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When I took apart my grill there was a yellowish (faded) plastic pieces between glass lens and running light housing. Can anyone tell me did this truck come with colored running lights and where can I get the colored plastic piece?

Thank you!

Bruce,

What would be the running lights? The head lights?

Presumably, you are referring to the front parklamps, which, I think, would have had clear lenses.

Parklamps were used to indicate that you were parked (and were not to be used when running/driving). That is why the front parklamps turn off when you pull the light-switch full-out (and the headlamps come on).

Here are amber lenses.

Amber lenses were not used in any '50s vehicle. I personally think they look goofy with them. But it's your truck.

Yes front parking lamps is what I have and they are clear. I'll just put back together with the clear lense. Someone at some time had put these plastic yellow things behind lens for looks I guess.
Thanks for input!

I use mine for turn signals, but if the cops ever give me grief about the color I'll probably just find some yellow bulbs for them.

That's what I did too. I installed a 1157 bulb holder and used yellow bulbs for park/turn lights