NOS vs. Repro Side Marker Lenses - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**cericd** · 08-23-2012, 07:50 PM

Okay, I see a lot of complaints about the repop Deluxe side markers but I'm trying to find out some info on the Standard ones. My 70 C10 needs some new lenses (all around) and I'm trying to decide whether or not to go with NOS. I've searched and all I see are comments on the repop deluxe lenses or people replacing the standard lenses with smooth van lenses. So can anyone shed some light on this for me? Anyone able to show a close-up shot of a repro standard lens? I know that the originals have the word "Guide" molded into them.

69GWC · 08-23-2012, 08:05 PM

What's wrong with the repop deluxe lights.? Mine on my truck fit good and look good.
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gearys 5600 · 08-23-2012, 08:40 PM

Some of the repro deluxe marker lights have a problem with the trim rings falling off.

**cericd** · 08-23-2012, 09:23 PM

Anyone have info on the Standard repros?

**bigdon-70blazer** · 08-23-2012, 09:32 PM

I put the repop standard ones on the Blazer, because I was not going to pay $100 for NOS ones I found. They did fine. They do come with a smaller gasket for the back so dont throw out your old gaskets because you may want to use them.

heathbirkendahl · 08-23-2012, 09:50 PM

The trim rings fell off mine as well. Ordered some from brothers.

I just picked up and LED and might covert to all LED.
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**cericd** · 08-23-2012, 09:52 PM

Where did you get yours? How long have you had them on? Any cracking or fading?

Unfortunately, my gaskets are toast.

**cericd** · 08-23-2012, 09:53 PM

Sweet Blazer by the way.

**cericd** · 08-24-2012, 10:21 PM

Anyone else have good/bad experience with the standard repro lenses? Any close up pictures of them installed?

08-23-2012, 07:50 PM	#1
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,141	NOS vs. Repro Side Marker Lenses Okay, I see a lot of complaints about the repop Deluxe side markers but I'm trying to find out some info on the Standard ones. My 70 C10 needs some new lenses (all around) and I'm trying to decide whether or not to go with NOS. I've searched and all I see are comments on the repop deluxe lenses or people replacing the standard lenses with smooth van lenses. So can anyone shed some light on this for me? Anyone able to show a close-up shot of a repro standard lens? I know that the originals have the word "Guide" molded into them.

08-23-2012, 08:05 PM	#2
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: NOS vs. Repro Side Marker Lenses What's wrong with the repop deluxe lights.? Mine on my truck fit good and look good. Posted via Mobile Device

08-23-2012, 08:40 PM	#3
gearys 5600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tulsa,ok Posts: 1,085	Re: NOS vs. Repro Side Marker Lenses Some of the repro deluxe marker lights have a problem with the trim rings falling off. __________________ MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423629 1969 custom/10 swb--SOLD 1968 swb 50th anniv.--SOLD 1967 camaro ss/rs..LS-6-speed, 16-year long project 1956 chevy nomad 1955 chevy 210 2-dr sedan 1978 el-camino ss 1-owner

08-23-2012, 09:23 PM	#4
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,141	Re: NOS vs. Repro Side Marker Lenses Anyone have info on the Standard repros?

08-23-2012, 09:32 PM	#5
bigdon-70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, MO Posts: 1,501	Re: NOS vs. Repro Side Marker Lenses I put the repop standard ones on the Blazer, because I was not going to pay $100 for NOS ones I found. They did fine. They do come with a smaller gasket for the back so dont throw out your old gaskets because you may want to use them. Attached Images

08-23-2012, 09:50 PM	#6
heathbirkendahl Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 452	Re: NOS vs. Repro Side Marker Lenses The trim rings fell off mine as well. Ordered some from brothers. I just picked up and LED and might covert to all LED. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 C/10 - Orange & White 2009 GMC 1500 - Lowered 3/4 22' KMC Slides

08-23-2012, 09:52 PM	#7
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,141	Re: NOS vs. Repro Side Marker Lenses Where did you get yours? How long have you had them on? Any cracking or fading? Unfortunately, my gaskets are toast.

08-23-2012, 09:53 PM	#8
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,141	Re: NOS vs. Repro Side Marker Lenses Sweet Blazer by the way.

08-24-2012, 10:21 PM	#9
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,141	Re: NOS vs. Repro Side Marker Lenses Anyone else have good/bad experience with the standard repro lenses? Any close up pictures of them installed?



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