68 side marker lights. no harness - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

flaco · 08-17-2002, 11:48 PM

Hi guys, I was going through my 68 3/4 ton checking all the light to make sure they all worked. None of the side marker lights worked so I opened one up to check the lamp and low and behold no wireing harness for the side marker lights. There wasn't even a place to plug the lamp into the lens. All I have is reflectors. I thought that the 68 models had side marker lights required by the federal laws at that time. Has anyone else ran across this before with their 68?

**ThreeQuarter** · 08-17-2002, 11:52 PM

Yup, some didn't have the lights, only refelctors. Others, like my friend's '68 that he bought new has lights in all his side markers. I've heard of some '69s that didn't have lights, too, but never saw one.

**Bowtie468** · 08-17-2002, 11:55 PM

My '68 was built in January and only has reflectors also. Not sure if any were functional. I was also a bit surprised and always wondered about it. Anyone???????

Longhorn Man · 08-17-2002, 11:57 PM

Side marker lights were an option untill '70.

**68Custom** · 08-18-2002, 12:03 AM

Yeah, mine are reflectors also. Im not sure when mine was built like Bowtie468's.... i wish i did, is there anyplace i can get build this info for mine?

Aaron

Longhorn Man · 08-18-2002, 12:13 AM

You can check your drivers side door jamb for the sticker...might need to scrape off some paint.
Shy of that, you can search for the build sheet.

**Bowtie468** · 08-18-2002, 12:23 AM

68 Custom, sorry made a little typo error. My truck was purchased in January according to the papers. Wouldnt mind knowing myself exactly what day and month it was built.

**Bowtie468** · 08-18-2002, 12:28 AM

longhornmail, is their normally a general area where the build sheet may be, if at all. I know in cars it can be anywhere, but theres only so many places to put it in a truck. Has anyone found theirs??

**68Custom** · 08-18-2002, 12:28 AM

Thats alright, i know mine was first purchased in June of 68.... only because i sent away to the capitol for the trucks history. As for the sticker and build sheet, they are gone for sure. Any way to get a new build sheet for this thing?

Aaron

Longhorn Man · 08-18-2002, 12:42 AM

The build sheet is normally in the seat shoved into the springs, but they have been found under the carpet, and behinde the fuel tank too.
I think the only build sheets, are the ones in the truck.

chevyman 68 C/10 · 08-18-2002, 08:37 AM

My 69 short wide does not have lights in it just reflectors,also none of my3 other 68's have them.

toms68cst · 08-18-2002, 08:44 AM

Looking at my 68 reto pack, It appears that only 68's with factory stake beds or perhaps cab only came with side marker lights. I don't think it was an option as such.

XXL · 08-18-2002, 09:46 AM

Neither my current '69 or previous '69 had lights, only reflectors. Back in high school I had a 70 C-20 that had reflectors as well.

Kenneth

Longhorn Man · 08-18-2002, 10:26 AM

I guess i mis spoke that...the 68 only came with lights on certian models...In 70, they were supposed to be standard on all models, XXL's sounds pretty interesting.
My 69 GMC is also withough lights.

XXL · 08-18-2002, 02:55 PM

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Originally posted by longhornmail
I guess i mis spoke that...the 68 only came with lights on certian models...In 70, they were supposed to be standard on all models, XXL's sounds pretty interesting.
My 69 GMC is also withough lights.

Either that or the '70 I had was a hodge-podge from a previous owner (???). I just remember taking them out and found it curious that there was an embossed place on the back that, if you cut away the plastic, looked like it could have been a light. That's when I yanked one off my '68 I also had at the time and found the same thing. Maybe in in '70 it was 1/2 tons that all had them since 3/4 ton truck were often classified as "big trucks" for seat belts and the like.

Kenneth

Longhorn Man · 08-18-2002, 08:50 PM

Well, I've had a 3/4 ton built in 4/70, and the one ton, built in 6/70...both had lights, and not listed on the option list, the restoration catalog also shows that '70 should have lights, however, as we all know, some things just can not be explained, like the coils under my 69 GMC...with no option listing.

Tink · 08-18-2002, 09:29 PM

Our 69 also does not have lights... only reflectors. BUT, it will have lights after the new wiring harness is installed.

Longhorn Man · 08-18-2002, 11:03 PM

So tink, would you use the duct tape, of the WD40 for that mod?

