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Offline choptop

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Re: tail light ideas
« Reply #30 on: December 23, 2008, 07:30:36 pm »
As far as the el camino bumper, A buddy had one on his stepside years ago (Early 90's) that looked sweet, but he had to narrow it quite a few inches and modify brackets to make it fit, but the end result was awesome. He even sent it off to have it rechromed after it was done, and it looked factory. The one he used was 79-87, but I have seen the 74-78 ones used, but if it isnt narrowed a little, then it looks funny.
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Re: tail light ideas
« Reply #31 on: December 24, 2008, 08:00:50 am »
Do you have a picture of his truck? I would love to see that bumper.  I have been looking for a picture of one with the el camino bumper but cant find one. :(
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Re: tail light ideas
« Reply #32 on: December 24, 2008, 08:22:09 am »
I'm restoring an El Camino right now and filled the tailgate and am welding a roll pan on. So anyone who wants the bumper is more than welcome to it.
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Re: tail light ideas
« Reply #33 on: December 24, 2008, 09:54:19 am »
What year bumper Vile?
BTW, I am going to use a Elcamino bumper on mine also.
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Re: tail light ideas
« Reply #34 on: December 24, 2008, 01:57:56 pm »
Here's my 76 with Gremlin Taillights.

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Re: tail light ideas
« Reply #35 on: December 24, 2008, 04:11:37 pm »
haven't ever seen those lukbrw.  Nice.
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Re: tail light ideas
« Reply #36 on: December 24, 2008, 05:59:48 pm »
Quote from: 69byrd on December 24, 2008, 08:00:50 am
Do you have a picture of his truck? I would love to see that bumper.  I have been looking for a picture of one with the el camino bumper but cant find one. :(

Sorry, we didnt even have a camera back then. (Poor) The only pics I have from then of my 68 elky were taken by my mom. I will see him this weekend and see if he has any pictures of it.
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Re: tail light ideas
« Reply #37 on: December 24, 2008, 06:46:10 pm »
Quote from: Captkaos on December 24, 2008, 04:11:37 pm
haven't ever seen those lukbrw.  Nice.
Chris those Gremiln lights were a popular conversion in the 80's. Another one I remember from back then was the was the 68-69 Nova tail light. I have seen them in the fenders as well as in the roll pan.

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Re: tail light ideas
« Reply #38 on: December 24, 2008, 07:58:06 pm »
lukbrw that is a sweet truck. I haven't seen those taillights used either.
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Re: tail light ideas
« Reply #39 on: January 04, 2009, 05:19:57 pm »
Here is the taillights of my truck. Real easy to do, and LED lights are real bright. The reverse lights are super bright as well. I installed a switch for the reverse lights so I can keep them on when I get out to hook up a trailer or tow someone whos stuck.
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Re: tail light ideas
« Reply #40 on: January 04, 2009, 08:59:28 pm »
Quote from: Captkaos on December 24, 2008, 09:54:19 am
What year bumper Vile?
BTW, I am going to use a Elcamino bumper on mine also.

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Re: tail light ideas
« Reply #41 on: January 04, 2009, 09:02:27 pm »
I have a ZR1 roll pan with reverse lights mounted in the stock taillight location.
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Offline silvrbreez

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Re: tail light ideas
« Reply #42 on: January 06, 2009, 07:51:42 am »
Anybody got good closeup pics of how the 60-76 stepside tail lamps and backup lamps bolt up the the rear stake pocket?  I'm contemplating these for my '83, but I want to see how they connect before I just go at it hacking.
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Re: tail light ideas
« Reply #43 on: January 06, 2009, 03:05:35 pm »
I think the taillight brackets bolt to stake pocket so you shouldn't have to do any hacking.
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Re: tail light ideas
« Reply #44 on: January 06, 2009, 03:16:57 pm »
Yeah they bolt to the back.  I figured that.  I was hoping to see a picture of the back of the stake pocket showing the bolts.  I don't think the bolts go all the way through.

I'm kinda second guessing these huge lights.

What looks better to you guys?

1. 60-76 Chevy Stepside Tail Lights


2. 28-32 Ford Tail Lights
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