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Canadianguy · 06-20-2013, 02:50 AM

First off, I'm new to this board and would like to say Hello to everyone.

I'm looking at building a 70-72 SWB 1/2ton. I have two cabs, one with factory cab lights, one without. I am painting the truck factory copper W/white roof. The lights are orange so they match the copper paint.

Question:
* I have never seen a factory SWB wide body with cab lights: Did GM make them?
* Why doesn't anyone build SWB's with them?
* Do you think a SWB would look odd with cab lights?
* Do you think it may effect the resale value?

Thanks in advance for any & all input.

SS Tim · 06-20-2013, 03:09 AM

The marker lamps were available on the SWB trucks too. They were standard only on the C30 with DRW option R05. Seems like most people are taking them off the lighter trucks. If it were mine I'd add them but resale might be a factor. A lot will depend on your local market, if they are popular then it shouldn't be an issue. Not mine but I figured you would like a little inspiration picture.

**special-K** · 06-20-2013, 06:45 AM

Welcome to the site from Maryland! I personally like cab lights. Most guys who are into these trucks these days,especially C/10 SWBs are car converts who don't appreciate the real truck stuff. I think it would limit resale for sure. I said I like them,but wouldn't want them on a SWB 2wd,either. The 3/4ts,1ts,and 4wds look awesome with them,along with rel mirrors and step bumpers. For me,as a true truck guy,a SWB 2wd is more of a car and I like 'em clean and lean.

butler57 · 06-20-2013, 09:56 AM

Welcome to the board from southern Alberta. Love the classic bronze paint and love the cab lights too. Like SpecialK I also like anything that looks like a work truck.

67c10rustbuket · 06-20-2013, 11:37 AM

Here is a pic of a copper SWB with cab lights. It belongs to member
"casey_g".

I like the looks of them on a big manly 4x4 like Tim posted, that truck is awesome

Canadianguy · 06-20-2013, 11:51 PM

Hi,
I agree with what most of you said, that it does seeem to go with larger trucks/4X4's. Thanks for confurming that SWB's did come that way. Here is a pic that I was modeling my truck after.
Thanks guys

Anyone else that has a SWB with lights please feel free to post. There great to see.

Pic from Franklin Mint

Dachdu69C10 · 06-20-2013, 11:58 PM

I really like cab lights on the big trucks like others said. But personally I wouldn't put them on a 1/2ton 2wd truck. Lwb, or Swb, they just look out of place.
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casey g · 06-21-2013, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

Here is a pic of a copper SWB with cab lights. It belongs to member
"casey_g".

I like the looks of them on a big manly 4x4 like Tim posted, that truck is awesome

that is my truck.

just so you know i hate hate hate my cab lights. when body work starts the cab lights will be off of my truck in a heart beat.
here is a pic of how my truck looks now. lower and 68 front clip

oklalawnboy · 06-21-2013, 12:13 AM

Welcome from Alabama! I like the cab lights too but my truck didn't come with them so i didn't add them. I like the way cab lights look at night too. Doesn't help you but it's all I got...

Toxic Orange · 06-21-2013, 12:14 AM

4x4 = Yes
2x4 = No
Just doesn't seem to go on the 2 wheel drive short bed trucks. Just something about the look says big truck.

68GMCburban · 06-21-2013, 01:08 AM

Like everybody else, I think cab lights should only be on the bigger trucks. That's just my opinion though! Around here, that would hurt resell to have them on a small truck.

Canadianguy · 06-22-2013, 11:43 PM

Thanks everyone ... looks like the Cab lights are out.

Wrenchbender Ret · 06-23-2013, 10:39 AM

I like them. I want my truck to look truckish. I have put them on several trucks I have had. It does hurt the resale value though.

Canadianguy · 06-23-2013, 12:38 PM

Hi Wrenchbender, the lights look good on white. From what I've been seeing, trucks standard height & higher look good but it does not seem to suit lower/lowered trucks.

