Spotlight on a 60-63? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

creep · 03-25-2010, 10:05 AM

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

Here is a 1961 (kinda bad picture) but its what I've got...

creep · 03-25-2010, 03:07 PM

Thanks. I was wondering where it mounted.

markeb01 · 03-25-2010, 04:18 PM

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

Huh man thats random... cool though and CHEAP...

creep · 03-25-2010, 05:33 PM

The spotlight I'm getting has the original brackets and templates with it.

**aerotruk63** · 03-25-2010, 06:36 PM

1963 Chevrolet Accessories Installation Manual.

Factory template Chevrolet

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

1963 Chevrolet Custom Accessories Book.

**aerotruk63** · 03-25-2010, 06:41 PM

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

1960 GMC Accessories Book Notice the housing of the spotlight is different between the Chevrolet & GMC.

1964 GMC Accessories Book.

creep · 03-28-2010, 11:30 AM

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

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

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

Linden out of Califonia?

creep · 03-28-2010, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

Linden out of Califonia?

I think so.

rebel714x4 · 03-28-2010, 01:41 PM

is the gold 61 still for sale

**aerotruk63** · 03-28-2010, 07:41 PM

Bracket casting numbers are?

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

Spotlights in a different location.

http://public.fotki.com/fuelpump/chevy-truck/

creep · 03-28-2010, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

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, 08:47 PM

I believe those are a pair of dummy spotlights.

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

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.

**aerotruk63** · 03-28-2010, 09:07 PM

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

Heres one, he thinks its original and it works too!

creep · 03-28-2010, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

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.

03-25-2010, 10:35 AM	#2
61TWUK Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 290	Re: Spotlight on a 60-63? Here is a 1961 (kinda bad picture) but its what I've got... Attached Images __________________ 1961 Apache SWB/SBW for now... Built 327 You need two tools in life: duct tape and WD-40. If it moves and it shouldn't, you use duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, you use WD-40.

03-25-2010, 04:18 PM	#4
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	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

03-25-2010, 04:31 PM	#5
61TWUK Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 290	Re: Spotlight on a 60-63? Huh man thats random... cool though and CHEAP... __________________ 1961 Apache SWB/SBW for now... Built 327 You need two tools in life: duct tape and WD-40. If it moves and it shouldn't, you use duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, you use WD-40.

03-25-2010, 05:33 PM	#6
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: Spotlight on a 60-63? The spotlight I'm getting has the original brackets and templates with it. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

03-25-2010, 06:36 PM	#7
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Spotlight on a 60-63? 1963 Chevrolet Accessories Installation Manual. Factory template Chevrolet 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" __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1 Last edited by aerotruk63; 03-25-2010 at 07:31 PM. Reason: more information

03-25-2010, 10:05 AM	#1
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	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. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

03-25-2010, 03:07 PM	#3
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: Spotlight on a 60-63? Thanks. I was wondering where it mounted. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

03-25-2010, 06:38 PM	#8
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Spotlight on a 60-63? 1963 Chevrolet Custom Accessories Book. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

03-25-2010, 06:41 PM	#9
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	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. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1 Last edited by aerotruk63; 03-25-2010 at 08:00 PM. Reason: more information

03-25-2010, 06:54 PM	#10
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Spotlight on a 60-63? 1960 GMC Accessories Book Notice the housing of the spotlight is different between the Chevrolet & GMC. 1964 GMC Accessories Book. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1 Last edited by aerotruk63; 03-25-2010 at 07:04 PM. Reason: more information

03-28-2010, 11:30 AM	#11
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	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. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

03-28-2010, 12:27 PM	#12
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	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? __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

03-28-2010, 01:35 PM	#13
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	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. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

03-28-2010, 01:40 PM	#14
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Spotlight on a 60-63? Linden out of Califonia? __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

03-28-2010, 01:41 PM	#16
rebel714x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pineville mo Posts: 69	Re: Spotlight on a 60-63? is the gold 61 still for sale __________________ loaded like a freight train!! flyin like a jet plain!!! 1964 chevy 327 4 speed (sold) wtb 60-61 chevy (for me) 1972 gmc 250 straight six 82000 miles my new dd



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03-28-2010, 07:41 PM	#17
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Spotlight on a 60-63? Bracket casting numbers are?

03-28-2010, 08:44 PM	#18
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: Spotlight on a 60-63? Spotlights in a different location. http://public.fotki.com/fuelpump/chevy-truck/ __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D. Last edited by 1Bad62Pro/Street; 03-28-2010 at 08:45 PM.

03-28-2010, 08:47 PM	#20
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Spotlight on a 60-63? I believe those are a pair of dummy spotlights.

03-28-2010, 09:01 PM	#21
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	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. __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

03-28-2010, 09:07 PM	#22
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	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?

03-28-2010, 09:15 PM	#23
62 Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Elk Grove Ca Posts: 629	Re: Spotlight on a 60-63? Heres one, he thinks its original and it works too! Attached Images

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