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**michael bustamante** · 10-26-2011, 07:15 PM

IM INTERESTED TO SEE WHAT SOME OF YOU STEPSIDERS HAVE DONE TO REPLACE THE STOCK TAILLIGHTS AND REVERSE LIGHTS ON THESE BEDS. REQUESTING PICS BUDS!

TobyArnot · 10-26-2011, 07:39 PM

I've been thinking about a set of '50 Pontiac repops.
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http://www.speedwaymotors.com/1950-P...mbly,3079.html
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Originals had real glass lenses.
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I think they look kinda' cool!

**FL71C10** · 10-26-2011, 08:00 PM

I thought HHR taillights would look good. I see you sold a set a few years back. Did they not fit the stepside fender?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ruck-21&cat=18

ChevLoRay · 10-26-2011, 11:00 PM

Mimic the front end and tunnel/french a set into the fenders; use Corvair or 'Vette buckets and lenses. Or, go the other way and pick up some early Fifties GM pickup tail light assy's and use them with some nice stainless braid loom.

heeroyue2002 · 10-27-2011, 12:40 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=318544&page=2

bobs409 · 10-27-2011, 06:35 AM

I like your lights heeroy.

I did some sunk in bowties on mine. I fabricated them from 16 gauge sheetmetal.

First pic is just after I made them.
Second pic shows the 65 Impala tail lights truck had prior to these.
Third pic shows the finished product.

I have since added LED's to them.

**michael bustamante** · 10-27-2011, 12:00 PM

The HHR taillights would require some angle changing to make them viewable. Im not that skilled and I didnt have a stepside up until last week

I was thinkin of using AD taillights too. I think theyre cool lookin.
any you guys got pictures of them on a 67-72?

**Palf70Step** · 10-27-2011, 12:13 PM

I have 70 Chevelle Malibu taillights (turned 90 degrees)

SC C-10 · 10-27-2011, 05:54 PM

Cat's eye led's recessed into the bumper.

tubbedII · 10-27-2011, 06:56 PM

^^^^ Awesome!

*stich626* · 10-28-2011, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC C-10

Cat's eye led's recessed into the bumper.

where you get them they'd look kool in a fleet side standing up

dbstepside · 10-28-2011, 08:36 AM

i want to put a set of fleetside lenses turned horizontal with a back up light on each end with one tinted amber and make a turn signal only out of it like modern cars have

SC C-10 · 10-28-2011, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stich626

where you get them they'd look kool in a fleet side standing up

They came from a place called Southern Rods in Greer, SC. www.southernrods.com

10-26-2011, 07:15 PM	#1
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	taillight mods. looking for ideas IM INTERESTED TO SEE WHAT SOME OF YOU STEPSIDERS HAVE DONE TO REPLACE THE STOCK TAILLIGHTS AND REVERSE LIGHTS ON THESE BEDS. REQUESTING PICS BUDS! __________________ 1967custom

10-26-2011, 07:39 PM	#2
TobyArnot Quit if it's not FUN!!! Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Indian Trail, N.C, Posts: 864	Re: taillight mods. looking for ideas I've been thinking about a set of '50 Pontiac repops. . http://www.speedwaymotors.com/1950-P...mbly,3079.html . Originals had real glass lenses. . I think they look kinda' cool!

10-26-2011, 08:00 PM	#3
FL71C10 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,509	Re: taillight mods. looking for ideas I thought HHR taillights would look good. I see you sold a set a few years back. Did they not fit the stepside fender? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ruck-21&cat=18 __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.

10-26-2011, 11:00 PM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: taillight mods. looking for ideas Mimic the front end and tunnel/french a set into the fenders; use Corvair or 'Vette buckets and lenses. Or, go the other way and pick up some early Fifties GM pickup tail light assy's and use them with some nice stainless braid loom. __________________ 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.

10-27-2011, 12:40 AM	#5
heeroyue2002 fat old dude Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: fresno, california Posts: 1,424	Re: taillight mods. looking for ideas http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=318544&page=2 __________________ 1972 c-10 shortbed 350/400 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389157 1968 workhorse http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446216 Accepting part donations

10-27-2011, 06:35 AM	#6
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: taillight mods. looking for ideas I like your lights heeroy. I did some sunk in bowties on mine. I fabricated them from 16 gauge sheetmetal. First pic is just after I made them. Second pic shows the 65 Impala tail lights truck had prior to these. Third pic shows the finished product. I have since added LED's to them. Attached Images __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

10-27-2011, 12:00 PM	#7
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: taillight mods. looking for ideas The HHR taillights would require some angle changing to make them viewable. Im not that skilled and I didnt have a stepside up until last week I was thinkin of using AD taillights too. I think theyre cool lookin. any you guys got pictures of them on a 67-72? __________________ 1967custom

10-27-2011, 12:13 PM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Re: taillight mods. looking for ideas I have 70 Chevelle Malibu taillights (turned 90 degrees) Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-27-2011, 05:54 PM	#9
SC C-10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fountain Inn, South Carolina Posts: 128	Re: taillight mods. looking for ideas Cat's eye led's recessed into the bumper. Attached Images __________________ 1969 C-10 short step 1981 CJ7 2017 Ram 2500 Laramie 4X4 1939 Cadillac LaSalle sedan 1950 Allis Chalmers B 1998 Bullet 21 XD 300 Merc/water hot rod

10-27-2011, 06:56 PM	#10
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: taillight mods. looking for ideas ^^^^ Awesome! __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

10-28-2011, 08:36 AM	#12
dbstepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: murray ky Posts: 351	Re: taillight mods. looking for ideas i want to put a set of fleetside lenses turned horizontal with a back up light on each end with one tinted amber and make a turn signal only out of it like modern cars have



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