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Andy4639 · 01-22-2018, 07:59 AM

I bought a nice spot off E bay last week and it showed up at the house on Saturday. I got it out of the box and tried it out but it wouldn't work so I started taking it a part. I luckily took the switch a part first and cleaned the contacts good and it works great now. I plan to install it on the Pusher!

I found a install video also of it.
Lets see your spot's guy's and where you mounted them for idea's. How high up should it be?

https://www.google.com/search?q=unit...=1516620179976

Sweeet67 · 01-22-2018, 10:57 AM

Don’t bother installing it, it’s a pain. Just send it over to me, I’ll get rid of it for you. Lol

Andy4639 · 01-22-2018, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweeet67

Don’t bother installing it, it’s a pain. Just send it over to me, I’ll get rid of it for you. Lol

Ha! yea OK it will be sent out today! I hate pain!

briank · 01-22-2018, 12:34 PM

Original owner installed dual spotlights on my Jimmy...unk why. He liked lights though...also added light on the roof and additional lights on the front bumper.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 01-24-2018, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by briank

Original owner installed dual spotlights on my Jimmy...unk why. He liked lights though...also added light on the roof and additional lights on the front bumper.

Probably a Fire Chief.

I'm not for certain sure, but I think back in the day, If a Department bought a few bigger fire engines from GMC, the dealer could throw in a Jimmy, free, as a perquisite, for use as a Command Car.

projectking · 01-22-2018, 05:33 PM

Here’s mine

**paul blair** · 01-22-2018, 06:16 PM

Andy, Maybe this will help...I will take a close up tomorrow if You like.

Andy4639 · 01-22-2018, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by paul blair

Andy, Maybe this will help...I will take a close up tomorrow if You like.

Does this come straight out toward the door? Hard to tell by the angle.

**paul blair** · 01-22-2018, 07:25 PM

Andy, I think it goes through the a pillar at about a 45 degree angle.. I will take a few close up pics tomorrow morning and post them. I like the rugged worn look of Your ramp paint...You just can't get a paint job like that any where!

Andy4639 · 01-22-2018, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by paul blair

Andy, I think it goes through the a pillar at about a 45 degree angle.. I will take a few close up pics tomorrow morning and post them. I like the rugged worn look of Your ramp paint...You just can't get a paint job like that any where!

Thanks! I will be watching for them. I found a video that shows how to do it I just need to know where is a good point to start drilling at. How high up did you mount it? What does the handle look like inside and is it in the way of anything?

projectking · 01-22-2018, 06:17 PM

Disregard

Andy4639 · 01-22-2018, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by projectking

Disregard

This better?

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-22-2018, 08:11 PM

Reminds me of when I was a kid. Maybe 10 or 12. There was a field at the end of the street. It had an old house on it that was going to be demolished. So, my delinquent buddies and I would throw rocks at it and break the windows.

So we were walking back home and this car tears into the field and hits us with spotlights.

"It's the cops, my friend yelled" And we all took off running like a bunch of scared rabbits.

I don't think I ever ran so fast in my life.

Turns out, my friends sister and her boyfriend were driving around and he had just bought an old police car with spotlights. They saw us screwing around and wanted to have some fun with us.

They succeeded. They scared the cr@p out of us. I'll never forget walking up to my friends house and they were in the car just busting up laughing at us.

We had been had.

projectking · 01-22-2018, 09:29 PM

Thanks, not sure why it won’t show up right! Handle is above the light/wiper switches and not in the way. I’ll get you a measurement in the morning if I can remember.

Andy4639 · 01-22-2018, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by projectking

Thanks, not sure why it won’t show up right! Handle is above the light/wiper switches and not in the way. I’ll get you a measurement in the morning if I can remember.

Thanks anytime you think about it will do no rush.

projectking · 01-22-2018, 09:41 PM

I’ll post another sideways pic for you! My truck already had holes in it and I found a new vintage series 6” on Amazon for $111. Definitely a cooler option than welding it up.

Andy4639 · 01-23-2018, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by projectking

I’ll post another sideways pic for you! My truck already had holes in it and I found a new vintage series 6” on Amazon for $111. Definitely a cooler option than welding it up.

True that!

crewadmin · 01-23-2018, 08:33 AM

Here is where mine is

Andy4639 · 01-23-2018, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by crewadmin

Here is where mine is

Where does the handle sit?

**paul blair** · 01-23-2018, 10:45 AM

Andy here are some pics of my light location. Maybe these will help.

projectking · 01-23-2018, 07:19 PM

Pm me your # and I’ll send you a video

Andy4639 · 01-23-2018, 08:53 PM

Thanks!

crewadmin · 01-23-2018, 09:22 PM

Inside position

CrewCab59 · 01-24-2018, 05:06 PM

Here is my Brush truck, I can get some inside pics if you need some more.

Thanks

Andy4639 · 01-24-2018, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CrewCab59

Here is my Brush truck, I can get some inside pics if you need some more.

