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67CHIP72 · 02-11-2009, 12:58 AM

I saw something interesting on the freeway on my way home from work today. It was one of our trucks customized with the cargo light functioning as a third brake light. I wish I had my camera. It didn't look like this truck would need the cargo light as it had a custom show truck look about it. Anyone else ever seen this?

**70cst** · 02-11-2009, 01:04 AM

I have the LED cargo light that I will be installing. The LED Brake/Cargo light function as both brake light and cargo light. I purchased it off this board.

67CHIP72 · 02-11-2009, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

I have the LED cargo light that I will be installing. The LED Brake/Cargo light function as both brake light and cargo light. I purchased it off this board.

Interesting, I guess I missed this until now.

**70cst** · 02-11-2009, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 67CHIP72

Interesting, I guess I missed this until now.

That's what is great about this forum...I am always learning something new.

67CHIP72 · 02-11-2009, 01:29 AM

Definately my favorite place to be on the internet. My wife calls it truck porn.

C10-Driver · 02-11-2009, 02:06 AM

I hid mine under the paint... We filled in the cargo light hole then used a brake light that uses a red led with a clear lens. It was installed by cutting a hole (more of a slot really) then the lens was glued in place from behind. The part of the lens that sticks out was then sanded off with the bodywork and the light installed through the interior light hole from inside the cab. We masked the lens off for the first few coats of color then unmasked it for the last few coats of color and the clear. You really have to look for it when it's not turned on.

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67CHIP72 · 02-11-2009, 02:12 AM

C10-Driver,

Man that is stealthy.

67_C-30 · 02-11-2009, 02:13 AM

Yeah, that's a slick trick there! Very nice!

sjarrett71 · 02-11-2009, 09:08 AM

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=200080

I hope this link works but it is the FAQ LonghornMan put together.

big_al_71 · 02-11-2009, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 67CHIP72

C10-Driver,

Man that is stealthy.

+1

jorgensensc · 02-11-2009, 12:23 PM

Very cool look yo have there C10 Driver!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-11-2009, 12:39 PM

We cary a replacement LED cargo light that doubles as a 3rd brake light. It fits in the original cargo light.

Here is the link: http://www.classicheartbeat.com/lights&lenses2.htm
WES

BluTrukker · 02-11-2009, 03:06 PM

That is the coolest thing I have ever seen!

sleepertruck72 · 02-11-2009, 03:43 PM

C-10
That is SWEET ! I was told by a body shop owner that he did that very similar thing except his paint was black. He was right about you have to really look for it to know its not just shaved. Awesome job ! So did you do your side markers that way also ?

**70cst** · 02-11-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

We cary a replacement LED cargo light that doubles as a 3rd brake light. It fits in the original cargo light.

Here is the link: http://www.classicheartbeat.com/lights&lenses2.htm
WES

What WES sells is the best as far as ease of switching over from the original cargo light to LED.

C10-Driver · 02-14-2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepertruck72

C-10
That is SWEET ! I was told by a body shop owner that he did that very similar thing except his paint was black. He was right about you have to really look for it to know its not just shaved. Awesome job ! So did you do your side markers that way also ?

No, I just shaved them but that would have been a cool idea... Maybe next time.

Skirkpat · 02-14-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by C10-Driver

I hid mine under the paint... We filled in the cargo light hole then used a brake light that uses a red led with a clear lens. It was installed by cutting a hole (more of a slot really) then the lens was glued in place from behind. The part of the lens that sticks out was then sanded off with the bodywork and the light installed through the interior light hole from inside the cab. We masked the lens off for the first few coats of color then unmasked it for the last few coats of color and the clear. You really have to look for it when it's not turned on.

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I very rarely see something that makes me think WOW, but you have just made me think, "WOW" pretty cool

02-11-2009, 12:58 AM	#1
67CHIP72 STOLEN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,022	Cargo light brake light??? I saw something interesting on the freeway on my way home from work today. It was one of our trucks customized with the cargo light functioning as a third brake light. I wish I had my camera. It didn't look like this truck would need the cargo light as it had a custom show truck look about it. Anyone else ever seen this? __________________ In Search Of

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70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: Cargo light brake light??? I have the LED cargo light that I will be installing. The LED Brake/Cargo light function as both brake light and cargo light. I purchased it off this board. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

02-11-2009, 01:29 AM	#5
67CHIP72 STOLEN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,022	Re: Cargo light brake light??? Definately my favorite place to be on the internet. My wife calls it truck porn. __________________ In Search Of

02-11-2009, 02:06 AM	#6
C10-Driver Chevy Truck Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,176	Re: Cargo light brake light??? I hid mine under the paint... We filled in the cargo light hole then used a brake light that uses a red led with a clear lens. It was installed by cutting a hole (more of a slot really) then the lens was glued in place from behind. The part of the lens that sticks out was then sanded off with the bodywork and the light installed through the interior light hole from inside the cab. We masked the lens off for the first few coats of color then unmasked it for the last few coats of color and the clear. You really have to look for it when it's not turned on. Off... On... __________________ . 1970 Chev C/10 SWB, 355 SBC, 700R4, 3.73 Posi, Air Ride (Click to view Build Thread) (SOLD) 1978 Chevy C/10 SWB 1970 Pontiac Lemans .

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67CHIP72 STOLEN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,022	Re: Cargo light brake light??? C10-Driver, Man that is stealthy. __________________ In Search Of

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02-11-2009, 09:08 AM	#9
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Cargo light brake light??? http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=200080 I hope this link works but it is the FAQ LonghornMan put together.

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Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	Re: Cargo light brake light??? We cary a replacement LED cargo light that doubles as a 3rd brake light. It fits in the original cargo light. Here is the link: http://www.classicheartbeat.com/lights&lenses2.htm WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

02-11-2009, 03:06 PM	#13
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02-11-2009, 03:43 PM	#14
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: Cargo light brake light??? C-10 That is SWEET ! I was told by a body shop owner that he did that very similar thing except his paint was black. He was right about you have to really look for it to know its not just shaved. Awesome job ! So did you do your side markers that way also ? __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71 Last edited by sleepertruck72; 02-11-2009 at 03:44 PM.



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