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Longhorn Man · 07-06-2003, 03:40 PM

Ok, Any of you who have been on the parts board recently has probably seen the overwhelming requests for the glove box lights. ( CLICKEY )
Something I had thought of in the past, but since determined that I don't personally like, is the under hood lamp. (a member has already asked me about it)
I'm sure I could get a bunch, but I don't know if the market is there. This would be another simple upgrade, involving drilling a small hole in the ribbing under the hood and using a short screw to mount it. Then just running a wire to a 12 volt source. (directly to the battery with an inline fuse would work fine)
I am not 'taking orders'...as of yet. If there is a good responce, I will try to grab a hand full next time I'm at one of the local yards.
So is this a good idea, is there a market for this item? (as always, my prices are pretty dang low)

Edmond · 07-06-2003, 03:45 PM

I know it's early days yet, but put me down for one if you do decide to take the orders Andy!

Cya,
Edmond

krue · 07-06-2003, 04:08 PM

I think I am gonna try to mount the light with the cord like on newer model trucks.

Longhorn Man · 07-07-2003, 12:09 AM

krue, that is another idea, and the older 280Z had a similar set up, but I never see either newer trucks, nor 280s in my local yards.

70 CST 4X4 · 07-07-2003, 01:46 AM

I think that i would like one too. Will keep an eye out if you go forward with this one.

SweetandLong68 · 07-07-2003, 03:20 AM

I seen one of those cord mounted lights in a friend of mine mom's truck. It is a 1996 1500 extended cab. It was mounted on the passanger side innerfender. Might be something to look for in the yards if people are interested.

lata
CHRIS

bobs409 · 07-07-2003, 07:57 AM

You left out one on the vote for people that have one already. I put one on mine a few years ago and love it. It's mounted dead center on the hood above the distributor. I used one of those inline fuses found on stereo's for safety to wire it up.

My 69 Chevelle had one originally and gave me the idea.

I just got one from a 80's car in the junkyard. Any yard will have 100's of them.

ddsmith · 07-07-2003, 08:03 AM

Hey Andy,
That light might mess up my troubleshooting on these trucks. Like when I pull the plug wire to see if I'm getting spark and the all important do I have a lightning storm going on under the hood test. You know there is so much that could go wrong. I guess I could pull the bulb out to complete the testing. My problem with the fixed light is it rarely illuminates what I want to see.

speesh · 07-07-2003, 10:35 AM

Try looking at Jeep Cherokees, my '89 came with one that had a cord and could be pulled out to change a spare or stuff like that.

Longhorn Man · 07-07-2003, 03:38 PM

ddsmith, I agree pesonally...I hate them myself. The very first thing i do at the shop when I pop the hood is unplug that light.
But seems like so many ppl like them.

weasel29gm · 07-07-2003, 10:24 PM

I think mine's got one, but never did work. So guess I don't know if I liked it or not.

70c10 · 07-07-2003, 10:33 PM

Andy, put me down for 2. I'm sending you concealed cash tomorrow for the glovebox lights. Thanks again.....Jim

lukecp · 07-07-2003, 10:38 PM

I also saw one of the corded lights....it was on a '89 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4. Pretty cool idea i thought.
I always carry a flashlight....so i don't need a underhood lamp.

View Poll Results: Would you want an underhood light?
Maybe...been thinkin bout it myself.	12	37.50%
Nope, they are annoying and put more light in your eyes than on the engine.	5	15.63%
Yup, but I haven't gotten around to it.	12	37.50%
Too much rust on my hood, no place to bolt it up to.	4	12.50%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 32. You may not vote on this poll

07-06-2003, 03:40 PM	#1
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Testing the waters for parts... Ok, Any of you who have been on the parts board recently has probably seen the overwhelming requests for the glove box lights. ( CLICKEY ) Something I had thought of in the past, but since determined that I don't personally like, is the under hood lamp. (a member has already asked me about it) I'm sure I could get a bunch, but I don't know if the market is there. This would be another simple upgrade, involving drilling a small hole in the ribbing under the hood and using a short screw to mount it. Then just running a wire to a 12 volt source. (directly to the battery with an inline fuse would work fine) I am not 'taking orders'...as of yet. If there is a good responce, I will try to grab a hand full next time I'm at one of the local yards. So is this a good idea, is there a market for this item? (as always, my prices are pretty dang low) Last edited by Longhorn Man; 07-06-2003 at 03:45 PM.

