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HotRod73 · 02-19-2007, 10:13 PM

I Need To Know The Quickest And Easiest Way To Hook Up A License Tag Light... I Have To Have This Done Asap I Dont Have One, Whats Quickest, Easiest Way To Get One Up And Working???????

**old Rusty C10** · 02-19-2007, 10:17 PM

well you can get a universal one at wal mart or any chain auto parts store... i would run the lead up to the tail lights and run it off the marker lights if ya dont have any power wire to where your old one used to be... if its a true emergency get them crimp connectors like you would use for a trailer light kit

poolboy65-ls1 · 02-19-2007, 10:33 PM

They sell license plate frames with the light in them.

Srubydo1986 · 02-19-2007, 10:35 PM

should there be light for the tag in the bumper it the round hole next to the plate unless it a modded bumper

67mbsc · 02-19-2007, 11:08 PM

Like OldRusty said, either Walmart, or some late night store,.....universal light assy, to tail light wire. I think it's the green????????

If it's all out crunch time, look for a old dome light, or just a socket, wire the ground, and one terminal, and let it hang!

Good Luck

HotRod73 · 02-19-2007, 11:28 PM

well i just need it by friday for an inspection they are going to do on my truck to make sure everything works... i have everything but this am i suppose to have two or just one? my bumper has a place for two but both gone...

dswancutt · 02-20-2007, 01:51 AM

I just checked the wiring diagram for a 79, and for that year, it was a brown wire. Now on my trucks, it came out of the connector for all the rear lights. Hope this helps

Blackstone · 02-20-2007, 11:05 AM

Most factory bumpers had one of two plate light designs. One had two mounting holes, the other was a 1-1/4" snap-in deal. Both are readily available at most parts stores and probably Walmart. Just tap into the nearest power wire that operates the running lights.

82c10 · 02-21-2007, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by HotRod73

well i just need it by friday for an inspection they are going to do on my truck to make sure everything works... i have everything but this am i suppose to have two or just one? my bumper has a place for two but both gone...

who's doing an inspection?

Bagged Nissan · 02-24-2007, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by HotRod73

well i just need it by friday for an inspection they are going to do on my truck to make sure everything works... i have everything but this am i suppose to have two or just one? my bumper has a place for two but both gone...

Oklahoma doesnt have any inspections. What inspection are you having to go through? Or did they recently, in the last 2 months, bring them back? I use to live there, moved Dec 06.

82c10 · 02-24-2007, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bagged Nissan

Oklahoma doesnt have any inspections. What inspection are you having to go through? Or did they recently, in the last 2 months, bring them back? I use to live there, moved Dec 06.

nope, no inspections

**old Rusty C10** · 02-20-2007, 12:13 PM

if you have a stock bumper then yes there are two chrome kinds like half moon license plate lights mounted on either side of the plate in the rear bumper... i think you may be able to find some kind of aftermarket to fit there too especially in a big rig parts place if wally world dont have them
ps if you dont have them and they arent operational in addition to failing inspectiion some cops will give you a ticket

Blackstone · 02-20-2007, 01:33 PM

I know that most step bumpers used the snap-in half moon style, not sure about the bumper you've got. I'm picturing a single, two-screw mount above the center of your plate. Whether or not you need two is up to your state law. Maine only requires one. Two is better, but will only pass as long as both are operational.

bbchevy · 02-21-2007, 12:32 AM

I believe for an inspection you just need to have some sort of light there... i dont believe you need to have both. just as long as you can see the plate at night.

HotRod73 · 02-21-2007, 12:51 AM

got her all fixed up cost me a whole $6.00 thanks!!

84 400 · 02-21-2007, 01:30 AM

Take off the bumper or looke under the drivers side corner you will see the factory bracket and it will have the factory light. there will be a wire which goes to a conector and that will be the power for your new lights. or juct take the bumper off and mount the plate. to give you a better idea of were it is look at my picture. all trucks came with this from the factory as far as i know I did not even know it was there till i removed my bumper. and my 85 had one too so it was factory

magnethead · 02-21-2007, 06:06 PM

It's a brown wire for pretty much all years i believe for the marker circuit. Only one light is required.

HotRod73 · 02-22-2007, 05:30 PM

i had to have someone inspect everything on it to make sure it all worked good and i knew this one thing didnt work it was for my 73 c20 i got her fixed... goin to the dealership tomorrow and shes gettin fresh tune up.. (got connections) shes been sittin for too long

82c10 · 02-24-2007, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by HotRod73

i had to have someone inspect everything on it to make sure it all worked good and i knew this one thing didnt work it was for my 73 c20 i got her fixed... goin to the dealership tomorrow and shes gettin fresh tune up.. (got connections) shes been sittin for too long

a tune-up is so easy on these things, it ain't even worth driving to the dealership for

84 400 · 02-22-2007, 11:46 PM

PICS of the 73?????????????

HotRod73 · 02-23-2007, 11:32 PM

yeah should be some in some of my posts some where

HotRod73 · 02-26-2007, 01:18 PM

no inspections and its not a state inspection... i took it there because i cannot flush my tranny or brakes as quickly and easy as they can (hook to machine) plus all it cost me was $50 bucks and i got oil change, plugs, wires, etc etc and i got tranny and brakes flushed everything is all fixed up now...

