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Old 12-31-2018, 10:24 AM   #1
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Question 69 70 parking lenses in a 67 68 grill

Has anyone done the swap? I know the holes will be a different location, but as far as filling out the bottom insert a bit better...anyone have photos?
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Old 01-05-2019, 09:47 PM   #2
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Re: 69 70 parking lenses in a 67 68 grill

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Old 01-05-2019, 10:18 PM   #3
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Re: 69 70 parking lenses in a 67 68 grill

Not sure if this is what your talking about. But I found this pocture
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Old 01-05-2019, 10:25 PM   #4
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Re: 69 70 parking lenses in a 67 68 grill

Why would you want to change it ?
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Old 01-05-2019, 11:30 PM   #6
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Re: 69 70 parking lenses in a 67 68 grill

I had a buddy tell me he did his and it fills it out some.... I'm not saying I don't like the original (because I do...) I'm just asking to see what it looks like... people customize things and some like it, some dont..just asking
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Old 01-05-2019, 11:54 PM   #7
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Re: 69 70 parking lenses in a 67 68 grill

the lower shelve has a fitted pocket for the light bucket to sit in and mount , Not sure how the 69 would fit .
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Re: 69 70 parking lenses in a 67 68 grill

Here is 3 pictures of the lenses together.
First I want to say (Hey it's your truck do want you like).
The only noticeable change in this swap would be the appearance
of the light cover. They are about the same size within 0.020 of an inch or so.
It can be done if you like the looks of the 69/70 light better
It is just a matter of some modification.
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Old 01-06-2019, 01:26 PM   #9
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Re: 69 70 parking lenses in a 67 68 grill

Getter-done thank you! All I know is what he told he, he got them ,had to drill news holes but he said it fills in the grill piece some more... but meh... I like what I have...original. thank you for posting those!!
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Old 01-06-2019, 01:27 PM   #10
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Re: 69 70 parking lenses in a 67 68 grill

The dimples the 69-70s have, does that make the bulbs seem brighter? Totally different design...
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Old 01-06-2019, 04:33 PM   #11
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Re: 69 70 parking lenses in a 67 68 grill

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The dimples the 69-70s have, does that make the bulbs seem brighter? Totally different design...
They would spread the light rays out wider and softer.
The concentric rings on the 67-68 lens [known as a Fresnel lens] concentrate the rays forward.
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Old 01-08-2019, 11:02 PM   #12
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Orangesunshine, thank you! I love this forum!
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