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**special-K** · 04-19-2008, 03:51 AM

They seal just fine without the raised pads.The same lights were mounted on 73-91 trucks on that contour with no problems.If concerned,dab some quality caulk on the holes before running the screws in.It would take a hard look rom a knowledgeable 69-72 fanatic to even notice if they were factory or not.Can`t say that about any other cab light.The only pictures I have are on work trucks with ladder racks,big mirrors,and all that truck stuff.Nthing off a factory-looking truck with cab lights.

67_C-30 · 04-19-2008, 04:12 AM

Call me a fan!

67_C-30 · 04-19-2008, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

They seal just fine without the raised pads.The same lights were mounted on 73-91 trucks on that contour with no problems.If concerned,dab some quality caulk on the holes before running the screws in.It would take a hard look rom a knowledgeable 69-72 fanatic to even notice if they were factory or not.Can`t say that about any other cab light.The only pictures I have are on work trucks with ladder racks,big mirrors,and all that truck stuff.Nthing off a factory-looking truck with cab lights.

Here's a set on a non raised cab. They look great to me!

Down south truckin · 04-19-2008, 04:38 AM

Thanks for all the replys I think the one tons have to have them,and I'm about 50/50 on the 3/4 and the 4x4s.I never really thought about the damage and rust issues to the cab.Maybe I'll buy a set and just set them up there for pictures then decide.keep the comments coming

Thanks Mike

killer71 · 04-19-2008, 04:44 AM

dst...they would look gr8 on your truck!

jay_shy · 04-19-2008, 05:30 AM

I kinda like them and agree they do look better on the one tons and larger 4X4's. I am thinking about putting them on my SWB 4X4 and thought about the rust issues. I pulled a set off a mid 1970's that sat in the JY for awhile and did not see any rust. I guess if they were sealed good enough.

Not trying to hijack, but since were on the subjuct of roof markers. Has anyone seen them on a slightly lifted (2"-4") SWB 4X4 or have opinions on weather it would look right or not.

Jason

muscletrucks · 04-19-2008, 05:35 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287528

Longhorn Man · 04-19-2008, 06:01 AM

one tons were not required to have them.
Trucks sold with daul rear wheel conversion were required to have them.

mahanian · 04-19-2008, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Here's a set on a non raised cab. They look great to me!

WOW!!! That truck is GORGEOUS!! I have absolutely no use for a truck like that but I WANT ONE!

Longhorn321 · 04-19-2008, 06:26 AM

I gotta vote no. I'm about 60/40 with the 60 being no but the 40 meaning I do kinda like 'em on the bigger trucks and for saftey reasons....Overall tho, I like the "clean" look better. My .02

67CHIP72 · 04-19-2008, 06:50 AM

I prefer the raised mount type personally. Last year I saw an oxidized Orange Shortbed 4x4 at the Pamona Swapmeet with that type of cab and it looked so cool with the 4" lift. I'm with special-K, in the fact that I think they look better on a K-20 though. Yours would look pretty cool with them. If you cant do it, maybe someone here will photo shop it for you.

Chuck

Pont406 · 04-19-2008, 07:15 AM

My 69 has them. I am still not sure if I will keep them or not.

67CHIP72 · 04-19-2008, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Pont406

My 69 has them. I am still not sure if I will keep them or not.

My Vote: Keep them!

toomanytoyz · 04-19-2008, 07:52 AM

I picked up this set from the junkyard................

Rick

Longhorn Man · 04-19-2008, 10:12 PM

mine;

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...85#post1768785

Longhorn321 · 04-19-2008, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toomanytoyz

I picked up this set from the junkyard................

Rick

Hey toomanytoyz....two words....MASKING TAPE!!!

wibilly · 04-20-2008, 05:02 AM

with big mirrors yes with sport mirrors no. but thats just one mans opinion

Down south truckin · 04-20-2008, 06:23 AM

Andy whats the deal with the clear / amber lights?? which is original? where do the others come from?

OK never mind I just saw your old thread someone dug up now I know thanks Mike

Longhorn Man · 04-20-2008, 06:34 AM

the amber round ones were original for 69 and 70 only. They went to a similar styale from 71 - 93 (and on some new Kenworths too)
The clear ones was a discovory i found when a truck came in needing a back up lens at work. Turns out it is also the same as the back up lens for 67 - 72 step sides.
Run to NAPA, and ask for p/n 680-2432 ... should be less than $5 each for the lens only.

cstm68 · 04-20-2008, 06:35 AM

i think they would look great on your truck. i like them on 3/4 tons and 4wd's

69long"n"low · 04-20-2008, 07:18 AM

i like them on big 4x4s and dually quad cabs lowered well any dually for that matter

67cst · 04-23-2008, 06:07 AM

LOL longhorn321

BurnoutNova · 04-23-2008, 11:51 AM

my K10 in my sig has them, it has the raised bumps so i kinda have to keep them, since there already there i like them, but im not sure i would go drilling and cutting holes in a nice cab if they werent already there.

