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Zone47 · 05-19-2017, 08:07 PM

There! I finally said it!

**hewittca** · 05-19-2017, 08:10 PM

I do too actually as I don't think they really take away from the overall look of the truck. I think I still prefer the no marker '67, but I like the markers enough that I wouldn't go through the hassle of removing them.

Zone47 · 05-19-2017, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by firedemon

I do too but I like the small window more

I wonder how many small window vs regular window units were built in 67? ... and was it like a mid model safety regulation update or why the change?

**hewittca** · 05-19-2017, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Zone47

I wonder how many small window vs regular window units were built in 67? ... and was it like a mid model safety regulation update or why the change?

I'm not sure about the numbers, but the big back window was an option for the '67 model year, and the only rear window available from '68 on. In one interview with Harry Bentley Bradley (found here) who was the head designer of the '67, he talks about how he pushed for the small back window because it gave the truck a custom look. I'm not really sure why they stopped making it in '68, but Bradley moved on to Cadillac soon after the '67 came out so maybe GM was trying to cut costs and only offer what they thought was the better rear window which was the optional only (up to that point) "panoramic" rear glass.

franken · 05-19-2017, 09:53 PM

I don't have a problem w/ the side markers and they come from federal requirements. I imagine the big windows are also a fed req. for visibility.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 05-19-2017, 10:21 PM

My preference is those that take a bulb. lens or not, I'd take either one of these. Blue all day 67-68, IMO. The front end is beautiful.

timski69gmc · 05-19-2017, 11:42 PM

I like this them with and without. Would be nice if they sat flush, like the firebird lights. Considered that change for mine. But probably won't.

**FleetsidePaul** · 05-20-2017, 04:44 AM

Makes no difference to me. I like them all. The only thing that bothers me is high prices and rust.

**special-K** · 05-20-2017, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

Makes no difference to me. I like them all. The only thing that bothers me is high prices and rust.

Hey Paul, what's up with you reading my mind and posting exactly what I was going to say...word for word? Thanks for saving me all the effort. But wait, I just typed more than if I had posted my thoughts myself. Thanks a lot for nothing!

Katrina/10 · 05-20-2017, 09:02 AM

I like using the van side markers, they are smooth and flush.

**FleetsidePaul** · 05-20-2017, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Hey Paul, what's up with you reading my mind and posting exactly what I was going to say...word for word? Thanks for saving me all the effort. But wait, I just typed more than if I had posted my thoughts myself. Thanks a lot for nothing!

Great minds think alike

**Grumpy old man** · 05-20-2017, 03:37 PM

Nothing .... Beats a short bed 67 ! Just my own opinion but .....

darkhorse970 · 05-20-2017, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

Nothing .... Beats a short bed 67 ! Just my own opinion but .....

Agreed

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 05-20-2017, 06:12 PM

I like 'em too. I'll even confess to Hot Rod Truck Heresy, and say I prefer the Standard Marker light lens to the ''Deluxe'' because it has a much larger reflective And illuminated surface area. Just looks better at night to me.
I backed my belief by changing out the skimpy Deluxe marker lights for bright, visable, Standard markers on my '71 GMC Jimmy, even though it was a Custom trim level, for the above reasons. The old so-called deluxe markers, I relegated to my longbed Fleetside half-truck trailer, because I was too cheap to buy new lenses on a trash-run trailer.
Also, now the Jimmy matches the clean look of my '68 Chevy C/10 Stepside.

**special-K** · 05-20-2017, 08:05 PM

Man, I figure if the markers in a '68 vs none on a '67 makes that much difference to you, you must own 25 pairs of shoes and I apologize for called you "man"

05-19-2017, 08:07 PM	#1
Zone47 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Richfield, Oh Posts: 112	I actually like the side marker lights on the 68 and newer trucks .... There! I finally said it!

05-19-2017, 08:10 PM	#2
hewittca Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 1,723	Re: I actually like the side marker lights on the 68 and newer trucks .... I do too actually as I don't think they really take away from the overall look of the truck. I think I still prefer the no marker '67, but I like the markers enough that I wouldn't go through the hassle of removing them. __________________ Builds: Green Gus the 68 C10 ; Sullii the 72 1500 - Instagram: @dr.hewitt - C10 Concept/Development Photos: Master Thread

05-19-2017, 09:53 PM	#5
franken Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,052	Re: I actually like the side marker lights on the 68 and newer trucks .... I don't have a problem w/ the side markers and they come from federal requirements. I imagine the big windows are also a fed req. for visibility.

05-19-2017, 10:21 PM	#6
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,118	Re: I actually like the side marker lights on the 68 and newer trucks .... My preference is those that take a bulb. lens or not, I'd take either one of these. Blue all day 67-68, IMO. The front end is beautiful. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 05-19-2017 at 10:28 PM.

05-19-2017, 11:42 PM	#7
timski69gmc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cranbrook, BC Posts: 253	Re: I actually like the side marker lights on the 68 and newer trucks .... I like this them with and without. Would be nice if they sat flush, like the firebird lights. Considered that change for mine. But probably won't.

05-20-2017, 04:44 AM	#8
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,411	Re: I actually like the side marker lights on the 68 and newer trucks .... Makes no difference to me. I like them all. The only thing that bothers me is high prices and rust. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

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Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: I actually like the side marker lights on the 68 and newer trucks .... I like using the van side markers, they are smooth and flush. __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

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Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: I actually like the side marker lights on the 68 and newer trucks .... Nothing .... Beats a short bed 67 ! Just my own opinion but .....

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'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,038	Re: I actually like the side marker lights on the 68 and newer trucks .... I like 'em too. I'll even confess to Hot Rod Truck Heresy, and say I prefer the Standard Marker light lens to the ''Deluxe'' because it has a much larger reflective And illuminated surface area. Just looks better at night to me. I backed my belief by changing out the skimpy Deluxe marker lights for bright, visable, Standard markers on my '71 GMC Jimmy, even though it was a Custom trim level, for the above reasons. The old so-called deluxe markers, I relegated to my longbed Fleetside half-truck trailer, because I was too cheap to buy new lenses on a trash-run trailer. Also, now the Jimmy matches the clean look of my '68 Chevy C/10 Stepside. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: I actually like the side marker lights on the 68 and newer trucks .... Man, I figure if the markers in a '68 vs none on a '67 makes that much difference to you, you must own 25 pairs of shoes and I apologize for called you "man" __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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