Adding reverse lights to 65 fleetside - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Submariner616** · 03-16-2019, 12:09 AM

I got a pair of new reverse lights for a 66 fleetside to put them on my 65 fleetside. Does anyone have instructions, templates, tips, suggestions for how to drill the holes to mount them?

**LostMy65** · 03-16-2019, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Submariner616

I got a pair of new reverse lights for a 66 fleetside to put them on my 65 fleetside. Does anyone have instructions, templates, tips, suggestions for how to drill the holes to mount them?

I think I made and posted a template.
There's a thread.
I'll see if I can find it.

**LostMy65** · 03-16-2019, 12:53 AM

Here you go.
Make sure in your printer settings that 'scale to fit' isn't selected.
And then use a ruler to verify you printed it at the correct scale.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post7192755

**aerotruk63** · 03-16-2019, 12:10 PM

You know I had an original template and now can't find it. Thank you for sharing this.

**aerotruk63** · 03-16-2019, 12:13 PM

Could you please measure from the edge of the box to the center of the circle please.

**LostMy65** · 03-16-2019, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by aerotruk63

Could you please measure from the edge of the box to the center of the circle please.

Yes,
I realized I should have put more dimensions on it.
The way it works is you cut out the taillight curve, fold it along the line that says fleetside, and line up the folded edge to the inside corner of the bedside.

**aerotruk63** · 03-16-2019, 05:22 PM

Yes but if we had the dimension from the fold line to the center of the large circle as well as the .250 holes ,we could draw a template. Old printer gave up months ago. Still working with old laptop , not compatible to new wireless printer.
I've made a template for locating the holes on the passenger side door 60-63. The diagram I provide with measurement is NOT spot on.
Tried to start a thread just for templates.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=565584

**jayoldschool** · 03-16-2019, 06:25 PM

Just take the file in to Staples/Office Depot, it will be very cheap to print.

**Submariner616** · 03-16-2019, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LostMy65

Here you go.
Make sure in your printer settings that 'scale to fit' isn't selected.
And then use a ruler to verify you printed it at the correct scale.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post7192755

Thank you!! I printed it out and the scale is correct. This is fantastic! Man I love this group!

One question: Is there any metal between the 1/4" holes and the big hole?

**Submariner616** · 03-16-2019, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by aerotruk63

Yes but if we had the dimension from the fold line to the center of the large circle as well as the .250 holes ,we could draw a template. Old printer gave up months ago. Still working with old laptop , not compatible to new wireless printer.
I've made a template for locating the holes on the passenger side door 60-63. The diagram I provide with measurement is NOT spot on.
Tried to start a thread just for templates.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=565584

In case you have not seen it, I was just looking at all your literature at your link and it said this at the top: Photos and videos from Google+ in your Album Archive will be deleted as early as April 2, 2019

**LostMy65** · 03-16-2019, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by aerotruk63

Could you please measure from the edge of the box to the center of the circle please.

It's 2.5 inches from the dashed line to the center of the big hole.

**LostMy65** · 03-16-2019, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Submariner616

Thank you!! I printed it out and the scale is correct. This is fantastic! Man I love this group!

One question: Is there any metal between the 1/4" holes and the big hole?

No, the 1/4" hole edge is right on the edge of the large hole.

**Submariner616** · 03-16-2019, 10:32 PM

okay, Thanks again!

**aerotruk63** · 03-17-2019, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Submariner616

In case you have not seen it, I was just looking at all your literature at your link and it said this at the top: Photos and videos from Google+ in your Album Archive will be deleted as early as April 2, 2019

Yes all my pictures are in Google Photo's. Having a heck of a time getting them to load to this site however and on Facebook for that matter. Picasa was never an issue. Getting old , don't like change.

**aerotruk63** · 03-17-2019, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by LostMy65

It's 2.5 inches from the dashed line to the center of the big hole.

Thank You LostMy65.

**damnyankee36** · 03-18-2019, 09:41 AM

Here's an overall view of an original 66 that might help.

03-16-2019, 12:09 AM	#1
Submariner616 Active Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 140	Adding reverse lights to 65 fleetside I got a pair of new reverse lights for a 66 fleetside to put them on my 65 fleetside. Does anyone have instructions, templates, tips, suggestions for how to drill the holes to mount them? __________________ Submariner616 1965 Chevrolet K20 350 4 speed manual

03-16-2019, 12:53 AM	#3
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,460	Re: Adding reverse lights to 65 fleetside Here you go. Make sure in your printer settings that 'scale to fit' isn't selected. And then use a ruler to verify you printed it at the correct scale. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post7192755 __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

03-16-2019, 12:10 PM	#4
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: Adding reverse lights to 65 fleetside You know I had an original template and now can't find it. Thank you for sharing this. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

03-16-2019, 12:13 PM	#5
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: Adding reverse lights to 65 fleetside Could you please measure from the edge of the box to the center of the circle please. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

03-16-2019, 05:22 PM	#7
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: Adding reverse lights to 65 fleetside Yes but if we had the dimension from the fold line to the center of the large circle as well as the .250 holes ,we could draw a template. Old printer gave up months ago. Still working with old laptop , not compatible to new wireless printer. I've made a template for locating the holes on the passenger side door 60-63. The diagram I provide with measurement is NOT spot on. Tried to start a thread just for templates. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=565584 __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

03-16-2019, 06:25 PM	#8
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,150	Re: Adding reverse lights to 65 fleetside Just take the file in to Staples/Office Depot, it will be very cheap to print.

03-16-2019, 10:32 PM	#13
Submariner616 Active Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 140	Re: Adding reverse lights to 65 fleetside okay, Thanks again! __________________ Submariner616 1965 Chevrolet K20 350 4 speed manual

03-18-2019, 09:41 AM	#16
damnyankee36 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 666	Re: Adding reverse lights to 65 fleetside Here's an overall view of an original 66 that might help. Attached Images

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