side markers

[xrdagwood]

where is a good place to get the custom side marker lites and shifter /transfercase boots for my 68 C20 4X4

[4tiresngas]

You can try any of the board vendors. Ed at MotherTruckers can probably help you (www.mothertruckers.com). If he doesn't have it, he can probably get it. You can always call him on his 800 number.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Where are you located??? There are many great vendors all over the states and canada too..

[4tiresngas]

That's a good point, Frenchblue71. Xrdagwood, there are numerous vendors and you have to consider shipping costs on top of the price, especially if you need any larger items.

[xrdagwood]

i live in washington state(yakima) i dont know any place here other than junk yards, i dont want that

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Try wes at classic heartbeat in olympia http://www.classicheartbeat.com/

[jhwkns]

Welcome to the forums.. 2nd generation Firebird sidemarkers look cool on our trucks.

[Farm Boy]

Do you have any pics of the firebird sidemarkers?

[xrdagwood]

i never thought about that, are they a fairly easy fit?

[jsbgump]

I have early 90's van side markers in mine

[FRENCHBLUE72]

I have clear ones in mine..

[rockinlocks]

i remember hearing some where that chevy van lights would fit what years of van?

[jhwkns]

I haven't done this myself, but I know that a few board members have. I heard it was an easy mod, and they look nice.

[Longhorn Man]

The van ones work from like 68 or when ever that body started untill 93 or so... they had 3 styles too, the same as the truck base model, then the CST/Cheyenne style, and then large smooth fairly flush units. The latter puts out way more light than either of the 2 former lenses, and if you are going for a shaved trimless body, they look better than removing the lamps all together IMO.
The large smooth ones started in like 86 or so when the tail lights got bigger on the vans.

[matthufham]

you beat me to the firebird lights! you can bolt them right on and the cover is paintable. it covers the screws and the entire setup is flush on the body. the contours match and everything.

here's an example, not my truck but he is a board member.

[409biscayne]

I have never seen those before . I like that alot , anyone have a source for them ? Thanks

[Frizzle Fry]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/67-72...QQcmdZViewItem

[matthufham]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/67-72...QQcmdZViewItem

those are just clear deluxe sidemarkers. gmcpaul was designing the clear standard sidemarkers (no chrome trim, one piece design) but they had a brown backing plate in the prototype and looked bad so they're redesigning them with a white backing plate or so i've heard.

[muddpile]

So there is no modification at all to install those firebird lights? If that is the case, what all do I need to pick up at the wrecker to make it work? Also, what years of firebirds have them, and do the Camaros also?

[Hook'em]

Here is a dumb question. I have side markers without lights running to them. Are they supposed to work as parking lights or turnsignals? My guess is the former.

[boundstaffpress]

Hook'em, These worked as turn signals to alert people who were not directly in front or behind the vehicle. Required on all vehicles after 1968, hence the change in fenders in 67/68.

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by boundstaffpress

Hook'em, These worked as turn signals to alert people who were not directly in front or behind the vehicle. Required on all vehicles after 1968, hence the change in fenders in 67/68.

Some were wired with lights, some were just passive reflecters. Someone on here will know which came with which. I replaced my reflecter type with bulbed versions and plan to wire it up. I think the factory wiring ran the front as turn signals and the rear as running lights.

[Longhorn Man]

68 and 69 did not come with lights onless optioned. The only way they were required to be actual lights in the 68 and 69 model years is if it was a cab/chassis, and/or a daullie.
In 70 all trucks got lit side markers.
Some blinked, some did not. No rhyme or reason on that... that's just how it is.

[phanatic32212]

WOW! Those firebird markers look GOOD. Could we get some more info on how to get them, and what is required?

[1969owner]

ill try this! is it cheaper? the cost of the side markers