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stepside454 · 01-21-2004, 12:56 AM

Im looking for ideas for tail lights for my stepper. I dont really want em in the roll pan, hard to see down there. I may go back to stock replacements, but open to suggestions.
heres a pic as it is now, Dont pic on me, it was this way when I bought it LOL. John

1974StepSide · 01-21-2004, 01:03 AM

This stepside has LEDs on the "sides" of the bed...

1974StepSide · 01-21-2004, 01:04 AM

I have the same bumper as this guy, except my reverse lights are different... Same stoplights though...

clipity · 01-21-2004, 01:04 AM

Ive seen 69 or 70 Mustang taillights in the fenders.I know Ford but I like Mustangs.

clipity · 01-21-2004, 01:07 AM

Wouldn't a bumper defeat the purpose of the rollpan?

74Pumpkin · 01-21-2004, 01:15 AM

I'm kinda fond of the stock look back there. wouldn't mind putting in LED tho. ( Pay no attention to the broken backup light. Its fixed now)

1974StepSide · 01-21-2004, 01:16 AM

Here's a couple more, tail-lights in the fenders...

1974StepSide · 01-21-2004, 01:17 AM

Another with lights in fenders

clipity · 01-21-2004, 01:28 AM

The blue one that 1974StepSide posted has 69 or 70 Mustang taillights.

stepside454 · 01-21-2004, 01:31 AM

74 Pumpkin, I kinda am to, I think mine is supposed to have the more rectangular shaped ones, based on the mounting holes in the bed for the brackets. the ones in the fenders on the black one arent to bad, wonder what there from.

Frank-id · 01-21-2004, 02:48 AM

Shop made brackets.....

78chevstepside · 01-21-2004, 03:33 AM

I have seen tail lights frenched into the base of the tailgate. looks real neat. that would certainly be a option for you. I would lose the chains.

beaterC10 · 01-21-2004, 08:17 AM

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Originally posted by 1974StepSide
I have the same bumper as this guy, except my reverse lights are different... Same stoplights though...

Is that a stock rear bumper with aftermarket lights? Can you buy that or did you put the lights in the bumper yourself?

TwinTurbo · 01-21-2004, 08:35 AM

what's wrong with lights in the rollpan? They aren't any harder to see than stock lights.

Here's mine, with lights in the pan (very large pic)
http://www.crossfire.homeip.net/twinnie/trucklg13.jpg

the side markers help a bit too, and reverse lights?? who needs them, I don't have them on my truck and also don't have them on my corvette. Back up lights are ugly

stepside454 · 01-21-2004, 10:10 AM

Sprry Twin, I dont lik em down there. other guy wont see em in stop & go traffic. He wont be looking down at the bottom of my truck, might be ok with a 3rd brake lightunder thr rear window. John

74Pumpkin · 01-21-2004, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by stepside454
74 Pumpkin, I kinda am to, I think mine is supposed to have the more rectangular shaped ones, based on the mounting holes in the bed for the brackets.

I think the round lights go on 73-76 years. In 77-87 they went to the rectangle ones.

I like Frank-id's brackets and LEDs he made up for his ride.

stepside454 · 01-21-2004, 10:25 AM

Frank That looks pretty good to

stepside454 · 01-21-2004, 10:26 AM

74 Pumkin, thats what I read too, but to look @ the mounting bolt holes, youd swear its for the newer ones. Matbe the truck was made late 75

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Im told its the original bed.

79Silv4x4 · 01-21-2004, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1974StepSide
This stepside has LEDs on the "sides" of the bed...

If you like this look,
Phantom Dually has some LED lights for sale that would likely work.

Prerunner1982 · 01-21-2004, 01:58 PM

i like them in the fenders, but i think all the ones pictured are too big, the LEDs in the end of the bed isnt bad.. but the other ones are rather large.

take the lights out of the bumper on the orange truck with the mural and put them in the fenders.. smaller and cleaner look.. even better if they are LEDs..

1974StepSide · 01-21-2004, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by beaterC10

Is that a stock rear bumper with aftermarket lights? Can you buy that or did you put the lights in the bumper yourself?

Sorry I don't know, when I bought the truck it already had the bumper. If I had to guess it looks like a stock bumper that someone added the lights to.

87 STEPPER · 01-21-2004, 08:35 PM

Here's what i did.........The one in the center is a back up light

Blue Beard · 01-21-2004, 09:57 PM

1974StepSide,

That bumper looks like the ones used on El Caminos.............

84Stepper · 01-22-2004, 12:50 AM

This is what I did. Tailights are from a 41 Ford.

stepside454 · 01-22-2004, 01:10 AM

84Stepper, I kinda like that... any closer pics ?

01-21-2004, 12:56 AM	#1
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	stepper taillights Im looking for ideas for tail lights for my stepper. I dont really want em in the roll pan, hard to see down there. I may go back to stock replacements, but open to suggestions. heres a pic as it is now, Dont pic on me, it was this way when I bought it LOL. John Attached Images __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

01-21-2004, 01:03 AM	#2
1974StepSide Play it Loud... Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: East San Jose, CA Posts: 465	This stepside has LEDs on the "sides" of the bed... Attached Images __________________ Big Moe =-=-=-= 1974 Cheyenne Super Stepside, 350/400, Hooker Headers, Flowmaster Mufflers... Needs new doors, fenders, hood, and paint. 1952 Chevy Pickup waiting to be brought back home!

