Front Marker Lights

[l79m20]

This may be a stupid question, and I have searched the FAQ for an answer but find none. Why are some of the front marker lights Amber and some clear? Just different packages?

[cedens]

Mine had faded clear on the 82, they were a cheap to replace from Classic Chevrolet Parts in KC

[Keith Seymore]

All production side markers are amber, by federal law.

Any clear ones you see are either faded to clear or replaced by the owner with an aftermarket clear lens.

K

[l79m20]

Even the parking lights?

[cedens]

The front blinker/parking lights on the 82 used to be amber, but have now faded to clear, I didn't know there was a law saying clearance/blinkers had to be amber. Good to know!

[motornut]

could use a coloured bulb if needed to compensate for the fade

[cedens]

Replacement side marker lights were like $10 each from Classic Parts in Kansas City, they look great, the front marker/bliner assy for my 82 is a bit pricier but those were clear, but with amber bulbs

[willett]

I think he's referring to the markers under the headlights.

My '78 Cheyenne has clear lenses with amber bulbs underneath. There is chrome trim on the lenses.

I think the lesser models just had amber lenses.

[superwade57]

73-74 had orange lenses 75-79had clear ones 80 was also clear but a differentshape and the 81-87 were a ddifferent animal all together all 73-79 had the option of the clip on stainless surround fpr these lenses that was based on a trim level

[l79m20]

Yeah those were the ones I was talking about. My buddies 75 has the amber lenses and my 76 has the clear lenses, with the amber bulbs. Thanks for clearing that up. I did buy my cab clearance lights from classic parts with clear lenses on them and got amber bulbs. Also got a set of clear side marker lenses and will use amber bulbs. Clearly---get it, you have answered my question about the clear lenses clearly Thanks fellas

[willett]

1 more fun fact:
The chrome trim doesn't last 30 seconds when your bashing through the alders