Don Quixote · 06-23-2013, 05:39 PM

I won't have a truck any other way.

GRX · 06-23-2013, 06:38 PM

Agreement with others. Leave the cab lights to the bigger trucks.

Don Quixote · 06-23-2013, 06:45 PM

Mine really is big :P , just in itty-bitty packaging.

This may be construed as highjacking a perfectly good thread but does anyone have any extra fireman's hats?

**70cst** · 06-23-2013, 07:24 PM

Hey Canadianguy ...

to the forums and

from Ohio. Glad to have you on board

Canadianguy · 06-23-2013, 07:47 PM

Thanks & Hello 70CST, GRX & Quixote.
Quixote I'm glad you ask, the lights you want are sold at NAPAOnline.com and at truck-lite.com , Part #1313A for the complete, light,base, etc. (about $15.00) or they sell just the cap alone, I've heard that most stores that carry Semi accessories have them in stock. Good Luck!

mMad Dawg · 06-23-2013, 09:04 PM

Nice to see more Albertans on here. I'm from Calgary,but believe it or not I was born in Crossfield more years ago than I want to admit to. My Grandparents homesteaded west of there. Anyway about the lights,I'm redoing a 87 crewcab and I'm taking them off. Welcome to the forum.Gord

Don Quixote · 06-23-2013, 10:46 PM

This may well be the place where everybody gets along. I quite enjoy it. I will definitely look on those sites. I know most places are quite proud of them and I only got 10 years out of my last ones, I guess that is long enough...

I am also happy to see more Canadians on here, I actually miss my Canadian roadtrips. I just haven't ventured up there for awhile. I do know that old Rocinante is actually Canadian at heart. Custom spec'ed and built at the Ottawa plant. I still have all the original paperwork, even the order sheet.

**DeadheadNM** · 06-23-2013, 10:59 PM

Here's a set added to a Blazer:

RPIcka · 06-23-2013, 11:43 PM

I wouldnt be able to pull myself to drill holes in my roof

Don Quixote · 06-24-2013, 02:47 PM

Part of the reason I had originally bought mine was that they came stock. I am not a big fan of drilling through my roof for fear of going through the ceiling and as I had just gotten through re-wiring my roof lights, I can attest to the fact that it is rather a chore.

06-20-2013, 03:09 AM	#2
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Cab lights or not? The marker lamps were available on the SWB trucks too. They were standard only on the C30 with DRW option R05. Seems like most people are taking them off the lighter trucks. If it were mine I'd add them but resale might be a factor. A lot will depend on your local market, if they are popular then it shouldn't be an issue. Not mine but I figured you would like a little inspiration picture. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

06-20-2013, 06:45 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Cab lights or not? Welcome to the site from Maryland! I personally like cab lights. Most guys who are into these trucks these days,especially C/10 SWBs are car converts who don't appreciate the real truck stuff. I think it would limit resale for sure. I said I like them,but wouldn't want them on a SWB 2wd,either. The 3/4ts,1ts,and 4wds look awesome with them,along with rel mirrors and step bumpers. For me,as a true truck guy,a SWB 2wd is more of a car and I like 'em clean and lean. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-20-2013, 09:56 AM	#4
butler57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: high river ab Posts: 127	Re: Cab lights or not? Welcome to the board from southern Alberta. Love the classic bronze paint and love the cab lights too. Like SpecialK I also like anything that looks like a work truck. __________________ '72 Highlander '88 GMC Sierra 1500 '14 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Duramax

06-20-2013, 11:37 AM	#5
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: Cab lights or not? Here is a pic of a copper SWB with cab lights. It belongs to member "casey_g". I like the looks of them on a big manly 4x4 like Tim posted, that truck is awesome Attached Images __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

