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fire120ball · 07-31-2010, 07:16 PM

So I have seen the tail lights on LMC and stuff I kinda like the smoked euro lights but I don't want my truck to be super flashy, does anyone have pics of them on their squares that I could take a look at too see how they look, or else any other aftermarket taillights for our trucks. considering the fact I got a ticket today for "modification" of taillights. Anything would help guys thanks in advance

tantrumpipeline · 07-31-2010, 07:23 PM

Take the stockers off and a light wet sand followed by the spray tint, saw it today on a 70's style blazer, said it was a rattle can product you can buy at any auto parts store and it's only $25a can, looked better than any of the aftermarkets I've seen and way cheaper

tantrumpipeline · 07-31-2010, 07:30 PM

http://www.vhtpaint.com/niteshades.html

ed70 · 07-31-2010, 07:35 PM

you wanna vht night shades at oriellys and its only like 17 used my self a couple times on my freinds viehicals and you will want to use a real fine grit sand paper after you do like 3 or 4 light coats... wet sand before and after then bufff.... then look painted till you hit the brakes... but only 3 or 4 coats or the police will say they cant seee them

Davidmichael · 07-31-2010, 08:27 PM

it's good stuff, but you need to know what your doing. I seen some people put too many coats on and they got busted.

ed70 · 08-01-2010, 12:08 PM

yea and too many coats applyed to fast will cause cracking and then it looks like .....

flamingbig10 · 08-01-2010, 12:28 PM

I'd say stock lenses with Led lights from lmc
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=75

81ratrodc10 · 08-01-2010, 12:32 PM

here are som aftermarket ones i have on my truck

camshaftgsxr · 08-01-2010, 06:58 PM

heres a Q should the vht be sprayed inside or outside the lens?

edit: what about getting a stock style unit with a black cover? cool looking when its light out and removable

LOW1TON · 08-02-2010, 12:35 PM

Here is a shot of mine, I did these by mixing black paint into clear and spaying wet sanding and buffing them back to be shiny, I have used the vht night shade and it works good if you can spray the inside of the lense but if you have to spray the outside it will not be shiny when finished it will be a more dull look, or at leats that was my experience.

camshaftgsxr · 08-02-2010, 12:45 PM

i replaced my tail lights too long ago to remember, can the inside of the lenses on a fleetside be sprayed?

bigwheel15 · 08-02-2010, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by camshaftgsxr

i replaced my tail lights too long ago to remember, can the inside of the lenses on a fleetside be sprayed?

They sure can.

camshaftgsxr · 08-02-2010, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bigwheel15

They sure can.

sweeet i'll post pics in here if i decide to do it

flamingbig10 · 08-02-2010, 07:12 PM

texasfunk · 08-02-2010, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by flamingbig10

i think nothing looks better on these trucks other than a shiny new stock lens

flamingbig10 · 08-02-2010, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by texasfunk

i think nothing looks better on these trucks other than a shiny new stock lens

yep and with the led lights make them even better

fire120ball · 08-02-2010, 08:22 PM

Wow guys thanks for all of the insight, I think I'll just go with some new stock lenses with LED lighting like flamin did, Thanks again

*78 Chevyrado* · 08-03-2010, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by flamingbig10

Sorry to threadjack for a second, but I'll fo it anyway

So what LED kit do you have and how do you like it overall? any tricks to it or is it as easy as they say it it to install? Thanks!

flamingbig10 · 08-03-2010, 09:43 AM

from lmc it was easy to install no cutting just wiring

RandyP · 08-03-2010, 10:20 AM

I still get a big smile every time I see those LED tail lamps. They just look amazing. I'm gonna have to do that.

07-31-2010, 07:16 PM	#1
fire120ball Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Livermore,CA Posts: 155	Best tailight? So I have seen the tail lights on LMC and stuff I kinda like the smoked euro lights but I don't want my truck to be super flashy, does anyone have pics of them on their squares that I could take a look at too see how they look, or else any other aftermarket taillights for our trucks. considering the fact I got a ticket today for "modification" of taillights. Anything would help guys thanks in advance __________________ 73 Chevy k10 In progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post3552552 2000 Trans Am, ls1, 6 Spd http://ls1tech.com/forums/appearance...years-old.html

07-31-2010, 07:23 PM	#2
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: Best tailight? Take the stockers off and a light wet sand followed by the spray tint, saw it today on a 70's style blazer, said it was a rattle can product you can buy at any auto parts store and it's only $25a can, looked better than any of the aftermarkets I've seen and way cheaper __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

