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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: 1slow64 on January 31, 2019, 02:10:26 AM

Title: 69 RS reverse lights install question
Post by: 1slow64 on January 31, 2019, 02:10:26 AM: I'm getting ready to cut my tail panel and wanted to find out from the people that have already done it.
My GM original reverse lights have two lower mounting screws but the top only has a stud on one side but I see the pics show 2 holes for the top mount.
So is it correct that the assembly is only held on by the two screws?
Title: Re: 69 RS reverse lights install question
Post by: Edgemontvillage on January 31, 2019, 06:00:34 PM: Here are photos of the factory reverse lights and cutouts (press stamped actually) from my (former) 1969 RS/Z28. You'll note the cutouts include holes for two locating bosses cast into the back of the RS backup light as well as for 2 screws that thread into clips as shown. The cutouts on reproduction tail pans are not true to the originals and I've not seen these clips reproduced in this style. Also note the location of the grommet hole for the electrical wire "Measure twice cut once"!

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4772/38880924750_106690e66e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22eLUky) (https://flic.kr/p/22eLUky) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156633854@N02/)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4792/25819959937_a7d0c4981d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FkC3x4) (https://flic.kr/p/FkC3x4) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156633854@N02/)
Title: Re: 69 RS reverse lights install question
Post by: 1slow64 on January 31, 2019, 09:27:26 PM: Excellent pics! That's what I needed. Thanks!
Title: Re: 69 RS reverse lights install question
Post by: x66 714 on February 01, 2019, 12:17:28 AM: If your X66 car is what you're doing this to, RS wasn't available on the X66 trim. I would've needed to be a X22. I only mention this because years later I'm trying to undo all the RS pieces from mine...….but it's your car....Joe
Title: Re: 69 RS reverse lights install question
Post by: 69Z28-RS on February 01, 2019, 01:06:06 AM: Don't we all want what we haven't got? :)
Title: Re: 69 RS reverse lights install question
Post by: x66 714 on February 01, 2019, 01:54:54 AM: Quote from: 69Z28-RS on February 01, 2019, 01:06:06 AM
Don't we all want what we haven't got? :)

Yep. When I first did mine in 1981, it was about options. PW, am/fm, rosewood, spoilers, Ducted hood, RS, front antenna, JL8. Now it's about putting it back to "as new" condition...Joe
Title: Re: 69 RS reverse lights install question
Post by: 1slow64 on February 01, 2019, 02:57:02 AM: Yes it's a X66 but it's going to be a X22 for a little while ;)
Title: Re: 69 RS reverse lights install question
Post by: rich69rs on February 02, 2019, 01:18:04 AM: One more pic for reference - original '69 RS
Title: Re: 69 RS reverse lights install question
Post by: ZLP955 on February 02, 2019, 12:37:01 PM: Stunning color Rich
Title: Re: 69 RS reverse lights install question
Post by: firstgenaddict on February 02, 2019, 05:02:11 PM: The lamps are the same as 1968-1972 Chevrolet and GMC pickup Bedlamps located on the curve in the center on the top of the back of the cab.