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Russell · 12-29-2003, 10:39 PM

Hello!

I've got an interesting request here -- I wanna reinstall my clearance lamps on the truck, but to do that I need to fix the rot holes up on top, which includes filling in the holes where my clearance lamps screw on... I was wondering if one of you fine men or women would be willing to take their lamps off, take a peice of paper, spread it across the truck, cutting it to the shape of the cab top then outlining and punching holes in the paper where the clearance lamps are suppost to go? I don't want to guess with it and make it look weird... I would appreciate it if someone would do this for me, and mail it off to me

Here is a picture of the clearance lamp style my truck has, its an 1980 Sierra Classic 3/4 ton:

**old Rusty C10** · 12-29-2003, 11:51 PM

those dont look like factory lamps on there those look aftermarket regular GM had no chrome around them

Russell · 12-29-2003, 11:54 PM

Hmmmmm... My option sheet doesn't mention them either... I guess I have to call Ray (first owner, fathers cousin) and find out if he installed them...

*mike reeh* · 12-30-2003, 02:21 AM

it already looks funny with them on there

.. You should look into getting a replacement skin, for the top of the cab, or just replace the entire cab.. body rot is a nasty nasty thing. A body shop should be able to get you that top half of the cab.. Do you have any rot below the windshield? what about the support pillars? Thats where my truck is rusted out and Im not going to bother fixing it (it is fixable though) Im just going to get a new cab...

mike

Russell · 12-30-2003, 02:47 AM

Just 6 - 7 penny - quarter sized holes that are easily fixed, the rest of the cab is rock solid with no rot at all, its probally one of the most solid cabs that I've ever seen on an unrestored truck up here...

1969 GMC · 01-03-2004, 04:58 AM

Hey Russell, those are most likely dealer add on lights, or auto parts store lights. If the p/o was an older gentleman, they are most likely from the parts store (they like to buy and attach their own....why? i do not know). This is what a factory light should look like...but this is on my truck, I am not quite sure on the differences between roof mounts on '69-'72 & '73 up models. Hope this helps.

Russell · 01-03-2004, 05:12 AM

Hmm... The original owner is my father's cousin, I still haven't been able to get a hold of him. I guess I could take the truck to the dealership where it was bought and ask them about it

Kybol · 01-03-2004, 02:06 PM

I had those exact lights on my 82, but it's gone now, sorry.

Bowed · 01-04-2004, 01:23 AM

My 86 has the same lights that 69 GMC showed in the picture.

Russell · 01-04-2004, 01:41 AM

Yeah, those are the lights I see on all the trucks around here...

12-29-2003, 10:39 PM	#1
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Odd request to someone with clearance lamps :) Hello! I've got an interesting request here -- I wanna reinstall my clearance lamps on the truck, but to do that I need to fix the rot holes up on top, which includes filling in the holes where my clearance lamps screw on... I was wondering if one of you fine men or women would be willing to take their lamps off, take a peice of paper, spread it across the truck, cutting it to the shape of the cab top then outlining and punching holes in the paper where the clearance lamps are suppost to go? I don't want to guess with it and make it look weird... I would appreciate it if someone would do this for me, and mail it off to me Here is a picture of the clearance lamp style my truck has, its an 1980 Sierra Classic 3/4 ton: __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

12-29-2003, 11:51 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,287	those dont look like factory lamps on there those look aftermarket regular GM had no chrome around them __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-29-2003, 11:54 PM	#3
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Hmmmmm... My option sheet doesn't mention them either... I guess I have to call Ray (first owner, fathers cousin) and find out if he installed them... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

12-30-2003, 02:47 AM	#5
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Just 6 - 7 penny - quarter sized holes that are easily fixed, the rest of the cab is rock solid with no rot at all, its probally one of the most solid cabs that I've ever seen on an unrestored truck up here... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

01-03-2004, 04:58 AM	#6
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	Hey Russell, those are most likely dealer add on lights, or auto parts store lights. If the p/o was an older gentleman, they are most likely from the parts store (they like to buy and attach their own....why? i do not know). This is what a factory light should look like...but this is on my truck, I am not quite sure on the differences between roof mounts on '69-'72 & '73 up models. Hope this helps. Attached Images __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

12-30-2003, 02:21 AM	#4
mike reeh 5 day ban, learn to behave. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 684	it already looks funny with them on there .. You should look into getting a replacement skin, for the top of the cab, or just replace the entire cab.. body rot is a nasty nasty thing. A body shop should be able to get you that top half of the cab.. Do you have any rot below the windshield? what about the support pillars? Thats where my truck is rusted out and Im not going to bother fixing it (it is fixable though) Im just going to get a new cab... mike

01-03-2004, 05:12 AM	#7
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Hmm... The original owner is my father's cousin, I still haven't been able to get a hold of him. I guess I could take the truck to the dealership where it was bought and ask them about it __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

01-03-2004, 02:06 PM	#8
Kybol Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 205	I had those exact lights on my 82, but it's gone now, sorry. __________________ -90 454ss http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4289115843 -04 TRX450R -77 c-10 http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290506213 SOLD -82 c-10 SOLD -02 CRF450 SOLD

01-04-2004, 01:23 AM	#9
Bowed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: where it's hot Posts: 1,059	My 86 has the same lights that 69 GMC showed in the picture.

01-04-2004, 01:41 AM	#10
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Yeah, those are the lights I see on all the trucks around here... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)



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