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**BOSS** · 08-06-2002, 01:36 PM

I have to thank my bro for these,he got them for my birthday

I like them but would relly like your opinions also..........thanx in avdance

dubie · 08-06-2002, 01:52 PM

Very nice custom touch. Sure wish I had a brother that would buy cool truck stuff as a gift!!

SWINGSAX68 · 08-06-2002, 02:02 PM

Just MHO,
I think that they would look better if say they were painted to match the truck or maybe painted black. And there seems to be a bit of space around the edges....looks like it will look good once you figure it out...

**BOSS** · 08-06-2002, 02:13 PM

the space around the edges are where they fit inside of the lip on the lenses,also how could i get paint to stick?

SWINGSAX68 · 08-06-2002, 02:23 PM

They are aluminum...maybe you can scuff them up pretty good..with like 500 grit sand paper..and just rattle can-em.....I was also thinking if you got some spare lenses for the tail lights, you can maybe paint the outer edges also so you can just see the light through the holes that are there....I don't know just some riggin' ideas......I like riggin stuff.....

bigvinnie · 08-06-2002, 02:24 PM

IMHO, classic vehicles in general don't look good with a lot of the bolt-on ornamentation you see on the newer imports, but if I kept em on there I'd surely paint em black or body color.

*Shane* · 08-06-2002, 02:24 PM

they look cool as they are......don't paint.....leave the aluminum "billet" finish.

If they were intended to be painted, the manufacturer wouldn't have gone thru the trouble of making them out of aluminum......propably would of used ABS plastic....like all the "ricer" bolt ons....LOL.

diggin69 · 08-06-2002, 02:32 PM

I like them gave me the idea to have some made with a bow-tie over the bulb part & ball mill the lower part of the tail light I think that would be killer, I think if you like them thats all that matters right!!!!

Diggin 69

colohusker · 08-06-2002, 05:20 PM

I like them, and also had the idea of some custom ones. Hadn't decided to go with the bowtie, or some other design such as a team name or something to aggravate people around these parts.

weasel29gm · 08-06-2002, 05:48 PM

Like'em, a touch of class!!!!!!!!

**Palf70Step** · 08-06-2002, 05:58 PM

Looks good to me. Adds a unique touch out of the norm.

71402BB · 08-06-2002, 06:05 PM

I think they look awsome! Looks very origanal! (never seen anything like them for are trucks before)

**BOSS** · 08-06-2002, 06:10 PM

Thanx guys it is nice to hear all of the different opinions on this board.That is what makes this board so GREAT

By the way i think i am going to keep them just like they are and cant wait to see what i get for CHRISTMAS

........lol.Thats what makes family great

**COBALT** · 08-06-2002, 06:11 PM

Well they look good, but I don't usually like that sort of thing IMHO. I think it would be a mistake to paint them the same color as the truck, though.

PrimeredThunder · 08-06-2002, 06:17 PM

I agree, they look good, but will look better if you get that gap on the sides closed up

Kenny

*big71* · 08-06-2002, 09:55 PM

they would look good with my french tail light

Longhorn Man · 08-06-2002, 10:01 PM

To make the red line disapear, you could paint the edge of the lens siver, then install the cover.

**68SWB4x4** · 08-06-2002, 10:14 PM

what about with clear lenses? but than youd REALLY be asking for the cops to pull you over......

08-06-2002, 01:36 PM	#1
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	What do you think? I have to thank my bro for these,he got them for my birthday I like them but would relly like your opinions also..........thanx in avdance Attached Images __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

08-06-2002, 01:52 PM	#2
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Very nice custom touch. Sure wish I had a brother that would buy cool truck stuff as a gift!! __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

08-06-2002, 02:02 PM	#3
SWINGSAX68 Now the others dig........ Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,520	looks OK Just MHO, I think that they would look better if say they were painted to match the truck or maybe painted black. And there seems to be a bit of space around the edges....looks like it will look good once you figure it out... __________________ 68 Chevy C10 Stepside Black Primer 78 GMC Longbed White 09 Chevy Silverado Shortbed Granite Blue *LOOKING FOR A 67 4 DOOR IMPALA!!!Just like Sam and Dean Winchester!! 'Cause Mustangs are for p^#$ and you can fit a body in the trunk of a 67 Impala* MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Texas State University-San Marcos, TX Certified Music Educator I hope Mom is up there watching and being my Guardian Angel "I've got a fever.....and the only prescription.....IS MORE COW BELL" -The Legendary: Bruce Dickenson "F#$@ 'em up!!!!!!" -The Legendary: Rogelio Escobar TRUCKY LINKS** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457750 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=461184 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=472848 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417541 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477788

08-06-2002, 02:13 PM	#4
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	the space around the edges are where they fit inside of the lip on the lenses,also how could i get paint to stick? __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

