wires to light them up. I know the truck's history as it was my

grandpa's ride but I recently took out the side marker thinking the bulb was burned out only to find that there are no wires and the markers were stamped with the place for bulbs but never cut or drilled to accept sockets-anyone seen this before or could this be another corvette option?

72 CustomCamper · 03-23-2008, 07:17 AM

My dad's 69 was the same way. I think 69 the lighted side markers were optional and in 70 they were standard...

Chuck

71 super · 03-23-2008, 07:17 AM

Sorry no corvette option just standard 69 chevy truck stuff

Longhorn Man · 03-23-2008, 12:19 PM

72 CustomCamper hit the nail on the head.
lighting was optional till 70

GMC Jim · 03-23-2008, 01:20 PM

If you want to install lighted side markers; it is not all that difficult..refer to wiring diagram and add necessary wiring.. plus side markers, lamps and sockets.

69halfton · 03-23-2008, 05:49 PM

yip, same story my my 69....the hole is there...but no light or socket.

kelsfine69 · 03-23-2008, 07:04 PM

I had the same. I bought a set of deluxe side markers from the Car & Truck shop. Bought the pigtails from GM and wired them in. The fronts blink when signaling but the rears stay on all the time. Very easy mod to do and it looks alot beter IMO

newbraunie · 10-02-2008, 11:41 PM

In have the same situation with my 69 K10. Are replacement wiring harness availalable that have side marker plug ins?

wHATANERD · 10-03-2008, 02:55 AM

same with my 69, I changed out the lenses bought the bulb connecters @ autozone, and ran wires to the parking lights and tail lamps and they work fine.

Fred T · 10-03-2008, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newbraunie

In have the same situation with my 69 K10. Are replacement wiring harness availalable that have side marker plug ins?

The harness I got from GMCPauls was wired for side marker lights.

crites_72 · 10-03-2008, 11:06 AM

My 68 was like that. I just figured someone had cut my wires at one time. I just switched everything over from a 69 parts truck. Works great.

pjmax · 10-03-2008, 11:39 AM

I have a 71 chevy and I'm looking at putting the delux type side markers on. There was a guy that took a set of a van and they fit. Does any one know what years will be the same hole size as the orginals.

ChevLoRay · 10-03-2008, 11:45 AM

They were optional, as already stated, in '69. However, if the vehicle was a 1-ton, they were standard. Since the government had mandated the side markers (cars) in '68, and only reflectors for trucks up to 1-ton, all we got was an empty reflector that would accept a light.

Replacement front harnesses have the wiring and sockets for the correct bulbs, that twist into the stock housing.

72 CustomCamper · 10-03-2008, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjmax

I have a 71 chevy and I'm looking at putting the delux type side markers on. There was a guy that took a set of a van and they fit. Does any one know what years will be the same hole size as the orginals.

78-84 GM van's have the same marker light as the 68-72 pickup's, deluxe or standard. 85-95 GM van's have the flush looking marker lights that alot of people use. I had them on my 72. They are a perfect fit...

Chuck

pjmax · 10-03-2008, 03:01 PM

thanks 72cc that was what i was looking for

Longhorn Man · 10-03-2008, 03:29 PM

Being a one ton did not make it automaticly get markers... it was the daul rear wheel option that required clearance, and side marker lights at an added cost over the DRW option.

03-23-2008, 07:07 AM	#1
into69z "brand new second-hand" Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: White House, Tennessee Posts: 526	no light 69 side markers Question for the pro's out there-I have a 69 3/4 and the side markers do not have wires to light them up. I know the truck's history as it was my grandpa's ride but I recently took out the side marker thinking the bulb was burned out only to find that there are no wires and the markers were stamped with the place for bulbs but never cut or drilled to accept sockets-anyone seen this before or could this be another corvette option? __________________ Steve 69 3/4t custom camper tilt,am/fm,speed warning,air gauge,buddy buckets,aux battery, big block,p/s,p/b,a/c 67 Camaro 96 Impala ss-sold 04 hybrid Honda-saving gas for the blue truck!:b69:

03-23-2008, 07:17 AM	#2
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Re: no light 69 side markers My dad's 69 was the same way. I think 69 the lighted side markers were optional and in 70 they were standard... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

03-23-2008, 07:17 AM	#3
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: no light 69 side markers Sorry no corvette option just standard 69 chevy truck stuff Last edited by 71 super; 03-23-2008 at 07:18 AM.

