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Longhorn Man · 04-18-2009, 07:51 PM

In 68 and 69, in pick up trucks, the markers were reflectors as base equipment, and lights were an added cost option. If you had a cab/chassis or cowl chassis, then the marker lights were required (per federal DOT regulations), and were added to the cost... basicly a required added cost option. I have GMC corperate notes to the dealer here in my reference material that says this is true.

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Originally Posted by msgross

68 didn't have bulbs though, only reflectors...

Primered_69 · 04-18-2009, 10:34 PM

Alright your a vendor now...so when can I get my set...just let me know.

Thanks

70 Suburban · 04-18-2009, 10:47 PM

whats the price of ss and mild

JJ · 04-18-2009, 10:53 PM

I really like the way those look. Now all we need is a price!!

68C15 · 04-19-2009, 08:39 AM

subscribing and waiting for a mild steel price.

Sammy · 04-19-2009, 09:06 AM

A set powder coated black or another color would be sweet.

Tx Firefighter · 04-19-2009, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Sammy

A set powder coated black or another color would be sweet.

I will powdercoat them for 5 bucks each. If you wanted to, he could send them to me and I would coat them then forward them to you.

68 short step · 04-19-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I will powdercoat them for 5 bucks each. If you wanted to, he could send them to me and I would coat them then forward them to you.

great deal, i think ya'll should get together and work something out, so the end reult is a finished product at the door step.....

monte0185 · 04-19-2009, 11:40 AM

Let me know if yall work something out Id like a set.

Tx Firefighter · 04-19-2009, 11:43 AM

You guys are more than welcome to have him ship them straight to me. It will take me about 2 days to coat them max. I can then ship them to you.

I have guys on here buy stuff on ebay and have it shipped to me for coating. When I am done, I ship it to them. Saves time and shipping that way.

70 Suburban · 04-19-2009, 12:11 PM

need prices fast

CheyenneShop · 04-19-2009, 12:17 PM

COACHMEASON · 04-19-2009, 12:34 PM

Interested as well...

Sammy · 04-19-2009, 11:14 PM

Sounds like were are waiting on the damages for a set of four.

72BLUZ · 04-20-2009, 12:28 PM

i would like a set of polished stainless

**gregfull** · 04-20-2009, 02:49 PM

Sorry to keep everyone hanging, I'm just trying to finalize the mfg. process to make sure everyone gets products that fit!

I also wanted to clear up a few misconceptions, I don't want anyone to be misled. These bezels are made from mild steel, the only parts that are stainless are the nuts and lockwashers. The threaded studs that are welded to the bezels are phosphate coated to prevent rusting. So after you paint the front and backside of the bezels, you shouldn't have any rust issues.

These bezels fit over 1970-1981 Firebird marker lights with some modification. I believe Mocwon was the first board member to attempt this. A FAQ has been posted by another board member to walk you through this mod. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=262363&page=1

You can purchase these marker lenses through Year One or Paddock. I will be selling these bezels for $64.00 per set, this includes two right handed and two left handed bezels, no marker lenses are included in this price.

Maybe a little feedback regarding the powdercoated idea. I know that powdercoating is quite a bit thicker than painting and my tolerances would need to be adjusted for powdercoating. The area I am worried about would be the two windows where the Firebird marker protrudes through the bezel.

I anticipate releasing these for purchase by May 1st. Thanks for all your interest and advice, especially from Longhorn, I forgot I had to be more than just a supporter to sell. I'll be in touch.

COACHMEASON · 04-20-2009, 11:28 PM

Will these need a modification or are they modded to fit better and we will need to mod our truck a little on our end...?

**gregfull** · 04-20-2009, 11:56 PM

The only mods needed will be to your truck. This will require removing the triangular shaped areas of your fenders where the stock bezels screw to. You will need a dremel or other small cutoff wheel to carefully remove this area as shown in the first pic. When you finish, the openings where the bezels will sit will be rectangular as shown in the second pic.

COACHMEASON · 04-21-2009, 07:58 PM

gotcha...so the bezels will screw into the marker lens assembly? Have any idea what those run each?

