Can I run both parking lights? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**TKCR** · 04-26-2015, 10:03 PM

I have an 86 C10 that has the 81-82 front bumper with parking lamps in the bumper with a billet grille. I am wanting to go back with the OEM grille which has the parking lamps behind the grille.

The question is, can I wire up both pairs of parking lamps to work?

UKNOWME · 04-26-2015, 11:08 PM

I don't see why not.

J Knight · 04-27-2015, 12:22 AM

Yes you can, if you know how to wire up blinkers and running lights.

Titomars · 04-27-2015, 12:52 AM

If you want the blinkers to work in both upper and lower you have to make sure you are running 552 or electronic flashers or the lights will blink at the wrong speed.

**TKCR** · 04-27-2015, 01:12 AM

So all I need to do then is splice into the existing wires that run to the parking lights in the bumper? And also add a flasher relay?

Titomars · 04-27-2015, 01:35 AM

yes just splice into the existing T/S wiring and make sure you have the 552 heavy duty flashers in the fuse box. and you should be good to go.

**TKCR** · 04-27-2015, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Titomars

yes just splice into the existing T/S wiring and make sure you have the 552 heavy duty flashers in the fuse box. and you should be good to go.

Thanks for your help.

**TKCR** · 05-12-2015, 12:35 AM

UPDATE, got it done. Thanks for the help!!
1st photo is after
2nd photo is before

tucsonjwt · 05-12-2015, 10:50 AM

I got an 82 bumper for my 83 and I plan to use the bumper parking lights as daytime running lights - hooked up to an ignition controlled circuit.

RIDE-RED 350r · 05-12-2015, 08:34 PM

That looks outstanding!!

Tough to beat the looks of the original grilles in my opinion.

**TKCR** · 05-12-2015, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RIDE-RED 350r

That looks outstanding!!

Tough to beat the looks of the original grilles in my opinion.

Thanks, I like it a lot too!!!

Hubscrub · 05-12-2015, 10:10 PM

looks great, i been considering a stock grill for mine with the tube grill. Is that a reproduction grill or GM?

**TKCR** · 05-12-2015, 10:21 PM

This is an original gm grille. It's for the van, so it was a lot less expensive. Still fits though. It took months to find all the parts needed to put the whole grille together, and with a little help from natedogg, he set me up with the grille moldings emblem and marker lights. I just had to clean the old tape off the moldings and then retape them with vinyl tape.
So the grille and the 4 small chrome molding on the sides are new gm parts, the rest is old gm parts, but refurbished. I am very happy with the outcome

UKNOWME · 05-12-2015, 11:30 PM

What van uses that grille?

**TKCR** · 05-12-2015, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by UKNOWME

What van uses that grille?

80's Chevy van

http://www.cardomain.com/ridepost/27...g-series-1500/

slimneverdies · 05-13-2015, 04:04 AM

No way!! I swore to my partner that they weren't the same grille. That's crazy...

**TKCR** · 05-13-2015, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by slimneverdies

No way!! I swore to my partner that they weren't the same grille. That's crazy...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=667985

slimneverdies · 05-13-2015, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TKCR

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=667985

Well call me a monkeys ass, you learn something new everyday. I think I'm going to go to the wrecking yards amd start taking these off the vans...

lightningtruck · 05-26-2015, 11:14 PM

Looks Great!
I cleaned off my center stainless trim and bought some red vinyl. How did you cut and install the vinyl on the trim, I know it is adhesive backed just wondering how you put it on. Thanks, Mike

**TKCR** · 05-27-2015, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by lightningtruck

Looks Great!
I cleaned off my center stainless trim and bought some red vinyl. How did you cut and install the vinyl on the trim, I know it is adhesive backed just wondering how you put it on. Thanks, Mike

If the grille moldings are off the grille, it will be much easier to install. I just measured the area that I wanted the tape and then cut the vinyl with a straight edge and a very sharp razor knife. Starting at one end, just peel and stick. Whats hard, is getting all the bubbles out. I really didn't like the look after I tried it several times. So after I got a layer down with very little bubbles, I then just used another cut piece of vinyl, left the backing on the back. I used a good quality spray adhesive, sprayed both the back side of the tape & the molding (mask off the area you don't want the spray to get on). Layed that on the molding & smoothed it on, ensuring that all areas of the adhesive on the tape is making good contact. This actually gave a more smooth look that I was after.

