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Blue'72 · 04-09-2009, 08:17 PM

Here's what I started with in 06. And then where I'm currently at.. And, in the last two pic I could use some input... sorry for the poor pics. I spent too much money on the truck to buy a good camera....
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I found a third brake light/cargo light from an 08 Silverado. What would it look like mounted on my cab? Too much?
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I also found these center caps off a newer truck. Will they look ok on my wheels?
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Blue'72 · 04-09-2009, 08:22 PM

How did I get here? Sorry..! I misposted. Might some nice moderator move this to the 67-72 forum please? My apologies..

**Boog** · 04-11-2009, 07:18 AM

Looks great Travis. It's come a long way in a short time. I prefer the smaller original cargo lamp myself but the late model doesn't look bad. And the center caps look just fine on the rallys. Matter of fact I prefer them over the larger rally caps.

Sinister · 04-11-2009, 08:21 AM

Truck looks great. Like the caps, not crazy about the brake light.

Security guy · 04-11-2009, 08:45 AM

I agree, get an original cargo lamp, but the center caps look great. Those caps are the ones most people look for.

*ksjh1316* · 04-11-2009, 09:01 AM

Looks good and looks like a blast to drive. Its hard to tell with the pics did you do a small drop on it or is it factory hight

au03z71 · 04-11-2009, 09:01 AM

Caps will look great, I've got them on mine. I agree with everyone else on the brake light.

mjensen · 04-11-2009, 10:06 AM

I'm with everyone else...don't care for the brake light, but like the center caps. The light to me just looks out of proportion with the cab (too big).

Gray Ghost · 04-11-2009, 10:11 AM

I love the 3rd brake light...looks great. I have always preferred the smaller caps on the wheels...had them on mine before I went custom on the wheels. Your truck looks good!

VA72C10 · 04-11-2009, 10:15 AM

I am going to join the crowd...good caps, not so good light

But it's what you like and it's nice to see other parts utilized. I was considering a flush mounted LED strip back there if I ever put one...nice clean look and still functional.

red71c10 · 04-11-2009, 10:21 AM

I'll go along and say yes on the caps, and no on the light. Truck looks Great!

**special-K** · 04-11-2009, 10:45 AM

Looking great! I don`t put government mandated things on my old trucks.In this case it`s don`t keep up with the jones'.

mosy guys don`t want a cargo lamp on a clean semi-custom anyway.Kinda falls into the functional mirror catagory.They get by with less for a clean look.

Rudy67chevy · 04-11-2009, 11:15 AM

I have the same center caps on my rims. But in six lug an they look great

Blue'72 · 04-11-2009, 11:37 AM

Thanks all!! That's exactly what I thought too about the light, so maybe I'll put it on my bicycle instead. Oh, actually I'm going to build a cool wagon for swap meet adventures. It would look cool on the back of it!

I had always wanted to do the flush mounted LED strip like VA72C10 suggested, but I found this light for $5 and thought I'd toy with that idea. On the ride height, I cut one coil in the front and went with 4" drop coils in the rear. Eventually I want to go with spindles and probably blocks in the rear to bring it down more.

magsnubby · 04-11-2009, 04:05 PM

Nice truck. I like the step side conversion.

I converted the original cargo light on my '71 to a third brake light, but i like yours better. I'm going to steal your idea when i rebuild the truck.

04-09-2009, 08:17 PM	#1
Blue'72 Skinned knuckles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Longview, Washington Posts: 1,126	My truck's almost done! I need some opinions.. Here's what I started with in 06. And then where I'm currently at.. And, in the last two pic I could use some input... sorry for the poor pics. I spent too much money on the truck to buy a good camera.... I found a third brake light/cargo light from an 08 Silverado. What would it look like mounted on my cab? Too much? I also found these center caps off a newer truck. Will they look ok on my wheels? __________________ '72 C-10 longbox soon to be short step! '72 Chevelle (sold in January) '07 Sebring '01 Ranger (I've gotta long commute..) If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done? My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=276904

04-09-2009, 08:22 PM	#2
Blue'72 Skinned knuckles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Longview, Washington Posts: 1,126	Re: My truck's almost done! I need some opinions.. How did I get here? Sorry..! I misposted. Might some nice moderator move this to the 67-72 forum please? My apologies.. __________________ '72 C-10 longbox soon to be short step! '72 Chevelle (sold in January) '07 Sebring '01 Ranger (I've gotta long commute..) If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done? My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=276904

