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MOTOIMPAIRED · 01-04-2012, 05:37 AM

Finally got my clearance lights finished. Took me a little time to make them but I love the way they turned out.

They go with the Military theme of my truck. So what do you think?? I have more pictures I will post later.

krazy_texan · 01-04-2012, 06:11 AM

thats pretty freaking sweet i really like your idea of a military truck, i plan to do one myself someday. what did you use for the lenses on those, thats crazy cool.

Woogeroo · 01-04-2012, 08:44 AM

cut down christmas lights lenses ?

works good for the theme.

-W

1963c-10 · 01-04-2012, 09:24 AM

Look like .50 cal shell cases?

C10 - C90 Bill · 01-04-2012, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Look like .50 cal shell cases?

I was thinking the same thing. I've got a replica of one that was the type my Dad had in his B-24.

Bill

MOTOIMPAIRED · 01-04-2012, 01:44 PM

Thanks guys..
They are actually 25MM shell casings from a navy ship. I got some solid Poly tube and turned the tips down on a lath. Inside I have 193 LED lights, only because they run cooler then regular bulbs. They are not lit up in the picture as I'm still working on re-wiring the whole truck.

Here are a couple pictures of the bullets....

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NCD1966 · 01-04-2012, 02:01 PM

thats pretty cool

likaroc13 · 01-04-2012, 09:49 PM

sweet...nice work!

cb1965 · 01-04-2012, 09:57 PM

thats freeken awsome.... looking good!!!
also like the barbed wire...

MOTOIMPAIRED · 01-04-2012, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cb1965

thats freeken awsome.... looking good!!!
also like the barbed wire...

Thanks... not that I'm too worried about it but it will keep people from leaning on my truck.. LOL

ralf · 01-05-2012, 01:05 AM

Bad ass! Lot of thought in this whole project.

Iron-Butt · 01-05-2012, 02:09 AM

They look great.

Budman56 · 01-05-2012, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MOTOIMPAIRED

Thanks guys..
They are actually 25MM shell casings from a navy ship. I got some solid Poly tube and turned the tips down on a lath. Inside I have 193 LED lights, only because they run cooler then regular bulbs. They are not lit up in the picture as I'm still working on re-wiring the whole truck.

Here are a couple pictures of the bullets....

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what did it cost you to make those? if you dont mind telling me. I would like a set for my truck!!!!

shawno72 · 01-05-2012, 01:24 PM

That is way to cool, especially with the barbed wire. Totally awesome.

1963c-10 · 01-05-2012, 01:46 PM

Very cool, was hard to tell the size case based off a pic, but came out sweet

samuellg1977 · 01-05-2012, 10:41 PM

I got some dummy pineapple grenades from a surplus store and made shifter handles out of em. I just threaded the end of em and tapped/threaded an allen screw into the side to lock them down. I think the whole thing might've cost me about $20 for each one. Look pretty cool too.

brawley · 01-05-2012, 11:29 PM

Nice touch !

MOTOIMPAIRED · 01-06-2012, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by samuellg1977

I got some dummy pineapple grenades from a surplus store and made shifter handles out of em. I just threaded the end of em and tapped/threaded an allen screw into the side to lock them down. I think the whole thing might've cost me about $20 for each one. Look pretty cool too.

Yes, I already have one of those I made and will be inside the truck. I have a few other things made that I will share soon.. Ill keep ya posted..

MOTOIMPAIRED · 01-06-2012, 01:07 AM

Budman..
It wasnt very exspensive to make, it just took time. I took me a while to locate the shell casings and then it was $45 for the solid orange plastic. I have some extras that I made for back ups just in case. I also made a rear third break light from .308 casings I need to post.

glos55 · 01-06-2012, 07:03 AM

You must be left handed to be so creative!! I like it!

**ChiefRocka** · 01-06-2012, 10:37 AM

Great idea, and awesome job with the lathe ...

Sweet man !!

awbrown · 01-06-2012, 12:19 PM

Why are is my truck surrounded by men in black suits and automatic weapons.......

01-04-2012, 05:37 AM	#1
MOTOIMPAIRED Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 315	Clearance lights are done, what do you think???? Finally got my clearance lights finished. Took me a little time to make them but I love the way they turned out. They go with the Military theme of my truck. So what do you think?? I have more pictures I will post later. __________________ My build thread: 1966 stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486223 1965 GMC fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651726

01-04-2012, 06:11 AM	#2
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	Re: Clearance lights are done, what do you think???? thats pretty freaking sweet i really like your idea of a military truck, i plan to do one myself someday. what did you use for the lenses on those, thats crazy cool. __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

01-04-2012, 08:44 AM	#3
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: Clearance lights are done, what do you think???? cut down christmas lights lenses ? works good for the theme. -W

01-04-2012, 09:24 AM	#4
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Clearance lights are done, what do you think???? Look like .50 cal shell cases? __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

01-04-2012, 01:44 PM	#6
MOTOIMPAIRED Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 315	Re: Clearance lights are done, what do you think???? Thanks guys.. They are actually 25MM shell casings from a navy ship. I got some solid Poly tube and turned the tips down on a lath. Inside I have 193 LED lights, only because they run cooler then regular bulbs. They are not lit up in the picture as I'm still working on re-wiring the whole truck. Here are a couple pictures of the bullets.... [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] __________________ My build thread: 1966 stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486223 1965 GMC fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651726

01-04-2012, 02:01 PM	#7
NCD1966 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lafayette , La Posts: 404	Re: Clearance lights are done, what do you think???? thats pretty cool __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Stepside 355ci sbc with 3speed OD 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 6.2 1980 Chevy Camaro z28 383ci 1990 Chevy Suburban 350 tbi 2x4 (sold) 1984 Chevy C10 sliverado short fleet 1997 Chevy C1500 short fleet

01-04-2012, 09:49 PM	#8
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Clearance lights are done, what do you think???? sweet...nice work! __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

01-04-2012, 09:57 PM	#9
cb1965 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: san jose, california Posts: 508	Re: Clearance lights are done, what do you think???? thats freeken awsome.... looking good!!! also like the barbed wire... __________________ '66 chevy lwb c10 '65 chevy lwb c20

01-05-2012, 01:05 AM	#11
ralf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fayetteville WV Posts: 71	Re: Clearance lights are done, what do you think???? Bad ass! Lot of thought in this whole project.

01-05-2012, 02:09 AM	#12
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01-05-2012, 01:24 PM	#14
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01-05-2012, 01:46 PM	#15
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Clearance lights are done, what do you think???? Very cool, was hard to tell the size case based off a pic, but came out sweet __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

01-05-2012, 10:41 PM	#16
samuellg1977 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oak Grove, Kentucky Posts: 226	Re: Clearance lights are done, what do you think???? I got some dummy pineapple grenades from a surplus store and made shifter handles out of em. I just threaded the end of em and tapped/threaded an allen screw into the side to lock them down. I think the whole thing might've cost me about $20 for each one. Look pretty cool too.

01-05-2012, 11:29 PM	#17
brawley Easy Does It Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dirdy Mo , North Carolina Posts: 450	Re: Clearance lights are done, what do you think???? Nice touch !

01-06-2012, 01:07 AM	#19
MOTOIMPAIRED Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 315	Re: Clearance lights are done, what do you think???? Budman.. It wasnt very exspensive to make, it just took time. I took me a while to locate the shell casings and then it was $45 for the solid orange plastic. I have some extras that I made for back ups just in case. I also made a rear third break light from .308 casings I need to post. __________________ My build thread: 1966 stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486223 1965 GMC fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651726



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01-06-2012, 07:03 AM	#20
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