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my4by2 · 05-27-2012, 10:16 PM

Truck-Lite LED's - fit any 7" opening & are 12V - we use a 24V version on all of our MRAP vehicles in Afghanistan & they are BRIGHT!!!!! Also tough as heck so they should last me a LONG time!!!

Devillusion · 05-27-2012, 10:23 PM

I'm impressed with the power in that thing.......wow. Jealous! I'm going to have to check out those specs again at a later date.

my4by2 · 05-27-2012, 10:26 PM

So was I man!!!! Was actually amazed - not sure what I actually expected it to be, but never thought it would pull like that at all.... It should get even better with a proper exhaust & complete tuning on a dyno to optimize it all!

UBLUZIN · 05-29-2012, 08:26 PM

Were did you get the lights?

my4by2 · 05-29-2012, 10:20 PM

Here's a link to the companies website if you're interested:

http://www.truck-lite.com/webapp/wcs...roductId=64057

my4by2 · 05-29-2012, 10:25 PM

Sorry this is a PDF, but here's the rear bumper design that Keven came up with for me. Think it looks pretty good & WAY tougher than what I have right now!!! The holes on either side of the license plate (which isn't what mine will be) are for the trailer plug & the jumper cable quick connect.

He should have cut it out today & will get it welded up this week so hope I get picks to post up.

mcmlxix · 05-30-2012, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by my4by2

Here's a link to the companies website if you're interested:

http://www.truck-lite.com/webapp/wcs...roductId=64057

Did yo see the new ones they came out with?? HERE

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-30-2012, 03:04 PM

Man those dang lights are pricey.

my4by2 · 05-30-2012, 03:16 PM

Yeah, but worth every penny over the stock versions!!!
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trout · 05-30-2012, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Man those dang lights are pricey.

were is the price?

my4by2 · 05-30-2012, 05:39 PM

http://www.discountfleetsupply.com/t...ed=0CHsQgwgwAw
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trout · 05-30-2012, 05:43 PM

wow thanks thats more than i paid for mine but they do look good

my4by2 · 05-30-2012, 07:32 PM

Worse yet, that's half the cost of the VisionX LED light bar on the front push bar... But. On the plus side I won't have ANY issues seeing at night in this thing!!!
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jbclassix · 05-30-2012, 07:32 PM

Of course they are expensive! The military uses the 24V versions!

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-30-2012, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by my4by2

Worse yet, that's half the cost of the VisionX LED light bar on the front push bar... But. On the plus side I won't have ANY issues seeing at night in this thing!!!
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How bad will it be for the traffic coming towards you? I've always wondered that about these truck lite LED's.

my4by2 · 05-30-2012, 07:54 PM

Guess I'll see if they start high beaming me...
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**Dieselwrencher** · 05-30-2012, 11:42 PM

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Guess I'll see if they start high beaming me...
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Nice. I quit flashing high beams, I just swerve over now.

my4by2 · 05-31-2012, 09:57 AM

Ugggg.... Today is the day I get back on a plane to head back to Afghanistan - this sucks!!!

Knew it had to come though... Been a good vacation home & so happy I was there for my SOn's graduation & enrollment in College! Also got to see my Daughter have her piano recital & of course all the work we did on her truck while I was here was GREAT!!!

Boys in college & Daughter needs braces so it's back I go no matter what - hehe!

Keven hasn't sent me any pics yet of the cut-out & welded up bumper, but hope he does by Friday. Keep checking back as I'll be posting again once I get back to my base like normal.

jbclassix · 05-31-2012, 10:01 AM

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Nice. I quit flashing high beams, I just swerve over now.

I'd hate to see the diesel longhorn and the 77CC go head to head like that. It would be historic tradgedy!

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-31-2012, 03:41 PM

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I'd hate to see the diesel longhorn and the 77CC go head to head like that. It would be historic tradgedy!

His 77 may be on the road first, his already runs. At least he can do burn outs!

I have to do push outs.

ghettoluxury · 05-31-2012, 10:04 PM

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Guess I'll see if they start high beaming me...
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Nice. I quit flashing high beams, I just swerve over now.

I love it when Semi trucks flash me. They learn very quickly that I am running my dims!

my4by2 · 06-01-2012, 03:54 PM

Keven & I went back and forth a little bit to come up with a little better looking & tougher design for the rear bumper - think we hit it pretty good this time!!!

He added a nice little "kick out" at the bottom center & also dropped it a bit closer to the receiver hitch so there wasn't that large gap.

