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brothers69c-10 · 03-29-2010, 11:25 AM

So my 78 still doesn't run, but i'm going to start getting the cab ready to go on the truck and start painting it in the next couple weeks. It is not set up for the factory roof lights ,but i definitely want to put some on. I'm going to paint the truck dark green with a black roof and white stripes, so ithough maybe some smoke black lenses to help hide them during the day. Anyway i'm looking for ideas so if any of you guys have any pictures that would be awesome! Thanks in advance

USSkoval · 03-29-2010, 06:59 PM

Why put them on if you want to try to hide them?

RuralRoute C-30 · 03-29-2010, 09:27 PM

I tend to agree, why have them if wanting to hide them in smoke

, but...there are a variety of clears in the after-market (which would look nice on the black) or ambers.

Just replaced the lenses on the 85 recently. Ebay was cheaper than LMC for oem replacement lenses. Do a search on ebay for "Chevy truck clearance lights" and occasionally you'll find oem sets, replacement lenses or newer styles/sets. A search for just "clearance lights" will show all kinds.

LMC does have some complete cab lighting options:
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=92

I stayed with oem. A forum member was right for suggesting the original looks best. I did think about changing them at first, but that would have been a mistake. He was right for what I have.

Either way, whatever you like should be the rule. Good luck in the choosing!

Here are the oems; the 85 & 79 have the same lights:

Mark

USSkoval · 03-29-2010, 11:01 PM

I also just replaced mine with new GM lenses, from the dealer. My cost was cheap, but I don't think list price was much higher.

brothers69c-10 · 03-29-2010, 11:21 PM

I just want them to blend in during the day light and show up good at night. I think i found a set i like, the whole shabang for $65 wit hsmoke colored lenses, i don't want factory lights since my cab is not setup for them.

BLE 'BURBAN · 03-30-2010, 12:28 AM

I had all my exterior lenses tinted. front, side, rear, and cab lights. I also re-wired the outer 2 cab lights to work as turn signals as well

brothers69c-10 · 03-30-2010, 02:04 PM

see thats the look i'm going for, tinted and blend in during the day, but show up great at night

03-29-2010, 11:25 AM	#1
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	Cab Lights So my 78 still doesn't run, but i'm going to start getting the cab ready to go on the truck and start painting it in the next couple weeks. It is not set up for the factory roof lights ,but i definitely want to put some on. I'm going to paint the truck dark green with a black roof and white stripes, so ithough maybe some smoke black lenses to help hide them during the day. Anyway i'm looking for ideas so if any of you guys have any pictures that would be awesome! Thanks in advance __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"

03-29-2010, 06:59 PM	#2
USSkoval Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Jefferson, OH Posts: 999	Re: Cab Lights Why put them on if you want to try to hide them?

03-29-2010, 09:27 PM	#3
RuralRoute C-30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 511	Re: Cab Lights I tend to agree, why have them if wanting to hide them in smoke, but...there are a variety of clears in the after-market (which would look nice on the black) or ambers. Just replaced the lenses on the 85 recently. Ebay was cheaper than LMC for oem replacement lenses. Do a search on ebay for "Chevy truck clearance lights" and occasionally you'll find oem sets, replacement lenses or newer styles/sets. A search for just "clearance lights" will show all kinds. LMC does have some complete cab lighting options: http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=92 I stayed with oem. A forum member was right for suggesting the original looks best. I did think about changing them at first, but that would have been a mistake. He was right for what I have. Either way, whatever you like should be the rule. Good luck in the choosing! Here are the oems; the 85 & 79 have the same lights: Mark __________________ 1985 Chevy C-30 Hydraulic Dump Bed 2001 Saturn SC2 (go to work car) 2010 PT Cruiser (wife's car) "Reality is just a hallucination brought on by lack of alcohol."

03-29-2010, 11:01 PM	#4
USSkoval Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Jefferson, OH Posts: 999	Re: Cab Lights I also just replaced mine with new GM lenses, from the dealer. My cost was cheap, but I don't think list price was much higher.

03-29-2010, 11:21 PM	#5
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	Re: Cab Lights I just want them to blend in during the day light and show up good at night. I think i found a set i like, the whole shabang for $65 wit hsmoke colored lenses, i don't want factory lights since my cab is not setup for them. __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"

03-30-2010, 12:28 AM	#6
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Cab Lights I had all my exterior lenses tinted. front, side, rear, and cab lights. I also re-wired the outer 2 cab lights to work as turn signals as well Attached Images __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

03-30-2010, 02:04 PM	#7
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	Re: Cab Lights see thats the look i'm going for, tinted and blend in during the day, but show up great at night __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"



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