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04-10-2003, 10:05 AM
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been here longer than Liz
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hinged taillights
Hello from the 73-87 board! I'm in the middle of putting a fuel cell under my bed between the frame. For my filler neck I wanted to hinge one of the taillights and run it there. I was impressed with myself on this idea until I was informed that plenty of 67-72 guys had done this. I know there's quite a bit of difference between the taillights, but any suggestions, tips, and definitely pictures, would be appreciated.
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04-10-2003, 12:46 PM
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SKINNY TIRES RULE!
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WES has a description of how to hinge your side marker on his site. I haven't ever seen the tail light hinged, except for on my dad's '48 Caddilac.
http://www.classicheartbeat.com/mark...t_gas_door.htm
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04-10-2003, 01:06 PM
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Mike
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HvyChvy454 has a hinged taillight on his truck.Same method as the marker light. 56 chevys had hinged taillight. Bouncy Truck I just checked out your blazer.Cool truck.What brand of top is that?
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04-10-2003, 01:32 PM
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Grubbin'
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Hinged tail light
I remember a post like that I think it was in Paint & Body, but I'm not sure I'll see If I can find it for ya! It looked pretty trick, but If I were to do it I would do it through the side marker, since the side marker setup looks easier to access.
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04-10-2003, 01:54 PM
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Grubbin'
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Found it!! Here ya go (hopefully, the link works):
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=27665
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04-10-2003, 02:20 PM
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SKINNY TIRES RULE!
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smokekiki - thanks! My top is an old kayline. It works great but the back zippers are shot. I need to take it to a shop and have them replaced but there are so many other things I want/need to do first.
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04-10-2003, 02:30 PM
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been here longer than Liz
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Thanks for the information everyone! My install will be a little different than the taillight or side marker setup shown, but that tells me what I need to do. I'll come back with pics of my install.
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