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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-15-2015, 07:01 PM

I have a really dumb question. What size diameter are the holes for the bezel?
The truck didn't come with the trim, so I'll have to drill. Anyone ever have to do that? Any advice? Thanks

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-15-2015, 07:06 PM

I found this online. Not sure it helps cuz I'm still lost. I should have paid more attention in school. http://www.gearhob.com/eng/design/drill_eng.htm

cdowns · 03-15-2015, 07:08 PM

All the info is there

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-15-2015, 07:13 PM

What is E.g., .140/.144
??

EARNHARDT#3 · 03-15-2015, 07:14 PM

.140=9/64
.332=22/64

EARNHARDT#3 · 03-15-2015, 07:16 PM

It means drill a hole between those 2 sizes. They are in decimal instead of fraction. See this chart for help in the future. Maybe print if off and put it in your toolbox or something.
http://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/fr...mal-chart.html

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-15-2015, 07:25 PM

Thanks Earnhardt.

**Elliot949** · 03-15-2015, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

All the info is there

Some people need some help.... I have had to REALLY tone this down...

cdowns · 03-15-2015, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elliot949

cdowns!!!... Some people need help... I have had to REALLY tone this down...

somebody that posts a diagram with all info in it is lame as somebody who posts like u

Lanman1972 · 03-15-2015, 07:50 PM

I drilled these holes myself just a couple weeks ago. Some what stressful on newly painted panels. I used a multibit which makes a much better (round) hole. (Irwin Tools) The 11/32 dia. is .343 size you need and worked great. I would like to give you a detailed how to of how I did mine but I just went for it and it turned out fine. Take your time!

**Elliot949** · 03-15-2015, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

somebody that posts a diagram with all info in it is lame as somebody who posts like u

You just keep proving my point...

**MySons68C20** · 03-15-2015, 08:11 PM

X2

**70cst** · 03-15-2015, 10:07 PM

Lets keep calm folks. Thanks

**Elliot949** · 03-15-2015, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

Lets keep calm folks. Thanks

I am calm... I just don't have a tolerance for rude people...

03-15-2015, 07:01 PM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,322	Tail light bezel holes I have a really dumb question. What size diameter are the holes for the bezel? The truck didn't come with the trim, so I'll have to drill. Anyone ever have to do that? Any advice? Thanks

03-15-2015, 07:06 PM	#2
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,322	Re: Tail light bezel holes I found this online. Not sure it helps cuz I'm still lost. I should have paid more attention in school. http://www.gearhob.com/eng/design/drill_eng.htm

03-15-2015, 07:13 PM	#4
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,322	Re: Tail light bezel holes What is E.g., .140/.144 ??

03-15-2015, 07:14 PM	#5
EARNHARDT#3 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: PA Posts: 1,417	Re: Tail light bezel holes .140=9/64 .332=22/64 __________________ 1967 C10, LWB, 250, Powerglide, PS, PB, 3/4 STATIC DROP

03-15-2015, 07:16 PM	#6
EARNHARDT#3 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: PA Posts: 1,417	Re: Tail light bezel holes It means drill a hole between those 2 sizes. They are in decimal instead of fraction. See this chart for help in the future. Maybe print if off and put it in your toolbox or something. http://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/fr...mal-chart.html __________________ 1967 C10, LWB, 250, Powerglide, PS, PB, 3/4 STATIC DROP

03-15-2015, 07:08 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Tail light bezel holes All the info is there __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY Last edited by 70cst; 03-15-2015 at 10:08 PM.

03-15-2015, 07:25 PM	#7
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,322	Re: Tail light bezel holes Thanks Earnhardt.

03-15-2015, 07:50 PM	#10
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: Tail light bezel holes I drilled these holes myself just a couple weeks ago. Some what stressful on newly painted panels. I used a multibit which makes a much better (round) hole. (Irwin Tools) The 11/32 dia. is .343 size you need and worked great. I would like to give you a detailed how to of how I did mine but I just went for it and it turned out fine. Take your time!

03-15-2015, 08:11 PM	#12
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 929	Re: Tail light bezel holes X2

03-15-2015, 10:07 PM	#13
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Tail light bezel holes Lets keep calm folks. Thanks __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!



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