07-06-2003, 03:45 PM	#2
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,063	I know it's early days yet, but put me down for one if you do decide to take the orders Andy! Cya, Edmond __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- The Netherlands

07-06-2003, 04:08 PM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	I think I am gonna try to mount the light with the cord like on newer model trucks. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-07-2003, 01:46 AM	#5
70 CST 4X4 Have A Nice Day! Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 356	I think that i would like one too. Will keep an eye out if you go forward with this one. __________________ 1970 CST K10 350/350/205 Short Bed - Fleetside Tach-Tilt-A/C-Tow Hooks Front & Rear Disc Brakes Front & Rear Posi 3.73 Gears 30 Gallon Stainless Fuel Tank SOLD 01/18 !!!!! 2007 2500 HD Classic Crew Cab LT2 4X4 Duramax LBZ

07-07-2003, 12:09 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	krue, that is another idea, and the older 280Z had a similar set up, but I never see either newer trucks, nor 280s in my local yards.

07-07-2003, 03:20 AM	#6
SweetandLong68 Your UncleBen Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 590	I seen one of those cord mounted lights in a friend of mine mom's truck. It is a 1996 1500 extended cab. It was mounted on the passanger side innerfender. Might be something to look for in the yards if people are interested. lata CHRIS __________________ 68 C10 shortbed -- Street/Strip

07-07-2003, 07:57 AM	#7
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	You left out one on the vote for people that have one already. I put one on mine a few years ago and love it. It's mounted dead center on the hood above the distributor. I used one of those inline fuses found on stereo's for safety to wire it up. My 69 Chevelle had one originally and gave me the idea. I just got one from a 80's car in the junkyard. Any yard will have 100's of them. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

07-07-2003, 08:03 AM	#8
ddsmith Glowing since 1978 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lusby,MD,USA Posts: 532	Hey Andy, That light might mess up my troubleshooting on these trucks. Like when I pull the plug wire to see if I'm getting spark and the all important do I have a lightning storm going on under the hood test. You know there is so much that could go wrong. I guess I could pull the bulb out to complete the testing. My problem with the fixed light is it rarely illuminates what I want to see. __________________ 66 Chevy C30 Stakebody Dump, PS,PB, 327cu in 71 Corvette Coupe 454 4 speed 69 Chevy C20 Custom Camper

07-07-2003, 10:35 AM	#9
speesh Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ridgecrest, CA Posts: 318	Try looking at Jeep Cherokees, my '89 came with one that had a cord and could be pulled out to change a spare or stuff like that. __________________ 57 suburban(sitting in the driveway), 2 69 C20 longbeds (sitting in the field ) and a 2003 8.1 Suburban Endeavor to persevere. "All of a sudden, I'm the old timer!" Some old timer on American Pickers.

07-07-2003, 03:38 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	ddsmith, I agree pesonally...I hate them myself. The very first thing i do at the shop when I pop the hood is unplug that light. But seems like so many ppl like them.

07-07-2003, 10:24 PM	#11
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,094	I think mine's got one, but never did work. So guess I don't know if I liked it or not. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

07-07-2003, 10:33 PM	#12
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Andy, put me down for 2. I'm sending you concealed cash tomorrow for the glovebox lights. Thanks again.....Jim __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

07-07-2003, 10:38 PM	#13
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I also saw one of the corded lights....it was on a '89 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4. Pretty cool idea i thought. I always carry a flashlight....so i don't need a underhood lamp. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

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