Tilt Column Light Green Filter - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**randy.powell** · 01-07-2018, 02:37 PM

Ok - tying up loose ends on my final assembly and had an "unfortunate" incident with the small green cover (filter) for the light indicator. GM part number377994. May have been superceded by 3772254. Has anyone found a source for these? I would think that all GM products of that era that had tilt columns would have used this P/N but not getting any hits on Google. Anyone have any success finding these?

TiA,
Randy

**randy.powell** · 01-08-2018, 07:22 AM

TTT - has anybody figured out an alternative solution? Maybe paint the bulb green?...
Thanks,
Randy

custom10nut · 01-09-2018, 02:11 AM

I found a packet of green filters at PepBoys, but I'm sure you can find them in any AP store that carries lighting accessories. I haven't got around to putting one on yet, so I don't know how it'll work

**randy.powell** · 01-09-2018, 07:55 AM

any chance you could post a part number - manufacturer - UPC code? Anything to help chase them down would be greatly appreciated.
TIA,
Randy

Andy4639 · 01-09-2018, 08:27 AM

This what you seek.
That bulb is a 1445

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=307100

**randy.powell** · 01-09-2018, 09:47 AM

Thanks Andy - I have that photo and the part number for the filter. Can't find the green filter....
B/R,
Randy

beadblaster · 01-09-2018, 10:42 AM

Autometer has a green light cover that might work #3215

**randy.powell** · 01-09-2018, 11:46 AM

Beadblaster - Great info!!! On order, will post on how they work out. There was another brand for a similar item on Amazon also. Ordered some of those also to have options.
B/R,
Randy

Andy4639 · 01-09-2018, 12:49 PM

I have bought covers at O Riellys.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/3215-Ligh...&wl13=&veh=sem

Andy4639 · 01-09-2018, 12:50 PM

Oh snap didn't know the picture was that big! sorry!

**randy.powell** · 01-23-2018, 08:57 AM

So with the help of the forum members I had success with the little green light "condoms".

Here's what worked for me. I ordered a package of the AutoMeter green light boots (P/N 3215) as pictured in the above responses as well as a package of the Memotronics green boots (P/N BOOT-G-LARGE) to see which ones would fit better.

Results were the Autometer bulb covers have a lip around the base of the covers that prevent the bulb cover when installed on the metal bulb housing from fitting into the column. You could take a razor blade and trim the lip off the bulb cover once installed over the housing.

The Memotronics don't have the lip and work great! They fit very well (lube with windex to slide onto the bulb housing) and are the right shade of green to match very closely to the instrument cluster lights. They come in a package of 5 which is good because they are very thin. I tore one on the first attempt.

Another trick on the insertion/removal of the actual bulb (P/N 1445) as it's very hard to get to with these old fat fingers is t use a small piece (2-3") of rubber hose just slightly smaller than the bulb diameter to rotate the bulb to insert/remove. Rotate very slightly clockwise to install, Opposite to remove.

Thanks to all for the help! Maybe this will help someone else.

Randy

Steve Cole · 01-23-2018, 11:01 AM

Good info! What website did you order those Memotronics boots from?

Thanks!

**randy.powell** · 01-23-2018, 11:11 AM

Amazon has both of the ones I discussed...
B/R,
Randy

**Ironhorse** · 01-23-2018, 11:22 AM

Subscribed to this. Good info there, Randy. Thanks for doing the "leg" work in finding what will work.

**randy.powell** · 01-23-2018, 02:22 PM

So being fairly new to the forum and learning so much from the "old Timers" I just want to contribute when and where I can. Working on some other stuff too. Why are the aftermarket stainless windshield trims crap? I've got a set of aftermarket trim placed next to a set of OEM. The aftermarket trim is not formed correctly! The top long piece that goes all the way across the windshield is the wrong curvature and there is no "flex"! More on that in another thread...

Which aftermarket radio antennae fit our trucks - not many but I just received a new one from a vendor last night that looks pretty darn good. Will report out on that after I do a "fit test" on my truck this weekend. Results in a new thread...

Front aftermarket fenders are CRAP. I learned the hard way, cost me a bunch of $$$... New Thread coming...

Aftermarket tachs with HEI distributors won't work. Oh yes they (some) will! New thread...

I really need to learn how to post pics so you guys can see what I'm talking about on all the above.

Anyway, just want to pass on lessons learned where I can.

