Re: converting 69 B-body side marker reflectors to lights ???
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07/26/24 01:06 PM
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i have often wondered if the 70 lens would fit the 69 reflector housing. can someone out there with a 70 get a measurement for me please ? i have looked at various catalogs, but have not seen anything that i thought i might be able to use. modifying something that would be close is not a problem. led's will certainly be used, and wiring them will be no problem for me. i also have a wiring diagram that shows how to wire up the single filament bulb to also act as a turn signal as well as still being a side marker. thanks for the suggestions guys !
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Re: converting 69 B-body side marker reflectors to lights ???
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70 lights are bigger than the 69 stuff. Unless you want to do paint work there's not much you can do to get them to fit.
I've kicked around the idea of using 70s 80s markers to get a socket onto the backside of the 69 housings. Cut a hole in the housing behind the reflector and use a cut up late model housing to hold the bulb. The mounting studs on the 69 housing can be used to attach the late model socket.
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Re: converting 69 B-body side marker reflectors to lights ???
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Led would be the way to go but I think clearance to the lenses would be about the same as the late model markers.
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Re: converting 69 B-body side marker reflectors to lights ???
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Jus an idea floated on. If there is no room for the strip, maybe just making a groove on housing for it
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Re: converting 69 B-body side marker reflectors to lights ???
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The '70/'71 marker lens sure look close to the '69's IMO. Doesn't look like it would take much to fit the entire assembly or mod the lens to fit the '69.
that's kind of the way i was considering going. so if i could get a measurement on that particular lens, i could then decide if i can make it fit. wiring will not be an issue, and i will be using LED bulbs. so, if anyone out there could measure their 70/71 lens, i would GREATLY appreciate it !!!
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Re: converting 69 B-body side marker reflectors to lights ???
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70 is bigger than 69, BTDT. I had grabbed a 70 marker while trying to find a replacement for my 69.
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Re: converting 69 B-body side marker reflectors to lights ???
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11 years ago I bought a kit from YearOne that converted my 69 side reflectors to 70 side marker lights, the kit included the wiring. I don’t know if Yearone’s kit used 70 side marker lights, but they fit. interesting. i think i'll try contacting year one, and see if they can tell me what the dimensions are. might try layson's as well, as i have an order ready to place with them in a couple of days anyway. if the lenses will fit, or can be "shaved" a tad to fit, i will add them to the layson order. if i find out, i will post the results. [unless someone beats me to it....]
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Re: converting 69 B-body side marker reflectors to lights ???
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As I've mentioned twice now.
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