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72Blazing · 02-08-2014, 12:04 PM

Has anybody installed these in there housings yet.
Looks like the housing will need some minor mods.
Looking for suggestions on installing these since they did
Not come with any directions.
Thanks

**Elliot949** · 02-08-2014, 12:12 PM

I own these but have not tried mounting them yet...

69chevy lwb · 02-08-2014, 04:44 PM

I installed mine a while ago just cut the corners off of the factory pockets until they fit

71 super · 02-08-2014, 07:40 PM

Yes they need mods to fit, put mine in last night ( could not wait). They were hitting at corners, so I trimmed the corners to fit. Took longer to take out and put back than to do.

Aussie Ol' Blue · 02-08-2014, 07:44 PM

Any pics for those of us who haven't got a clue?

71 super · 02-09-2014, 07:10 PM

Not lit up but you get the idea, subtle change while maintaining stock flavor:-)

**Elliot949** · 02-09-2014, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 71 super

Not lit up but you get the idea, subtle change while maintaining stock flavor:-)

Man I know I am blind but the changes are so subtle that I can't see them... where are they...

71 super · 02-09-2014, 10:39 PM

The fesler lights are totally smooth face, no lines, rings etc. also they are bordered in my case with a anodized black billet trim, other options included polished and natural. They really make the chrome trim pop. What you are seeing and I am going to change is the reflective aluminum paint at my bulb

GearsFC3S · 02-10-2014, 12:02 AM

I looked up the Fesler website but I couldn't find the lights. Do they still make these? Anybody have a link?

Aussie Ol' Blue · 02-10-2014, 12:29 AM

Here ya go. Try these.

http://www.summitracing.com/int/part.../model/c10-pic

http://www.summitracing.com/int/part.../c10-pickupkup

**Ironangel** · 02-10-2014, 05:16 AM

$200 dollars?...Sorry, but they dont look that good! "just sayin"

69chevy lwb · 02-10-2014, 11:46 AM

heres mine there all red lenses finished in chrome with dakota digital bulbs upper and lower. both act as brake and turn

**Elliot949** · 02-10-2014, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 69chevy lwb

heres mine there all red lenses finished in chrome with dakota digital bulbs upper and lower. both act as brake and turn

Looks Great.. I have mine sitting in the box waiting for the truck to get back so I can start fitting them... I am making my left light flip up to fill the gas tank...

ksbrktracer · 02-10-2014, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Aussie Ol' Blue

Any pics for those of us who haven't got a clue?

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Originally Posted by GearsFC3S

I looked up the Fesler website but I couldn't find the lights. Do they still make these? Anybody have a link?

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Originally Posted by Ironangel

$200 dollars?...Sorry, but they dont look that good! "just sayin"

Check the Vendor section , we usually have some in stock...

ksbrktracer · 02-20-2014, 10:01 AM

Your polished lights shipped yesterday .... Thank you ...!

knomadd · 02-21-2014, 05:40 PM

Hmm.. Just got mine today and tried to install them right away. Just noticed the corner clearance issues noted above. Glad I used the search feature to find this. Guess I'll be trimming the corners off the tail light housings. Thanks for the tip 69Chevy lwb.

JHT67 · 02-21-2014, 08:51 PM

They look nice, but to pay that kind of money for some lenses; my kids better be able to put them in, without having to modify them.

ksbrktracer · 02-22-2014, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 71 super

Yes they need mods to fit, put mine in last night ( could not wait). They were hitting at corners, so I trimmed the corners to fit. Took longer to take out and put back than to do.

Do you have pictures of the mod you had to do ,,,, ? I dont have a fleet side to check them on. I am assumming you modded something on the bedside that doesnt show and not the actual taillight assembly.

ksbrktracer · 02-22-2014, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JHT67

They look nice, but to pay that kind of money for some lenses; my kids better be able to put them in, without having to modify them.

They are more than just lenses , they are billet aluminum frames with custom lenses ... not stock lenses .
Not sure what you have seen for a price , but I sell them for $163.00 shipped for the polish and $143.00 for the black anodized shipped .
And I believe the mod is very minor and is behind the assembly and does not show. .

