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70c10 · 03-02-2003, 01:18 AM

I was going to install my new inserts I got from Reumster today and when I popped off my lenses, I found these screws in the metal housings. I have never seen these before. Anybody else have these?

Longhorn Man · 03-02-2003, 01:23 AM

Maybe it was done by the same guy who installed my headliner?
I have not seen any screws sticking out of the light assembly like that.

70c10 · 03-02-2003, 01:24 AM

Thanks Andy. I knew you would be first to reply!. I think you might be right, what was he thinking,LOL!!

72 CustomCamper · 03-02-2003, 01:40 AM

Maybe thought it needed a better ground..

Chuck

gizmo · 03-02-2003, 01:41 AM

I have never seen a screw in the housing like that . I would say that it was done to ground the metal housing because somebody had some problems getting the lights to work.

70c10 · 03-02-2003, 01:47 AM

You guys are probably right. I think I'll just use my Dremel to cut it flush so my LED inserts will fit in there.

Dads72 · 03-02-2003, 02:14 AM

That metal housing can be removed.
Why not see what's behind there? Then you'll know.

orange72350 · 03-02-2003, 02:48 AM

hey man. yer hackjob buddy put that screw in there 2 get a better ground 2 his lights. the taillights on yert truck wont work without a proper ground. i went through the same thing the other night. i took my truck 2 my shop to replace my rear harness, and put in my new tailight lenses. there was alll kinda crap built up in there, so i didnt get a goood ground 2 the light housing, so the lights didnt work. ijust took a die grinder 2 it and cleaned it up for a better ground. it works great. post a pic of yer leds. i wanna out a set on my truck, but wanna see what they llook like first. thanx

70c10 · 03-02-2003, 10:45 AM

I will definitely post pics when I get them installed. It's supposed to rain all day today so I will have to wait. I can't wait to see all 648 LED's fire up!

mikep · 03-02-2003, 03:23 PM

Dude, that picture with the screw through the top of the cab is classic !

Longhorn Man · 03-02-2003, 03:26 PM

I know.

03-02-2003, 01:18 AM	#1
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Does anybody else have this screw? I was going to install my new inserts I got from Reumster today and when I popped off my lenses, I found these screws in the metal housings. I have never seen these before. Anybody else have these? Attached Images __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

03-02-2003, 01:23 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Maybe it was done by the same guy who installed my headliner? I have not seen any screws sticking out of the light assembly like that. Attached Images

03-02-2003, 01:24 AM	#3
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Thanks Andy. I knew you would be first to reply!. I think you might be right, what was he thinking,LOL!! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

03-02-2003, 01:40 AM	#4
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	Maybe thought it needed a better ground.. Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

03-02-2003, 01:41 AM	#5
gizmo 100% Beefcake Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: LaVale, Maryland Posts: 246	Screw? I have never seen a screw in the housing like that . I would say that it was done to ground the metal housing because somebody had some problems getting the lights to work. __________________ 1969 C10,350,4:11 posi, Fast Enough 1984 Monte Carlo SS 1987 Chevy S-10, 355 w/150 Shot of Nitrous, Fun,Fun 1938 Nash Lafayette 1956 MG Magnette

03-02-2003, 01:47 AM	#6
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	You guys are probably right. I think I'll just use my Dremel to cut it flush so my LED inserts will fit in there. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

03-02-2003, 02:14 AM	#7
Dads72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 427	That metal housing can be removed. Why not see what's behind there? Then you'll know.

03-02-2003, 02:48 AM	#8
orange72350 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cold, Snowy High Level, Alberta Canada Eh Posts: 394	hey man. yer hackjob buddy put that screw in there 2 get a better ground 2 his lights. the taillights on yert truck wont work without a proper ground. i went through the same thing the other night. i took my truck 2 my shop to replace my rear harness, and put in my new tailight lenses. there was alll kinda crap built up in there, so i didnt get a goood ground 2 the light housing, so the lights didnt work. ijust took a die grinder 2 it and cleaned it up for a better ground. it works great. post a pic of yer leds. i wanna out a set on my truck, but wanna see what they llook like first. thanx __________________ 2003 yamaha raptor. Stock, but it still hauls!!!! 2000 skiddo mxz 700. Camoplast 1.5 inch track, jaws twin pipes, b+b can, custom built and weighted clutch, wiseco piston, high comp heads. its very fast. wow. 72 c-10 longbox. Bright Orange. Brand new 350, rv cam, performer intake, qjet, headers, 2 1/2 inch exhaust into hooker areo chamber mufflers. Body work coming soon. "dont let yer mind wander, its to little to go places by itself." "Forget the herse, cause i'll never die"-ACDC Back In Black "If It's To Loud, Yer Just Too Old" "I Love Anything Fast Enough To Do Something Stupid In" "Instant idiot, just add beer!!""

03-02-2003, 10:45 AM	#9
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	I will definitely post pics when I get them installed. It's supposed to rain all day today so I will have to wait. I can't wait to see all 648 LED's fire up! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

03-02-2003, 03:23 PM	#10
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	Dude, that picture with the screw through the top of the cab is classic ! __________________ No truck :-(

03-02-2003, 03:26 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I know.



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