07-31-2010, 07:30 PM	#3
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: Best tailight? http://www.vhtpaint.com/niteshades.html __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

07-31-2010, 07:35 PM	#4
ed70 is very serious Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: moscow mills MO Posts: 154	Re: Best tailight? you wanna vht night shades at oriellys and its only like 17 used my self a couple times on my freinds viehicals and you will want to use a real fine grit sand paper after you do like 3 or 4 light coats... wet sand before and after then bufff.... then look painted till you hit the brakes... but only 3 or 4 coats or the police will say they cant seee them __________________ 1967 C-10 2wd fleetside LB 350 4spd (dads) - sold 1970 C-10 2wd fleetside LB 307 700r4 - sold 1969 C-10 2wd fleetside LB 327 3spd - sold 1969 C-10 2wd fleetside LB 350 th350 - sold 1967 C-10 2wd fleetside LB 250 th400 -project in progress Chevrolet=one who is dignified enough to expect every occasion is a special one and sees it fit to wear a bow tie... may others come under dressed.

07-31-2010, 08:27 PM	#5
Davidmichael Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 686	Re: Best tailight? it's good stuff, but you need to know what your doing. I seen some people put too many coats on and they got busted. __________________ 86 Suburban 2WD = rolled it and totaled it 83 LWB STD Cab 4x4 = went to the scrapper. Was my baby. 84 Suburban 2WD = stripped it/ scrapped it 81 8 foot bed made into a trailer 86 Suburban going to be made into a trailer 91 Suburban 4x4 = that's my baby 00 S10 Xtreme STD Cab 01 S10 ZR2

08-01-2010, 12:08 PM	#6
ed70 is very serious Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: moscow mills MO Posts: 154	Re: Best tailight? yea and too many coats applyed to fast will cause cracking and then it looks like ..... __________________ 1967 C-10 2wd fleetside LB 350 4spd (dads) - sold 1970 C-10 2wd fleetside LB 307 700r4 - sold 1969 C-10 2wd fleetside LB 327 3spd - sold 1969 C-10 2wd fleetside LB 350 th350 - sold 1967 C-10 2wd fleetside LB 250 th400 -project in progress Chevrolet=one who is dignified enough to expect every occasion is a special one and sees it fit to wear a bow tie... may others come under dressed.

08-01-2010, 12:28 PM	#7
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Best tailight? I'd say stock lenses with Led lights from lmc http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=75 __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

08-01-2010, 12:32 PM	#8
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08-01-2010, 06:58 PM	#9
camshaftgsxr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Asheville, N.C. Posts: 785	Re: Best tailight? heres a Q should the vht be sprayed inside or outside the lens? edit: what about getting a stock style unit with a black cover? cool looking when its light out and removable __________________ Last edited by camshaftgsxr; 08-01-2010 at 08:45 PM.

08-02-2010, 12:35 PM	#10
LOW1TON Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: BRISTOW OKLAHOMA Posts: 247	Re: Best tailight? Here is a shot of mine, I did these by mixing black paint into clear and spaying wet sanding and buffing them back to be shiny, I have used the vht night shade and it works good if you can spray the inside of the lense but if you have to spray the outside it will not be shiny when finished it will be a more dull look, or at leats that was my experience. __________________ "WIDER IS BETTER" (TRUCKS ONLY)

08-02-2010, 12:45 PM	#11
camshaftgsxr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Asheville, N.C. Posts: 785	Re: Best tailight? i replaced my tail lights too long ago to remember, can the inside of the lenses on a fleetside be sprayed? __________________

08-02-2010, 07:12 PM	#14
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Best tailight? __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326 Last edited by flamingbig10; 08-02-2010 at 07:14 PM.

08-02-2010, 08:22 PM	#17
fire120ball Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Livermore,CA Posts: 155	Re: Best tailight? Wow guys thanks for all of the insight, I think I'll just go with some new stock lenses with LED lighting like flamin did, Thanks again __________________ 73 Chevy k10 In progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post3552552 2000 Trans Am, ls1, 6 Spd http://ls1tech.com/forums/appearance...years-old.html

08-03-2010, 09:43 AM	#19
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Best tailight? from lmc it was easy to install no cutting just wiring __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

08-03-2010, 10:20 AM	#20
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Best tailight? I still get a big smile every time I see those LED tail lamps. They just look amazing. I'm gonna have to do that. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.



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