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rauto13 · 09-29-2005, 06:28 PM

I have a short wide bed off a 1967 truck that I want to use on my 72 longbed after I cut down the frame. Obviously the 72 has side markers and the 67 does not. Should I shave the 72 front side markers, or put side markers in the 67 bed?

If I shave the front side markers, are there any legal issues? Anyone had any problems driving a truck that was supposed to have side markers that were shaved?

Thanks again for the help.

**guyryan100** · 09-29-2005, 08:06 PM

I think it depends on the state you drive it in. I would guarantee you never have any problems in Georgia. Some other states will be otherwise.

72MARIO · 09-29-2005, 09:10 PM

I would shave them. If they are not there there should not be a problem. If they were installed and not working thats where I could see the inspection guys getting stickey.

mocwon · 09-29-2005, 10:40 PM

If you plan on driving it regularly, keep 'em and weld the rear holes in from your 72 bed (exactly what I did); they do serve a purpose. If it's a show truck or driven infrequently, shave 'em.

86swb · 09-30-2005, 12:38 AM

Here in Kentucky I do not think there are any rules. But you do have to have at least one head light and one tail light and a little braking power.

09-29-2005, 06:28 PM	#1
rauto13 saving one more Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pryor Creek, Oklahoma Posts: 3,066	To Shave or Not To Shave I have a short wide bed off a 1967 truck that I want to use on my 72 longbed after I cut down the frame. Obviously the 72 has side markers and the 67 does not. Should I shave the 72 front side markers, or put side markers in the 67 bed? If I shave the front side markers, are there any legal issues? Anyone had any problems driving a truck that was supposed to have side markers that were shaved? Thanks again for the help. __________________ 72 Chevy longbed - now for parts 69 Chevy short fleet - needing some love 70 RS Camaro - needing more love driver - 96 GMC X-cab

09-29-2005, 09:10 PM	#3
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	I would shave them. If they are not there there should not be a problem. If they were installed and not working thats where I could see the inspection guys getting stickey. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

09-29-2005, 10:40 PM	#4
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	If you plan on driving it regularly, keep 'em and weld the rear holes in from your 72 bed (exactly what I did); they do serve a purpose. If it's a show truck or driven infrequently, shave 'em. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire..... Last edited by mocwon; 09-29-2005 at 10:41 PM.

09-30-2005, 12:38 AM	#5
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Here in Kentucky I do not think there are any rules. But you do have to have at least one head light and one tail light and a little braking power. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS Last edited by 86swb; 09-30-2005 at 12:39 AM.

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09-29-2005, 08:06 PM	#2
guyryan100 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 485	I think it depends on the state you drive it in. I would guarantee you never have any problems in Georgia. Some other states will be otherwise.



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