Thanks

Cool thanks!

01-22-2018, 07:59 AM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Spot light I bought a nice spot off E bay last week and it showed up at the house on Saturday. I got it out of the box and tried it out but it wouldn't work so I started taking it a part. I luckily took the switch a part first and cleaned the contacts good and it works great now. I plan to install it on the Pusher! I found a install video also of it. Lets see your spot's guy's and where you mounted them for idea's. How high up should it be? https://www.google.com/search?q=unit...=1516620179976 Attached Images __________________ 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.

01-22-2018, 10:57 AM	#2
Sweeet67 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Idaho Falls, ID Posts: 233	Re: Spot light Don’t bother installing it, it’s a pain. Just send it over to me, I’ll get rid of it for you. Lol

01-22-2018, 12:34 PM	#4
briank Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leland, Il Posts: 1,503	Re: Spot light Original owner installed dual spotlights on my Jimmy...unk why. He liked lights though...also added light on the roof and additional lights on the front bumper. Attached Images

01-22-2018, 05:33 PM	#6
projectking Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orland Park Il Posts: 2,041	Re: Spot light Here’s mine __________________ 68 GMC C3500 Longhorn DRW 67 Chevy C10 LWB 90 Mustang Gt 90 Mustang Notchback Last edited by projectking; 01-22-2018 at 06:04 PM.

01-22-2018, 06:16 PM	#7
paul blair Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: massachusetts Posts: 329	Re: Spot light Andy, Maybe this will help...I will take a close up tomorrow if You like. Attached Images

01-22-2018, 07:25 PM	#9
paul blair Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: massachusetts Posts: 329	Re: Spot light Andy, I think it goes through the a pillar at about a 45 degree angle.. I will take a few close up pics tomorrow morning and post them. I like the rugged worn look of Your ramp paint...You just can't get a paint job like that any where!

01-22-2018, 06:17 PM	#11
projectking Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orland Park Il Posts: 2,041	Disregard

01-22-2018, 08:11 PM	#13
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: Spot light Reminds me of when I was a kid. Maybe 10 or 12. There was a field at the end of the street. It had an old house on it that was going to be demolished. So, my delinquent buddies and I would throw rocks at it and break the windows. So we were walking back home and this car tears into the field and hits us with spotlights. "It's the cops, my friend yelled" And we all took off running like a bunch of scared rabbits. I don't think I ever ran so fast in my life. Turns out, my friends sister and her boyfriend were driving around and he had just bought an old police car with spotlights. They saw us screwing around and wanted to have some fun with us. They succeeded. They scared the cr@p out of us. I'll never forget walking up to my friends house and they were in the car just busting up laughing at us. We had been had. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

01-22-2018, 09:29 PM	#14
projectking Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orland Park Il Posts: 2,041	Re: Spot light Thanks, not sure why it won’t show up right! Handle is above the light/wiper switches and not in the way. I’ll get you a measurement in the morning if I can remember. __________________ 68 GMC C3500 Longhorn DRW 67 Chevy C10 LWB 90 Mustang Gt 90 Mustang Notchback

01-22-2018, 09:41 PM	#16
projectking Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orland Park Il Posts: 2,041	Re: Spot light I’ll post another sideways pic for you! My truck already had holes in it and I found a new vintage series 6” on Amazon for $111. Definitely a cooler option than welding it up. __________________ 68 GMC C3500 Longhorn DRW 67 Chevy C10 LWB 90 Mustang Gt 90 Mustang Notchback

01-23-2018, 08:33 AM	#18
crewadmin Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southside VA Posts: 44	Re: Spot light Here is where mine is Attached Images

01-23-2018, 10:45 AM	#20
paul blair Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: massachusetts Posts: 329	Re: Spot light Andy here are some pics of my light location. Maybe these will help. Attached Images

01-23-2018, 07:19 PM	#21
projectking Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orland Park Il Posts: 2,041	Re: Spot light Pm me your # and I’ll send you a video __________________ 68 GMC C3500 Longhorn DRW 67 Chevy C10 LWB 90 Mustang Gt 90 Mustang Notchback

01-23-2018, 08:53 PM	#22
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Spot light Thanks! __________________ 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.

01-23-2018, 09:22 PM	#23
crewadmin Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southside VA Posts: 44	Re: Spot light Inside position Attached Images



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01-24-2018, 05:06 PM	#24
CrewCab59 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,185	Re: Spot light Here is my Brush truck, I can get some inside pics if you need some more. Thanks Attached Images __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe 20 4x4 burb 1971 GMC SWB CST 4x4 1972 GMC k20 4x4 (X- brush truck ) 1971 Chevy CST Blazer 4x4 1971 Chevy C/10 1970 Cab Chassis C30 157" 1971 Cab Chassis Custom 30 Deluxe 157" 292/4spd ( Napco Replica ) 1988 Chevy V30 4x4 wrecker challenger 4812

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