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72c10step · 08-17-2003, 08:22 PM

I had this idea for taillights for my truck, and it included a set of 70 Camaro taillights. Unfortunately, those are about 5 1/2" diameter circles, and I'm not sure they'll fit on the steps. So I came up with the 68 Charger taillights. I'm not sure if they are the correct size or not, but what do you think? As you can see, I'm not that great with photoshop yet, but you get the idea. The second is another idea I had, and what I'm leaning torward right now when I finally get to modify and fix my truck when I'm out of college in a few years. Let me know what you guys think.

72c10step · 08-17-2003, 08:24 PM

The pictures are kinda bad since you can't see the outlines of the steps due to the white tarp behind it, but you get the general idea. Also, the truck will be lowered, have a bumper, and be a dark color when I'm done, Cherry Red, Rootbeer, and a dark green are the ones I'm debating on right now.

Truckhead · 08-17-2003, 08:50 PM

I like the first picture better (vertical lights). They look factory.

**Palf70Step** · 08-17-2003, 09:00 PM

One of the board folks, (bobs409 I think) has 65 impala light in his step and they look real good. But I agree, the upper shot looks better...More factory like and cleaner looking.

project1971 · 08-17-2003, 09:35 PM

top pic looks the best

jhwkns · 08-17-2003, 09:46 PM

I think they'd look best in a roll pan

krue · 08-17-2003, 09:47 PM

I like the factory look myself!

sixnine · 08-17-2003, 10:24 PM

I think the vertical placement looks the best. By the way, does anyone know how to make custom taillight lenses? I think you can buy the lens plastic in sheets, but not sure.

72 2wd Blazer · 08-18-2003, 01:55 AM

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Originally posted by jhwkns
I think they'd look best in a roll pan

I was thinking the same thing, I wonder how they'd look in a roll pan.

1969 GMC · 08-18-2003, 02:01 AM

do they even make repro 68 Charger taillight lenses? if not, good luck finding some, as I think thats the only year they were round.

casey · 08-18-2003, 03:07 AM

I like the first pic best, if you can't find charger lights, I think bob409 used 65 impala tail lights

JayDubBlazer · 08-18-2003, 05:20 AM

I like the top pic the best

bobs409 · 08-18-2003, 01:50 PM

That top pic looks familiar! LOL

Here's a rear shot of mine with '65 Impala lights:

72c10step · 08-18-2003, 02:16 PM

Yeah, I had thought of using the Camaro Taillights in a rollpan...until I got them in the mail and noticed that they were HUGE. I'd never get them to fit in a rollpan and still clear the framerails behind it. I never even thought of trying the Impala or Charger taillights in the rollpan though. Wonder why? Must have been a brain fart.

bobs409 · 08-18-2003, 05:52 PM

Some other ones that you might consider would be the 1960-64 Impala's, Corvairs, 1959 Caddy (just watch you don't walk into them in the dark!)

BTW, those can be had from J.C. Whitney of all places.

Alot of the older cars from '54 and back used small lights. Lots to pick from there.

Im considering making my own Bowtie shaped lights and frenching them into the fenders. LED's would be nice too. Maybe a nice winter time project...

This winters project is "making" a floor shifter. I've decided to make my own using my B&M Star shifter and the staple type shifter in my '72 Chevelle for inspiration. Taking some ideas from them and conjuring up a few of my own. I've already got a good pic of it in my head. Will have polished aluminum diamond tread for the top with a built in lighted shift indicator... Woah, im getting off the topic! LOL

highboy_04 · 08-18-2003, 06:01 PM

i like the elcamino bumper idea myself.