06-20-2013, 11:51 PM	#6
Canadianguy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Crossfield, Alberta, Canada Posts: 30	Re: Cab lights or not? Hi, I agree with what most of you said, that it does seeem to go with larger trucks/4X4's. Thanks for confurming that SWB's did come that way. Here is a pic that I was modeling my truck after. Thanks guys Anyone else that has a SWB with lights please feel free to post. There great to see. Pic from Franklin Mint Attached Images Last edited by Canadianguy; 06-21-2013 at 12:00 AM. Reason: Pic edit

06-20-2013, 02:50 AM	#1
Canadianguy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Crossfield, Alberta, Canada Posts: 30	Cab lights or not? First off, I'm new to this board and would like to say Hello to everyone. I'm looking at building a 70-72 SWB 1/2ton. I have two cabs, one with factory cab lights, one without. I am painting the truck factory copper W/white roof. The lights are orange so they match the copper paint. Question: * I have never seen a factory SWB wide body with cab lights: Did GM make them? * Why doesn't anyone build SWB's with them? * Do you think a SWB would look odd with cab lights? * Do you think it may effect the resale value? Thanks in advance for any & all input.

06-20-2013, 11:58 PM	#7
Dachdu69C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 37	Re: Cab lights or not? I really like cab lights on the big trucks like others said. But personally I wouldn't put them on a 1/2ton 2wd truck. Lwb, or Swb, they just look out of place. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Dallas 1969 C10 custom 1/2ton "Project" 2004 Volkswagen Jetta DD "On the internet Men are Men, Women are Men, and little Girls are FBI Agents"

06-21-2013, 12:13 AM	#9
oklalawnboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Glencoe Alabama Posts: 510	Re: Cab lights or not? Welcome from Alabama! I like the cab lights too but my truck didn't come with them so i didn't add them. I like the way cab lights look at night too. Doesn't help you but it's all I got... __________________ 72 Cheyenne super 10 08 3500 HD 4dr dually 12 ford flex (wifes ride) 76 Monte Carlo 83 Chevy short wide Silverado 96 Mazda Miata, 2000 Allegro Bus

06-21-2013, 12:14 AM	#10
Toxic Orange Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Flower Mound TX Posts: 173	Re: Cab lights or not? 4x4 = Yes 2x4 = No Just doesn't seem to go on the 2 wheel drive short bed trucks. Just something about the look says big truck.

06-21-2013, 01:08 AM	#11
68GMCburban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ada, Oklahoma Posts: 223	Re: Cab lights or not? Like everybody else, I think cab lights should only be on the bigger trucks. That's just my opinion though! Around here, that would hurt resell to have them on a small truck. __________________ -Holden 1983 & 1972 Chevy Longbeds (16) 67-72s (Rollback, 402's, Sierra Grande, Shortbeds, Shortsteps, Longhorn, etc) 1968 GMC Suburban- (Current project) Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=569806 (6) 60-66s (shortstep, rollback, two-ton, longbeds) (3) 47-59s half tons + MANY more and always looking for more

06-22-2013, 11:43 PM	#12
Canadianguy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Crossfield, Alberta, Canada Posts: 30	Re: Cab lights or not? Thanks everyone ... looks like the Cab lights are out.

06-23-2013, 10:39 AM	#13
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,206	Re: Cab lights or not? I like them. I want my truck to look truckish. I have put them on several trucks I have had. It does hurt the resale value though. Attached Images

06-23-2013, 12:38 PM	#14
Canadianguy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Crossfield, Alberta, Canada Posts: 30	Re: Cab lights or not? Hi Wrenchbender, the lights look good on white. From what I've been seeing, trucks standard height & higher look good but it does not seem to suit lower/lowered trucks. Last edited by Canadianguy; 06-23-2013 at 12:38 PM. Reason: spelling

06-23-2013, 05:39 PM	#15
Don Quixote Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Woodlawn, TN Posts: 275	Re: Cab lights or not? I won't have a truck any other way. Attached Images __________________ Rocinante: 1972 GMC C25, 292, SM465, 14 bolt, power nothing, 440k and still handles my PCS moves Jorge: Kia Roller-skate with lots of buttons for the wife Wovoka: 2017 Indian Chief Vintage, better on gas but not much So far, this is the oldest I've ever been.