02-19-2007, 10:13 PM	#1
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Please Help Me Asap!!! I Need To Know The Quickest And Easiest Way To Hook Up A License Tag Light... I Have To Have This Done Asap I Dont Have One, Whats Quickest, Easiest Way To Get One Up And Working??????? __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

02-19-2007, 10:17 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,281	Re: Please Help Me Asap!!! well you can get a universal one at wal mart or any chain auto parts store... i would run the lead up to the tail lights and run it off the marker lights if ya dont have any power wire to where your old one used to be... if its a true emergency get them crimp connectors like you would use for a trailer light kit __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-19-2007, 10:33 PM	#3
poolboy65-ls1 iamthepoolboy! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Benton Arkansas Posts: 175	Re: Please Help Me Asap!!! They sell license plate frames with the light in them. Attached Images __________________ Black primed 81 Silverado SWB one owner rust free all original 106,000 project. Steel cowl hood, 89/91 front grill, Blazer tailgate trim, sport rear bumper, 5/6 Drop, 17" Eagle Alloys, Big block is on the stand! COMING SOON: one piece glass, and more. Last edited by poolboy65-ls1; 02-19-2007 at 10:35 PM.

02-19-2007, 10:35 PM	#4
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: Please Help Me Asap!!! should there be light for the tag in the bumper it the round hole next to the plate unless it a modded bumper

02-19-2007, 11:08 PM	#5
67mbsc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Posts: 266	Re: Please Help Me Asap!!! Like OldRusty said, either Walmart, or some late night store,.....universal light assy, to tail light wire. I think it's the green???????? If it's all out crunch time, look for a old dome light, or just a socket, wire the ground, and one terminal, and let it hang! Good Luck __________________ 2% Forever!!!!!!

02-19-2007, 11:28 PM	#6
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: Please Help Me Asap!!! well i just need it by friday for an inspection they are going to do on my truck to make sure everything works... i have everything but this am i suppose to have two or just one? my bumper has a place for two but both gone... __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

02-20-2007, 01:51 AM	#7
dswancutt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Franklin, NE Posts: 387	Re: Please Help Me Asap!!! I just checked the wiring diagram for a 79, and for that year, it was a brown wire. Now on my trucks, it came out of the connector for all the rear lights. Hope this helps

02-20-2007, 11:05 AM	#8
Blackstone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Maine Posts: 210	Re: Please Help Me Asap!!! Most factory bumpers had one of two plate light designs. One had two mounting holes, the other was a 1-1/4" snap-in deal. Both are readily available at most parts stores and probably Walmart. Just tap into the nearest power wire that operates the running lights.

02-20-2007, 12:13 PM	#12
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,281	Re: Please Help Me Asap!!! if you have a stock bumper then yes there are two chrome kinds like half moon license plate lights mounted on either side of the plate in the rear bumper... i think you may be able to find some kind of aftermarket to fit there too especially in a big rig parts place if wally world dont have them ps if you dont have them and they arent operational in addition to failing inspectiion some cops will give you a ticket __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!! Last edited by old Rusty C10; 02-20-2007 at 12:14 PM. Reason: added info

02-20-2007, 01:33 PM	#13
Blackstone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Maine Posts: 210	Re: Please Help Me Asap!!! I know that most step bumpers used the snap-in half moon style, not sure about the bumper you've got. I'm picturing a single, two-screw mount above the center of your plate. Whether or not you need two is up to your state law. Maine only requires one. Two is better, but will only pass as long as both are operational.

02-21-2007, 12:32 AM	#14
bbchevy 87 Wanna Be K30 Join Date: May 2003 Location: long island, new york Posts: 218	Re: Please Help Me Asap!!! I believe for an inspection you just need to have some sort of light there... i dont believe you need to have both. just as long as you can see the plate at night. __________________ Was: 1987 V10 Silverado TBI 350/700R4/208 with 3.42 gears Is: A wanna be K30 330hp 350/465/205/D60/14FF with 3.73 hydroboost, 4 Core radiator, electric fans, Centerforce Duel Friction, Locker, 6inch Soft ride lift, etc....

02-21-2007, 12:51 AM	#15
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: Please Help Me Asap!!! got her all fixed up cost me a whole $6.00 thanks!! __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

02-21-2007, 01:30 AM	#16
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: Please Help Me Asap!!! Take off the bumper or looke under the drivers side corner you will see the factory bracket and it will have the factory light. there will be a wire which goes to a conector and that will be the power for your new lights. or juct take the bumper off and mount the plate. to give you a better idea of were it is look at my picture. all trucks came with this from the factory as far as i know I did not even know it was there till i removed my bumper. and my 85 had one too so it was factory Attached Images __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

02-21-2007, 06:06 PM	#17
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02-22-2007, 05:30 PM	#18
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: Please Help Me Asap!!! i had to have someone inspect everything on it to make sure it all worked good and i knew this one thing didnt work it was for my 73 c20 i got her fixed... goin to the dealership tomorrow and shes gettin fresh tune up.. (got connections) shes been sittin for too long __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)



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02-22-2007, 11:46 PM	#20
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: Please Help Me Asap!!! PICS of the 73????????????? __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

02-23-2007, 11:32 PM	#21
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: Please Help Me Asap!!! yeah should be some in some of my posts some where __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

02-26-2007, 01:18 PM	#22
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: Please Help Me Asap!!! no inspections and its not a state inspection... i took it there because i cannot flush my tranny or brakes as quickly and easy as they can (hook to machine) plus all it cost me was $50 bucks and i got oil change, plugs, wires, etc etc and i got tranny and brakes flushed everything is all fixed up now... __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

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