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Cover Plate For 3rd Brake/cargo Light

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Hello all. I'm having a heck of a time finding something for my 98 GMC Sierra, and am hoping to find some resources by posting my question here.

 

I recently purchased a snug-top camper shell for my truck. I purchased the camper shell to alleviate having to use a tent while hunting/camping. Unfortunately, the 3rd brake/cargo light lens on my truck is hampering the correct fit of my camper shell. The extruded 3rd brake light lens hits the forward end of the camper shell, and consequently, the rear door seal is not flush with my tailgate. Currently, the camper shell is sitting too far rearward, by almost an inch. If you've ever owned a camper shell, then you already know the horrors of how much dust/dirt can enter the bed of your truck while driving dirt roads. In order for my camper shell to fit correctly, I'll have to remove my 3rd brake/cargo light. Doing so will permit the camper shell to move forward enough so that the door seal will be flush with my tailgate.

 

After wasting untold hours searching the web, I'm having a heck of a time finding if anyone makes a "cover-up kit" for my 3rd brake/cargo light? I've found several brushed aluminum and chrome billet lens "covers", but this is not what I'm needing. I need to remove my 3rd brake light lens altogether, and cleanly cover the hole. Sure, I could just use duct tape, but I'm just not redneck enough to live with that type of set-up. :thumbs:

 

Does anyone know if GM (or any aftermarket companies) make a cover up kit for a 3rd brake light? Sure seems like one should be available? I'm about to stroke out over this little ordeal, but only because archery deer season in Arizona starts in 4 more days! If anyone knows of such product, please - share where I can get one. Thanks...

 

ThunderDan

Draenor Senior Enthusiast

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I dont know of any.

 

Just get a scrap peice of metal, trace the outline of the light, cut the template out. Then apply some rtv to seal out the rain/dust and mount.

Spurshot Senior Enthusiast

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Been here, done that. My 99 with a Snugtop had the same issue. I took a piece of 3/8" thick white plastic (my 99 truck is white) and used the light as a template to trace the outline. Saw it out. Find a disk or belt sander and sand a rounded shape. I used white RTV to bond it in. It's been in there for 10 yrs now.

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