1970 GMC front parking light socket/pigtail - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Electro72 · 11-12-2019, 07:28 PM

Any one know where I can get the socket/pigtail for the front parking lights on a 1970 GMC?

kaycee · 11-12-2019, 11:23 PM

iNAPA or you might you might try the TRUCK SHOP in Orange County

vitamin_c95 · 11-12-2019, 11:23 PM

Classic industries and brothers is close by to you

**special-K** · 11-13-2019, 10:00 AM

Are you guys saying you know these places have this model specific part? If anyone offers them I don't know about it. If they are available I'd like to know. I hang on to any used ones I find. I have lamps that need them.

Electro72 · 11-13-2019, 11:41 AM

This is not a Want To Buy thread. Thanks

**HO455** · 11-13-2019, 02:53 PM

I cannot speak specifically to the GMC signal in question, but if I were to guess it is similar in construction to the one in this thread. You may find the answer you are looking for here.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=796218

Here is a different way to solve the problem.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=750570

Good luck

Montierth · 11-13-2019, 04:14 PM

I have seen them on ebay used. I had a parts truck that I stole them from. Before I got them off my parts truck I could not find them in reproduction. I did find a light socket at Autozone that I wired myself that fit the parking light socket as a temporary solution. Wasn't pretty but it worked and nobody could see it.

Montierth · 11-13-2019, 04:21 PM

What I used -
JT&T (2570F) 2-WIRE UNIVERSAL DOUBLE CONTACT PARK, STOP, TAIL & TURN LIGHT SOCKET PIGTAIL, 1963 - 1977, 1 PC.

Andy4639 · 11-16-2019, 10:50 PM

OK so I have been working on my daughters 68 truck getting it tore down. I took the grille apart and pulled the front parking lamps off. They are basicly the same thing as your bumper lights just mounted in the grille.

So any way I decided to check them and see if they worked. One did the other one wouldn't hooked to my battery. I used a jumper wire to the pigtail and another one to the mounting bolt. Nothing. Took the bulb out and checked it. Broke the bulbs both trying to get them out.

So I got to looking inside the socket. The double wire insert was stuck in the bottom no springing action. I soaked it down good with PB blaster and used a small screw driver. I could push down but it wouldn't spring back up. I cut the rubber right at the housing on the back side and used the small screw driver to punch it up. I worked it back and forth until it would spring back on it's own. I will tape the rubber back down to the housing but I got it working. Both lights work fine now. Hope this helps you on yours it may just need a little push.

Andy4639 · 11-17-2019, 07:14 PM

Here are some simple easy way's to check your lights and fixtures to make sure they work once installed in the truck. This will work on just about any GM vehicle made as long as it's 2 wires in the harness.
I just want to say I'm not a video expert. I just try to help people best I know how.

First video is making sure you get the proper fitting of the bulb inside the socket.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WG6hKt6OGQ

These video show how to use a 110AC input/12 volt output plug in.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQu005yAQ24

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQu005yAQ24

Montierth · 11-17-2019, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Electro72

Any one know where I can get the socket/pigtail for the front parking lights on a 1970 GMC?

Any luck finding the socket?

MARKDTN · 11-18-2019, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Montierth

What I used -
JT&T (2570F) 2-WIRE UNIVERSAL DOUBLE CONTACT PARK, STOP, TAIL & TURN LIGHT SOCKET PIGTAIL, 1963 - 1977, 1 PC.

I have bought these and taken the wires out. You can re-use what isn't broken from your original and save splicing wires sometimes.

11-12-2019, 07:28 PM	#1
Electro72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Los Angeles Ca Posts: 14	1970 GMC front parking light socket/pigtail Any one know where I can get the socket/pigtail for the front parking lights on a 1970 GMC?

11-12-2019, 11:23 PM	#2
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,449	Re: 1970 GMC front parking light socket/pigtail iNAPA or you might you might try the TRUCK SHOP in Orange County __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327

11-12-2019, 11:23 PM	#3
vitamin_c95 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: So Cal, CA Posts: 108	Re: 1970 GMC front parking light socket/pigtail Classic industries and brothers is close by to you __________________ 1971 C20 Longhorn 350/350 "Conquistador"

11-13-2019, 10:00 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1970 GMC front parking light socket/pigtail Are you guys saying you know these places have this model specific part? If anyone offers them I don't know about it. If they are available I'd like to know. I hang on to any used ones I find. I have lamps that need them.

11-13-2019, 11:41 AM	#5
Electro72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Los Angeles Ca Posts: 14	Re: 1970 GMC front parking light socket/pigtail This is not a Want To Buy thread. Thanks Last edited by 70cst; 11-14-2019 at 07:34 PM.

11-13-2019, 02:53 PM	#6
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: 1970 GMC front parking light socket/pigtail I cannot speak specifically to the GMC signal in question, but if I were to guess it is similar in construction to the one in this thread. You may find the answer you are looking for here. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=796218 Here is a different way to solve the problem. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=750570 Good luck __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

11-13-2019, 04:14 PM	#7
Montierth Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: QUEEN CREEK, AZ Posts: 272	Re: 1970 GMC front parking light socket/pigtail I have seen them on ebay used. I had a parts truck that I stole them from. Before I got them off my parts truck I could not find them in reproduction. I did find a light socket at Autozone that I wired myself that fit the parking light socket as a temporary solution. Wasn't pretty but it worked and nobody could see it. __________________ 1970 GMC C1500 short fleet Sellers Regret - 1950 GMC - 1967 Chevy C10 - 1970 GMC C2500 Dually Flat Bed - 2003 Silverado

11-13-2019, 04:21 PM	#8
Montierth Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: QUEEN CREEK, AZ Posts: 272	Re: 1970 GMC front parking light socket/pigtail What I used - JT&T (2570F) 2-WIRE UNIVERSAL DOUBLE CONTACT PARK, STOP, TAIL & TURN LIGHT SOCKET PIGTAIL, 1963 - 1977, 1 PC. Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC C1500 short fleet Sellers Regret - 1950 GMC - 1967 Chevy C10 - 1970 GMC C2500 Dually Flat Bed - 2003 Silverado

11-16-2019, 10:50 PM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: 1970 GMC front parking light socket/pigtail OK so I have been working on my daughters 68 truck getting it tore down. I took the grille apart and pulled the front parking lamps off. They are basicly the same thing as your bumper lights just mounted in the grille. So any way I decided to check them and see if they worked. One did the other one wouldn't hooked to my battery. I used a jumper wire to the pigtail and another one to the mounting bolt. Nothing. Took the bulb out and checked it. Broke the bulbs both trying to get them out. So I got to looking inside the socket. The double wire insert was stuck in the bottom no springing action. I soaked it down good with PB blaster and used a small screw driver. I could push down but it wouldn't spring back up. I cut the rubber right at the housing on the back side and used the small screw driver to punch it up. I worked it back and forth until it would spring back on it's own. I will tape the rubber back down to the housing but I got it working. Both lights work fine now. Hope this helps you on yours it may just need a little push. __________________ 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.

11-17-2019, 07:14 PM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: 1970 GMC front parking light socket/pigtail Here are some simple easy way's to check your lights and fixtures to make sure they work once installed in the truck. This will work on just about any GM vehicle made as long as it's 2 wires in the harness. I just want to say I'm not a video expert. I just try to help people best I know how. First video is making sure you get the proper fitting of the bulb inside the socket. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WG6hKt6OGQ These video show how to use a 110AC input/12 volt output plug in. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQu005yAQ24 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQu005yAQ24 __________________ 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.

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