Best Regards,
Randy

01-07-2018, 02:37 PM	#1
randy.powell Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bushwood, MD Posts: 510	Tilt Column Light Green Filter Ok - tying up loose ends on my final assembly and had an "unfortunate" incident with the small green cover (filter) for the light indicator. GM part number377994. May have been superceded by 3772254. Has anyone found a source for these? I would think that all GM products of that era that had tilt columns would have used this P/N but not getting any hits on Google. Anyone have any success finding these? TiA, Randy

01-08-2018, 07:22 AM	#2
randy.powell Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bushwood, MD Posts: 510	Re: Tilt Column Light Green Filter TTT - has anybody figured out an alternative solution? Maybe paint the bulb green?... Thanks, Randy

01-09-2018, 07:55 AM	#4
randy.powell Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bushwood, MD Posts: 510	Re: Tilt Column Light Green Filter any chance you could post a part number - manufacturer - UPC code? Anything to help chase them down would be greatly appreciated. TIA, Randy

01-09-2018, 08:27 AM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Tilt Column Light Green Filter This what you seek. That bulb is a 1445 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=307100 __________________ 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.

01-09-2018, 09:47 AM	#6
randy.powell Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bushwood, MD Posts: 510	Re: Tilt Column Light Green Filter Thanks Andy - I have that photo and the part number for the filter. Can't find the green filter.... B/R, Randy

01-09-2018, 02:11 AM	#3
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,882	Re: Tilt Column Light Green Filter I found a packet of green filters at PepBoys, but I'm sure you can find them in any AP store that carries lighting accessories. I haven't got around to putting one on yet, so I don't know how it'll work

01-09-2018, 10:42 AM	#7
beadblaster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Grand forks,bc Posts: 141	Re: Tilt Column Light Green Filter Autometer has a green light cover that might work #3215

01-09-2018, 11:46 AM	#8
randy.powell Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bushwood, MD Posts: 510	Re: Tilt Column Light Green Filter Beadblaster - Great info!!! On order, will post on how they work out. There was another brand for a similar item on Amazon also. Ordered some of those also to have options. B/R, Randy

01-09-2018, 12:49 PM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Tilt Column Light Green Filter I have bought covers at O Riellys. https://www.walmart.com/ip/3215-Ligh...&wl13=&veh=sem __________________ 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.

01-09-2018, 12:50 PM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Tilt Column Light Green Filter Oh snap didn't know the picture was that big! sorry! __________________ 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.

01-23-2018, 08:57 AM	#11
randy.powell Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bushwood, MD Posts: 510	Re: Tilt Column Light Green Filter So with the help of the forum members I had success with the little green light "condoms". Here's what worked for me. I ordered a package of the AutoMeter green light boots (P/N 3215) as pictured in the above responses as well as a package of the Memotronics green boots (P/N BOOT-G-LARGE) to see which ones would fit better. Results were the Autometer bulb covers have a lip around the base of the covers that prevent the bulb cover when installed on the metal bulb housing from fitting into the column. You could take a razor blade and trim the lip off the bulb cover once installed over the housing. The Memotronics don't have the lip and work great! They fit very well (lube with windex to slide onto the bulb housing) and are the right shade of green to match very closely to the instrument cluster lights. They come in a package of 5 which is good because they are very thin. I tore one on the first attempt. Another trick on the insertion/removal of the actual bulb (P/N 1445) as it's very hard to get to with these old fat fingers is t use a small piece (2-3") of rubber hose just slightly smaller than the bulb diameter to rotate the bulb to insert/remove. Rotate very slightly clockwise to install, Opposite to remove. Thanks to all for the help! Maybe this will help someone else. Randy

01-23-2018, 11:01 AM	#12
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,626	Re: Tilt Column Light Green Filter Good info! What website did you order those Memotronics boots from? Thanks!

01-23-2018, 11:11 AM	#13
randy.powell Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bushwood, MD Posts: 510	Re: Tilt Column Light Green Filter Amazon has both of the ones I discussed... B/R, Randy

01-23-2018, 11:22 AM	#14
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,285	Re: Tilt Column Light Green Filter Subscribed to this. Good info there, Randy. Thanks for doing the "leg" work in finding what will work. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

01-23-2018, 02:22 PM	#15
randy.powell Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bushwood, MD Posts: 510	Re: Tilt Column Light Green Filter So being fairly new to the forum and learning so much from the "old Timers" I just want to contribute when and where I can. Working on some other stuff too. Why are the aftermarket stainless windshield trims crap? I've got a set of aftermarket trim placed next to a set of OEM. The aftermarket trim is not formed correctly! The top long piece that goes all the way across the windshield is the wrong curvature and there is no "flex"! More on that in another thread... Which aftermarket radio antennae fit our trucks - not many but I just received a new one from a vendor last night that looks pretty darn good. Will report out on that after I do a "fit test" on my truck this weekend. Results in a new thread... Front aftermarket fenders are CRAP. I learned the hard way, cost me a bunch of $$$... New Thread coming... Aftermarket tachs with HEI distributors won't work. Oh yes they (some) will! New thread... I really need to learn how to post pics so you guys can see what I'm talking about on all the above. Anyway, just want to pass on lessons learned where I can. Best Regards, Randy



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