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BigRed76 · 07-12-2010, 09:31 PM

Can anyone get me pictures of the stock mounting location of stock cab lights? And does anyone have tips on how to run the cab light wires between the two layers in the cab roof?

BigRed76 · 07-15-2010, 10:57 PM

Givin this thread a bump...

BLE 'BURBAN · 07-16-2010, 02:32 AM

The wires run down the inside of the drivers side "A" pillar.
As for pics, wait'll tomorrow and I'll post some up close and personal pics of mine and how I wired them up to work with my turn signals as well.

BigRed76 · 07-17-2010, 08:10 PM

yeah i took the cab light wiring harness out of another square body, now i just need to figure out how to get the harness in there.

*78 Chevyrado* · 07-17-2010, 08:25 PM

You just have to work at the pillar with a coat hanger. One time I got a wire run through there in about 3 minutes, another time it took be 5 hours....

SS Delux · 07-17-2010, 08:28 PM

Take an electricians "fish" or fish tape and shove it down the hole you made in the roof. It should come out where the speakers are mounted.

BigRed76 · 07-20-2010, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLE 'BURBAN

The wires run down the inside of the drivers side "A" pillar.
As for pics, wait'll tomorrow and I'll post some up close and personal pics of mine and how I wired them up to work with my turn signals as well.

yeah pics would help alot so i can get the right spacing for the lights

Matt Man · 07-20-2010, 02:07 PM

here is the best shot i have of mine.

BLE 'BURBAN · 07-20-2010, 11:23 PM

Been raining here non-stop since Friday a.m. Will get the pics and measurments A.S.A.P.
Hopefully tomorrow at work while burb is in the shop.

BigRed76 · 07-21-2010, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLE 'BURBAN

Been raining here non-stop since Friday a.m. Will get the pics and measurments A.S.A.P.
Hopefully tomorrow at work while burb is in the shop.

I understand how that goes lol

Sammie · 07-21-2010, 03:53 AM

Here's a picture of mine. I have run the wires trough the rear pillar. I've used a tool electricians use to run wires trough pipes (don't know the english name for it).

BLE 'BURBAN · 07-22-2010, 01:46 AM

Ok here we go. I took some measurements for ya.
As your looking at the roof from the front bumper let's number the lights 1 - 5, passengers side to drivers side.

1. Diameter of all the holes is 1 3/8"
2. Center 3 holes (#'s 2,3 & 4) are located 5 3/16" back from the edge of windshield gasket to center of hole. Front leading edge of 3 center holes is 4 1/2" from edge of windshield gasket.
3. Center 3 holes measure 6 3/8" center to center to center. 12 3/4" center to center from hole 2 to hole 4.
4. Holes 1 & 5 (outer most 2 holes) are located 5 3/16" from the inside edge of the drip rail to the center of the hole with the edge of hole measuring @ 4 1/2" from the inside edge of the drip rail.
5. Holes 1 & 5 measure 6 3/16" from the edge of the windshield gasket to the center of the holes with the edge of the holes measuring @ 5" from gasket edge.
6. Holes 1 & 2 measure center to center 17 3/8" with 16" from edge of hole to edge of hole.
Holes 4 & 5 measure the same as 1 & 2.
7 Screw mounting holes are 2 3/4" across the center of the larger holes.
8. Outer 2 lights are angled outwards about 10 to 15 degrees from straight forward.

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BigRed76 · 07-22-2010, 12:44 PM

Thank you very much BLE 'BURBAN, that is exactly what i needed and i appreciate the fact that you took time out of your day to take those pictures and measurements. I'll post pics when the lights are installed

BigRed76 · 07-23-2010, 10:26 PM

Well the cab lights are done, looks great and are spaced perfectly thanks to BLE 'BURBAN. Here's a couple pics

BLE 'BURBAN · 07-24-2010, 12:46 AM

Looking good dude!! Now ya just need to wire up the 2 outer ones to your front side markers like I did mine to flash with you turn signals. Definetly helps to alert oncoming traffic from the front AND sides that you're intending to turn.
Looks cool too.
If'n ya wanna know how, just ask an' I'll reveal how I did mine.