Gotenntitans · 05-27-2015, 08:50 PM

I like it. Looks great! GTT

04-26-2015, 10:03 PM	#1
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,955	Can I run both parking lights? I have an 86 C10 that has the 81-82 front bumper with parking lamps in the bumper with a billet grille. I am wanting to go back with the OEM grille which has the parking lamps behind the grille. The question is, can I wire up both pairs of parking lamps to work? Attached Images

04-26-2015, 11:08 PM	#2
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: Can I run both parking lights? I don't see why not. __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

04-27-2015, 12:22 AM	#3
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Can I run both parking lights? Yes you can, if you know how to wire up blinkers and running lights. __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

04-27-2015, 12:52 AM	#4
Titomars Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca. Posts: 539	Re: Can I run both parking lights? If you want the blinkers to work in both upper and lower you have to make sure you are running 552 or electronic flashers or the lights will blink at the wrong speed. __________________ 1977 Chevrolet C/10 Silverado. Step-Side, Factory 454, TH400, 3.73 Posi 12 Bolt. 1975 Chevrolet El Camino. 350, TH400, 3.08 Posi 10 Bolt.

04-27-2015, 01:12 AM	#5
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,955	Re: Can I run both parking lights? So all I need to do then is splice into the existing wires that run to the parking lights in the bumper? And also add a flasher relay?

04-27-2015, 01:35 AM	#6
Titomars Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca. Posts: 539	Re: Can I run both parking lights? yes just splice into the existing T/S wiring and make sure you have the 552 heavy duty flashers in the fuse box. and you should be good to go. __________________ 1977 Chevrolet C/10 Silverado. Step-Side, Factory 454, TH400, 3.73 Posi 12 Bolt. 1975 Chevrolet El Camino. 350, TH400, 3.08 Posi 10 Bolt.

05-12-2015, 12:35 AM	#8
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,955	Re: Can I run both parking lights? UPDATE, got it done. Thanks for the help!! 1st photo is after 2nd photo is before Attached Images

05-12-2015, 10:50 AM	#9
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: Can I run both parking lights? I got an 82 bumper for my 83 and I plan to use the bumper parking lights as daytime running lights - hooked up to an ignition controlled circuit.

05-12-2015, 08:34 PM	#10
RIDE-RED 350r Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Blossvale NY Posts: 202	Re: Can I run both parking lights? That looks outstanding!! Tough to beat the looks of the original grilles in my opinion. __________________ Who needs a Hemi when ya got a Chevy!

05-12-2015, 10:10 PM	#12
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05-12-2015, 10:21 PM	#13
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,955	Re: Can I run both parking lights? This is an original gm grille. It's for the van, so it was a lot less expensive. Still fits though. It took months to find all the parts needed to put the whole grille together, and with a little help from natedogg, he set me up with the grille moldings emblem and marker lights. I just had to clean the old tape off the moldings and then retape them with vinyl tape. So the grille and the 4 small chrome molding on the sides are new gm parts, the rest is old gm parts, but refurbished. I am very happy with the outcome Attached Images

05-12-2015, 11:30 PM	#14
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: Can I run both parking lights? What van uses that grille? __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

05-13-2015, 04:04 AM	#16
slimneverdies Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami now in Vegas Posts: 828	Re: Can I run both parking lights? No way!! I swore to my partner that they weren't the same grille. That's crazy... __________________ Long live SLIM ------------------ At least try to buy American

05-26-2015, 11:14 PM	#19
lightningtruck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 44	Re: Can I run both parking lights? Looks Great! I cleaned off my center stainless trim and bought some red vinyl. How did you cut and install the vinyl on the trim, I know it is adhesive backed just wondering how you put it on. Thanks, Mike __________________ Mike McGinnis 1990 V3500 Crew Cab build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559196 1983 C10 Step Side Old Friend http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...45#post7266145

05-27-2015, 08:50 PM	#21
Gotenntitans Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Camden, Arkansas Posts: 984	Re: Can I run both parking lights? I like it. Looks great! GTT __________________ GoTennTitans 1987 GMC Sierra 1990 GMC Sierra (stolen) 2003 Chevy Silverado



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