New Box Sides - Tail light mounting question? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Janz99 · 06-10-2019, 08:39 AM

Hey guys,

I recently mounted a set of reproduction box sides after completing a SWB conversion. When I went to go mount the tail lights, I noticed the holes in the bedsides for the light mounting screws are very large. I don't remember them being this large on the old bedsides but I don't have them anymore to look at. Same goes for the side marker lights as well.

Im assuming there must be some sort of plastic or metal clip that snaps into these holes for the tail light hardware to screw into? If not, am I missing something to mount the tail lights?

I'll try and get picture attached tonight for reference.

-Ryan

**LockDoc** · 06-10-2019, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Janz99

Hey guys,

I recently mounted a set of reproduction box sides after completing a SWB conversion. When I went to go mount the tail lights, I noticed the holes in the bedsides for the light mounting screws are very large. I don't remember them being this large on the old bedsides but I don't have them anymore to look at. Same goes for the side marker lights as well.

Im assuming there must be some sort of plastic or metal clip that snaps into these holes for the tail light hardware to screw into? If not, am I missing something to mount the tail lights?

I'll try and get picture attached tonight for reference.

-Ryan

I can look when I go out to the shop but I'm pretty sure there is a "J" clip that slides over the hole.

LockDoc

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-10-2019, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

I can look when I go out to the shop but I'm pretty sure there is a "J" clip that slides over the hole.

LockDoc

I agree with Leon, they have j clips.

Janz99 · 06-10-2019, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I agree with Leon, they have j clips.

Do you guys know where I can source these clips?

tj1970cst · 06-10-2019, 06:38 PM

My boss used buy little boxes of things like that. The brand was au-ve-co. He had quite the assortment. Dunno where to buy that stuff though.

**MidLifer** · 06-10-2019, 09:37 PM

Have not done business with these guys but found them in a web search:

https://autobodyclipsdirect.com/prod...-screws-clips/

You might also try the “Help” section of your local auto parts store, or if you have an old time parts store they may have a box of them in the back.

**LockDoc** · 06-10-2019, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Janz99

Do you guys know where I can source these clips?

Try Ace hardware or something similar if you have one, or NAPA.

LockDoc

Janz99 · 06-10-2019, 11:00 PM

Thanks guys, i'll see what I can dig up.

-Ryan

Lanman1972 · 06-11-2019, 06:34 AM

McMaster-Carr is another source.

www.mcmaster.com

06-10-2019, 08:39 AM	#1
Janz99 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 64	New Box Sides - Tail light mounting question? Hey guys, I recently mounted a set of reproduction box sides after completing a SWB conversion. When I went to go mount the tail lights, I noticed the holes in the bedsides for the light mounting screws are very large. I don't remember them being this large on the old bedsides but I don't have them anymore to look at. Same goes for the side marker lights as well. Im assuming there must be some sort of plastic or metal clip that snaps into these holes for the tail light hardware to screw into? If not, am I missing something to mount the tail lights? I'll try and get picture attached tonight for reference. -Ryan

06-10-2019, 06:38 PM	#5
tj1970cst Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Arlington, TN Posts: 170	Re: New Box Sides - Tail light mounting question? My boss used buy little boxes of things like that. The brand was au-ve-co. He had quite the assortment. Dunno where to buy that stuff though.

06-10-2019, 09:37 PM	#6
MidLifer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South NJ Posts: 1,268	Re: New Box Sides - Tail light mounting question? Have not done business with these guys but found them in a web search: https://autobodyclipsdirect.com/prod...-screws-clips/ You might also try the “Help” section of your local auto parts store, or if you have an old time parts store they may have a box of them in the back.

06-10-2019, 11:00 PM	#8
Janz99 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 64	Re: New Box Sides - Tail light mounting question? Thanks guys, i'll see what I can dig up. -Ryan

06-11-2019, 06:34 AM	#9
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: New Box Sides - Tail light mounting question? McMaster-Carr is another source. www.mcmaster.com __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB, 402/400, PS, PB, A/C, Highlander, Hugger / White 1971 C10 Cheyenne LWB (SWB), 350/350, PS, PB, A/C, Dark Olive / White.



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