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Travis Byrne · 08-07-2002, 09:23 AM

I have a 1972 custom/10, and i'm getting ready to put a 1967 bed on it.(mine is trashed and it is all I could find in my area) I was wanting to know your thoughts on these 3 Ideas.
1. Should I leave it looking like a 67 bed without side lights.
2. Should or could I just drill the hole for the side light socket and mounting screws. Not sure how bad it would look.
3. Should I have peices welded in to mount the side lights. If this is what you think, does anyone have a junk bed they could cut the areas out of for me. I need to leave the other bed intact until the new on is ready.

I need to know this because the body man is close to having it ready to paint

Thanks for all of the help. Travis

kingparts · 08-07-2002, 09:38 AM

I would put the rear marker lights in or fill in the front marker lights. I don't think it would look right with just the front ones. Good Luck.
David

*Shane* · 08-07-2002, 10:24 AM

just my opinion here....but i would fill the front marker lights....looks cool and lots less work than trying to cut out light sections from another bed and then welding them back in.

Good Luck

XXL · 08-07-2002, 10:39 AM

Opinions? Oh, we've got PLENTY of them around here

I'm with Shane... you should shave the fronts. Aside from the fact that I think that just looks better, adding rears would be a pretty big task as it's not simply a matter of cutting a hole. The trailing edge of the rear sheetmetal openings have a pronounced lip that would be conspicuous in its absence.

Kenneth

ChevLoRay · 08-07-2002, 11:17 AM

Now, you asked for it!

I've got TWO opinions, so here's no. 1: Fill in the front holes so the side of the truck is clean.

Here's no. 2: IF you have to have side markers, i.e., legalities prevail, I vote for using the marker lights from a 68-69 Chrysler Corporation vehicle. They were small and round. Very laid-back looking.

IF yours are like mine (on a '69), they don't work....they're only reflectors.

Travis Byrne · 08-07-2002, 11:21 AM

They are real and do work as lights.

**fine69** · 08-07-2002, 12:30 PM

Shave the front marker lights. They look a little more stealth without them.

JHickson6 · 08-07-2002, 12:56 PM

My advice would be...

Cyco Path · 08-07-2002, 01:23 PM

Mine would read:

I Like My Trucks Just Like My Women,
With A Nice Small Neatly Trimmed Bush.

imdarren · 08-07-2002, 01:54 PM

You asked. So here it goes.
I would do like the others say.
I would leave the bed the way it is and fill (shave) the front lights / markers on the fenders.
Can't beat that smooth sided look!

Darren

weasel29gm · 08-07-2002, 05:10 PM

Fill the front and your done!!!!

Bamm · 08-07-2002, 05:53 PM

Shave the front..........JB

toolman70 · 08-07-2002, 06:32 PM

One more vote to shave the front for the clean look

Stano · 08-07-2002, 10:20 PM

Well if you would have posted this a couple months ago I would have asked where you are? Would you wanna swap beds? I just filled in the marker lights on my bed. Actually it wouldn't be any more difficult to install marker lights than to shave them. Just make a hole and put in the bezel for the light. Still have to weld about the same amount and run the same risk of warping the sheetmetal. So the real question is do you like sidemarkers or do you like it shaved. I think only 67's look right without and the rest look good with.

**Tim Christian** · 08-07-2002, 10:27 PM

Shave the Front!!!!!!!

Dean23 · 08-07-2002, 10:43 PM

Shave it, its your truck do what you like. Who cares what others like. I used to knock weird lookin rides in my opinion, until I realized it only matters if the driver likes it

Leinie · 08-07-2002, 10:47 PM

Find someone in need of a 67 bed and swap for a later bed- or shave the front.

AK70SWB · 08-07-2002, 11:46 PM

SHAVE IT, SHAVE IT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

70shortnphat · 08-07-2002, 11:52 PM

I like the look of the side marker lights. Looks great at night.

AK70SWB · 08-07-2002, 11:57 PM

DEAN 23'S RIGHT IT'S YER' TRUCK DO WATCHA LIKE!!!!!!!!!!!!

1971LT1SWBPOSI373 · 08-08-2002, 08:36 AM

I'd take the easy route, shave 'em.

08-07-2002, 09:23 AM	#1
Travis Byrne Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Corydon, IN Posts: 82	Ineed an opinion I have a 1972 custom/10, and i'm getting ready to put a 1967 bed on it.(mine is trashed and it is all I could find in my area) I was wanting to know your thoughts on these 3 Ideas. 1. Should I leave it looking like a 67 bed without side lights. 2. Should or could I just drill the hole for the side light socket and mounting screws. Not sure how bad it would look. 3. Should I have peices welded in to mount the side lights. If this is what you think, does anyone have a junk bed they could cut the areas out of for me. I need to leave the other bed intact until the new on is ready. I need to know this because the body man is close to having it ready to paint Thanks for all of the help. Travis __________________ 1972 Custom/10 Longbed In the works

