LED taillights for stepside - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jmac05 · 12-08-2004, 08:31 PM

Howdy,
I have received some e-mail asking about stepside LED
taillights, like we have developed for the fleetside, and
burbs. I have looked at the 67-72 Stepside light, and it
will be difficult to do them with that housing/lens. It will
also not be as impressive.
However I am going to look at a 60-66 stepside housing
and lens, and see how they measure up. Here is a picture:
http://www.earlyclassic.com/ProductI...7-6013405B.jpg

IF I MADE A SET FOR THIS, would you switch to the 60-66 style, for the sake of having LEDs?
I need opinions!!

68LSS1 · 12-09-2004, 12:10 AM

I'm moving my lights to the roll pan. Trying to clean up the looks and aerodynamics.

cheyenne10 · 12-09-2004, 01:26 AM

I would need to see test set mounted up on a nice truck but my imagination tells me no.

*dtlilly* · 12-09-2004, 01:59 AM

Not really here either. I can go to a truck stop and buy round LED light kit for $50, I was wanting something to keep the factory look.

**special-K** · 12-09-2004, 08:13 AM

I`m thinking if I wanted L.E.D.s and wanted to retain the original lights,I`d convert the"inards".The original lights are basically generic,so the right non-original lights don`t look out of place.But,original is original.So,even"hidden"L.E.D.s in original housings ain`t original.

jamis · 12-09-2004, 08:39 AM

I would like something that can be molded into the fenders or stake pockets or a custom bumper. However, if I do decide to run lights in the stock location I like your idea better the the stock housings.

Putter · 12-09-2004, 09:25 AM

Personally, I think the pre-67 lights look funny on our trucks because we KNOW that they didn't come that way. If 67-72 lights were made in LED, I would buy them, but most likely not pre-67.

**Palf70Step** · 12-09-2004, 09:41 AM

Agree with Putter's comments. If I decided to dosomething other than stock, it probably wouldn't be anything that hangs from the outside of the bed.

67ChevyRedneck · 12-09-2004, 10:03 AM

I agree as well. If I was to put something on my truck other than stock it would be some kind of frenched taillight or in a rollpan....personally I don't think pre '67 would look good on my truck. I would buy a LED set for my truck if the price was reasonable.

Jmac05 · 12-09-2004, 11:25 AM

Well, I will keep a watch on this, and may just make a set for
the 67-72 step. I don't know how nice it will, especially when
compared to the stuff we have now.

I gotta fever! And the only cure is more cowbell!"

chevman-67 · 12-09-2004, 01:53 PM

I must agree if they are not 67-72 they just dont cut it for me!

**special-K** · 12-09-2004, 07:57 PM

If the truck is a sanitary custom,I like Pre-47 lights.Ever see Model-A lights on a Stepside?The vintage lights are smaller and although they`re hangin`out there,they are less massive,more stylish,and although they didn`t belong on our trucks,they do belong on a Stepside.That`s the charm of a Stepside,timeless style.

Jmac05 · 12-10-2004, 07:31 PM

Bump

**guyryan100** · 12-11-2004, 04:32 PM

would really help to see the on a truck...

View Poll Results: Would you switch to the 60-66 style to have LEDs?
Yes.	4	13.33%
No.	17	56.67%
If they looked cool enough.	3	10.00%
Who cares if the 67-72 suck, make 'em anyway.	6	20.00%
Voters: 30. You may not vote on this poll

12-08-2004, 08:31 PM	#1
Jmac05 L.E.D. Tail lights, Baby! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Corona, Ca Posts: 290	LED taillights for stepside (need opinions) Howdy, I have received some e-mail asking about stepside LED taillights, like we have developed for the fleetside, and burbs. I have looked at the 67-72 Stepside light, and it will be difficult to do them with that housing/lens. It will also not be as impressive. However I am going to look at a 60-66 stepside housing and lens, and see how they measure up. Here is a picture: http://www.earlyclassic.com/ProductI...7-6013405B.jpg IF I MADE A SET FOR THIS, would you switch to the 60-66 style, for the sake of having LEDs? I need opinions!! __________________ *Prov 3:5-8* "Hook 'em" L.E.D. Taillights for sale NOW!!! If interested, visit: www.earlyclassic.com or our website: www.jmcled.com All 67-72 GM Taillights are on sale untill 5 p.m. on Dec 15th, with Guaranteed Christmas delivery! joel.mcwaters@jmcled.com Last edited by Jmac05; 12-09-2004 at 11:28 AM.