08-17-2002, 11:48 PM	#1
flaco Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: denver Posts: 33	68 side marker lights. no harness Hi guys, I was going through my 68 3/4 ton checking all the light to make sure they all worked. None of the side marker lights worked so I opened one up to check the lamp and low and behold no wireing harness for the side marker lights. There wasn't even a place to plug the lamp into the lens. All I have is reflectors. I thought that the 68 models had side marker lights required by the federal laws at that time. Has anyone else ran across this before with their 68? __________________ 67 Grand prix convertable 68 Chevy 3/4 ton truck 66 Cadillac sedan deville

08-17-2002, 11:52 PM	#2
ThreeQuarter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texan in Iowa Posts: 2,522	Yup, some didn't have the lights, only refelctors. Others, like my friend's '68 that he bought new has lights in all his side markers. I've heard of some '69s that didn't have lights, too, but never saw one. __________________ Ben '68 Chevy C10 Custom LWB 327/TH400 2nd owner '16 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Dblcab 4wd 5.3

08-17-2002, 11:55 PM	#3
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	My '68 was built in January and only has reflectors also. Not sure if any were functional. I was also a bit surprised and always wondered about it. Anyone??????? __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

08-18-2002, 12:03 AM	#5
68Custom Hammer On! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 473	Yeah, mine are reflectors also. Im not sure when mine was built like Bowtie468's.... i wish i did, is there anyplace i can get build this info for mine? Aaron __________________ 1968 C20 Inline 6 250 SM465 4 speed 1968 K10 Inline 6 250 SM465 4 speed

08-18-2002, 12:13 AM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	You can check your drivers side door jamb for the sticker...might need to scrape off some paint. Shy of that, you can search for the build sheet. Attached Images

08-17-2002, 11:57 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Side marker lights were an option untill '70.

08-18-2002, 12:23 AM	#7
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	68 Custom, sorry made a little typo error. My truck was purchased in January according to the papers. Wouldnt mind knowing myself exactly what day and month it was built. __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

08-18-2002, 12:28 AM	#8
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	longhornmail, is their normally a general area where the build sheet may be, if at all. I know in cars it can be anywhere, but theres only so many places to put it in a truck. Has anyone found theirs?? __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

08-18-2002, 12:42 AM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	The build sheet is normally in the seat shoved into the springs, but they have been found under the carpet, and behinde the fuel tank too. I think the only build sheets, are the ones in the truck. Attached Images

08-18-2002, 08:37 AM	#11
chevyman 68 C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gilmer, Texas USA Posts: 313	My 69 short wide does not have lights in it just reflectors,also none of my3 other 68's have them. __________________ 69 Chevy short fleet side soon to have LT1 and 4L60E pb. ps cruise and air. 68 Chevy short fleet side 400 sb 5 inch chop top pb. ps. pw. 350 auto and shaved handles 68 anniversary no engine long wheel base 400 auto FOR SALE 68 Chevy fleet side long wheel base complete parts truck.

08-18-2002, 08:44 AM	#12
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,281	Looking at my 68 reto pack, It appears that only 68's with factory stake beds or perhaps cab only came with side marker lights. I don't think it was an option as such. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

08-18-2002, 09:46 AM	#13
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Neither my current '69 or previous '69 had lights, only reflectors. Back in high school I had a 70 C-20 that had reflectors as well. Kenneth __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

08-18-2002, 10:26 AM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I guess i mis spoke that...the 68 only came with lights on certian models...In 70, they were supposed to be standard on all models, XXL's sounds pretty interesting. My 69 GMC is also withough lights.

08-18-2002, 08:50 PM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Well, I've had a 3/4 ton built in 4/70, and the one ton, built in 6/70...both had lights, and not listed on the option list, the restoration catalog also shows that '70 should have lights, however, as we all know, some things just can not be explained, like the coils under my 69 GMC...with no option listing.

08-18-2002, 09:29 PM	#17
Tink Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 1,337	Our 69 also does not have lights... only reflectors. BUT, it will have lights after the new wiring harness is installed. __________________ 69 Chevy C10 88 Sierra 02 2500 Suburban And too many S10s to list!



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08-18-2002, 11:03 PM	#18
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	So tink, would you use the duct tape, of the WD40 for that mod?

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