What do you think of these tail lights?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**desert-rat** · 07-29-2018, 10:11 PM

Am thinking about removing the chrome tail light bezel and filling the holes. Now the tail light look out of place so was thinking about adding these. I kind of like the black trim. Was thinking about the chrome trim, but I think the black trim looks sporty. dont want LED. Honestly, what do you think??

https://www.classicindustries.com/pr...s/fb1072b.html

**special-K** · 07-29-2018, 10:39 PM

You asked. Black anodized trim has no place being on one of these trucks or any vehicle of this era

Old_Gold · 07-29-2018, 10:40 PM

I think those would look good if you are getting rid of some of the chrome, got pics to show where you're at now?

71meangreenc10 · 07-29-2018, 10:54 PM

What color is the truck?

Could look ok with the right color combo. I prefer LED tail lights, keeps the elderly over here from getting too close.....

Smitty

**desert-rat** · 07-29-2018, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Old_Gold

I think those would look good if you are getting rid of some of the chrome, got pics to show where you're at now?

No pic. Just no chrome around the lights or tail gate.

**desert-rat** · 07-29-2018, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 71meangreenc10

What color is the truck?

Could look ok with the right color combo. I prefer LED tail lights, keeps the elderly over here from getting too close.....

Smitty

Going for something like fire engine red.

BRL · 07-30-2018, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by desert-rat

...what do you think?? ...

...well since you're asking, I think you own it and can make your own decision, (if you haven't already) and most folks here will still approve eh?

After all, it is a cool 68/72 era Detroit produced truck or something like that.

Personally, from my perspective, I like the semi-chrome/aluminum look because as others have said, a little more period correct.

Either way, have fun with your toy!

...oh yea, I actually own a Stepside, so I really have no steak in this at all. HA!

...doesn't mean I don't observe.

71meangreenc10 · 07-30-2018, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by desert-rat

Going for something like fire engine red.

That should look good.

Smitty

Andy4639 · 07-30-2018, 06:27 AM

I like the way they look without the trim on mine. I used the normal ones with LED panels installed.

BCOWANWHEELS · 07-30-2018, 08:04 PM

stock................

SonnyBoy · 07-30-2018, 09:12 PM

Just my 2 cents .
Its your truck , build it the way you want !
Different strokes for different folks.
Nothing wrong with that .

**jocko** · 07-30-2018, 09:53 PM

Build it how you want, even if that includes those hideous things

**jocko** · 07-30-2018, 09:55 PM

JUST KIDDING

Sorry, couldn't help myself. But since you asked, like others have mentioned, I like these trucks stock too. If it's an all out custom, perhaps, but I don't think it would look right unless it matched an overall theme of the truck as a full on custom with other such trim changes elsewhere on the truck.

SC1969c10 · 07-30-2018, 09:56 PM

would look awesome on a black or white truck. personally I would spray the chrome trim black before I dropped that kind of coin. you could even buy a can of black plasti dip and spray the chrome ones. If you don't like it, it peels right off

**Ironangel** · 07-31-2018, 03:24 AM

I dont like em at all. And if you do get em, I wouldn't tell anybody what they cost! "Just Sayin"

jessemthompson · 07-31-2018, 09:23 AM

For the cost, i think you’d be better suited to invest your money into your truck in other ways. That’s a lot for tail lights

bill3rail · 07-31-2018, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jessemthompson

For the cost, i think you’d be better suited to invest your money into your truck in other ways. That’s a lot for tail lights

That is what I was thinking. $240.00? You can make something yourself for a lot less that looks just as good.

Big Kev-O · 07-31-2018, 01:31 PM

1. It your $$$ do what you like, $238 is way overpriced for my wallet.
2. They would only look good an a satin black truck.
3. They look like the gaskets are showing through the lens.

**desert-rat** · 08-01-2018, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jocko

Build it how you want, even if that includes those hideous things

Lol. You crazy man.

**desert-rat** · 08-01-2018, 06:46 PM

Thank you all for your honest replies. All the replies got me thinking about other ways to do the tail lights. I just don't want LEDs...seems that's the way most people are going on these trucks.

SC1969c10 · 08-01-2018, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by desert-rat

Thank you all for your honest replies. All the replies got me thinking about other ways to do the tail lights. I just don't want LEDs...seems that's the way most people are going on these trucks.

