Are the marker lights supposed to work? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Syco67 · 08-02-2004, 02:48 PM

69 GMC 3/4 2wd, I noticed none of the side marker lights worked, I looked at the front 2 and I didn't see the wiring for them the one housing had a hole to plug the light into, but the other housing was sealed up, no way to illuminate it at all. I thought the side lights were required starting in 1968, or was that just for the cars?

**CPNE** · 08-02-2004, 02:51 PM

reflectors only until 70 or 71, deluxe models may have gotten lighted reflectors in 69 but definately not standard across the line until after 69

Longhorn Man · 08-02-2004, 03:21 PM

Even in 68, not all the cars had marker lights...my '68 cougar only had lights in the front...the rear was just reflectors.
In 68 and 69 there was an optional side marker light, but base models had reflectors.
The only way that you would get a truck in 68 or 69 and it automaticly got markers was if you got a one ton cab/chassis with daul rear tires...those trucks got manditory clearance lights on top of the cab and also side markers (only front ones though).

Putter · 08-02-2004, 04:16 PM

Get some replacements from a later model full size van and you can have lighted ones.

Longhorn Man · 08-02-2004, 10:32 PM

And some of the earlier vans will have the style marker that was on the CST of Cheyenne trucks...and less likely to be faded too.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 08-02-2004, 10:54 PM

If you want lighted markers I have some amber and red non-deluxe ones I'd sell really cheap.They are used, but are good for a driver, not show quality. I can send pics. I might have the bulb holder and wiring too.

08-02-2004, 02:48 PM	#1
Syco67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boise Posts: 64	Are the marker lights supposed to work? 69 GMC 3/4 2wd, I noticed none of the side marker lights worked, I looked at the front 2 and I didn't see the wiring for them the one housing had a hole to plug the light into, but the other housing was sealed up, no way to illuminate it at all. I thought the side lights were required starting in 1968, or was that just for the cars? __________________ If at first you don't succed, break something!

08-02-2004, 02:51 PM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	reflectors only until 70 or 71, deluxe models may have gotten lighted reflectors in 69 but definately not standard across the line until after 69 __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

08-02-2004, 04:16 PM	#4
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Get some replacements from a later model full size van and you can have lighted ones. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

08-02-2004, 10:54 PM	#6
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	If you want lighted markers I have some amber and red non-deluxe ones I'd sell really cheap.They are used, but are good for a driver, not show quality. I can send pics. I might have the bulb holder and wiring too. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

08-02-2004, 03:21 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Even in 68, not all the cars had marker lights...my '68 cougar only had lights in the front...the rear was just reflectors. In 68 and 69 there was an optional side marker light, but base models had reflectors. The only way that you would get a truck in 68 or 69 and it automaticly got markers was if you got a one ton cab/chassis with daul rear tires...those trucks got manditory clearance lights on top of the cab and also side markers (only front ones though).

08-02-2004, 10:32 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	And some of the earlier vans will have the style marker that was on the CST of Cheyenne trucks...and less likely to be faded too.



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