03-23-2008, 12:19 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: no light 69 side markers 72 CustomCamper hit the nail on the head. lighting was optional till 70

03-23-2008, 01:20 PM	#5
GMC Jim Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 901	Re: no light 69 side markers If you want to install lighted side markers; it is not all that difficult..refer to wiring diagram and add necessary wiring.. plus side markers, lamps and sockets. __________________ '71 GMC;fleetside;PB/PS/AC/CC/402 Eng./Custom Paint/110,000act miles/3 fuel tanks(52gal).

03-23-2008, 05:49 PM	#6
69halfton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: King City, Ontario, Canada Posts: 974	Re: no light 69 side markers yip, same story my my 69....the hole is there...but no light or socket. __________________ - Jason If you can turn, Youre not going fast enough. Favorite caption: first car to 200 mph in the 1/4 mile, no parachute, drum brakes all the way around.. ..back when men were men.

03-23-2008, 07:04 PM	#7
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: no light 69 side markers I had the same. I bought a set of deluxe side markers from the Car & Truck shop. Bought the pigtails from GM and wired them in. The fronts blink when signaling but the rears stay on all the time. Very easy mod to do and it looks alot beter IMO Attached Images __________________ 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...

10-02-2008, 11:41 PM	#8
newbraunie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Central TX Posts: 393	Re: no light 69 side markers In have the same situation with my 69 K10. Are replacement wiring harness availalable that have side marker plug ins?

10-03-2008, 02:55 AM	#9
wHATANERD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Uvalde, Tx Posts: 407	Re: no light 69 side markers same with my 69, I changed out the lenses bought the bulb connecters @ autozone, and ran wires to the parking lights and tail lamps and they work fine. __________________ 1969 C/10 Longbed undergoing rebuild. Old Chevy's Never Die, They Just Rust Around The Edges

10-03-2008, 11:06 AM	#11
crites_72 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mtn. Grove Mo. Posts: 155	Re: no light 69 side markers My 68 was like that. I just figured someone had cut my wires at one time. I just switched everything over from a 69 parts truck. Works great. __________________ DJ

10-03-2008, 11:39 AM	#12
pjmax Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 14	Re: no light 69 side markers I have a 71 chevy and I'm looking at putting the delux type side markers on. There was a guy that took a set of a van and they fit. Does any one know what years will be the same hole size as the orginals. __________________ 1971 Chevy C20, 350 V8, 4 speed, orginal paint, added front and rear bumpers and got white mirrors chromed and put on newer wheels, put on power steering, few holes in box where camper tie downs located and 6 big holes in tail gate where step mounted.Seat has one tiny hole on side other than that perfect shape.We are talking plain Jane here.

10-03-2008, 11:45 AM	#13
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: no light 69 side markers They were optional, as already stated, in '69. However, if the vehicle was a 1-ton, they were standard. Since the government had mandated the side markers (cars) in '68, and only reflectors for trucks up to 1-ton, all we got was an empty reflector that would accept a light. Replacement front harnesses have the wiring and sockets for the correct bulbs, that twist into the stock housing. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

10-03-2008, 03:01 PM	#15
pjmax Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 14	Re: no light 69 side markers thanks 72cc that was what i was looking for __________________ 1971 Chevy C20, 350 V8, 4 speed, orginal paint, added front and rear bumpers and got white mirrors chromed and put on newer wheels, put on power steering, few holes in box where camper tie downs located and 6 big holes in tail gate where step mounted.Seat has one tiny hole on side other than that perfect shape.We are talking plain Jane here.

10-03-2008, 03:29 PM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: no light 69 side markers Being a one ton did not make it automaticly get markers... it was the daul rear wheel option that required clearance, and side marker lights at an added cost over the DRW option.



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