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Praxiss454 · 10-21-2017, 05:45 PM

Howdy folks,

At some point a previous owner backed my truck into something, and banged the crap out of the driver's side rear. I've been able to pull out some of the big crease in the bed side, but can't make any progress on the taillight panel.

There is a slight gap between this panel and the bed side panel, which makes me think it can be removed, possibly even unbolted. A previous owner filled that gap in a few spots with body filler, and as I was digging it out I found about 4 spots where it was welded. If I cut through those welds with my angle grinder, what else do I need to do to pop this sucker off?

**DPowers** · 10-22-2017, 10:35 AM

Are you going to replace the whole end piece with aftermarket or trying to remove to repair and reinstall?

LVPhotos · 10-22-2017, 10:39 AM

http://www.brotherstrucks.com/60-66-...tinfo/FRCS066/
Heres the panel.

Praxiss454 · 10-22-2017, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DPowers

Are you going to replace the whole end piece with aftermarket or trying to remove to repair and reinstall?

I was going to try to repair but if that fails I could replace. Just not sure how the thing off.

**DPowers** · 10-22-2017, 03:50 PM

I am almost positive that they are spot welded in.

Praxiss454 · 10-22-2017, 08:56 PM

Considering I don't see any obvious bolts I imagine you are right. Was hoping it'd be something I could easily pop off and hammer out the dent.

**Clyde65** · 10-22-2017, 09:41 PM

Spot welded!

**DPowers** · 10-22-2017, 10:16 PM

Can you work it through the backup light and tail light openings?

**Captainfab** · 10-22-2017, 11:31 PM

I don't know what they cost but it might worth looking into a cheap stud gun from Harbor Freight. You should be able to pull out those dents with a stud gun.

Praxiss454 · 10-23-2017, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

I don't know what they cost but it might worth looking into a cheap stud gun from Harbor Freight. You should be able to pull out those dents with a stud gun.

I have one, didn't make a dent so far in the big dent in the tail light panel. If I had a hook for my slide hammer I might be able to do something there. Or maybe with a tow strap through one of the light holes.

10-21-2017, 05:45 PM	#1
Praxiss454 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Novato, CA Posts: 519	Is taillight panel removable? Howdy folks, At some point a previous owner backed my truck into something, and banged the crap out of the driver's side rear. I've been able to pull out some of the big crease in the bed side, but can't make any progress on the taillight panel. There is a slight gap between this panel and the bed side panel, which makes me think it can be removed, possibly even unbolted. A previous owner filled that gap in a few spots with body filler, and as I was digging it out I found about 4 spots where it was welded. If I cut through those welds with my angle grinder, what else do I need to do to pop this sucker off? __________________ 1965 GMC 1000 SWB Fleetside L6 230 - SOLD Thanks everyone for the help over the years.

10-22-2017, 10:35 AM	#2
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,442	Re: Is taillight panel removable? Are you going to replace the whole end piece with aftermarket or trying to remove to repair and reinstall? __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

10-22-2017, 10:39 AM	#3
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: Is taillight panel removable? http://www.brotherstrucks.com/60-66-...tinfo/FRCS066/ Heres the panel. Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

10-22-2017, 03:50 PM	#5
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,442	Re: Is taillight panel removable? I am almost positive that they are spot welded in. __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

10-22-2017, 08:56 PM	#6
Praxiss454 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Novato, CA Posts: 519	Re: Is taillight panel removable? Considering I don't see any obvious bolts I imagine you are right. Was hoping it'd be something I could easily pop off and hammer out the dent. __________________ 1965 GMC 1000 SWB Fleetside L6 230 - SOLD Thanks everyone for the help over the years.

10-22-2017, 09:41 PM	#7
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Is taillight panel removable? Spot welded! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

10-22-2017, 10:16 PM	#8
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,442	Re: Is taillight panel removable? Can you work it through the backup light and tail light openings? __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

10-22-2017, 11:31 PM	#9
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Is taillight panel removable? I don't know what they cost but it might worth looking into a cheap stud gun from Harbor Freight. You should be able to pull out those dents with a stud gun. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE



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