07-12-2010, 09:31 PM	#1
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Cab light mounting... Can anyone get me pictures of the stock mounting location of stock cab lights? And does anyone have tips on how to run the cab light wires between the two layers in the cab roof? __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

07-15-2010, 10:57 PM	#2
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Re: Cab light mounting... Givin this thread a bump... __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

07-16-2010, 02:32 AM	#3
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Cab light mounting... The wires run down the inside of the drivers side "A" pillar. As for pics, wait'll tomorrow and I'll post some up close and personal pics of mine and how I wired them up to work with my turn signals as well. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

07-17-2010, 08:10 PM	#4
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Re: Cab light mounting... yeah i took the cab light wiring harness out of another square body, now i just need to figure out how to get the harness in there. __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

07-17-2010, 08:25 PM	#5
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Cab light mounting... You just have to work at the pillar with a coat hanger. One time I got a wire run through there in about 3 minutes, another time it took be 5 hours....

07-17-2010, 08:28 PM	#6
SS Delux Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: windsor Posts: 290	Re: Cab light mounting... Take an electricians "fish" or fish tape and shove it down the hole you made in the roof. It should come out where the speakers are mounted.

07-20-2010, 02:07 PM	#8
Matt Man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buhl, Idaho Posts: 1,438	Re: Cab light mounting... here is the best shot i have of mine. __________________ 86 c30 crew cab dually 454/400 4/6 drop SOLD 1-8-11 1981 chevy K10 short Bed Scottsdale SOLD 10-26-2020 67 GMC Stepside Straight six/3 on the tree "The Peach" 2020 Silverado Double Cab LT Z71 5.3 8 speed Daily Driver K10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671934 The Peach build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733903

07-20-2010, 11:23 PM	#9
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Cab light mounting... Been raining here non-stop since Friday a.m. Will get the pics and measurments A.S.A.P. Hopefully tomorrow at work while burb is in the shop. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

07-21-2010, 03:53 AM	#11
Sammie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 22	Re: Cab light mounting... Here's a picture of mine. I have run the wires trough the rear pillar. I've used a tool electricians use to run wires trough pipes (don't know the english name for it). Attached Images __________________ Sam "79 GMC C10 www.gooischeoldtimervereniging.nl

07-22-2010, 01:46 AM	#12
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Cab light mounting... Ok here we go. I took some measurements for ya. As your looking at the roof from the front bumper let's number the lights 1 - 5, passengers side to drivers side. 1. Diameter of all the holes is 1 3/8" 2. Center 3 holes (#'s 2,3 & 4) are located 5 3/16" back from the edge of windshield gasket to center of hole. Front leading edge of 3 center holes is 4 1/2" from edge of windshield gasket. 3. Center 3 holes measure 6 3/8" center to center to center. 12 3/4" center to center from hole 2 to hole 4. 4. Holes 1 & 5 (outer most 2 holes) are located 5 3/16" from the inside edge of the drip rail to the center of the hole with the edge of hole measuring @ 4 1/2" from the inside edge of the drip rail. 5. Holes 1 & 5 measure 6 3/16" from the edge of the windshield gasket to the center of the holes with the edge of the holes measuring @ 5" from gasket edge. 6. Holes 1 & 2 measure center to center 17 3/8" with 16" from edge of hole to edge of hole. Holes 4 & 5 measure the same as 1 & 2. 7 Screw mounting holes are 2 3/4" across the center of the larger holes. 8. Outer 2 lights are angled outwards about 10 to 15 degrees from straight forward. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade Last edited by BLE 'BURBAN; 07-22-2010 at 01:57 AM.

07-22-2010, 12:44 PM	#13
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Re: Cab light mounting... Thank you very much BLE 'BURBAN, that is exactly what i needed and i appreciate the fact that you took time out of your day to take those pictures and measurements. I'll post pics when the lights are installed __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

07-23-2010, 10:26 PM	#14
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Re: Cab light mounting... Well the cab lights are done, looks great and are spaced perfectly thanks to BLE 'BURBAN. Here's a couple pics Attached Images __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

07-24-2010, 12:46 AM	#15
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Cab light mounting... Looking good dude!! Now ya just need to wire up the 2 outer ones to your front side markers like I did mine to flash with you turn signals. Definetly helps to alert oncoming traffic from the front AND sides that you're intending to turn. Looks cool too. If'n ya wanna know how, just ask an' I'll reveal how I did mine. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

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