1969-1972 El Camino Tailgate Backup Lens (pair)
1969-1972 El Camino Tailgate Backup Lens (pair), For the 1969–1972 Chevrolet El Camino, the backup (reverse light) lenses are located prominently in the center section of the rear tailgate. Unlike the 1968 model (which placed the reverse lights in the rear bumper), these four model years share the exact same rectangular, clear injection-molded tailgate lenses.
Replacement pairs are available in both factory-correct clear plastic reproductions and modernized LED upgrades.
Product Varieties
- Factory-Style Reproduction (Clear Plastic): Molded with original-style clear acrylic, featuring the correct internal etched grid lines and pre-drilled perimeter mounting holes.
- Modern LED Conversions: Clear polycarbonate lenses pre-loaded with high-intensity white LEDs (often 24 LEDs per side). These plug directly into your factory 1156 light socket using a pigtail adapter, offering a much brighter reverse path without altering the exterior look.
Installation Tip
Tailgate backup lenses take significant abuse from weather, cargo loading, and slam impact. When installing your new pair, always replace the foam lens gaskets to prevent rainwater from leaking inside the tailgate skin, which can cause hidden lower-gate rust. Avoid over-tightening the mounting screws, as excess pressure can easily crack the fresh plastic around the screw holes.
Are you currently troubleshooting a water leak or wiring issue inside your tailgate, or are you simply trying to refresh hazy plastic on an otherwise clean paint job? Let me know if you need to trace down the correct mounting screws or die-cut gaskets.
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