12-09-2004, 12:10 AM	#2
68LSS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,191	I'm moving my lights to the roll pan. Trying to clean up the looks and aerodynamics. __________________ '68 Short Step LS1/T56, Hydratech, Fatman Fabrications Stage III, Baer, Hot Rods to Hell, US Body, S&W, etc

12-09-2004, 01:26 AM	#3
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	probably not I would need to see test set mounted up on a nice truck but my imagination tells me no. __________________ Bob

12-09-2004, 08:13 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	I`m thinking if I wanted L.E.D.s and wanted to retain the original lights,I`d convert the"inards".The original lights are basically generic,so the right non-original lights don`t look out of place.But,original is original.So,even"hidden"L.E.D.s in original housings ain`t original. __________________ "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 ~

12-09-2004, 01:59 AM	#4
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Not really here either. I can go to a truck stop and buy round LED light kit for $50, I was wanting something to keep the factory look.

12-09-2004, 08:39 AM	#6
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	I would like something that can be molded into the fenders or stake pockets or a custom bumper. However, if I do decide to run lights in the stock location I like your idea better the the stock housings. __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis" Last edited by jamis; 12-09-2004 at 08:42 AM.

12-09-2004, 09:25 AM	#7
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Personally, I think the pre-67 lights look funny on our trucks because we KNOW that they didn't come that way. If 67-72 lights were made in LED, I would buy them, but most likely not pre-67. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

12-09-2004, 09:41 AM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,324	Agree with Putter's comments. If I decided to dosomething other than stock, it probably wouldn't be anything that hangs from the outside of the bed. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-09-2004, 10:03 AM	#9
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	I agree as well. If I was to put something on my truck other than stock it would be some kind of frenched taillight or in a rollpan....personally I don't think pre '67 would look good on my truck. I would buy a LED set for my truck if the price was reasonable.

12-09-2004, 11:25 AM	#10
Jmac05 L.E.D. Tail lights, Baby! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Corona, Ca Posts: 290	Well, I will keep a watch on this, and may just make a set for the 67-72 step. I don't know how nice it will, especially when compared to the stuff we have now. I gotta fever! And the only cure is more cowbell!" __________________ *Prov 3:5-8* "Hook 'em" L.E.D. Taillights for sale NOW!!! If interested, visit: www.earlyclassic.com or our website: www.jmcled.com All 67-72 GM Taillights are on sale untill 5 p.m. on Dec 15th, with Guaranteed Christmas delivery! joel.mcwaters@jmcled.com Last edited by Jmac05; 12-09-2004 at 11:30 AM.

12-09-2004, 01:53 PM	#11
chevman-67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: quebec canada Posts: 135	I must agree if they are not 67-72 they just dont cut it for me! __________________ gm's are #1 1967 chevrolet short step 1988 chev 4x4 1/2 ton 1989 gmc 1/2 ton 1991 chev 1/2 ton 4x4 1993 Jeep grand cherokee 4x4 And yes a 94 Ford Mustang.

12-09-2004, 07:57 PM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	If the truck is a sanitary custom,I like Pre-47 lights.Ever see Model-A lights on a Stepside?The vintage lights are smaller and although they`re hangin`out there,they are less massive,more stylish,and although they didn`t belong on our trucks,they do belong on a Stepside.That`s the charm of a Stepside,timeless style. __________________ "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 ~

12-10-2004, 07:31 PM	#13
Jmac05 L.E.D. Tail lights, Baby! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Corona, Ca Posts: 290	Bump __________________ *Prov 3:5-8* "Hook 'em" L.E.D. Taillights for sale NOW!!! If interested, visit: www.earlyclassic.com or our website: www.jmcled.com All 67-72 GM Taillights are on sale untill 5 p.m. on Dec 15th, with Guaranteed Christmas delivery! joel.mcwaters@jmcled.com

12-11-2004, 04:32 PM	#14
guyryan100 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 485	would really help to see the on a truck...



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