**gregfull** · 04-27-2009, 02:31 PM

Installed a set on my son's truck last night, it looks like we're almost there. Don't mind the paint, it was just some Dupli-color I found at O'reilly's.

Tx Firefighter · 04-27-2009, 02:36 PM

Why don't you ship me a couple of them, I will powdercoat and return to you. That would give you an idea of whether the coating is feasible without making lense fitment an issue.

I could just throw them in with a batch of parts I was doing that day.

If it worked out, we might get some kind of a deal going. If not, no harm done.

**lks dcvn** · 04-27-2009, 03:17 PM

Just thinking out loud here - is there any way that a set could be made that you wouldn't have to cut off the tabs inside the bedside/fender - that way if you want to go back to stock - you can?

Primered_69 · 05-05-2009, 11:13 AM

anything? updates?

Mixup · 05-05-2009, 06:38 PM

When will they be available?

Primered_69 · 05-08-2009, 03:34 PM

GREGFULL - Last Activity: 04-28-2009 01:22 PM

He must be real busy knocking these out...I can't wait...

04-18-2009, 10:34 PM	#27
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: Firebird bezels Alright your a vendor now...so when can I get my set...just let me know. Thanks __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

04-18-2009, 10:47 PM	#28
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: Firebird bezels whats the price of ss and mild

04-18-2009, 10:53 PM	#29
JJ Lurking Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Forest Grove, OR USA Posts: 196	Re: Firebird bezels I really like the way those look. Now all we need is a price!! __________________ JJ 72 GMC 1500 350 4 Speed, stone stock baby!!!!! 72 GMC K-2500 350TPI 700R4 For those who fought for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know.

04-19-2009, 08:39 AM	#30
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Firebird bezels subscribing and waiting for a mild steel price.

04-19-2009, 09:06 AM	#31
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Firebird bezels A set powder coated black or another color would be sweet. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

04-19-2009, 11:40 AM	#34
monte0185 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brighton, TN Posts: 1,267	Re: Firebird bezels Let me know if yall work something out Id like a set. __________________ A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing. Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the world together.

04-19-2009, 11:43 AM	#35
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Firebird bezels You guys are more than welcome to have him ship them straight to me. It will take me about 2 days to coat them max. I can then ship them to you. I have guys on here buy stuff on ebay and have it shipped to me for coating. When I am done, I ship it to them. Saves time and shipping that way. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

04-19-2009, 12:11 PM	#36
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: Firebird bezels need prices fast

04-19-2009, 12:17 PM	#37
CheyenneShop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 638	Re: Firebird bezels __________________ 72 Cheyenne shorty "*CheyLow" 72 3/4 long 4X4 69 SWB "Prospector" 68 C/10 shorty - "Picacho"* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428379 *sold to "93redsled"* Have you heard about *C10 Talk? C10 Talk* is a podcast all about C10 Trucks, the builders, the vendors, and most importantly the C10 Community. Check us out online at www.c10talk.com

04-19-2009, 12:34 PM	#38
COACHMEASON Keep On Keepin' On Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 416	Re: Firebird bezels Interested as well... __________________ 07 Avalanche Z71 92 Mustang 5.0 GT (Triple White w/ 53,000 miles) 72 SWB Chevy w/ PS, AC, 350/350 Current Project ....In paint shop getting body/paint work done (Corvette Velocity Yellow)... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669

04-19-2009, 11:14 PM	#39
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Firebird bezels Sounds like were are waiting on the damages for a set of four. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

04-20-2009, 12:28 PM	#40
72BLUZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: lafayette, ga. Posts: 832	Re: Firebird bezels i would like a set of polished stainless __________________ Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.... Ronald Reagan Last edited by 72BLUZ; 04-20-2009 at 12:29 PM.

