[kcs]

I am installing new back-up lights in a 68 rs/ss. The rear panel was all replaced due to Minnesota rust. I have the measurements from some helpful people on this site but I don't understand how they are installed. Is there a plate that goes behind and holds the light assembly in place? Is the rectangular hole drilled all the way through the rear valance? Is the hole just through the outside and then a opening made for the light bulb area? Probably a dumb question but I don't want to wreck the tail pan section. Any help would be appreciated.I just finished reading and searching this site for a few hours and found what I needed. Thanks to everyone who contributes information!

[This message has been edited by kcs (edited 03-19-2001).]

 

[jackr]

The holes are only cut in the outer valance. If you look from the underside of the inner valance you will see the two bolt holes and the wire hole for the rs lights. You can use a cutoff wheel to cut the opening.

 

[coach420]

Has anyone cut into the front valance to mount the RS parking lights? Do you just bolt the housings to the valance through drilled holes?

Peter

 

[Jonesy]

To answer the original question:

There are retainer nuts/clipnuts(sp?) that push on over the holes that the screws screw in to.

Here's a pic:

http://hobbystage.net/camaro/media.cgi?site=jonesy&folder=*&group=1&page=*&id=1021152242-000029

There are more pics in my sig that show where the wire holes in the trunk are located.

The front valance turn signal assemblys bolt in with a bracket I believe. The bracket is on the back side of the light and wider than the hole that the light goes in and snugs the light assy to the valance. At least I think that's right, as I dont have mine in front of me.

 

[Chevy Kid]

The 67/68 RS valence panel has a rolled edge. On a 67, the housing is installed from the front. I believe the 68 is slightly different. HTH,

Tim