08-17-2003, 08:22 PM	#1
72c10step WHYBYNU when old will do? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Loudon, NH Posts: 876	Taillight Idea, what do you think? I had this idea for taillights for my truck, and it included a set of 70 Camaro taillights. Unfortunately, those are about 5 1/2" diameter circles, and I'm not sure they'll fit on the steps. So I came up with the 68 Charger taillights. I'm not sure if they are the correct size or not, but what do you think? As you can see, I'm not that great with photoshop yet, but you get the idea. The second is another idea I had, and what I'm leaning torward right now when I finally get to modify and fix my truck when I'm out of college in a few years. Let me know what you guys think. Attached Images __________________ -72 Chevy C10 Stepside -2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 -1984 Jeep CJ7 -1995 Polaris XCR600 Custom -2003 Honda 300ex

08-17-2003, 08:24 PM	#2
72c10step WHYBYNU when old will do? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Loudon, NH Posts: 876	The pictures are kinda bad since you can't see the outlines of the steps due to the white tarp behind it, but you get the general idea. Also, the truck will be lowered, have a bumper, and be a dark color when I'm done, Cherry Red, Rootbeer, and a dark green are the ones I'm debating on right now. Attached Images __________________ -72 Chevy C10 Stepside -2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 -1984 Jeep CJ7 -1995 Polaris XCR600 Custom -2003 Honda 300ex

08-17-2003, 09:00 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,322	One of the board folks, (bobs409 I think) has 65 impala light in his step and they look real good. But I agree, the upper shot looks better...More factory like and cleaner looking. __________________ 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!

08-17-2003, 09:35 PM	#5
project1971 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 605	top pic looks the best __________________ 2008 Ford FX2 Screw 1971 C10 project in shop now! 2004 Pontiac Grandam (wifes) 2000 Cavalier z24 (gas saver)

08-17-2003, 09:46 PM	#6
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	I think they'd look best in a roll pan __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

08-17-2003, 08:50 PM	#3
Truckhead 18436572 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Waynesboro, Va. Posts: 488	I like the first picture better (vertical lights). They look factory.

08-17-2003, 09:47 PM	#7
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	I like the factory look myself! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

08-17-2003, 10:24 PM	#8
sixnine Longtime Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Over Yonder (DFW) Posts: 171	I think the vertical placement looks the best. By the way, does anyone know how to make custom taillight lenses? I think you can buy the lens plastic in sheets, but not sure. __________________ Rokcrln - *"I'm a major car addict so trying to go as low buck as possible is like asking a coke head to use flower to save money."* 1972 C10 Short Step -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=261405

08-18-2003, 02:01 AM	#10
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	do they even make repro 68 Charger taillight lenses? if not, good luck finding some, as I think thats the only year they were round. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

08-18-2003, 03:07 AM	#11
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	I like the first pic best, if you can't find charger lights, I think bob409 used 65 impala tail lights

08-18-2003, 05:20 AM	#12
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	I like the top pic the best __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

08-18-2003, 01:50 PM	#13
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	That top pic looks familiar! LOL Here's a rear shot of mine with '65 Impala lights: Attached Images __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

08-18-2003, 02:16 PM	#14
72c10step WHYBYNU when old will do? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Loudon, NH Posts: 876	Yeah, I had thought of using the Camaro Taillights in a rollpan...until I got them in the mail and noticed that they were HUGE. I'd never get them to fit in a rollpan and still clear the framerails behind it. I never even thought of trying the Impala or Charger taillights in the rollpan though. Wonder why? Must have been a brain fart. __________________ -72 Chevy C10 Stepside -2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 -1984 Jeep CJ7 -1995 Polaris XCR600 Custom -2003 Honda 300ex

08-18-2003, 05:52 PM	#15
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Some other ones that you might consider would be the 1960-64 Impala's, Corvairs, 1959 Caddy (just watch you don't walk into them in the dark!) BTW, those can be had from J.C. Whitney of all places. Alot of the older cars from '54 and back used small lights. Lots to pick from there. Im considering making my own Bowtie shaped lights and frenching them into the fenders. LED's would be nice too. Maybe a nice winter time project... This winters project is "making" a floor shifter. I've decided to make my own using my B&M Star shifter and the staple type shifter in my '72 Chevelle for inspiration. Taking some ideas from them and conjuring up a few of my own. I've already got a good pic of it in my head. Will have polished aluminum diamond tread for the top with a built in lighted shift indicator... Woah, im getting off the topic! LOL __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

08-18-2003, 06:01 PM	#16
highboy_04 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: kansas Posts: 1,071	i like the elcamino bumper idea myself. __________________ '67 c10 350/th350



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