04-20-2009, 02:49 PM	#41
gregfull Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 598	Re: Firebird bezels Sorry to keep everyone hanging, I'm just trying to finalize the mfg. process to make sure everyone gets products that fit! I also wanted to clear up a few misconceptions, I don't want anyone to be misled. These bezels are made from mild steel, the only parts that are stainless are the nuts and lockwashers. The threaded studs that are welded to the bezels are phosphate coated to prevent rusting. So after you paint the front and backside of the bezels, you shouldn't have any rust issues. These bezels fit over 1970-1981 Firebird marker lights with some modification. I believe Mocwon was the first board member to attempt this. A FAQ has been posted by another board member to walk you through this mod. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=262363&page=1 You can purchase these marker lenses through Year One or Paddock. I will be selling these bezels for $64.00 per set, this includes two right handed and two left handed bezels, no marker lenses are included in this price. Maybe a little feedback regarding the powdercoated idea. I know that powdercoating is quite a bit thicker than painting and my tolerances would need to be adjusted for powdercoating. The area I am worried about would be the two windows where the Firebird marker protrudes through the bezel. I anticipate releasing these for purchase by May 1st. Thanks for all your interest and advice, especially from Longhorn, I forgot I had to be more than just a supporter to sell. I'll be in touch. __________________ My Suburban Project 72 Suburban 68 SWB 57 Belair 55 Cameo 06 Chevy 1/2 ton crew 09 Suburban Last edited by gregfull; 04-20-2009 at 02:50 PM.

04-20-2009, 11:28 PM	#42
COACHMEASON Keep On Keepin' On Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 416	Re: Firebird bezels Will these need a modification or are they modded to fit better and we will need to mod our truck a little on our end...? __________________ 07 Avalanche Z71 92 Mustang 5.0 GT (Triple White w/ 53,000 miles) 72 SWB Chevy w/ PS, AC, 350/350 Current Project ....In paint shop getting body/paint work done (Corvette Velocity Yellow)... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669

04-20-2009, 11:56 PM	#43
gregfull Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 598	Re: Firebird bezels The only mods needed will be to your truck. This will require removing the triangular shaped areas of your fenders where the stock bezels screw to. You will need a dremel or other small cutoff wheel to carefully remove this area as shown in the first pic. When you finish, the openings where the bezels will sit will be rectangular as shown in the second pic. Attached Images __________________ My Suburban Project 72 Suburban 68 SWB 57 Belair 55 Cameo 06 Chevy 1/2 ton crew 09 Suburban



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04-21-2009, 07:58 PM	#44
COACHMEASON Keep On Keepin' On Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 416	Re: Firebird bezels gotcha...so the bezels will screw into the marker lens assembly? Have any idea what those run each? __________________ 07 Avalanche Z71 92 Mustang 5.0 GT (Triple White w/ 53,000 miles) 72 SWB Chevy w/ PS, AC, 350/350 Current Project ....In paint shop getting body/paint work done (Corvette Velocity Yellow)... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669

04-27-2009, 02:31 PM	#45
gregfull Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 598	Re: Firebird bezels Installed a set on my son's truck last night, it looks like we're almost there. Don't mind the paint, it was just some Dupli-color I found at O'reilly's. Attached Images __________________ My Suburban Project 72 Suburban 68 SWB 57 Belair 55 Cameo 06 Chevy 1/2 ton crew 09 Suburban

04-27-2009, 02:36 PM	#46
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Firebird bezels Why don't you ship me a couple of them, I will powdercoat and return to you. That would give you an idea of whether the coating is feasible without making lense fitment an issue. I could just throw them in with a batch of parts I was doing that day. If it worked out, we might get some kind of a deal going. If not, no harm done. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

04-27-2009, 03:17 PM	#47
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: Firebird bezels Just thinking out loud here - is there any way that a set could be made that you wouldn't have to cut off the tabs inside the bedside/fender - that way if you want to go back to stock - you can?

05-05-2009, 11:13 AM	#48
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: Firebird bezels anything? updates? __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

05-05-2009, 06:38 PM	#49
Mixup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 358	Re: Firebird bezels When will they be available? __________________ 1980 Chevy Shortbed Pickup 1969 Z28 engine Turbo 350

05-08-2009, 03:34 PM	#50
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: Firebird bezels GREGFULL - Last Activity: 04-28-2009 01:22 PM He must be real busy knocking these out...I can't wait... __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

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