66 c10 back up lights help needed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

AnobleL74 · 01-26-2017, 10:14 AM

my 66 has back up lights installed but no wiring at all.
it has an Ididit column with a backup switch installed on it at the bottom.

need help on where to route wiring and where to hook up under dash.

thanks Allan

vince1 · 01-26-2017, 11:13 AM

Just to get this started and my info could be wrong because it has been a couple years since working on mine so just some questions rather than answers.

Is there a spade on the fuse block for back up lights?

Is there a free wire for back up lights in the ribbon of wires running along the frame rail to the back?

**PGSigns** · 01-26-2017, 12:22 PM

Check the pin on the column for power with shifter in reverse and the ignition on. If it has power on it I would run a new wire to the lights in the back. The lights should have a single wire coming out of the so you need to make sure the cases have a good ground path.
Jimmy

jtrichard · 01-26-2017, 02:21 PM

Third photo post #4 top wire on right (one with NO fuse JUST above where it says B.U. LPS.) is where power comes from for BU light switch on column .... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423593

01-26-2017, 10:14 AM	#1
AnobleL74 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: orlando florida Posts: 113	66 c10 back up lights help needed my 66 has back up lights installed but no wiring at all. it has an Ididit column with a backup switch installed on it at the bottom. need help on where to route wiring and where to hook up under dash. thanks Allan

01-26-2017, 11:13 AM	#2
vince1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,170	Re: 66 c10 back up lights help needed Just to get this started and my info could be wrong because it has been a couple years since working on mine so just some questions rather than answers. Is there a spade on the fuse block for back up lights? Is there a free wire for back up lights in the ribbon of wires running along the frame rail to the back?

01-26-2017, 12:22 PM	#3
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: 66 c10 back up lights help needed Check the pin on the column for power with shifter in reverse and the ignition on. If it has power on it I would run a new wire to the lights in the back. The lights should have a single wire coming out of the so you need to make sure the cases have a good ground path. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

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01-26-2017, 02:21 PM	#4
jtrichard Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: joshua tree ca. Posts: 1,484	Re: 66 c10 back up lights help needed Third photo post #4 top wire on right (one with NO fuse JUST above where it says B.U. LPS.) is where power comes from for BU light switch on column .... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423593



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