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LEX · 02-29-2012, 10:17 AM

I ordered a cargo and dome light for mt '70 when I noticed this.

Do some openings for cargo lights look like this??

Obviously the opening for the dome light is a hack job or is it?

This is the dome light that was used. Does anyone know what it's out of?

For the cargo light, I'll probably cut it to have a stock light fit. Not sure what to do about the dome light. Should I patch it and do it all over?

67swb72klb · 02-29-2012, 10:24 AM

thats a hack job for shure
i think it could be fixed prety easy with a doner patch from another truck

**special-K** · 02-29-2012, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by LEX

This is the dome light that was used. Does anyone know what it's out of?

Kmart

I don't know. It's just a cheezy van accessory.

shawno72 · 02-29-2012, 10:49 AM

Man that's a bummer, not only did they hack the truck but thy installed a hacked up lookin dome light assembly.
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LEX · 02-29-2012, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Kmart

I don't know. It's just a cheezy van accessory.

Thanks for the laugh. I needed that.

That's what I thought. Now I'm wondering why/how the opening for cargo light is done like that? Maybe the p/o patched it and was thinking of putting up something "fancy" there too. He did a good job shaving the stock gas filler hole and bed stake pockets. I'm surprised. Oh well, time to patch it up.

Thanks guys

57larry · 02-29-2012, 12:23 PM

shouldn't be too hard to fix, but what was the PO thinking?

rsavage · 02-29-2012, 04:45 PM

42 years old with most probably multiple owners who all added their personal touches over the years (both good and bad) and you find things like this done to all of our trucks. That is why I am always excited when I see a virtually untouched original. It is amazing to me that so many survived as have because most were used hard as trucks. You can fix that with a patch.

dubds10 · 02-29-2012, 04:49 PM

My stock dome light had those holes on the cab...exact same for the exterior light on my '72 Grande Sierra. Looks like the inside opening has been cut out a bit though.

Nate

LEX · 02-29-2012, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dubds10

My stock dome light had those holes on the cab...exact same for the exterior light on my '72 Grande Sierra. Looks like the inside opening has been cut out a bit though.

Nate

How in the world did the cargo light assembly fit? They're the same from 70-72, right?

dubds10 · 02-29-2012, 06:03 PM

Seems I remember there was wiring which went through the hole and connected to the inside dome light wiring, and two screws into the cab to hold the inside piece of the lamp mount, then the lense was bolted to that piece. I don't remember if I sold it or not, so I can't look at it to determine how it all went together. The manual would show it I'd imagine.

Andy4639 · 02-29-2012, 10:08 PM

What's wrong with the light? It served it's purpose for the last owner. The 40year old inside light doesn't do a lot for the interior of these trucks and inless it's a mint truck what differance does it make. It works fine in mine and it gives me plenty of light.

I like them but I have always been a little differant when it comes to my truck.
It's just like cutting the dash for the radio. Hard core guys don't want to cut the dash but they put 20" wheels on it, go figure.

Sillyoldman · 02-29-2012, 10:22 PM

That light fixture was pretty common in mothomes, rv's and van conversions some time ago. Definatley brighter than stock.

gysgtc · 03-01-2012, 06:34 AM

The PO of my truck put the exact same light in mine. Not going back in.

02-29-2012, 10:17 AM	#1
LEX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 884	Is this a hack job by the p/o ? I ordered a cargo and dome light for mt '70 when I noticed this. Do some openings for cargo lights look like this?? Obviously the opening for the dome light is a hack job or is it? This is the dome light that was used. Does anyone know what it's out of? For the cargo light, I'll probably cut it to have a stock light fit. Not sure what to do about the dome light. Should I patch it and do it all over?

02-29-2012, 10:24 AM	#2
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,464	Re: Is this a hack job by the p/o ? thats a hack job for shure i think it could be fixed prety easy with a doner patch from another truck __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

02-29-2012, 10:49 AM	#4
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02-29-2012, 12:23 PM	#6
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,161	Re: Is this a hack job by the p/o ? shouldn't be too hard to fix, but what was the PO thinking?

02-29-2012, 04:45 PM	#7
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Is this a hack job by the p/o ? 42 years old with most probably multiple owners who all added their personal touches over the years (both good and bad) and you find things like this done to all of our trucks. That is why I am always excited when I see a virtually untouched original. It is amazing to me that so many survived as have because most were used hard as trucks. You can fix that with a patch. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

02-29-2012, 04:49 PM	#8
dubds10 Stalker Nate Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Langley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,556	Re: Is this a hack job by the p/o ? My stock dome light had those holes on the cab...exact same for the exterior light on my '72 Grande Sierra. Looks like the inside opening has been cut out a bit though. Nate __________________ 1957 GMC SWB stepper modified summer time driver 1963 Chevy Fire Dept. Command Center Van 2 ton - future food vending truck project 1965 Chevy P10 Ice Cream Truck project Instagram - TheDonutDiner FaceBook - @UscreamIscream

02-29-2012, 06:03 PM	#10
dubds10 Stalker Nate Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Langley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,556	Re: Is this a hack job by the p/o ? Seems I remember there was wiring which went through the hole and connected to the inside dome light wiring, and two screws into the cab to hold the inside piece of the lamp mount, then the lense was bolted to that piece. I don't remember if I sold it or not, so I can't look at it to determine how it all went together. The manual would show it I'd imagine. __________________ 1957 GMC SWB stepper modified summer time driver 1963 Chevy Fire Dept. Command Center Van 2 ton - future food vending truck project 1965 Chevy P10 Ice Cream Truck project Instagram - TheDonutDiner FaceBook - @UscreamIscream

02-29-2012, 10:08 PM	#11
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Is this a hack job by the p/o ? What's wrong with the light? It served it's purpose for the last owner. The 40year old inside light doesn't do a lot for the interior of these trucks and inless it's a mint truck what differance does it make. It works fine in mine and it gives me plenty of light. I like them but I have always been a little differant when it comes to my truck. It's just like cutting the dash for the radio. Hard core guys don't want to cut the dash but they put 20" wheels on it, go figure. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-29-2012, 10:22 PM	#12
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Is this a hack job by the p/o ? That light fixture was pretty common in mothomes, rv's and van conversions some time ago. Definatley brighter than stock. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

03-01-2012, 06:34 AM	#13
gysgtc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sutton, WV Posts: 340	Re: Is this a hack job by the p/o ? The PO of my truck put the exact same light in mine. Not going back in.



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