04-11-2009, 07:18 AM	#3
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,391	Re: My truck's almost done! I need some opinions.. Looks great Travis. It's come a long way in a short time. I prefer the smaller original cargo lamp myself but the late model doesn't look bad. And the center caps look just fine on the rallys. Matter of fact I prefer them over the larger rally caps. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

04-11-2009, 08:21 AM	#4
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: My truck's almost done! I need some opinions.. Truck looks great. Like the caps, not crazy about the brake light. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

04-11-2009, 08:45 AM	#5
Security guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sarasota, Fl. Posts: 441	Re: My truck's almost done! I need some opinions.. I agree, get an original cargo lamp, but the center caps look great. Those caps are the ones most people look for.

04-11-2009, 09:01 AM	#6
ksjh1316 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,599	Re: My truck's almost done! I need some opinions.. Looks good and looks like a blast to drive. Its hard to tell with the pics did you do a small drop on it or is it factory hight

04-11-2009, 09:01 AM	#7
au03z71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 647	Re: My truck's almost done! I need some opinions.. Caps will look great, I've got them on mine. I agree with everyone else on the brake light.

04-11-2009, 10:06 AM	#8
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: My truck's almost done! I need some opinions.. I'm with everyone else...don't care for the brake light, but like the center caps. The light to me just looks out of proportion with the cab (too big). __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

04-11-2009, 10:11 AM	#9
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: My truck's almost done! I need some opinions.. I love the 3rd brake light...looks great. I have always preferred the smaller caps on the wheels...had them on mine before I went custom on the wheels. Your truck looks good! __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

04-11-2009, 10:15 AM	#10
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: My truck's almost done! I need some opinions.. I am going to join the crowd...good caps, not so good light But it's what you like and it's nice to see other parts utilized. I was considering a flush mounted LED strip back there if I ever put one...nice clean look and still functional. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

04-11-2009, 10:21 AM	#11
red71c10 The Red Menace Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Roseburg, OR Posts: 577	Re: My truck's almost done! I need some opinions.. I'll go along and say yes on the caps, and no on the light. Truck looks Great! __________________ 1971 Custom 10 - 350/350TH - Pwr steering, gauges, Chrome front bumper, Chrome hubcaps, Door edge guards, HD rear springs (current) 1968 C-20 Custom Camper - 350/350TH (orig 327), Pwr steering & brakes, gauges w/tach (former) 1968 C-20 - 307/3sp column (Dad's when I was a kid) "Driving is like coloring. Things get messy if you can't stay inside the lines."

04-11-2009, 10:45 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: My truck's almost done! I need some opinions.. Looking great! I don`t put government mandated things on my old trucks.In this case it`s don`t keep up with the jones'. mosy guys don`t want a cargo lamp on a clean semi-custom anyway.Kinda falls into the functional mirror catagory.They get by with less for a clean look. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-11-2009, 11:15 AM	#13
Rudy67chevy rudy67chevy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cali Posts: 154	Re: My truck's almost done! I need some opinions.. I have the same center caps on my rims. But in six lug an they look great

04-11-2009, 11:37 AM	#14
Blue'72 Skinned knuckles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Longview, Washington Posts: 1,126	Re: My truck's almost done! I need some opinions.. Thanks all!! That's exactly what I thought too about the light, so maybe I'll put it on my bicycle instead. Oh, actually I'm going to build a cool wagon for swap meet adventures. It would look cool on the back of it! I had always wanted to do the flush mounted LED strip like VA72C10 suggested, but I found this light for $5 and thought I'd toy with that idea. On the ride height, I cut one coil in the front and went with 4" drop coils in the rear. Eventually I want to go with spindles and probably blocks in the rear to bring it down more. __________________ '72 C-10 longbox soon to be short step! '72 Chevelle (sold in January) '07 Sebring '01 Ranger (I've gotta long commute..) If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done? My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=276904

04-11-2009, 04:05 PM	#15
magsnubby Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: fresno,ca Posts: 448	Re: My truck's almost done! I need some opinions.. Nice truck. I like the step side conversion. I converted the original cargo light on my '71 to a third brake light, but i like yours better. I'm going to steal your idea when i rebuild the truck.



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