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cobra1966 · 02-04-2011, 02:28 PM

Hello

My 72 Chevy came from Factory as a Custom/10 Deluxe. One option I am seeking is the Cargo Lamp Assembly. Has anyone ever installed it on a a truck that did not come with it? I would hate to drive a hole especially in the wrong spot and things not turn out in a correct manner.

Thanks to all

Lewis

mrein3 · 02-04-2011, 02:44 PM

I added a cargo light to my truck.
The assembly manual has the EXACT location and size of the holes you need to make.

cobra1966 · 02-04-2011, 02:59 PM

Hello

By chance did you take any pictures or walk me through a step by step of how you did it?

Thanks

Lewis

clos69 · 02-04-2011, 03:07 PM

I did mine on my 69....sorry no pics...but what I did was I used the dome lamp inside the cab to guide me....I removed it and drilled a hole smackcenter of it. Then from there I cut a square from the outside the size I needed to fit the cargo lamp....it pretty easy.

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 02-04-2011, 03:29 PM

there is a how to on here somewhere, it is really detailed.

mrein3 · 02-04-2011, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLACK AND BLUE 67-72

there is a how to on here somewhere, it is really detailed.

You thinking of this one?
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202391

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 02-04-2011, 03:31 PM

Here it is!!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...stalling+cargo

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 02-04-2011, 03:31 PM

Yep that was the one!!!!

Gene · 02-04-2011, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clos69

I did mine on my 69....sorry no pics...but what I did was I used the dome lamp inside the cab to guide me....I removed it and drilled a hole smackcenter of it. Then from there I cut a square from the outside the size I needed to fit the cargo lamp....it pretty easy.

My paint guy used the exact same method to install mine.

sdailey · 02-04-2011, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gene

My paint guy used the exact same method to install mine.

Gene,

What did you do for a switch inside the cab? Any pics?

dan76 · 02-04-2011, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrein3

You thinking of this one?
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202391

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLACK AND BLUE 67-72

Here it is!!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...stalling+cargo

It's a tie.......

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 02-04-2011, 05:12 PM

Orginal switch is a slider mounted under the dome light.

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 02-04-2011, 05:13 PM

lol Yeah I noticed that, same time same post!! lol

dan76 · 02-04-2011, 06:11 PM

Just the other day I found a cargo light housing/switch on a 71. While I was removing it I made some quick measurements for fitting it to a 70 cab. The provided link confirmed I measured correctly.

**LockDoc** · 02-04-2011, 08:53 PM

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Here's the page from the assembly manual.

LockDoc

Gene · 02-04-2011, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdailey

Gene,

What did you do for a switch inside the cab? Any pics?

Actually, no I dont have a switch. My plans are to wire it in with the dome light and use that switch to control the cargo light. No, wont look factory but i'm cool with that.

mrein3 · 02-05-2011, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Here's the page from the assembly manual.

LockDoc

That is what I used when I did the mod.

Critterman71 · 06-28-2012, 04:40 PM

This is a long shot but does any one know were a guy can get the mounting hardware for the cargo light housing and the special nuts that are rubber coated? Need help thanks

02-04-2011, 02:28 PM	#1
cobra1966 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: FT POLK, La Posts: 75	Cargo Lamp Hello My 72 Chevy came from Factory as a Custom/10 Deluxe. One option I am seeking is the Cargo Lamp Assembly. Has anyone ever installed it on a a truck that did not come with it? I would hate to drive a hole especially in the wrong spot and things not turn out in a correct manner. Thanks to all Lewis

02-04-2011, 02:44 PM	#2
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,254	Re: Cargo Lamp I added a cargo light to my truck. The assembly manual has the EXACT location and size of the holes you need to make. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

02-04-2011, 02:59 PM	#3
cobra1966 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: FT POLK, La Posts: 75	Re: Cargo Lamp Hello By chance did you take any pictures or walk me through a step by step of how you did it? Thanks Lewis

02-04-2011, 03:07 PM	#4
clos69 Its Topless Season!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 1,657	Re: Cargo Lamp I did mine on my 69....sorry no pics...but what I did was I used the dome lamp inside the cab to guide me....I removed it and drilled a hole smackcenter of it. Then from there I cut a square from the outside the size I needed to fit the cargo lamp....it pretty easy. __________________ -Carlos- The of America *1967 SWB Custom C-10* *(Celeste)* Join the *Patina Club*

02-04-2011, 03:29 PM	#5
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Re: Cargo Lamp there is a how to on here somewhere, it is really detailed. __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

02-04-2011, 03:31 PM	#7
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Re: Cargo Lamp Here it is!!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...stalling+cargo __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

02-04-2011, 03:31 PM	#8
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Re: Cargo Lamp Yep that was the one!!!! __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

02-04-2011, 05:12 PM	#12
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Re: Cargo Lamp Orginal switch is a slider mounted under the dome light. __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

02-04-2011, 05:13 PM	#13
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Re: Cargo Lamp lol Yeah I noticed that, same time same post!! lol __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

02-04-2011, 06:11 PM	#14
dan76 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Salt Lake City UT Posts: 441	Re: Cargo Lamp Just the other day I found a cargo light housing/switch on a 71. While I was removing it I made some quick measurements for fitting it to a 70 cab. The provided link confirmed I measured correctly.

02-04-2011, 08:53 PM	#15
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,873	Re: Cargo Lamp - Here's the page from the assembly manual. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

06-28-2012, 04:40 PM	#18
Critterman71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lansing Mi Posts: 642	Re: Cargo Lamp This is a long shot but does any one know were a guy can get the mounting hardware for the cargo light housing and the special nuts that are rubber coated? Need help thanks

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