08-06-2002, 02:23 PM	#5
SWINGSAX68 Now the others dig........ Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,520	hmmmmm They are aluminum...maybe you can scuff them up pretty good..with like 500 grit sand paper..and just rattle can-em.....I was also thinking if you got some spare lenses for the tail lights, you can maybe paint the outer edges also so you can just see the light through the holes that are there....I don't know just some riggin' ideas......I like riggin stuff..... __________________ 68 Chevy C10 Stepside Black Primer 78 GMC Longbed White 09 Chevy Silverado Shortbed Granite Blue *LOOKING FOR A 67 4 DOOR IMPALA!!!Just like Sam and Dean Winchester!! 'Cause Mustangs are for p^#$ and you can fit a body in the trunk of a 67 Impala* MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Texas State University-San Marcos, TX Certified Music Educator I hope Mom is up there watching and being my Guardian Angel "I've got a fever.....and the only prescription.....IS MORE COW BELL" -The Legendary: Bruce Dickenson "F#$@ 'em up!!!!!!" -The Legendary: Rogelio Escobar TRUCKY LINKS** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457750 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=461184 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=472848 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417541 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477788

08-06-2002, 02:24 PM	#6
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	IMHO, classic vehicles in general don't look good with a lot of the bolt-on ornamentation you see on the newer imports, but if I kept em on there I'd surely paint em black or body color. __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

08-06-2002, 02:24 PM	#7
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	they look cool as they are......don't paint.....leave the aluminum "billet" finish. If they were intended to be painted, the manufacturer wouldn't have gone thru the trouble of making them out of aluminum......propably would of used ABS plastic....like all the "ricer" bolt ons....LOL. Last edited by Shane; 08-06-2002 at 02:27 PM.

08-06-2002, 02:32 PM	#8
diggin69 Southern but in Ohio!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Eaton,Oh. 45320 Posts: 467	I like them gave me the idea to have some made with a bow-tie over the bulb part & ball mill the lower part of the tail light I think that would be killer, I think if you like them thats all that matters right!!!! Diggin 69 __________________ 1969 C/10 3/4 ton 4x4 longbed custom, frame made from a 79 1972 custom-10 half/ton longbed 1980 1/2 ton 4x4 all original 350/350/205 with air Eaton,Oh rebelryder@hotmail.com

08-06-2002, 05:20 PM	#9
colohusker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 436	I like them, and also had the idea of some custom ones. Hadn't decided to go with the bowtie, or some other design such as a team name or something to aggravate people around these parts. __________________ ------------------------------------------------ I say it's only money, my wife says it's only a truck.... '71 C10 Deluxe, factory ac, ps, pb, should be done by 2102 Longmont, CO husker95@hotmail.com

08-06-2002, 05:48 PM	#10
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,091	Like'em, a touch of class!!!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

08-06-2002, 05:58 PM	#11
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,754	Looks good to me. Adds a unique touch out of the norm. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-06-2002, 06:05 PM	#12
71402BB now thats a true COON DOG Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Franconia, NH Posts: 1,977	I think they look awsome! Looks very origanal! (never seen anything like them for are trucks before) __________________ current project 67 402BB stout th350 3.08's with a locker. Plan on tubs 18.5's out back! (thanks Burnsman!) 71 SWB Stepside, was a 250, now is a 402 Big Block with 4 speed and 3.73's ( was crushed by a tree, bed sold, motor pulled) was my first truck!... oh well... 72 LWB 4x4 350 4-speed 3.08's posi wearing army olive drab green (SOLD!) 68 BURB 50TH LOOKALIKE work in progress, soon to have 250-I6 with a 3-speed on the tree 4.11's and posi ( currently sitting in back yard tarped awaiting time, $$$, and lots of love!) 67 1 TON- work truck 396 sm 420 4-speed, flat bed 4.57 gears "big red" (my first landscape truck, very rusty and crusty! but still gets the job done when needed!)

08-06-2002, 06:10 PM	#13
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	Thanx guys it is nice to hear all of the different opinions on this board.That is what makes this board so GREAT By the way i think i am going to keep them just like they are and cant wait to see what i get for CHRISTMAS ........lol.Thats what makes family great __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

08-06-2002, 06:11 PM	#14
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Well they look good, but I don't usually like that sort of thing IMHO. I think it would be a mistake to paint them the same color as the truck, though. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

08-06-2002, 06:17 PM	#15
PrimeredThunder Back from the Dead Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 522	I agree, they look good, but will look better if you get that gap on the sides closed up Kenny __________________ The only Carb that matters to me is the one under my hood! Salem, Oregon



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08-06-2002, 09:55 PM	#16
big71 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: JONESVILL NC Posts: 1,303	they would look good with my french tail light

08-06-2002, 10:01 PM	#17
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	To make the red line disapear, you could paint the edge of the lens siver, then install the cover.

08-06-2002, 10:14 PM	#18
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