Generic Cigarette Lighter Question? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Blue71LWB · 02-08-2010, 06:38 PM

My truck did not come with a cigarette lighter, it just has a plastic plug in it.
Will a parts store replacement light like the one below fit right in , or will I also need the stock bezel ?

culp7 · 02-08-2010, 07:02 PM

ehh,, I personally would'nt mess with that generic assem. when you can pick up a whole complete orig. assem. for $15.95 according to my Classic parts catalog...

www.classicparts.com

68gmsee · 02-08-2010, 09:16 PM

They may be better quality this days, but many years ago, I bought one at the local parts store and it was a waste of money. Never worked right and the fit was slightly off.

Best bet is to find an original one or as culp7 says, buy a new original.

red71c10 · 02-08-2010, 09:47 PM

I'd buy the repro if you want the lighter. The knob matches the rest of the dash knobs and the bezel looks nice. If you just want a power socket, you could use a generic lighter and probably put the plastic plug in it when your not using it. That would keep your dash's original look.

02-08-2010, 06:38 PM	#1
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02-08-2010, 07:02 PM	#2
culp7 HickTown Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ANDOVER, Kansas Posts: 355	Re: Generic Cigarette Lighter Question? ehh,, I personally would'nt mess with that generic assem. when you can pick up a whole complete orig. assem. for $15.95 according to my Classic parts catalog... www.classicparts.com __________________ 1993 Ford Mustang Vert w/ 2.3 1969 Chevy C/10 w/350 1968 Chevy C-20 w/250 1976 Dodge Aspen W/ 225 2000 Toyota Tundra w/4.7 1987 Dodge Ram D-100 w/360 255/70-15 ___________ (oo)══╬══(oo) ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾

02-08-2010, 09:16 PM	#3
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Generic Cigarette Lighter Question? They may be better quality this days, but many years ago, I bought one at the local parts store and it was a waste of money. Never worked right and the fit was slightly off. Best bet is to find an original one or as culp7 says, buy a new original.

02-08-2010, 09:47 PM	#4
red71c10 The Red Menace Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Roseburg, OR Posts: 577	Re: Generic Cigarette Lighter Question? I'd buy the repro if you want the lighter. The knob matches the rest of the dash knobs and the bezel looks nice. If you just want a power socket, you could use a generic lighter and probably put the plastic plug in it when your not using it. That would keep your dash's original look. __________________ 1971 Custom 10 - 350/350TH - Pwr steering, gauges, Chrome front bumper, Chrome hubcaps, Door edge guards, HD rear springs (current) 1968 C-20 Custom Camper - 350/350TH (orig 327), Pwr steering & brakes, gauges w/tach (former) 1968 C-20 - 307/3sp column (Dad's when I was a kid) "Driving is like coloring. Things get messy if you can't stay inside the lines."



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