Different sidemarker lamps - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dreaminator · 03-09-2003, 01:05 PM

Has anyone frenched in or added different front or rear sidemarkers on their custom classic? Pixs/

I like the burnout! Who designed it?

PanelDeland · 03-09-2003, 03:20 PM

Someone on the BB used late modle Firechicken markers.They were in the stock location but painted to match the body color.It looked sharp but I don't remember the name of the post.Maybe try sidemarker lights?

Dreaminator · 03-09-2003, 03:42 PM

Thanks.

BUXMAN66 · 03-09-2003, 05:30 PM

i've put on some early to mid 80's chevy/gmc van side marker light assemblies on my 68 shrtbd. they sit more flush w/ the sheetmetal and the light emitted is a larger area...the whole lens ,unlike our side marker assemblies in either standard style or the deluxe style normally found on our trucks.i got all four at my junkyard for $20 and cleaned and polished the plastic lens......looks like a million bucks!!

Dreaminator · 03-09-2003, 10:30 PM

Looks like I need to wander the boneyards again. I want a smoother more flush look like you are describing. Thanks.

Project1970 · 03-09-2003, 10:52 PM

I did the same thing as Buxman66 - they look sweet and are a bolt-in replacement. I'm pretty sure the Firebird lenses took a little bit of fabbing to work.

They're pretty cheap, too; IMO, with lenses, just get new ones, since old ones will probably be awfully faded already.

Project1970 · 03-09-2003, 10:58 PM

Here's the best pic of mine I could find.

Project1970 · 03-09-2003, 10:59 PM

And yes, I need new turnsignal lenses, heh. Getting those along with new rear lenses, probably this spring break...

Dreaminator · 03-09-2003, 11:00 PM

Thank you.

BUXMAN66 · 03-09-2003, 11:32 PM

if you do happen to get some old lens that are faded or "burnished",from like gasoline splashing on it,get some autosol polish (i got mine from eastwood) and they'll polish right up.

JJ · 03-10-2003, 02:39 AM

I believe this is the thread you were looking for.Firebird Marker lights

71Chev · 03-10-2003, 07:39 AM

Here's a comparison Between the Deluxe Marker and Van Marker lenses in the dark. Both with stock 194 bulbs.

Dreaminator · 03-10-2003, 07:43 PM

I like the look of the 70-81 firebirds. Guess I have more choices than I thought. Thank you all.

O'l Buck · 03-11-2003, 03:55 AM

I love the looks of these things. they are from a 68 442 and are currently for sale on ebay.

03-09-2003, 01:05 PM	#1
Dreaminator Dreaminator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Posts: 156	Different sidemarker lamps Has anyone frenched in or added different front or rear sidemarkers on their custom classic? Pixs/ I like the burnout! Who designed it? __________________ The Dreaminator Daily Driver 1971 Cheyenne 10 Lwb Tilt/Tac 402 .030 TH400.

03-09-2003, 03:20 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Someone on the BB used late modle Firechicken markers.They were in the stock location but painted to match the body color.It looked sharp but I don't remember the name of the post.Maybe try sidemarker lights? __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

03-09-2003, 03:42 PM	#3
Dreaminator Dreaminator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Posts: 156	Thanks. __________________ The Dreaminator Daily Driver 1971 Cheyenne 10 Lwb Tilt/Tac 402 .030 TH400.

03-09-2003, 05:30 PM	#4
BUXMAN66 go bucks! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA Posts: 803	i've put on some early to mid 80's chevy/gmc van side marker light assemblies on my 68 shrtbd. they sit more flush w/ the sheetmetal and the light emitted is a larger area...the whole lens ,unlike our side marker assemblies in either standard style or the deluxe style normally found on our trucks.i got all four at my junkyard for $20 and cleaned and polished the plastic lens......looks like a million bucks!! __________________ '68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know?

03-09-2003, 10:30 PM	#5
Dreaminator Dreaminator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Posts: 156	Looks like I need to wander the boneyards again. I want a smoother more flush look like you are describing. Thanks. __________________ The Dreaminator Daily Driver 1971 Cheyenne 10 Lwb Tilt/Tac 402 .030 TH400.

03-09-2003, 10:52 PM	#6
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	I did the same thing as Buxman66 - they look sweet and are a bolt-in replacement. I'm pretty sure the Firebird lenses took a little bit of fabbing to work. They're pretty cheap, too; IMO, with lenses, just get new ones, since old ones will probably be awfully faded already. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

03-09-2003, 10:58 PM	#7
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Here's the best pic of mine I could find. Attached Images __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

03-09-2003, 10:59 PM	#8
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	And yes, I need new turnsignal lenses, heh. Getting those along with new rear lenses, probably this spring break... __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

03-09-2003, 11:00 PM	#9
Dreaminator Dreaminator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Posts: 156	Thank you. __________________ The Dreaminator Daily Driver 1971 Cheyenne 10 Lwb Tilt/Tac 402 .030 TH400.

03-09-2003, 11:32 PM	#10
BUXMAN66 go bucks! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA Posts: 803	if you do happen to get some old lens that are faded or "burnished",from like gasoline splashing on it,get some autosol polish (i got mine from eastwood) and they'll polish right up. __________________ '68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know?

03-10-2003, 02:39 AM	#11
JJ Lurking Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Forest Grove, OR USA Posts: 196	I believe this is the thread you were looking for.Firebird Marker lights __________________ JJ 72 GMC 1500 350 4 Speed, stone stock baby!!!!! 72 GMC K-2500 350TPI 700R4 For those who fought for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know. Last edited by JJ; 03-10-2003 at 02:43 AM.

03-10-2003, 07:39 AM	#12
71Chev Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,074	Here's a comparison Between the Deluxe Marker and Van Marker lenses in the dark. Both with stock 194 bulbs. __________________ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear.

03-10-2003, 07:43 PM	#13
Dreaminator Dreaminator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Posts: 156	I like the look of the 70-81 firebirds. Guess I have more choices than I thought. Thank you all. __________________ The Dreaminator Daily Driver 1971 Cheyenne 10 Lwb Tilt/Tac 402 .030 TH400.

03-11-2003, 03:55 AM	#14
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	too bad the curves are all wrong I love the looks of these things. they are from a 68 442 and are currently for sale on ebay. Attached Images __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska



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