Driving lights in place of turn signals - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Boyd B · 04-22-2013, 09:59 PM

My project is a 70 GMC C10. I have a 72 chevy front bumper that I am going to put fog lights in place of the turn signals. Been looking for some time to find a nice fitting lamp. so far little luck. anyone out there have any hints?

cdowns · 04-23-2013, 05:30 AM

it is a federal law u need turn signals

71K20chevy · 04-23-2013, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

it is a federal law u need turn signals

Turn signals are overrated

I think he's asking about the turn signal holes in the bumper, which shouldn't be a problem as I believe the 70 GMC's should have turn signal lights below the grille.

It could work, but honestly I'd just use a 67-70 bumper and cut holes to get the driving lights to fit.

Boyd B · 04-23-2013, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

it is a federal law u need turn signals

GMC's of that era have turn signals in the grill!

Boyd B · 04-23-2013, 10:27 PM

[QUOTE=71K20chevy;6029249]Turn signals are overrated

You are right on both counts.. I already have the chevy bumper (w/ cut outs for turn signals) for my GMC (that has turn signals in the grill)

not

GMC's are better because they used tight bolts when they built them.\

72BlckButy · 04-29-2013, 02:14 PM

You could pick up the aftermarket bumper that has the driving lights fabbed into bumper. Check with LMC or Classic Parts of America; I think they carry it.

Boyd B · 04-29-2013, 08:56 PM

Found Hella Comet 550 driving lights.. should work well

MSHax · 06-25-2013, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Boyd B

Found Hella Comet 550 driving lights.. should work well

How'd this work out? I'm curious because I have a 70, but when I bought it there was already a 71 bumper on it. Have turn signals in the grill so I don't need the bumper blinkers. I was going to just get the correct bumper but it's hard to bring myself to order the new front bumper when the one that's on there is in great shape. If there was a driving light that would look cool in there I think I'd rather do that.
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MalibuSSwagon · 06-25-2013, 01:43 PM

Man, why didn't I think of this before.

bbcmudtruck · 11-21-2013, 11:34 AM

Did anyone ever figure out what fits these holes good? I don't mind cutting the bumper a little to make some good leds fit either.

04-22-2013, 09:59 PM	#1
Boyd B Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Molt, Montana Posts: 29	Driving lights in place of turn signals My project is a 70 GMC C10. I have a 72 chevy front bumper that I am going to put fog lights in place of the turn signals. Been looking for some time to find a nice fitting lamp. so far little luck. anyone out there have any hints? __________________ 1953 3800 Chevy; 1960 Buick Electra; 1966 T-Bird 1970 w/ Cummins 4bt Ground up (in process). 2001 Chevy 3500 HD 8.1 Passes everything but a gas station; 2004 HD Road King; 1993 Jetcraft 5.7L 19' And a Woman who loves me!

04-23-2013, 05:30 AM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Driving lights in place of turn signals it is a federal law u need turn signals __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

04-23-2013, 10:27 PM	#5
Boyd B Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Molt, Montana Posts: 29	Re: Driving lights in place of turn signals [QUOTE=71K20chevy;6029249]Turn signals are overrated You are right on both counts.. I already have the chevy bumper (w/ cut outs for turn signals) for my GMC (that has turn signals in the grill) not GMC's are better because they used tight bolts when they built them.\ __________________ 1953 3800 Chevy; 1960 Buick Electra; 1966 T-Bird 1970 w/ Cummins 4bt Ground up (in process). 2001 Chevy 3500 HD 8.1 Passes everything but a gas station; 2004 HD Road King; 1993 Jetcraft 5.7L 19' And a Woman who loves me!

04-29-2013, 02:14 PM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Driving lights in place of turn signals You could pick up the aftermarket bumper that has the driving lights fabbed into bumper. Check with LMC or Classic Parts of America; I think they carry it. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-29-2013, 08:56 PM	#7
Boyd B Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Molt, Montana Posts: 29	Re: Driving lights in place of turn signals Found Hella Comet 550 driving lights.. should work well __________________ 1953 3800 Chevy; 1960 Buick Electra; 1966 T-Bird 1970 w/ Cummins 4bt Ground up (in process). 2001 Chevy 3500 HD 8.1 Passes everything but a gas station; 2004 HD Road King; 1993 Jetcraft 5.7L 19' And a Woman who loves me!

06-25-2013, 01:43 PM	#9
MalibuSSwagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weare,NH Posts: 1,589	Re: Driving lights in place of turn signals Man, why didn't I think of this before. __________________ Eric 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1986 Chevrolet C10\|5.3L\|TKO600\|Shortbed\|Custom Deluxe 1983 Malibu Wagon\|TPI 305\|T5 5 speed\|3.73 non-posi

11-21-2013, 11:34 AM	#10
bbcmudtruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: ravenwood, mo Posts: 709	Re: Driving lights in place of turn signals Did anyone ever figure out what fits these holes good? I don't mind cutting the bumper a little to make some good leds fit either.



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