ws721 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Ok folks here it is. The BIG question. LOL. Im trying to settle a debate with friends on adding extra non factory lights to a classic clean truck. Now I like "chicken" lights as much or more than the next guy. BUT. If you own a clean unmolested truck should you leave it alone or personalize it? My last new dropdeck had 32 marker lights that I had installed at the factory. I like lights but I also like a clean unmolested truck. Throw in youre 2 cents Quote Remember if it's got a hood it's no good! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35782-extra-lights-or-no/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hatcity Posted May 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 20, 2014 adding some does not take away from the classic.just don't make it look like a parade wagona few along the bottom front bumper, maybe under the cab steps 3 Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35782-extra-lights-or-no/#findComment-246294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bigdogtrucker Posted May 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 20, 2014 I'm one for keeping them close to stock,if modified do it tastefully period correct style . 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35782-extra-lights-or-no/#findComment-246295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gearhead204 Posted May 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 21, 2014 you drive it you pay the bills enjoy the damn thing, if that means more lights then add them JUST DONT START DRILLING HOLES ALL OVER !!!!!!!!!!!!! 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35782-extra-lights-or-no/#findComment-246303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2stacksuperdog Posted May 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 21, 2014 I see more lights as more headaches. 6 Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35782-extra-lights-or-no/#findComment-246307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_martell Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 It's yours..... Make it so. I'm also in favour of tasteful lights....... 1 Quote Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35782-extra-lights-or-no/#findComment-246332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kansas farmer Posted May 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 21, 2014 I'm a light man as long as it's tasteful and done right ie not scotch locks I hate those things they should be illegal. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35782-extra-lights-or-no/#findComment-246335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I like a plain, stock looking truck as much as the next guy.........but again I like a few extra lights myself. I put a couple under the doors of my B so the tank step is lit up at night. Then a couple under the bunk. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35782-extra-lights-or-no/#findComment-246338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Same as they said.mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35782-extra-lights-or-no/#findComment-246340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 ya me too,,,a few in the right places is always nice...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35782-extra-lights-or-no/#findComment-246342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Some extra lights added tastefully add personality to it, to many cheapen it. IMO Paul 2 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35782-extra-lights-or-no/#findComment-246346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I prefer an original look on vintage iron for the most part. I like lights on the new stuff. Do what makes you happy however.Greg Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35782-extra-lights-or-no/#findComment-246348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 agree. subtle lights are ok. I have green 18'' led strip lights under the fenders of my B and also under the rockers so they shine on the fuel tanks at night. was thinkin of another pair of strips and that's it. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35782-extra-lights-or-no/#findComment-246349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby j Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Dang I agree with everybody.......all have good points.......me personally only a few under tanks,front bumper,sleeper,inside cab underneath dash to shine on floor.........bobby j. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35782-extra-lights-or-no/#findComment-246350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ws721 Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 All excellent suggestions. Thank you very much. A few extra lights in the right places it is then. Quote Remember if it's got a hood it's no good! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35782-extra-lights-or-no/#findComment-246391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I also put a couple red marker lights under the dash. I can now see around inside the truck at night without it being obnoxious. You can't see the fixture, just the red glow at your feet.I put a couple of those tiny red LED lights inside the front corner of the bunk. Makes it nice to see to move around without the white flood light glaring. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35782-extra-lights-or-no/#findComment-246446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post j hancock Posted May 22, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2014 Lots of lighting ideas for when Ken gets the pole installed in his trailer.Concealed....Colors....LED.....Don't forget the disco ball! 3 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35782-extra-lights-or-no/#findComment-246449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I agree with what most have said,a few well placed lights here and there are ok,personally I just wouldn't go overboard. I added cab/sleeper length light bars to my CX and not much else,i put small oval shaped LED's with chrome frames on the ends of the mudflap brackets,and a few green LED's inside the cab,but that's pretty much it..................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35782-extra-lights-or-no/#findComment-246451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Lots of lighting ideas for when Ken gets the pole installed in his trailer.Concealed....Colors....LED.....Don't forget the disco ball!Pole? There is no room. I need to get rid of all the Mack parts I accumulated and some of my late brother's funiture. It turned into a storage trailer over the winter. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35782-extra-lights-or-no/#findComment-246453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 I'd like some extra lights, but can't bring myself to drill any holes in something that I spent time & money to make nice again. I think they can look good when you don't go overboard with them.Refer to vintage OVERDRIVE mags for ideas.My .02 Al 2 Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35782-extra-lights-or-no/#findComment-246656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Now that you ask me what i think, its your truck so go with that ideal But if it was mine i would leave it along as for as lights.chicken lights to me is like blowing your horn when not needed, it is only saying look here its me again.sorry to some degree Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35782-extra-lights-or-no/#findComment-246661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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