06-23-2013, 06:38 PM	#16
GRX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,937	Re: Cab lights or not? Agreement with others. Leave the cab lights to the bigger trucks. __________________ 1969 c-10 Step Side Long Bed. I-6 250cid = = 1969 Pontiac GTO hard top. 400, 4-speed.



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06-23-2013, 06:45 PM	#17
Don Quixote Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Woodlawn, TN Posts: 275	Re: Cab lights or not? Mine really is big :P , just in itty-bitty packaging. This may be construed as highjacking a perfectly good thread but does anyone have any extra fireman's hats? __________________ Rocinante: 1972 GMC C25, 292, SM465, 14 bolt, power nothing, 440k and still handles my PCS moves Jorge: Kia Roller-skate with lots of buttons for the wife Wovoka: 2017 Indian Chief Vintage, better on gas but not much So far, this is the oldest I've ever been.

06-23-2013, 07:24 PM	#18
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Cab lights or not? Hey Canadianguy ... to the forums and from Ohio. Glad to have you on board __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

06-23-2013, 07:47 PM	#19
Canadianguy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Crossfield, Alberta, Canada Posts: 30	Re: Cab lights or not? Thanks & Hello 70CST, GRX & Quixote. Quixote I'm glad you ask, the lights you want are sold at NAPAOnline.com and at truck-lite.com , Part #1313A for the complete, light,base, etc. (about $15.00) or they sell just the cap alone, I've heard that most stores that carry Semi accessories have them in stock. Good Luck!

06-23-2013, 09:04 PM	#20
mMad Dawg Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Calgary AB. Posts: 88	Re: Cab lights or not? Nice to see more Albertans on here. I'm from Calgary,but believe it or not I was born in Crossfield more years ago than I want to admit to. My Grandparents homesteaded west of there. Anyway about the lights,I'm redoing a 87 crewcab and I'm taking them off. Welcome to the forum.Gord

06-23-2013, 10:46 PM	#21
Don Quixote Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Woodlawn, TN Posts: 275	Re: Cab lights or not? This may well be the place where everybody gets along. I quite enjoy it. I will definitely look on those sites. I know most places are quite proud of them and I only got 10 years out of my last ones, I guess that is long enough... I am also happy to see more Canadians on here, I actually miss my Canadian roadtrips. I just haven't ventured up there for awhile. I do know that old Rocinante is actually Canadian at heart. Custom spec'ed and built at the Ottawa plant. I still have all the original paperwork, even the order sheet. __________________ Rocinante: 1972 GMC C25, 292, SM465, 14 bolt, power nothing, 440k and still handles my PCS moves Jorge: Kia Roller-skate with lots of buttons for the wife Wovoka: 2017 Indian Chief Vintage, better on gas but not much So far, this is the oldest I've ever been.

06-23-2013, 10:59 PM	#22
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,355	Re: Cab lights or not? Here's a set added to a Blazer: Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

06-23-2013, 11:43 PM	#23
RPIcka Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Powell River, BC Posts: 229	Re: Cab lights or not? I wouldnt be able to pull myself to drill holes in my roof __________________ '72 K10 '94 K2500

06-24-2013, 02:47 PM	#24
Don Quixote Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Woodlawn, TN Posts: 275	Re: Cab lights or not? Part of the reason I had originally bought mine was that they came stock. I am not a big fan of drilling through my roof for fear of going through the ceiling and as I had just gotten through re-wiring my roof lights, I can attest to the fact that it is rather a chore. __________________ Rocinante: 1972 GMC C25, 292, SM465, 14 bolt, power nothing, 440k and still handles my PCS moves Jorge: Kia Roller-skate with lots of buttons for the wife Wovoka: 2017 Indian Chief Vintage, better on gas but not much So far, this is the oldest I've ever been.

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