Tired of losing chrome off side markers? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TonyJohnson · 09-21-2009, 04:31 PM

I've been looking to go back to stock side markers for a while. My "Deluxe" marker chrome strips have been glued, replaced, glued, replaced for the last time. I was checking out the sale at Brothers and noticed the van side markers. I'd read about them, but when I checked them out on ebay they were PRICEY... Anyway, the price was right with them on sale, so I went nuts and bought a couple of each. Super simple to install and look a lot better IMO than the "Deluxe" or the stock ones. They also had some "Euro" ones that I didn't like much because of the chrome outer ring. When it gets a little darker I'll grab some shots. The first two images are the ones I got. The links underneath are the sale page for each at Brothers. Be sure to buy the screw kit as well. They are a little smaller than stock and the kit comes with new keepers as well.

Amber

Red

Just for comparison here are the stock, deluxe and euros

I'm sure each would look fine on the right truck, but I like the clean simple style of the van markers. They also fit the pockets really well.

Later,
Tony

Sinister · 09-21-2009, 04:32 PM

I have those same side markers, really like em.

19673ontree · 09-21-2009, 05:10 PM

get a 67

sorry could not help it

71tahoe · 09-21-2009, 07:07 PM

Did you try silicone to stick em? It's more flexible than the glue and doesn't get brittle.

TonyJohnson · 09-21-2009, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 71tahoe

Did you try silicone to stick em? It's more flexible than the glue and doesn't get brittle.

No, but the biggest problem with them is they stick out and snag folks clothes as they walk by.

Longhorn Man · 09-21-2009, 07:36 PM

You can mount the delux markers from the backside after a little bit of trimming on the metal. 10 min a light, looks totally bad ass, did it on both of my rigs, been meaning to get pics up.
The van markers as pictured above put out twice as much light as the stock ones do if that matters to you.

texanidiot25 · 09-21-2009, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

You can mount the delux markers from the backside after a little bit of trimming on the metal. 10 min a light, looks totally bad ass, did it on both of my rigs, been meaning to get pics up.
The van markers as pictured above put out twice as much light as the stock ones do if that matters to you.

Do share

Longhorn Man · 09-21-2009, 08:29 PM

i'll post them in about 30 min or so if all goes well, gotta get the pics out of the camera and resize and all that jazz.

red71c10 · 09-21-2009, 08:54 PM

I like those van markers! I'm usually Mr. bone stock, but I might give those a try!

Longhorn Man · 09-21-2009, 09:07 PM

here's a couple shots of the van markers installed;

texanidiot25 · 09-21-2009, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

i'll post them in about 30 min or so if all goes well, gotta get the pics out of the camera and resize and all that jazz.

Meant of the trick you mentioning of the deluxe lights. My bad

Longhorn Man · 09-21-2009, 10:40 PM

So did I.
I got side tracked with the new season of Two and a half Men, How I Met Your Mother, and The Big Bang Theory.
I did manage to do the write up though... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...14#post3531114

**special-K** · 09-22-2009, 06:39 AM

I`ve had a trim piece come off of a lense once in who knows how many.But,the one piece van lenses do look clean for a different look.

texanidiot25 · 09-22-2009, 11:32 AM

I just find them plain and boring, but the ghetto-frenched are classy and clean.

ChevLoRay · 09-22-2009, 11:42 AM

If you gotta have 'em, and your State is one of those that does inspections and looks for them, then by all means you gotta keep 'em. As for Arkansas, there is no vehicle inspection so my markers are removed and the holes to be filled. Yeah, it ain't no '67, but it is mine and '67 was a good year in my memory bank.

JWPOORE · 09-22-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

here's a couple shots of the van markers installed;

Would these fit just like is shown on a 70 Blazer? Just wondering because I like the looks of them, but thought in previous posts that they were a little smaller in size than originals. Anyone have these on a Blazer or would the fit be exactly the same as the Burb? Thanks.

**PICKMUP** · 09-22-2009, 10:48 PM

Those trim rings will stay on if you use a hot glue gun or clear "Goop" brand glue.
Both don't show & do stay a little flexible. Too bad they can't just get them right in the first place. It is like the 68-70 GMC repop grills...after several years, they still paint the centers black. No one over there listens or cares.

Longhorn Man · 09-22-2009, 11:00 PM

these will fit blazers the same as the burb and truck. The earlier year vans used both the same side markers as the 68 - 72 trucks... same P/N and everything.
Remember to take your small torx bits to the junk yard when shopping for the ones shown on my burb. Also, if your ride has nice paint and is all dolled up, shop around for some that aren't scratched up. Being as smooth as they are, the scratches show up real bad.

TonyJohnson · 09-23-2009, 12:18 AM

For $13 a piece, I'd just go with the ones from Brothers. They are really nice and the stock bulb holder just presses in perfectly. 1 minute install per marker. Yes they fit the Blazer exactly like the pics above.