He's going to try to do a "fold down" license plate deal to conceal a small compartment to hold my air & jumper cable quick connects so they aren't visible normally which I think will make for a nice effect if he can get it done that way!!!

my4by2 · 06-01-2012, 04:00 PM

And here's where we ended with my Daughter's truck... Not nearly as far as I'd hoped, but due to a snafu with the leaf spring bushing order I couldn't get the driver side spring mounted so I could get the axle mounted up solid...

We did get the fuel cell mounted up in place luckily. Oh well, there's always next time home!!!

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-01-2012, 07:54 PM

Your bumper looks awesome! Nice progress on your daughter's truck. It's coming along very nice.

1985-GMC · 06-01-2012, 10:50 PM

That is definitely a mean looking bumper! How close do those vertical plates get to the tailgate?

05-27-2012, 10:16 PM	#1176
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Truck-Lite LED's - fit any 7" opening & are 12V - we use a 24V version on all of our MRAP vehicles in Afghanistan & they are BRIGHT!!!!! Also tough as heck so they should last me a LONG time!!!

05-27-2012, 10:23 PM	#1177
Devillusion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 782	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build I'm impressed with the power in that thing.......wow. Jealous! I'm going to have to check out those specs again at a later date. __________________ 1967 K30 4x4/12v Cummins/getrag/D60/D70/355s 1967 GMC suburban 4x4/LS swap 5.3/4500/205/10 bolt/14 bolt full floater 1963 C10 reg cab long box 1970 Chevelle 1968 Biscayne 2dr post "...there is no excuse for what I am about to do, but dangit....it's gonna be fun!"

05-27-2012, 10:26 PM	#1178
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build So was I man!!!! Was actually amazed - not sure what I actually expected it to be, but never thought it would pull like that at all.... It should get even better with a proper exhaust & complete tuning on a dyno to optimize it all!

05-29-2012, 08:26 PM	#1179
UBLUZIN Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: PA Posts: 41	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Were did you get the lights?

05-29-2012, 10:20 PM	#1180
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Here's a link to the companies website if you're interested: http://www.truck-lite.com/webapp/wcs...roductId=64057

05-30-2012, 03:04 PM	#1183
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,135	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Man those dang lights are pricey. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

05-30-2012, 03:16 PM	#1184
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Yeah, but worth every penny over the stock versions!!! Posted via Mobile Device

05-30-2012, 05:39 PM	#1186
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build http://www.discountfleetsupply.com/t...ed=0CHsQgwgwAw Posted via Mobile Device

05-30-2012, 05:43 PM	#1187
trout Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: lexington, SC Posts: 1,276	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build wow thanks thats more than i paid for mine but they do look good __________________ Edited by staff

05-30-2012, 07:32 PM	#1188
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Worse yet, that's half the cost of the VisionX LED light bar on the front push bar... But. On the plus side I won't have ANY issues seeing at night in this thing!!! Posted via Mobile Device

05-30-2012, 07:32 PM	#1189
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Of course they are expensive! The military uses the 24V versions! __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

05-30-2012, 07:54 PM	#1191
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Guess I'll see if they start high beaming me... Posted via Mobile Device

05-31-2012, 09:57 AM	#1193
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Ugggg.... Today is the day I get back on a plane to head back to Afghanistan - this sucks!!! Knew it had to come though... Been a good vacation home & so happy I was there for my SOn's graduation & enrollment in College! Also got to see my Daughter have her piano recital & of course all the work we did on her truck while I was here was GREAT!!! Boys in college & Daughter needs braces so it's back I go no matter what - hehe! Keven hasn't sent me any pics yet of the cut-out & welded up bumper, but hope he does by Friday. Keep checking back as I'll be posting again once I get back to my base like normal.

06-01-2012, 03:54 PM	#1197
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Keven & I went back and forth a little bit to come up with a little better looking & tougher design for the rear bumper - think we hit it pretty good this time!!! He added a nice little "kick out" at the bottom center & also dropped it a bit closer to the receiver hitch so there wasn't that large gap. He's going to try to do a "fold down" license plate deal to conceal a small compartment to hold my air & jumper cable quick connects so they aren't visible normally which I think will make for a nice effect if he can get it done that way!!! Attached Images

06-01-2012, 04:00 PM	#1198
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build And here's where we ended with my Daughter's truck... Not nearly as far as I'd hoped, but due to a snafu with the leaf spring bushing order I couldn't get the driver side spring mounted so I could get the axle mounted up solid... We did get the fuel cell mounted up in place luckily. Oh well, there's always next time home!!! Attached Images



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06-01-2012, 07:54 PM	#1199
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,135	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build Your bumper looks awesome! Nice progress on your daughter's truck. It's coming along very nice. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

06-01-2012, 10:50 PM	#1200
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build That is definitely a mean looking bumper! How close do those vertical plates get to the tailgate? __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

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