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Scootin 81 C20 · 02-08-2010, 11:54 PM

Hey guys. I've been thinking lately of getting some new lenses and putting in some blue dots for an old school hot rod look. The only time I would run them would be cruise night or for prom, since I think they are technically illegal in IL. I was wondering if any of you guys have done this and how the results look?

Thanks
Benjamin.

**old Rusty C10** · 02-09-2010, 12:11 AM

to the best of my knowledge this is illegal and ticketable in most states so if you do go th is route better make sure youre not operating on a public highway with em.

bigblock73 · 02-09-2010, 12:24 AM

I personally think they look terrible on our curved lenses. Just my .02

bumslie75 · 02-09-2010, 02:13 AM

What is the blue dot where do it go I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT WERE YELLING ABOUT

diponyou · 02-09-2010, 09:10 AM

im pretty sure he is talking about the brake lights.
alot of old school rods had them and i think they look awesome.

i had a pair on a 58 apache i had and they looked sweet.

i searched and wasnt able to find anything but im sure you would be able to make something.goodluck

95 S_Trucker · 02-09-2010, 09:50 AM

My bosses truck had some in it when we got it, they will be coming off though.

**old Rusty C10** · 02-09-2010, 10:28 AM

the things in the above picture is exactly what the OP is talking aboout

**N2TRUX** · 02-09-2010, 10:41 AM

These have come and gone in popularity many times over the years. When installed correctly they create a bluish purple glow when you hit your brakes.
That "blue" light is where they become illegal. Check your local laws, but most states prohibit blue lights in the rear, and red lights on the front of a vehicle unless it is an approved emergency vehicle.

For those of you that don't know what a "blue dot" is, here ya go.

bumslie75 · 02-09-2010, 11:50 AM

O ok Thanks n2trux

smashingchuck · 02-09-2010, 01:08 PM

I like 'em but like Jeff said the don't look good in the curved lenses.

**DPowers** · 02-09-2010, 07:23 PM

Mine

3r!c84 · 02-09-2010, 07:36 PM

looks good on that light but not 73-87 lights

**N2TRUX** · 02-10-2010, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smashingchuck

I like 'em but like Jeff said the don't look good in the curved lenses.

That and they are not centered in the lens. They have to be centered over the bulb to work correctly. Unfortunately our tail lights don't have the bulbs located in the middle.

bumslie75 · 02-10-2010, 12:07 AM

What other tail lights do they sell for our trucks other than euro lights

flamingbig10 · 02-10-2010, 12:40 AM

there L.E.D that using the factory lenses

kevinr1970 · 02-13-2010, 03:59 AM

Before installing them, I would advise following someone around at night for awhile that has them...

A while back I had to follow a friend for about an hour (because he knew where we were going).
I couldn't be far enough away.
I felt like strangling him when we finally got to where we were going.
My girlfriend (at the time) and another couple in my car spent the entire drive looking out the side of the car, shielding their eyes.
I DO NOT LIKE BLUE DOTS..............

andrewmp6 · 02-13-2010, 08:16 AM

Or you can shave your tail lights and mount a flush led bar in the back like most mini trucks.Or weld in caddy lights like most mini trucks.

02-08-2010, 11:54 PM	#1
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Any Blue Dots? Hey guys. I've been thinking lately of getting some new lenses and putting in some blue dots for an old school hot rod look. The only time I would run them would be cruise night or for prom, since I think they are technically illegal in IL. I was wondering if any of you guys have done this and how the results look? Thanks Benjamin. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

02-09-2010, 12:11 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Any Blue Dots? to the best of my knowledge this is illegal and ticketable in most states so if you do go th is route better make sure youre not operating on a public highway with em. __________________ 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!!

02-09-2010, 12:24 AM	#3
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Any Blue Dots? I personally think they look terrible on our curved lenses. Just my .02 __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

02-09-2010, 02:13 AM	#4
bumslie75 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Reedley Ca Posts: 360	Re: Any Blue Dots? What is the blue dot where do it go I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT WERE YELLING ABOUT __________________ "There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."

02-09-2010, 09:10 AM	#5
diponyou Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: duluth,ga Posts: 201	Re: Any Blue Dots? im pretty sure he is talking about the brake lights. alot of old school rods had them and i think they look awesome. i had a pair on a 58 apache i had and they looked sweet. i searched and wasnt able to find anything but im sure you would be able to make something.goodluck

02-09-2010, 09:50 AM	#6
95 S_Trucker Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: . Posts: 2,187	Re: Any Blue Dots? My bosses truck had some in it when we got it, they will be coming off though.

02-09-2010, 10:28 AM	#7
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Any Blue Dots? the things in the above picture is exactly what the OP is talking aboout __________________ 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!!

02-09-2010, 10:41 AM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Any Blue Dots? These have come and gone in popularity many times over the years. When installed correctly they create a bluish purple glow when you hit your brakes. That "blue" light is where they become illegal. Check your local laws, but most states prohibit blue lights in the rear, and red lights on the front of a vehicle unless it is an approved emergency vehicle. For those of you that don't know what a "blue dot" is, here ya go. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-09-2010, 11:50 AM	#9
bumslie75 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Reedley Ca Posts: 360	Re: Any Blue Dots? O ok Thanks n2trux __________________ "There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."

02-09-2010, 01:08 PM	#10
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Any Blue Dots? I like 'em but like Jeff said the don't look good in the curved lenses. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

02-09-2010, 07:23 PM	#11
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,446	Re: Any Blue Dots? Mine Attached Images __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

02-09-2010, 07:36 PM	#12
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Any Blue Dots? looks good on that light but not 73-87 lights __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

02-10-2010, 12:07 AM	#14
bumslie75 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Reedley Ca Posts: 360	Re: Any Blue Dots? What other tail lights do they sell for our trucks other than euro lights __________________ "There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."

02-10-2010, 12:40 AM	#15
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Any Blue Dots? there L.E.D that using the factory lenses __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

02-13-2010, 03:59 AM	#16
kevinr1970 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,316	Re: Any Blue Dots? Before installing them, I would advise following someone around at night for awhile that has them... A while back I had to follow a friend for about an hour (because he knew where we were going). I couldn't be far enough away. I felt like strangling him when we finally got to where we were going. My girlfriend (at the time) and another couple in my car spent the entire drive looking out the side of the car, shielding their eyes. I DO NOT LIKE BLUE DOTS.............. __________________ 2009 Honda Fit CfC (bsf 44.9 mpg) 2000 Tahoe Limited 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 2wd, will end up swb, not dually and replace CCswb below 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 4x4, just going to fix things up for now 1982/1989 K5/GMC Jimmy 2wd 1987 GMC 1/2 ton swb 2wd Crew (sold)



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02-13-2010, 08:16 AM	#17
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Any Blue Dots? Or you can shave your tail lights and mount a flush led bar in the back like most mini trucks.Or weld in caddy lights like most mini trucks.

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