09-21-2009, 04:31 PM	#1
TonyJohnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cheboygan, MI Posts: 998	Tired of losing chrome off side markers? I've been looking to go back to stock side markers for a while. My "Deluxe" marker chrome strips have been glued, replaced, glued, replaced for the last time. I was checking out the sale at Brothers and noticed the van side markers. I'd read about them, but when I checked them out on ebay they were PRICEY... Anyway, the price was right with them on sale, so I went nuts and bought a couple of each. Super simple to install and look a lot better IMO than the "Deluxe" or the stock ones. They also had some "Euro" ones that I didn't like much because of the chrome outer ring. When it gets a little darker I'll grab some shots. The first two images are the ones I got. The links underneath are the sale page for each at Brothers. Be sure to buy the screw kit as well. They are a little smaller than stock and the kit comes with new keepers as well. Amber Red Just for comparison here are the stock, deluxe and euros I'm sure each would look fine on the right truck, but I like the clean simple style of the van markers. They also fit the pockets really well. Later, Tony __________________ Tony Johnson -- '71 Blazer w/L-31 Vortec 350, SM465, NP205, performer intake, edelbrock 1406, HEI, 4" lift, Boyd EFI tank, Vintage A/C My Blazer -- Last edited by TonyJohnson; 09-21-2009 at 04:33 PM.

09-21-2009, 04:32 PM	#2
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Tired of losing chrome off side markers? I have those same side markers, really like em. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match... Last edited by Sinister; 09-21-2009 at 04:33 PM.

09-21-2009, 05:10 PM	#3
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: Tired of losing chrome off side markers? get a 67 sorry could not help it __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

09-21-2009, 07:07 PM	#4
71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: Tired of losing chrome off side markers? Did you try silicone to stick em? It's more flexible than the glue and doesn't get brittle.

09-21-2009, 07:36 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Tired of losing chrome off side markers? You can mount the delux markers from the backside after a little bit of trimming on the metal. 10 min a light, looks totally bad ass, did it on both of my rigs, been meaning to get pics up. The van markers as pictured above put out twice as much light as the stock ones do if that matters to you.

09-21-2009, 08:29 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Tired of losing chrome off side markers? i'll post them in about 30 min or so if all goes well, gotta get the pics out of the camera and resize and all that jazz.

09-21-2009, 08:54 PM	#9
red71c10 The Red Menace Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Roseburg, OR Posts: 577	Re: Tired of losing chrome off side markers? I like those van markers! I'm usually Mr. bone stock, but I might give those a try! __________________ 1971 Custom 10 - 350/350TH - Pwr steering, gauges, Chrome front bumper, Chrome hubcaps, Door edge guards, HD rear springs (current) 1968 C-20 Custom Camper - 350/350TH (orig 327), Pwr steering & brakes, gauges w/tach (former) 1968 C-20 - 307/3sp column (Dad's when I was a kid) "Driving is like coloring. Things get messy if you can't stay inside the lines."

09-21-2009, 09:07 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Tired of losing chrome off side markers? here's a couple shots of the van markers installed;

09-21-2009, 10:40 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Tired of losing chrome off side markers? So did I. I got side tracked with the new season of Two and a half Men, How I Met Your Mother, and The Big Bang Theory. I did manage to do the write up though... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...14#post3531114

09-22-2009, 06:39 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Tired of losing chrome off side markers? I`ve had a trim piece come off of a lense once in who knows how many.But,the one piece van lenses do look clean for a different look. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-22-2009, 11:32 AM	#14
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Tired of losing chrome off side markers? I just find them plain and boring, but the ghetto-frenched are classy and clean.

09-22-2009, 11:42 AM	#15
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Tired of losing chrome off side markers? If you gotta have 'em, and your State is one of those that does inspections and looks for them, then by all means you gotta keep 'em. As for Arkansas, there is no vehicle inspection so my markers are removed and the holes to be filled. Yeah, it ain't no '67, but it is mine and '67 was a good year in my memory bank. __________________ 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.

09-22-2009, 10:48 PM	#17
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,125	Re: Tired of losing chrome off side markers? Those trim rings will stay on if you use a hot glue gun or clear "Goop" brand glue. Both don't show & do stay a little flexible. Too bad they can't just get them right in the first place. It is like the 68-70 GMC repop grills...after several years, they still paint the centers black. No one over there listens or cares.

09-22-2009, 11:00 PM	#18
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Tired of losing chrome off side markers? these will fit blazers the same as the burb and truck. The earlier year vans used both the same side markers as the 68 - 72 trucks... same P/N and everything. Remember to take your small torx bits to the junk yard when shopping for the ones shown on my burb. Also, if your ride has nice paint and is all dolled up, shop around for some that aren't scratched up. Being as smooth as they are, the scratches show up real bad.

09-23-2009, 12:18 AM	#19
TonyJohnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cheboygan, MI Posts: 998	Re: Tired of losing chrome off side markers? For $13 a piece, I'd just go with the ones from Brothers. They are really nice and the stock bulb holder just presses in perfectly. 1 minute install per marker. Yes they fit the Blazer exactly like the pics above. __________________ Tony Johnson -- '71 Blazer w/L-31 Vortec 350, SM465, NP205, performer intake, edelbrock 1406, HEI, 4" lift, Boyd EFI tank, Vintage A/C My Blazer --



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