67-72 headlight buckets - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*WAAF* · 12-22-2011, 03:30 PM

the black metal part the headlight fits into..
is it the same as all 7" g.m. buckets.. or do I need to find truck ones..
i'm thinking they are all the same..
the new headlights require holes drilled in the buckets for the halo ring and the blue accent bulb ..
and need to pick up a pair..
thanks

**Todd68Chevy** · 12-22-2011, 03:44 PM

I am not sure how many different kinds there are but I know the 67-68 Chevy and the 69-72 are different. I am not sure about the GMC small headlights. Are you wanting new or used?

*WAAF* · 12-22-2011, 03:50 PM

there is a truck or two in j/y here.. but if they been trashed.. I figured other g.m.

Longhorn Man · 12-22-2011, 04:01 PM

no idea if any par parts swap...
67/68 same p/n
69/70 same p/n
71/72 same p/n
all are intechangable, but none swap without work (drilling/cutting)

*WAAF* · 12-22-2011, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

no idea if any par parts swap...
67/68 same p/n
69/70 same p/n
71/72 same p/n
all are intechangable, but none swap without work (drilling/cutting)

I think maybe I worded this wrong.. cause I can't see why a 70 would be different from a 71-72
not the trim around the headlight.. the part that it sits in.. that the s/s ring bolts to that holds the headlight..
and has 2 adjustment screws and a spring holding it to the core support..
they are different ,?

black_sheep454 · 12-22-2011, 04:48 PM

I know there not the same as a gmc of the same years but may be the same or similar for 73/79 trucks. I don't really know for sure.
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*WAAF* · 12-22-2011, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by black_sheep454

I know there not the same as a gmc of the same years but may be the same or similar for 73/79 trucks. I don't really know for sure.
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ya gmc is the smaller 5" headlights.. so they are different..

Longhorn Man · 12-22-2011, 05:47 PM

And here is somewhat proof.
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=162
look at the part numbers.
Like I said, you can MAKE them work... I learned about this when I put a 68 nose on my 72 burb and didn't have 68 buckets. I had 72 buckets, and 69 buckets.

stsalvage · 12-23-2011, 06:41 AM

i used a set of buckets lights from a 1972 to a 1968 longhorn and they fit well

Longhorn Man · 12-23-2011, 07:13 AM

And were your headlights crooked after that?
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Classic Bowties · 12-23-2011, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

no idea if any par parts swap...
67/68 same p/n
69/70 same p/n
71/72 same p/n
all are intechangable, but none swap without work (drilling/cutting)

Quote:

Originally Posted by WAAF

I think maybe I worded this wrong.. cause I can't see why a 70 would be different from a 71-72
not the trim around the headlight.. the part that it sits in.. that the s/s ring bolts to that holds the headlight..
and has 2 adjustment screws and a spring holding it to the core support..
they are different ,?

Quote:

Originally Posted by stsalvage

i used a set of buckets lights from a 1972 to a 1968 longhorn and they fit well

If wanting a direct/match/no monkey business fit for 67/68 chev or 69-72 chev, locate them from a donor truck matching the year span needed as they are a little different from each other. Mel

67/68 Chevy both L. & R. side use same headlight mounting bucket OE GM p/n 924535.

69-72 Chevy L. side headlight mounting bucket OE GM p/n 5961886.

69-72 Chevy R. side headlight mounting bucket OE GM p/n 5961887.

*WAAF* · 12-23-2011, 09:26 AM

thanks all...
rather have a spare set to hack on.. and leave the originals intact.. incase I hate the new lights, or they blind people ..

gringoloco · 01-04-2012, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

And were your headlights crooked after that?
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Mine are!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Classic Bowties

If wanting a direct/match/no monkey business fit for 67/68 chev or 69-72 chev, locate them from a donor truck matching the year span needed as they are a little different from each other. Mel

67/68 Chevy both L. & R. side use same headlight mounting bucket OE GM p/n 924535.

69-72 Chevy L. side headlight mounting bucket OE GM p/n 5961886.

69-72 Chevy R. side headlight mounting bucket OE GM p/n 5961887.

Great info- you just fixed my truck- thanks!

Classic Bowties · 01-27-2012, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Great info- you just fixed my truck- thanks!

Glad to help ya sort it out. Mel

12-22-2011, 03:30 PM	#1
WAAF Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: ma Posts: 278	67-72 headlight buckets the black metal part the headlight fits into.. is it the same as all 7" g.m. buckets.. or do I need to find truck ones.. i'm thinking they are all the same.. the new headlights require holes drilled in the buckets for the halo ring and the blue accent bulb .. and need to pick up a pair.. thanks

12-22-2011, 03:44 PM	#2
Todd68Chevy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shelburn Indiana Posts: 3,977	Re: 67-72 headlight buckets I am not sure how many different kinds there are but I know the 67-68 Chevy and the 69-72 are different. I am not sure about the GMC small headlights. Are you wanting new or used? __________________ Note: All parts I have for sale are also for sale locally. I currently own: 1940 Chevy Fire truck (project), 1946 Chevy truck (project), 1946 Chevy 1 Ton pick up, 1953 Chevy school bus (storage area), 1968 Chevy C10 (I have drove for 26 years), 1994 Chevy C2500 (daily driver), 2005 GMC crew cab K2500 (parts hauler) and more trucks for parts.

12-22-2011, 03:50 PM	#3
WAAF Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: ma Posts: 278	Re: 67-72 headlight buckets there is a truck or two in j/y here.. but if they been trashed.. I figured other g.m.

12-22-2011, 04:01 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 67-72 headlight buckets no idea if any par parts swap... 67/68 same p/n 69/70 same p/n 71/72 same p/n all are intechangable, but none swap without work (drilling/cutting)

12-22-2011, 04:48 PM	#6
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: 67-72 headlight buckets I know there not the same as a gmc of the same years but may be the same or similar for 73/79 trucks. I don't really know for sure. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

12-22-2011, 05:47 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 67-72 headlight buckets And here is somewhat proof. http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=162 look at the part numbers. Like I said, you can MAKE them work... I learned about this when I put a 68 nose on my 72 burb and didn't have 68 buckets. I had 72 buckets, and 69 buckets.

12-23-2011, 06:41 AM	#9
stsalvage Scrapper 1 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Riverside Calif Posts: 1,649	Re: 67-72 headlight buckets i used a set of buckets lights from a 1972 to a 1968 longhorn and they fit well

12-23-2011, 07:13 AM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 67-72 headlight buckets And were your headlights crooked after that? Posted via Mobile Device

12-23-2011, 09:26 AM	#12
WAAF Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: ma Posts: 278	Re: 67-72 headlight buckets thanks all... rather have a spare set to hack on.. and leave the originals intact.. incase I hate the new lights, or they blind people ..



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