Andy4639 · 02-22-2014, 09:21 AM

From my understanding it's the housing that they go inside of has to have the corners trimmed off so the new lens with billet will sit inside the light housing.

71 super · 02-22-2014, 03:26 PM

Ksb, I went ahead and trimmed the ends off the lamp housings. The curves are a little long for the factory housing so I trimmed housing ends off. ( the buckets that hold the bulbs) it takes longer to take apart than to cut. Not a big deal and should be expected with any after market mod I would think. I believe the aluminum frame of the fesler units is too thick which prevents the corners from sitting down and in.

knomadd · 02-22-2014, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ksbrktracer

Do you have pictures of the mod you had to do ,,,, ? I dont have a fleet side to check them on. I am assumming you modded something on the bedside that doesnt show and not the actual taillight assembly.

The back up lenses fit perfectly without modification. The tail lights have issues. This is what I had to do to get them installed. Used a dremel tool and a carbide bit to cut (grind) the corners out. I left the housings in the truck, but I'd recommend taking them out if you're not real steady with a dremel, or if you're working on a nicely painted truck. It skipped off on me once. Thankfully it didn't do any damage, and the paint it scuffed is not in a visible location.

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elf w/capital T · 02-23-2014, 12:38 AM

those look so nice!!!....but jimeny crickets! not for +$150! call me a cheap skate but I cant afford that clean cleaan ohh so clean look

uber1up · 02-26-2014, 05:30 AM

Anyone tried using leds with this unit I just got the lens in and havent installed them yet. I want to use sequential leds but ksbrktracer says that fesler doesnt have leds for them yet but a thinking of making them. I saw one set with leds but the guy didnt post who made them. I saw the ones posted earlier do those fit?

Amoros · 10-24-2014, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by uber1up

Anyone tried using leds with this unit I just got the lens in and havent installed them yet. I want to use sequential leds but ksbrktracer says that fesler doesnt have leds for them yet but a thinking of making them. I saw one set with leds but the guy didnt post who made them. I saw the ones posted earlier do those fit?

The set with leds are $249 with visible mounting holes like the fesler, (look pretty much the same) and they also sell a set of led tail lights without the mounting holes (as in: you only see the bezel, no holes). That one goes for $825. If you still want to buy them, I'll look for the link and seller.

02-08-2014, 12:04 PM	#1
72Blazing Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: McAllen, Texas Posts: 397	Fesler Tail Lights Has anybody installed these in there housings yet. Looks like the housing will need some minor mods. Looking for suggestions on installing these since they did Not come with any directions. Thanks

02-08-2014, 12:12 PM	#2
Elliot949 Dan Johnston Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winfield, Ks. Posts: 4,162	Re: Fesler Tail Lights I own these but have not tried mounting them yet...

02-08-2014, 04:44 PM	#3
69chevy lwb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Evanston Posts: 304	Re: Fesler Tail Lights I installed mine a while ago just cut the corners off of the factory pockets until they fit __________________ My Patinia'd 69 69-http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=517537 My RHD 68 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594928

02-08-2014, 07:40 PM	#4
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,078	Re: Fesler Tail Lights Yes they need mods to fit, put mine in last night ( could not wait). They were hitting at corners, so I trimmed the corners to fit. Took longer to take out and put back than to do. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

02-08-2014, 07:44 PM	#5
Aussie Ol' Blue Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sassafras. Victoria. The beautiful Mount Dandenong Ranges Posts: 234	Re: Fesler Tail Lights Any pics for those of us who haven't got a clue? __________________ CLASSIC 1970 C20 WITH A RUMBLIN' V8. IT'S MY MID-LIFE CRISIS ONLY IT AIN'T A LITTLE RED SPORTS CAR OR A HARLEY! IF YOU'RE GUNNA SKATE ON THIN ICE, YOU MAY AS WELL TAP DANCE!

02-09-2014, 07:10 PM	#6
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,078	Re: Fesler Tail Lights Not lit up but you get the idea, subtle change while maintaining stock flavor:-) Attached Images __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

02-09-2014, 10:39 PM	#8
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,078	Re: Fesler Tail Lights The fesler lights are totally smooth face, no lines, rings etc. also they are bordered in my case with a anodized black billet trim, other options included polished and natural. They really make the chrome trim pop. What you are seeing and I am going to change is the reflective aluminum paint at my bulb __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

02-10-2014, 12:02 AM	#9
GearsFC3S Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Mount Freedom, New Jersey Posts: 39	Re: Fesler Tail Lights I looked up the Fesler website but I couldn't find the lights. Do they still make these? Anybody have a link?

