Not all Lights are created equal - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ekgguy · 12-30-2013, 07:04 PM

I am pulling the bed of my 68 LWB and was in the process of removing all of the lights and electric parts when I pulled off the side marker lights and found this:

I knew that they never worked, I just didn't know they were blanks. Good news is that I don't have to worry about hiding the wiring since the new bed doesn't have them.

I guess that just shows to go you.... not all marker lights are created equal.

Sicklajoie · 12-30-2013, 07:10 PM

They didn't have working marker lights till halfway through 69, I believe.

Tinkermc · 12-30-2013, 09:48 PM

67 did not have anything on the sides, 68 had reflectors and as said mid 69 lites.

67ChevyRedneck · 12-30-2013, 10:07 PM

Back when I was a teenager living in NY, my dad asked me to bring his 68 in for an inspection sticker. I did. I was 17? and loved driving dad's 68 longbed. We went through all the checks, etc, but they said they couldn't pass the truck, side blinkers don't work.

I had to explain to them they were only reflectors, even pulled one off to show there was no place for a bulb.

ekgguy · 12-30-2013, 10:13 PM

I just figured that the bulbs were burned out. So..... I am guessing that the front ones are blanks also. Even more reason to do the delete mod along with the stake bed holes.

67ChevyRedneck · 12-30-2013, 10:41 PM

Yes, the 67's were the sexiest trucks... shaved clean of those nasty side markers!

12-30-2013, 07:04 PM	#1
ekgguy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Humble, Texas Posts: 414	Not all Lights are created equal I am pulling the bed of my 68 LWB and was in the process of removing all of the lights and electric parts when I pulled off the side marker lights and found this: I knew that they never worked, I just didn't know they were blanks. Good news is that I don't have to worry about hiding the wiring since the new bed doesn't have them. I guess that just shows to go you.... not all marker lights are created equal. __________________ Matt Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=672655 "Father thank you for the gathering of friends, Father we give thanks for all the choices we've made because that's what makes us who we are, let us forever cherish the loved ones we've lost along the way and most of all *THANK YOU FOR FAST CARS!"*

12-30-2013, 07:10 PM	#2
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,489	Re: Not all Lights are created equal They didn't have working marker lights till halfway through 69, I believe. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

12-30-2013, 09:48 PM	#3
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,027	Re: Not all Lights are created equal 67 did not have anything on the sides, 68 had reflectors and as said mid 69 lites.

12-30-2013, 10:07 PM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Not all Lights are created equal Back when I was a teenager living in NY, my dad asked me to bring his 68 in for an inspection sticker. I did. I was 17? and loved driving dad's 68 longbed. We went through all the checks, etc, but they said they couldn't pass the truck, side blinkers don't work. I had to explain to them they were only reflectors, even pulled one off to show there was no place for a bulb. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

12-30-2013, 10:13 PM	#5
ekgguy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Humble, Texas Posts: 414	Re: Not all Lights are created equal I just figured that the bulbs were burned out. So..... I am guessing that the front ones are blanks also. Even more reason to do the delete mod along with the stake bed holes. __________________ Matt Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=672655 "Father thank you for the gathering of friends, Father we give thanks for all the choices we've made because that's what makes us who we are, let us forever cherish the loved ones we've lost along the way and most of all *THANK YOU FOR FAST CARS!"*

12-30-2013, 10:41 PM	#6
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Not all Lights are created equal Yes, the 67's were the sexiest trucks... shaved clean of those nasty side markers! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!



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