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creep 03-25-2010 10:05 AM

Spotlight on a 60-63?
 
Does anyone have pictures of a 60-63 with a post mounted spotlight? I am getting an original GM spotlight for my 63 and I want to see how it mounts to the pillar.

61TWUK 03-25-2010 10:35 AM

Re: Spotlight on a 60-63?
 
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Here is a 1961 (kinda bad picture) but its what I've got...

creep 03-25-2010 03:07 PM

Re: Spotlight on a 60-63?
 
Thanks. I was wondering where it mounted.

markeb01 03-25-2010 04:18 PM

Re: Spotlight on a 60-63?
 
For what it's worth, there's an original Unity spotlight mounting bracket and template on eBay (closing today) which claims to fit this series trucks.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1949-...item3a58e8c0bd

61TWUK 03-25-2010 04:31 PM

Re: Spotlight on a 60-63?
 
Huh man thats random... cool though and CHEAP...

creep 03-25-2010 05:33 PM

Re: Spotlight on a 60-63?
 
The spotlight I'm getting has the original brackets and templates with it.

aerotruk63 03-25-2010 06:36 PM

Re: Spotlight on a 60-63?
 
1963 Chevrolet Accessories Installation Manual.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_jlNKkl-rSbc/Sm...2/Template.jpg

Factory template Chevrolet

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_jlNKkl-rSbc/S6...512/image0.jpg

An Email from Bob. This guy knows his spotlights!

"Norm, sorry about the delay. I have had the Unity factory looking for templates, gaskets, and the special inside bracket. They have not had any luck. So all I could get was a couple of the 141R brackets themselves. The cost is $40.00 each plus shipping. If you have a left side already mounted you could make a template off of that and turn it over for the right side. You may order by email or phone me at Accessoryland (563)556-5482. Thank you very much. Bob"

aerotruk63 03-25-2010 06:38 PM

Re: Spotlight on a 60-63?
 
1963 Chevrolet Custom Accessories Book.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_jlNKkl-rSbc/Sl.../image0-31.jpg

aerotruk63 03-25-2010 06:41 PM

Re: Spotlight on a 60-63?
 
Exterior bracket was cast by Autolite #141L & 141R. The interior bracket was #181L & # 181R if I remember correctly. Unity Model CH spotlight. The handle is also stubbier than the regular Unity spotlight handle. There was also a bracket from Unity #31 & 31RH which was a universal type bracket in the shape of an elongated tear drop that was installed through the door or cowl.

http://www.unityusa.com/

Would really like to see what you get. I waited 20 years for the template for my lights which I`ll be installing this summer.

aerotruk63 03-25-2010 06:54 PM

Re: Spotlight on a 60-63?
 
1960 GMC Accessories Book Notice the housing of the spotlight is different between the Chevrolet & GMC.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1247411231

1964 GMC Accessories Book.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1247419518

creep 03-28-2010 11:30 AM

Re: Spotlight on a 60-63?
 
Cool! The one I am getting looks like the one on the GMC book which is perfect since it's for my 63 GMC.

aerotruk63 03-28-2010 12:27 PM

Re: Spotlight on a 60-63?
 
Now, how much longer do I have to wait for the brackets to arrive? Is it NOS in a GMC box?

creep 03-28-2010 01:35 PM

Re: Spotlight on a 60-63?
 
I bought it off ebay. It's a used spotlight but it looks pretty good. I don't know when it's gonna show up. I'll try to paste some pics from the ebay page later today.

aerotruk63 03-28-2010 01:40 PM

Re: Spotlight on a 60-63?
 
Linden out of Califonia?

rebel714x4 03-28-2010 01:41 PM

Re: Spotlight on a 60-63?
 
is the gold 61 still for sale

creep 03-28-2010 07:28 PM

Re: Spotlight on a 60-63?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by aerotruk63 (Post 3886871)
Linden out of Califonia?

I think so.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a91...vGBLp81jT6.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a91...pQwBLp82Rb.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a91...rbBLp84-LJ.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a91...lCBLp84j5C.jpg

aerotruk63 03-28-2010 07:41 PM

Re: Spotlight on a 60-63?
 
Bracket casting numbers are?

1Bad62Pro/Street 03-28-2010 08:44 PM

Re: Spotlight on a 60-63?
 
Spotlights in a different location.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...3&d=1204876409
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...2&d=1204876409
http://images12.fotki.com/v238/photo...uck060A-vi.jpg
http://images30.fotki.com/v464/photo...ruck063-vi.jpg
http://images51.fotki.com/v748/photo...ruck025-vi.jpg
http://images30.fotki.com/v477/photo...5Medium-vi.jpg
http://images30.fotki.com/v44/photos...ruck026-vi.jpg
http://public.fotki.com/fuelpump/chevy-truck/

aerotruk63 03-28-2010 08:47 PM

Re: Spotlight on a 60-63?
 
I believe those are a pair of dummy spotlights.

1Bad62Pro/Street 03-28-2010 09:01 PM

Re: Spotlight on a 60-63?
 
Yep....
Maybe from JC Witney.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/dummy-teard.../p2003445.jcwx

They don't look to bad on that truck.
I did think about putting on on my truck once......
Hey aerotruk63 you have any stuff on 1962 Chevy or GMC Accessories Book?
Accessories, Custom Trim, etc.

creep 03-28-2010 09:03 PM

Re: Spotlight on a 60-63?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by aerotruk63 (Post 3887432)
Bracket casting numbers are?

The ebay listing said they were 141L brackets. I don't have the light yet so that's all I know for now.

aerotruk63 03-28-2010 09:07 PM

Re: Spotlight on a 60-63?
 
Congratulations on your find. There right as far as I can tell. The same as mine. Do we find you a right hand side now?

62 Bowtie 03-28-2010 09:15 PM

Re: Spotlight on a 60-63?
 
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Heres one, he thinks its original and it works too!

creep 03-28-2010 09:20 PM

Re: Spotlight on a 60-63?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by aerotruk63 (Post 3887624)
Congratulations on your find. There right as far as I can tell. The same as mine. Do we find you a right hand side now?

Thanks! I kinda like the single spotlight look.


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