[Spicey_Tapatio]

Hello everyone I just got my Elco back from the paint shop and I can't seem to find my tail light brackets and I cannot find them on any web site. I am not sure if I am using the correct name for the bracket I've used tail light bracket , tail light mount and tail light mounting panel and no luck. Does anyone have a pair for sale or any information where I can buy them ? I've been looking for 2 days now and even called auto dismantlers in my area and no luck . Here's a picture

 

[78 Elk]

Hi Spicey_Tapatio, welcome from Idaho. Glad you've joined us. Looking forward to seeing pictures of your El Camino. Where abouts are you located? Have fun with your El Camino and the community.

 

[Old Bear]

This link discusses a potential alternative.
Tail light bracket 1969 | El Camino Central Forum

 

[Spicey_Tapatio]

Thanks for the link but I am not as talented as the person who made the bracket himself plus I am missing both brackets so I wouldn't have anything to go off of . Thanks anyway

 

[One Feather]

There is a '72 in Cloverdale not too far from you. Can't tell 100% but it looks like the bracket is visible on the passenger side. It's pretty picked over though. Not sure how old that photo is.

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[Spicey_Tapatio]

There is a '72 in Cloverdale not too far from you. Can't tell 100% but it looks like the bracket is visible on the passenger side. It's pretty picked over though. Not sure how old that photo is.

There is a '72 in Cloverdale not too far from you. Can't tell 100% but it looks like the bracket is visible on the passenger side. It's pretty picked over though. Not sure how old that photo is.

Parts Vehicles | gerdesautowreckers

www.gerdesautowreckers.com

I emailed him and it came back as failed email hopefully he will answer the phone in the morning.

Parts Vehicles | gerdesautowreckers

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Awesome I'll email them and call them tomorrow. Everyone here is so friendly and helpful I appreciate all the help . Hopefully they have them .

 

[Spicey_Tapatio]

There is a '72 in Cloverdale not too far from you. Can't tell 100% but it looks like the bracket is visible on the passenger side. It's pretty picked over though. Not sure how old that photo is.

Parts Vehicles | gerdesautowreckers

www.gerdesautowreckers.com

Awesome I'll email them and call them tomorrow. Everyone here is so friendly and helpful I appreciate all the help . Hopefully they have them .

There is a '72 in Cloverdale not too far from you. Can't tell 100% but it looks like the bracket is visible on the passenger side. It's pretty picked over though. Not sure how old that photo is.

Parts Vehicles | gerdesautowreckers

www.gerdesautowreckers.com

I called him and he told me to call him in a week lol . Doesn't seem that auto wrecker will be able to help bit I will call at another date .

 

[One Feather]

Interesting. One man operation maybe?

 

[Old Bear]

It looked like you folks in Coastal Northern California got considerable rain in December and earlier in this new year. Possibly that vehicle is in the low side of the yard.

I would check back with him.

 

[Spicey_Tapatio]

It hasn't rained in almost 2 weeks maybe a little drizzle in certain areas and when I talked to him he didn't seem to care or want to hear me out but I will try in a week unless I find the parts I need before then.

 

[One Feather]

I got curious so I dug mine out. They have a few markings, but nothing resembling a part number. The factory assembly manual does not appear to have a drawing either (still looking).

The taillights changed in 1970, I don't know if that also affected the mounting bracket. I would venture a guess that at least the 70-72s all use the same ones.

It has to be frustrating when the parts are right there within reach.
On the bright side, GM made more than 150,000 70-72s. I am positive another one will turn up nearby if this falls through.

 

[Spicey_Tapatio]

I got curious so I dug mine out. They have a few markings, but nothing resembling a part number. The factory assembly manual does not appear to have a drawing either (still looking).

The taillights changed in 1970, I don't know if that also affected the mounting bracket. I would venture a guess that at least the 70-72s all use the same ones.

It has to be frustrating when the parts are right there within reach.
On the bright side, GM made more than 150,000 70-72s. I am positive another one will turn up nearby if this falls through.

your correct 70 to 72 use the same bracket. Thank you for checking

 

[Spicey_Tapatio]

So today I found a guy parting out a El Camino but he lives 2 hours away so I was going to go up there but before I went I checked Craigslist first (again) and to my surprise a new post was up saying elcamino parts so I called and sure enough he had them and I also bought 2 wing windows from him all for 140 bucks . Winner winner . 🏆