08-07-2002, 09:38 AM	#2
kingparts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Clover, SC , US Posts: 971	I would put the rear marker lights in or fill in the front marker lights. I don't think it would look right with just the front ones. Good Luck. David __________________ 1970 Chevrolet Suburban 1967 Chevrolet C/10 Shortbed Stepside

08-07-2002, 10:39 AM	#4
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Opinions? Oh, we've got PLENTY of them around here I'm with Shane... you should shave the fronts. Aside from the fact that I think that just looks better, adding rears would be a pretty big task as it's not simply a matter of cutting a hole. The trailing edge of the rear sheetmetal openings have a pronounced lip that would be conspicuous in its absence. Kenneth __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

08-07-2002, 11:17 AM	#5
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Now, you asked for it! I've got TWO opinions, so here's no. 1: Fill in the front holes so the side of the truck is clean. Here's no. 2: IF you have to have side markers, i.e., legalities prevail, I vote for using the marker lights from a 68-69 Chrysler Corporation vehicle. They were small and round. Very laid-back looking. IF yours are like mine (on a '69), they don't work....they're only reflectors. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

08-07-2002, 11:21 AM	#6
Travis Byrne Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Corydon, IN Posts: 82	They are real and do work as lights. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 Longbed In the works

08-07-2002, 10:24 AM	#3
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	just my opinion here....but i would fill the front marker lights....looks cool and lots less work than trying to cut out light sections from another bed and then welding them back in. Good Luck

08-07-2002, 12:30 PM	#7
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Shave the front marker lights. They look a little more stealth without them. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

08-07-2002, 12:56 PM	#8
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	My advice would be... Attached Images __________________ My Rides 1967 C10 In Pieces for now 1985 Ford B700 SourPuss Bus - BIG BLUE 2003 Silverado CITY WORKER YELLOW!!

08-07-2002, 01:23 PM	#9
Cyco Path Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Robertsdale, AL, USA Posts: 77	Mine would read: I Like My Trucks Just Like My Women, With A Nice Small Neatly Trimmed Bush. __________________ Looking for '67 to replace the '68 I sold. Robertsdale, AL

08-07-2002, 01:54 PM	#10
imdarren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SW Washington Posts: 1,006	You asked. So here it goes. I would do like the others say. I would leave the bed the way it is and fill (shave) the front lights / markers on the fenders. Can't beat that smooth sided look! Darren __________________ Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

08-07-2002, 05:10 PM	#11
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,092	Fill the front and your done!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

08-07-2002, 05:53 PM	#12
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Shave the front..........JB __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

08-07-2002, 06:32 PM	#13
toolman70 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Levittown, Pa Posts: 18	One more vote to shave the front for the clean look __________________ 1970 CST20

08-07-2002, 10:20 PM	#14
Stano Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Mo Posts: 963	Well if you would have posted this a couple months ago I would have asked where you are? Would you wanna swap beds? I just filled in the marker lights on my bed. Actually it wouldn't be any more difficult to install marker lights than to shave them. Just make a hole and put in the bezel for the light. Still have to weld about the same amount and run the same risk of warping the sheetmetal. So the real question is do you like sidemarkers or do you like it shaved. I think only 67's look right without and the rest look good with. __________________ New daily driver 96 Chevy K3500 crew cab dually 53,000 miles 350 Vortec 4L80 Nice ride 67 Chevy C-10 LWB Built 350 TH-400 Wifes ride and family rig: 2001 Furd Expedition 5.4 Liter Kickin back in Rolla,Mo. USA "Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain" Mark Twain

08-07-2002, 10:27 PM	#15
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Shave the Front!!!!!!!



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08-07-2002, 10:43 PM	#16
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	Shave it, its your truck do what you like. Who cares what others like. I used to knock weird lookin rides in my opinion, until I realized it only matters if the driver likes it __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

08-07-2002, 10:47 PM	#17
Leinie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA Posts: 2,613	Find someone in need of a 67 bed and swap for a later bed- or shave the front.

08-07-2002, 11:46 PM	#18
AK70SWB Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SPRINGFIELD MO. Posts: 126	SHAVE IT, SHAVE IT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ the sun even shines on a dogs a$$ some days!!!

08-07-2002, 11:52 PM	#19
70shortnphat "See the U.S.A....." Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Richmond TX. Posts: 269	I like the look of the side marker lights. Looks great at night. __________________ 1970 short bed fleetside 1949 all origional chevy 3600 1974 camaro Richmond , Texas(just S.W.of Houston)

08-07-2002, 11:57 PM	#20
AK70SWB Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SPRINGFIELD MO. Posts: 126	DEAN 23'S RIGHT IT'S YER' TRUCK DO WATCHA LIKE!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ the sun even shines on a dogs a$$ some days!!!

08-08-2002, 08:36 AM	#21
1971LT1SWBPOSI373 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 460	marker lights I'd take the easy route, shave 'em. __________________ 1971 Shortbed 350/350 w/ Posi-traction 3:73's 1996 Chevy Silverado TJ in Springfield, Virginia Likes old Chevy trucks Drinks Miller MGD

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