Ha, not trying to be a smart-@$$ but led id the way the entire world is going! Just give in it will grow on you!
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**desert-rat** · 08-02-2018, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SC1969c10

Ha, not trying to be a smart-@$$ but led id the way the entire world is going! Just give in it will grow on you!
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You smart a$$

j/k. I know that's the way things are going now, but I'm trying to keep the truck some what in it's era.

**Grumpy old man** · 08-02-2018, 07:32 AM

Look around your truck are there better things to spend $240. on ? tail lights are about the last thing you need to decide on ...

**desert-rat** · 08-04-2018, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

Look around your truck are there better things to spend $240. on ? tail lights are about the last thing you need to decide on ...

Ya, 240 is pricey. I can use 240 in better places. I may go with stock tail lights.

07-29-2018, 10:11 PM	#1
desert-rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: 3,018 feet above the SoCal/Mojave Desert region. Posts: 356	What do you think of these tail lights?? Am thinking about removing the chrome tail light bezel and filling the holes. Now the tail light look out of place so was thinking about adding these. I kind of like the black trim. Was thinking about the chrome trim, but I think the black trim looks sporty. dont want LED. Honestly, what do you think?? https://www.classicindustries.com/pr...s/fb1072b.html

07-29-2018, 10:39 PM	#2
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07-29-2018, 10:40 PM	#3
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07-29-2018, 10:54 PM	#4
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07-30-2018, 06:27 AM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: What do you think of these tail lights?? I like the way they look without the trim on mine. I used the normal ones with LED panels installed. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

07-30-2018, 08:04 PM	#10
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: What do you think of these tail lights?? stock................ __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

07-30-2018, 09:12 PM	#11
SonnyBoy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Gig Harbor Washington Posts: 21	Re: What do you think of these tail lights?? Just my 2 cents . Its your truck , build it the way you want ! Different strokes for different folks. Nothing wrong with that .

07-30-2018, 09:53 PM	#12
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,937	Re: What do you think of these tail lights?? Build it how you want, even if that includes those hideous things

07-30-2018, 09:55 PM	#13
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,937	Re: What do you think of these tail lights?? JUST KIDDING Sorry, couldn't help myself. But since you asked, like others have mentioned, I like these trucks stock too. If it's an all out custom, perhaps, but I don't think it would look right unless it matched an overall theme of the truck as a full on custom with other such trim changes elsewhere on the truck.

07-30-2018, 09:56 PM	#14
SC1969c10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Little River, SC Posts: 105	Re: What do you think of these tail lights?? would look awesome on a black or white truck. personally I would spray the chrome trim black before I dropped that kind of coin. you could even buy a can of black plasti dip and spray the chrome ones. If you don't like it, it peels right off

07-31-2018, 03:24 AM	#15
Ironangel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Falls City, Nebraska "100 Miles From Nowhere" Posts: 2,219	Re: What do you think of these tail lights?? I dont like em at all. And if you do get em, I wouldn't tell anybody what they cost! "Just Sayin" __________________ Michael of the clan Hill, "Two Seventy Two's" 71 1-ton Dually 350 4-Speed 71 C/50 Grain Truck, 350 Split-Axle 4-Speed 02 3/4 ton Express 14 Indian Chief Vintage 1952 Ford 8N, "Only Ford Allowed On The Property" "Be American, Buy American"

07-31-2018, 09:23 AM	#16
jessemthompson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 956	Re: What do you think of these tail lights?? For the cost, i think you’d be better suited to invest your money into your truck in other ways. That’s a lot for tail lights

07-31-2018, 01:31 PM	#18
Big Kev-O Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Simi, CA Posts: 495	Re: What do you think of these tail lights?? 1. It your $$$ do what you like, $238 is way overpriced for my wallet. 2. They would only look good an a satin black truck. 3. They look like the gaskets are showing through the lens. __________________ Made in America by Americans

08-01-2018, 06:46 PM	#20
desert-rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: 3,018 feet above the SoCal/Mojave Desert region. Posts: 356	Re: What do you think of these tail lights?? Thank you all for your honest replies. All the replies got me thinking about other ways to do the tail lights. I just don't want LEDs...seems that's the way most people are going on these trucks.

08-02-2018, 07:32 AM	#23
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: What do you think of these tail lights?? Look around your truck are there better things to spend $240. on ? tail lights are about the last thing you need to decide on ...



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