BurnoutNova · 04-23-2008, 11:52 AM

**special-K** · 04-23-2008, 12:50 PM

They became required on trucks over 10,000# GVW.It`s an ICC thing.So any one ton produced after`68(?) had them.Same as with width.I`m not sure how it`s worded,but dual rear trucks,or any truck with a body that`s wider than the cab is required to have lights marking the width.Same as a high body,it`s required to have lights.That`s why they`re called "clearance lamps".

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04-19-2008, 03:51 AM	#26
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Who likes cab lights?? They seal just fine without the raised pads.The same lights were mounted on 73-91 trucks on that contour with no problems.If concerned,dab some quality caulk on the holes before running the screws in.It would take a hard look rom a knowledgeable 69-72 fanatic to even notice if they were factory or not.Can`t say that about any other cab light.The only pictures I have are on work trucks with ladder racks,big mirrors,and all that truck stuff.Nthing off a factory-looking truck with cab lights. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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04-19-2008, 04:38 AM	#29
Down south truckin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lilburn Georgia Posts: 1,240	Re: Who likes cab lights?? Thanks for all the replys I think the one tons have to have them,and I'm about 50/50 on the 3/4 and the 4x4s.I never really thought about the damage and rust issues to the cab.Maybe I'll buy a set and just set them up there for pictures then decide.keep the comments coming Thanks Mike

04-19-2008, 04:44 AM	#30
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Who likes cab lights?? dst...they would look gr8 on your truck! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

04-19-2008, 05:30 AM	#31
jay_shy SWB 4X4 CLUB Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,088	Re: Who likes cab lights?? I kinda like them and agree they do look better on the one tons and larger 4X4's. I am thinking about putting them on my SWB 4X4 and thought about the rust issues. I pulled a set off a mid 1970's that sat in the JY for awhile and did not see any rust. I guess if they were sealed good enough. Not trying to hijack, but since were on the subjuct of roof markers. Has anyone seen them on a slightly lifted (2"-4") SWB 4X4 or have opinions on weather it would look right or not. Jason

04-19-2008, 05:35 AM	#32
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04-19-2008, 06:01 AM	#33
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Who likes cab lights?? one tons were not required to have them. Trucks sold with daul rear wheel conversion were required to have them.

04-19-2008, 06:26 AM	#35
Longhorn321 Size Matters Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lyman, SC Posts: 9,189	Re: Who likes cab lights?? I gotta vote no. I'm about 60/40 with the 60 being no but the 40 meaning I do kinda like 'em on the bigger trucks and for saftey reasons....Overall tho, I like the "clean" look better. My .02 __________________ "Reading the owners manual is only for quitters." Jason Harper, Bloomberg News. ...WOOOO HOOOO!!!!

04-19-2008, 06:50 AM	#36
67CHIP72 STOLEN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,022	Re: Who likes cab lights?? I prefer the raised mount type personally. Last year I saw an oxidized Orange Shortbed 4x4 at the Pamona Swapmeet with that type of cab and it looked so cool with the 4" lift. I'm with special-K, in the fact that I think they look better on a K-20 though. Yours would look pretty cool with them. If you cant do it, maybe someone here will photo shop it for you. Chuck __________________ In Search Of

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04-19-2008, 07:52 AM	#39
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04-19-2008, 10:12 PM	#40
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04-20-2008, 05:02 AM	#42
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04-20-2008, 06:23 AM	#43
Down south truckin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lilburn Georgia Posts: 1,240	Re: Who likes cab lights?? Andy whats the deal with the clear / amber lights?? which is original? where do the others come from? OK never mind I just saw your old thread someone dug up now I know thanks Mike Last edited by Down south truckin; 04-20-2008 at 06:26 AM.

04-20-2008, 06:34 AM	#44
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Who likes cab lights?? the amber round ones were original for 69 and 70 only. They went to a similar styale from 71 - 93 (and on some new Kenworths too) The clear ones was a discovory i found when a truck came in needing a back up lens at work. Turns out it is also the same as the back up lens for 67 - 72 step sides. Run to NAPA, and ask for p/n 680-2432 ... should be less than $5 each for the lens only.



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04-20-2008, 06:35 AM	#45
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04-23-2008, 11:51 AM	#48
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: Who likes cab lights?? my K10 in my sig has them, it has the raised bumps so i kinda have to keep them, since there already there i like them, but im not sure i would go drilling and cutting holes in a nice cab if they werent already there.

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04-23-2008, 12:50 PM	#50
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Who likes cab lights?? They became required on trucks over 10,000# GVW.It`s an ICC thing.So any one ton produced after`68(?) had them.Same as with width.I`m not sure how it`s worded,but dual rear trucks,or any truck with a body that`s wider than the cab is required to have lights marking the width.Same as a high body,it`s required to have lights.That`s why they`re called "clearance lamps". PHOTOSHOP PHOTOSHOP PHOTOSHOP!!!! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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