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*red70* · 11-23-2011, 07:03 PM

Hey guys I just bought some courtesy lights and ive already got them wired up but I can't figure out where to mount the door jam switches my cab doesn't have those little bumps to drill into. Any suggestions on what to do? Also where is the factory location to feed the switch wire into the kick panel? Thanks Bryce
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FLEET72 · 11-23-2011, 07:56 PM

This is what the general did to our 69 GMC:

Legolas894 · 11-23-2011, 08:31 PM

Are those vacuum operated vent doors? Really cool.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-23-2011, 08:54 PM

The vacuum operated doors are on the a/c models..

Legolas894 · 11-23-2011, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

The vacuum operated doors are on the a/c models..

I didn't know that-I've got a barebones model with the "Deluxe" heater. Was it a vacuum assisted switch to open and close or was it temperature controlled?

*red70* · 11-23-2011, 11:42 PM

Any ideas on how to mount the door jam switch fellas?
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Longhorn Man · 11-24-2011, 03:17 AM

what year truck?

*red70* · 11-24-2011, 10:53 AM

I thought it was a 71-72 but by looking at the door jams it doesn't have the bump for the switches
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schurg · 11-24-2011, 11:44 AM

I"m a bit curious as to where the switch goes in a truck w/o the raised locations. also, how did the general run wires through the jam for power locks and windows?

Longhorn Man · 11-24-2011, 12:18 PM

If you dont have the bumps in the jamb, then you have a 67 or 68 cab.
As for power windows or locks ... They werent offered
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*red70* · 11-24-2011, 04:11 PM

Im looking for an idea on how to mount the door jam switches to activate the dome and courtesy lights
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67chevemall · 11-24-2011, 04:32 PM

I would just use a toggle switch in the cab...save the drilling and wire running for GM

$0.02

67Slider · 11-24-2011, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by red70

Im looking for an idea on how to mount the door jam switches to activate the dome and courtesy lights
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I just finished this install. Here is some really good info.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...33#post5028633

*red70* · 11-24-2011, 07:17 PM

67Slider how were your door pins were they original or reproduction?
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67Slider · 11-24-2011, 07:21 PM

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67Slider how were your door pins were they original or reproduction?
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I bought them at Autozone. I asked for the door pin switches for a 67 Chevy C10. They were 5 bucks each.

11-23-2011, 07:03 PM	#1
red70 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kingston, TN Posts: 178	Door jam switch Hey guys I just bought some courtesy lights and ive already got them wired up but I can't figure out where to mount the door jam switches my cab doesn't have those little bumps to drill into. Any suggestions on what to do? Also where is the factory location to feed the switch wire into the kick panel? Thanks Bryce Posted via Mobile Device

11-23-2011, 07:56 PM	#2
FLEET72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sonoma, CA Posts: 521	Re: Door jam switch This is what the general did to our 69 GMC: __________________ Oscar '72 Shortbed Fleetside '95 Jimmy 4X4 '69 GMC Custom Camper

11-23-2011, 08:31 PM	#3
Legolas894 Chemist under the hood... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fort Erie,ON, Canada Posts: 617	Re: Door jam switch Are those vacuum operated vent doors? Really cool. __________________ Current fleet: 2013 GMC Sierra, 5.3L, 4x4 1988 GMC Sierra, 305, Auto 1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 360 V8 1997 VW Cabrio, 2.0L 2017 Toyota Rav4, 2.5L Stuff I wish I still had: 2013 Toyota Matrix [RIP] 1967 GMC 910 Fleetside, 283 V8 [1st Love-SOLD] 1987 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4X4, 4.0 I-6 [SOLD} 1994 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, 5.7LV8 [SOLD] 1995 Chevrolet Astro AWD, 4.3L V6 (RIP) 1998 Chevrolet Suburban 4x4, 5.7L V8 [SOLD]

11-23-2011, 08:54 PM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Door jam switch The vacuum operated doors are on the a/c models.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-23-2011, 11:42 PM	#6
red70 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kingston, TN Posts: 178	Re: Door jam switch Any ideas on how to mount the door jam switch fellas? Posted via Mobile Device

11-24-2011, 03:17 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Door jam switch what year truck?

11-24-2011, 10:53 AM	#8
red70 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kingston, TN Posts: 178	Re: Door jam switch I thought it was a 71-72 but by looking at the door jams it doesn't have the bump for the switches Posted via Mobile Device

11-24-2011, 11:44 AM	#9
schurg Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: richmond, va Posts: 140	Re: Door jam switch I"m a bit curious as to where the switch goes in a truck w/o the raised locations. also, how did the general run wires through the jam for power locks and windows?

11-24-2011, 12:18 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Door jam switch If you dont have the bumps in the jamb, then you have a 67 or 68 cab. As for power windows or locks ... They werent offered Posted via Mobile Device

11-24-2011, 04:11 PM	#11
red70 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kingston, TN Posts: 178	Re: Door jam switch Im looking for an idea on how to mount the door jam switches to activate the dome and courtesy lights Posted via Mobile Device

11-24-2011, 04:32 PM	#12
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: Door jam switch I would just use a toggle switch in the cab...save the drilling and wire running for GM $0.02 __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

11-24-2011, 07:17 PM	#14
red70 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kingston, TN Posts: 178	Re: Door jam switch 67Slider how were your door pins were they original or reproduction? Posted via Mobile Device

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