02-10-2014, 12:29 AM	#10
Aussie Ol' Blue Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sassafras. Victoria. The beautiful Mount Dandenong Ranges Posts: 234	Re: Fesler Tail Lights Here ya go. Try these. http://www.summitracing.com/int/part.../model/c10-pic http://www.summitracing.com/int/part.../c10-pickupkup __________________ CLASSIC 1970 C20 WITH A RUMBLIN' V8. IT'S MY MID-LIFE CRISIS ONLY IT AIN'T A LITTLE RED SPORTS CAR OR A HARLEY! IF YOU'RE GUNNA SKATE ON THIN ICE, YOU MAY AS WELL TAP DANCE!

02-10-2014, 05:16 AM	#11
Ironangel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Falls City, Nebraska "100 Miles From Nowhere" Posts: 2,219	Re: Fesler Tail Lights $200 dollars?...Sorry, but they dont look that good! "just sayin" __________________ Michael of the clan Hill, "Two Seventy Two's" 71 1-ton Dually 350 4-Speed 71 C/50 Grain Truck, 350 Split-Axle 4-Speed 02 3/4 ton Express 14 Indian Chief Vintage 1952 Ford 8N, "Only Ford Allowed On The Property" "Be American, Buy American"

02-10-2014, 11:46 AM	#12
69chevy lwb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Evanston Posts: 304	Re: Fesler Tail Lights heres mine there all red lenses finished in chrome with dakota digital bulbs upper and lower. both act as brake and turn __________________ My Patinia'd 69 69-http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=517537 My RHD 68 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594928

02-20-2014, 10:01 AM	#15
ksbrktracer TNT-MOTORSPORTS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TULSA OKLAHOMA Posts: 2,692	Re: Fesler Tail Lights Your polished lights shipped yesterday .... Thank you ...!

02-21-2014, 05:40 PM	#16
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Fesler Tail Lights Hmm.. Just got mine today and tried to install them right away. Just noticed the corner clearance issues noted above. Glad I used the search feature to find this. Guess I'll be trimming the corners off the tail light housings. Thanks for the tip 69Chevy lwb. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

02-21-2014, 08:51 PM	#17
JHT67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: columbus, ohio Posts: 972	Re: Fesler Tail Lights They look nice, but to pay that kind of money for some lenses; my kids better be able to put them in, without having to modify them. __________________ Going through life's daily grind, I can feel the effects of this physical body's fleeting days, But with a young spirit I look toward a brighter day, knowing that in the eyes of eternity, I am but a babe in the arms of my Lord.........

02-22-2014, 09:21 AM	#20
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Fesler Tail Lights From my understanding it's the housing that they go inside of has to have the corners trimmed off so the new lens with billet will sit inside the light housing. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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02-22-2014, 03:26 PM	#21
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,078	Re: Fesler Tail Lights Ksb, I went ahead and trimmed the ends off the lamp housings. The curves are a little long for the factory housing so I trimmed housing ends off. ( the buckets that hold the bulbs) it takes longer to take apart than to cut. Not a big deal and should be expected with any after market mod I would think. I believe the aluminum frame of the fesler units is too thick which prevents the corners from sitting down and in. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

02-23-2014, 12:38 AM	#23
elf w/capital T Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 993	Re: Fesler Tail Lights those look so nice!!!....but jimeny crickets! not for +$150! call me a cheap skate but I cant afford that clean cleaan ohh so clean look

02-26-2014, 05:30 AM	#24
uber1up Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Maricopa, AZ Posts: 3	Re: Fesler Tail Lights Anyone tried using leds with this unit I just got the lens in and havent installed them yet. I want to use sequential leds but ksbrktracer says that fesler doesnt have leds for them yet but a thinking of making them. I saw one set with leds but the guy didnt post who made them. I saw the ones posted earlier do those fit?

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