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Bluechevy68 · 05-04-2012, 11:10 PM

Hey guys,
Dont really want to but what's the best way to cut marker lights into a 67 swb?

Brian
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C5Phil · 05-05-2012, 12:36 PM

I did this on my 70 GMC that had a 67 step side bed on it- (I've since purchased a replacement bed)-
I first cut a pattern from a marker light- cut it out and then sprayed the outline on to the fender- drilled some holes and used a metal blade in my jig saw--

Only thing that I didn't/couldn't do properly was recess the edges so the marker would sit down in the cut out- It looked OK (the gasket helped the marker conform to the opening)-

I would have be happy keeping the old bed but it had other "problems"--hope this helped--

**special-K** · 05-05-2012, 09:43 PM

It's easy to do,but very difficult to do right. I would never do it to a '67 fender or bed. I would just get fenders and a bed with marker light holes if that's what I wanted.
Years ago I cut a side marker light into the rear door of a utility body...see? (I had a Stepside tailgate on there,too)

Dingfodgy · 05-05-2012, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluechevy68

Hey guys,
Dont really want to but what's the best way to cut marker lights into a 67 swb?

Brian
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My first question is why would you? Secondly, are we talking front fenders or rear? Lastly, if it is because one end has the markers and the other doesn't- it would be much easier to fill the offending holes than trying to cut in new ones.

speedfreak369 · 05-05-2012, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dingfodgy

My first question is why would you? Secondly, are we talking front fenders or rear? Lastly, if it is because one end has the markers and the other doesn't- it would be much easier to fill the offending holes than trying to cut in new ones.

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I agree.

Beat68CST · 05-05-2012, 10:23 PM

If you need em to pass vehicle inspection or something, put stick on reflectors on for the day.

But don't cut up good stuff, ya know?

C5Phil · 05-05-2012, 10:24 PM

The Federal gov't mandated side marker lights for all 1968 and newer vehicles....

Bluechevy68 · 05-05-2012, 11:40 PM

OK maybe I should have setup my question better. I currently have a 68 short bed c10 that has a 90s short step. I bought a 67 short wide bed thinking I could have the marker lights cut out. I thought about filling in the front fender marker lights but want to keep it looking like a 68 and don't really want to cut on a 67 bed.
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SS Tim · 05-05-2012, 11:46 PM

WHY,WHY,WHY???..... Seriously there is no reason to cut markers in those fenders. Even the '68 trucks only had reflectors. Saw your bed with the tub cutouts. How about putting a new floor in that and keeping you '67 markerless. A wood floor kit would go a long way to making it useful. If you found a later bed to use then just fill in the light holes on the bed. That is an easy fix.

Bluechevy68 · 05-06-2012, 12:33 AM

I don't want to fill in the front fender marker lights either so my truck will look as a 68 should. That's why I decided to sale the 67 bed instead of cutting on it. I was asking just in case it was something simple to do for a good body man. What I rather do is sale the 67 bed and buy a 68-72 bed or maybe trade for one.
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Andy4639 · 05-06-2012, 01:53 AM

If me that's what I would do. Either buy a new 68 bed are not do it at all. The bed with markers already there would be worth the time and money spent on cutting them.

67chevy1series · 05-06-2012, 02:23 AM

i dont know if you have to be a 67 owner in order to realize the horror when you hear this... but all i can say in out of 10 bedsides 1 will be a 67... out of 20 front fenders one will be a 67.... so please dont cut one... there to hard and rare to find these days, the 67 owners only have 1 year to find our fenders where as 69 72 owners have 4 years, and 68 owners have 5 years to get fenders for... i am not going to tell you what to do with your parts. but i think i and most other 67 owners would appreciate it if you give it a second thought... just saying. good luck with your decision.

Husker · 05-06-2012, 10:43 AM

Maybe you could have them airbrushed on. Just a thought might look Good.
Ron

Bluechevy68 · 05-21-2012, 02:55 PM

Ok guys. I did not want to cut the marker lights from the beginning but after some thought and your comments I have decided to sell the bed and go with a 68-72 short wide bed or maybe even a stepper. Anybody got anything good?