01-21-2004, 01:04 AM	#3
1974StepSide Play it Loud... Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: East San Jose, CA Posts: 465	I have the same bumper as this guy, except my reverse lights are different... Same stoplights though... Attached Images __________________ Big Moe =-=-=-= 1974 Cheyenne Super Stepside, 350/400, Hooker Headers, Flowmaster Mufflers... Needs new doors, fenders, hood, and paint. 1952 Chevy Pickup waiting to be brought back home!

01-21-2004, 01:04 AM	#4
clipity Big hands Big feet ohwell Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Highlands,CA Posts: 168	Ive seen 69 or 70 Mustang taillights in the fenders.I know Ford but I like Mustangs. __________________ I only drive as fast as I can see!!! 89 Suburban 4x4 49 Willys flatbed 4x4 87 Banshee 88 Katana 1100

01-21-2004, 01:07 AM	#5
clipity Big hands Big feet ohwell Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Highlands,CA Posts: 168	Wouldn't a bumper defeat the purpose of the rollpan? __________________ I only drive as fast as I can see!!! 89 Suburban 4x4 49 Willys flatbed 4x4 87 Banshee 88 Katana 1100

01-21-2004, 01:15 AM	#6
74Pumpkin Insert witty comment here Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lakeville Minnesota Posts: 388	I'm kinda fond of the stock look back there. wouldn't mind putting in LED tho. ( Pay no attention to the broken backup light. Its fixed now) __________________ So many trucks, So little time!

01-21-2004, 01:16 AM	#7
1974StepSide Play it Loud... Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: East San Jose, CA Posts: 465	Here's a couple more, tail-lights in the fenders... Attached Images __________________ Big Moe =-=-=-= 1974 Cheyenne Super Stepside, 350/400, Hooker Headers, Flowmaster Mufflers... Needs new doors, fenders, hood, and paint. 1952 Chevy Pickup waiting to be brought back home!

01-21-2004, 01:17 AM	#8
1974StepSide Play it Loud... Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: East San Jose, CA Posts: 465	Another with lights in fenders Attached Images __________________ Big Moe =-=-=-= 1974 Cheyenne Super Stepside, 350/400, Hooker Headers, Flowmaster Mufflers... Needs new doors, fenders, hood, and paint. 1952 Chevy Pickup waiting to be brought back home!

01-21-2004, 01:28 AM	#9
clipity Big hands Big feet ohwell Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Highlands,CA Posts: 168	The blue one that 1974StepSide posted has 69 or 70 Mustang taillights. __________________ I only drive as fast as I can see!!! 89 Suburban 4x4 49 Willys flatbed 4x4 87 Banshee 88 Katana 1100

01-21-2004, 01:31 AM	#10
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	74 Pumpkin, I kinda am to, I think mine is supposed to have the more rectangular shaped ones, based on the mounting holes in the bed for the brackets. the ones in the fenders on the black one arent to bad, wonder what there from. __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

01-21-2004, 02:48 AM	#11
Frank-id Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Twin Falls, Idaho Posts: 73	LED lites my way Shop made brackets..... Attached Images __________________ Chevy stepper 400sb 350 turbo

01-21-2004, 03:33 AM	#12
78chevstepside Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: lacenter, washington Posts: 718	I have seen tail lights frenched into the base of the tailgate. looks real neat. that would certainly be a option for you. I would lose the chains.

01-21-2004, 08:35 AM	#14
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	what's wrong with lights in the rollpan? They aren't any harder to see than stock lights. Here's mine, with lights in the pan (very large pic) http://www.crossfire.homeip.net/twinnie/trucklg13.jpg the side markers help a bit too, and reverse lights?? who needs them, I don't have them on my truck and also don't have them on my corvette. Back up lights are ugly Last edited by TwinTurbo; 01-21-2004 at 08:39 AM.

01-21-2004, 10:10 AM	#15
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	Sprry Twin, I dont lik em down there. other guy wont see em in stop & go traffic. He wont be looking down at the bottom of my truck, might be ok with a 3rd brake lightunder thr rear window. John __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

01-21-2004, 10:25 AM	#17
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	Frank That looks pretty good to __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered



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01-21-2004, 10:26 AM	#18
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	74 Pumkin, thats what I read too, but to look @ the mounting bolt holes, youd swear its for the newer ones. Matbe the truck was made late 75 . Im told its the original bed. __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

01-21-2004, 01:58 PM	#20
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	i like them in the fenders, but i think all the ones pictured are too big, the LEDs in the end of the bed isnt bad.. but the other ones are rather large. take the lights out of the bumper on the orange truck with the mural and put them in the fenders.. smaller and cleaner look.. even better if they are LEDs.. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

01-21-2004, 08:35 PM	#22
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Here's what i did.........The one in the center is a back up light __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

01-21-2004, 09:57 PM	#23
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	1974StepSide, That bumper looks like the ones used on El Caminos............. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-22-2004, 12:50 AM	#24
84Stepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 425	This is what I did. Tailights are from a 41 Ford. Attached Images __________________ 84 Chevy Stepside, 350, TH350, 268h Comp cam, Hooker headers, MSD Pro Billet, Edelbrock Performer manifold and 1604 carb, 40 Series Flowmasters dumped, and Western Chassis 3/5 drop w/ c notch. New 3:73 Eaton Posi

01-22-2004, 01:10 AM	#25
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	84Stepper, I kinda like that... any closer pics ? __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

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