Thanks,
Brian

05-04-2012, 11:10 PM	#1
Bluechevy68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: London,KY Posts: 299	Cutting marker lights in 67the swb Hey guys, Dont really want to but what's the best way to cut marker lights into a 67 swb? Brian Posted via Mobile Device

05-05-2012, 12:36 PM	#2
C5Phil Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Williamson New York Posts: 427	Re: Cutting marker lights in 67the swb I did this on my 70 GMC that had a 67 step side bed on it- (I've since purchased a replacement bed)- I first cut a pattern from a marker light- cut it out and then sprayed the outline on to the fender- drilled some holes and used a metal blade in my jig saw-- Only thing that I didn't/couldn't do properly was recess the edges so the marker would sit down in the cut out- It looked OK (the gasket helped the marker conform to the opening)- I would have be happy keeping the old bed but it had other "problems"--hope this helped--

05-05-2012, 09:43 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: Cutting marker lights in 67the swb It's easy to do,but very difficult to do right. I would never do it to a '67 fender or bed. I would just get fenders and a bed with marker light holes if that's what I wanted. Years ago I cut a side marker light into the rear door of a utility body...see? (I had a Stepside tailgate on there,too) Attached Images __________________ "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 ~

05-05-2012, 10:23 PM	#6
Beat68CST Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 470	Re: Cutting marker lights in 67the swb If you need em to pass vehicle inspection or something, put stick on reflectors on for the day. But don't cut up good stuff, ya know?

05-05-2012, 10:24 PM	#7
C5Phil Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Williamson New York Posts: 427	Re: Cutting marker lights in 67the swb The Federal gov't mandated side marker lights for all 1968 and newer vehicles....

05-05-2012, 11:40 PM	#8
Bluechevy68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: London,KY Posts: 299	Re: Cutting marker lights in 67the swb OK maybe I should have setup my question better. I currently have a 68 short bed c10 that has a 90s short step. I bought a 67 short wide bed thinking I could have the marker lights cut out. I thought about filling in the front fender marker lights but want to keep it looking like a 68 and don't really want to cut on a 67 bed. Posted via Mobile Device

05-05-2012, 11:46 PM	#9
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Cutting marker lights in 67the swb WHY,WHY,WHY???..... Seriously there is no reason to cut markers in those fenders. Even the '68 trucks only had reflectors. Saw your bed with the tub cutouts. How about putting a new floor in that and keeping you '67 markerless. A wood floor kit would go a long way to making it useful. If you found a later bed to use then just fill in the light holes on the bed. That is an easy fix. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

05-06-2012, 12:33 AM	#10
Bluechevy68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: London,KY Posts: 299	Re: Cutting marker lights in 67the swb I don't want to fill in the front fender marker lights either so my truck will look as a 68 should. That's why I decided to sale the 67 bed instead of cutting on it. I was asking just in case it was something simple to do for a good body man. What I rather do is sale the 67 bed and buy a 68-72 bed or maybe trade for one. Posted via Mobile Device

05-06-2012, 01:53 AM	#11
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Cutting marker lights in 67the swb If me that's what I would do. Either buy a new 68 bed are not do it at all. The bed with markers already there would be worth the time and money spent on cutting them. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

05-06-2012, 02:23 AM	#12
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Cutting marker lights in 67the swb i dont know if you have to be a 67 owner in order to realize the horror when you hear this... but all i can say in out of 10 bedsides 1 will be a 67... out of 20 front fenders one will be a 67.... so please dont cut one... there to hard and rare to find these days, the 67 owners only have 1 year to find our fenders where as 69 72 owners have 4 years, and 68 owners have 5 years to get fenders for... i am not going to tell you what to do with your parts. but i think i and most other 67 owners would appreciate it if you give it a second thought... just saying. good luck with your decision.

05-06-2012, 10:43 AM	#13
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: Cutting marker lights in 67the swb Maybe you could have them airbrushed on. Just a thought might look Good. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

05-21-2012, 02:55 PM	#14
Bluechevy68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: London,KY Posts: 299	Re: Cutting marker lights in 67the swb Ok guys. I did not want to cut the marker lights from the beginning but after some thought and your comments I have decided to sell the bed and go with a 68-72 short wide bed or maybe even a stepper. Anybody got anything good? Thanks, Brian



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