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oldblue1968chevy · 09-06-2011, 11:20 AM

http://shop.unityusa.com/U-6598-Spring_p_353.html

Everyone knows those pesky clips that're always broken on your spotlight. Well I needed all 4 so I was going to order some from unity...Called the and said look 15 bucks is crazy for 4 tiny clips that'll fit in my hand. He said yes I know, try this napa part number:

730-9520

Its supposed to be the napa equivalent.
I'll know in the AM

Unity got 15 for shipping plus 7 for the clips I got it from napa for 6 and change and no shipping charge!

I'll keep you posted.

oldblue1968chevy · 09-06-2011, 11:17 PM

Need to get this with the rest of the spotlight information out there. Theres alot of that good info somewhere lol

oldblue1968chevy · 09-12-2011, 06:12 PM

Clips worked great for me!!! Got em put on saturday

67chevy1series · 09-12-2011, 07:58 PM

do you have any pics on exactly how they go on?

oldblue1968chevy · 09-12-2011, 09:17 PM

no, did you not pay attention when you mounted the one I sent you lol

67chevy1series · 09-12-2011, 11:38 PM

i know what it looks like but i still dont get it... oh well i will just figure it out the hard way when i get them and go to install.

oldblue1968chevy · 09-12-2011, 11:41 PM

I'll take mine apart and get pix if u cant figure it out it took me a little while to be honest.

The ends go inside the ring, and the lil U goes on the bulb, make sense?

ricky how do you muddle thru school?

67chevy1series · 09-13-2011, 12:29 AM

well if you mean how do i get to school? or do you want to know how i am doing in school lol

oldblue1968chevy · 09-13-2011, 09:40 AM

how do you do in school

trapperjack · 09-13-2011, 10:09 PM

John,
Just so you know, I'm stealing your Abraham Lincoln quote.

Hubscrub · 09-13-2011, 10:22 PM

John........

!!!!!!!!!!!!

oldblue1968chevy · 09-13-2011, 11:09 PM

hubscrub what do you want pictures of you saw it in person LOL

bollybib · 09-14-2011, 12:45 AM

Good job on the shopping. Turn that spotlight over here so I can see what's going on.

oldblue1968chevy · 09-14-2011, 12:20 PM

pictures i didnt take any pix of clips or putting clips in.

**jaros44sr** · 09-14-2011, 03:24 PM

Did you HAVE TO notch the vent window post on the door?

Redleg · 09-14-2011, 03:42 PM

Figured I would chime in here.

It does not have to be notched. Just depends on the angle its installed.

oldblue1968chevy · 09-14-2011, 05:47 PM

Cool truck redleg,

No I didnt have to notch it, the PO had spots on bothsides and must've measured wrong and went thru the doors lol.

**jaros44sr** · 09-14-2011, 05:49 PM

Great info. Guys, thank you for taking the time

X2 on the cool looking truck

Hubscrub · 09-14-2011, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redleg

Figured I would chime in here.

It does not have to be notched. Just depends on the angle its installed.

can you post a better pic of you door? i'm sure old blue won't mind if he does he can

next time he sees me.

Legolas894 · 09-14-2011, 07:48 PM

Are there any install threads for these spotlights? I'd be scared to just start drilling a hole and then finding out you had to have it up so high or over further etc.

I love spotlights and I've seen a few at swap meets but wondered if they are a pain to put in.

Thanks

oldblue1968chevy · 09-14-2011, 10:47 PM

You have to have the correct bracket for your application. I have a template (scan of a template) tcb-1 aka doug sent me. I can send it, or better yet try to make a copy of it for someone.

He made it out of really nice paper and did a REALLY outstanding job. Not sure if I can do the same but I could try..

Hubscrub-your welcome to borrow it I see you enough I know I can get it back

Ricky said he wants that other spotlight (i gave him first dibs) supposed to be sending me a payment for it (already sent him the bulb outta it).

I have a 67 72 bracket, but I think he wants it with the spot hes supposed to get?...

oldblue1968chevy · 09-14-2011, 10:48 PM

I could maybe scan it and send it? I just duno if it'd be to scale (IMPORTANT :LOL

09-06-2011, 11:20 AM	#1
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Spotlight lovers look here http://shop.unityusa.com/U-6598-Spring_p_353.html Everyone knows those pesky clips that're always broken on your spotlight. Well I needed all 4 so I was going to order some from unity...Called the and said look 15 bucks is crazy for 4 tiny clips that'll fit in my hand. He said yes I know, try this napa part number: 730-9520 Its supposed to be the napa equivalent. I'll know in the AM Unity got 15 for shipping plus 7 for the clips I got it from napa for 6 and change and no shipping charge! I'll keep you posted. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

09-06-2011, 11:17 PM	#2
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Spotlight lovers look here Need to get this with the rest of the spotlight information out there. Theres alot of that good info somewhere lol __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

09-12-2011, 06:12 PM	#3
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Spotlight lovers look here Clips worked great for me!!! Got em put on saturday __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

09-12-2011, 07:58 PM	#4
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Spotlight lovers look here do you have any pics on exactly how they go on?

09-12-2011, 09:17 PM	#5
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Spotlight lovers look here no, did you not pay attention when you mounted the one I sent you lol __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

09-12-2011, 11:38 PM	#6
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Spotlight lovers look here i know what it looks like but i still dont get it... oh well i will just figure it out the hard way when i get them and go to install.

09-12-2011, 11:41 PM	#7
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Spotlight lovers look here I'll take mine apart and get pix if u cant figure it out it took me a little while to be honest. The ends go inside the ring, and the lil U goes on the bulb, make sense? ricky how do you muddle thru school? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

09-13-2011, 12:29 AM	#8
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Spotlight lovers look here well if you mean how do i get to school? or do you want to know how i am doing in school lol

09-13-2011, 09:40 AM	#9
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Spotlight lovers look here how do you do in school __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

09-13-2011, 10:09 PM	#10
trapperjack Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Republic of Texas Posts: 361	Re: Spotlight lovers look here John, Just so you know, I'm stealing your Abraham Lincoln quote. __________________ 1962 Chevy K10 factory 4x4 stepside longbed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=494632 1967 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 long bed (Henrietta) traded 1968 Chevy 1/2 ton panel wagon, V8 and powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=483345 1978 Ford F250, beater stepside 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4 Door 2010 Chevy 4x4 plain jane work truck

09-13-2011, 10:22 PM	#11
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Spotlight lovers look here John........!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

09-13-2011, 11:09 PM	#12
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Spotlight lovers look here hubscrub what do you want pictures of you saw it in person LOL __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

09-14-2011, 12:45 AM	#13
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: Spotlight lovers look here Good job on the shopping. Turn that spotlight over here so I can see what's going on. __________________ - Jim - My Daily Driver is a 1969 Chevrolet Custom/20 Fleetside 350/TH400/Eaton H052 4.10 and its Project thread is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456911

09-14-2011, 12:20 PM	#14
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Spotlight lovers look here pictures i didnt take any pix of clips or putting clips in. Attached Images __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

09-14-2011, 03:24 PM	#15
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,704	Re: Spotlight lovers look here Did you HAVE TO notch the vent window post on the door? __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim



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09-14-2011, 05:47 PM	#17
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Spotlight lovers look here Cool truck redleg, No I didnt have to notch it, the PO had spots on bothsides and must've measured wrong and went thru the doors lol. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

09-14-2011, 05:49 PM	#18
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,704	Re: Spotlight lovers look here Great info. Guys, thank you for taking the time X2 on the cool looking truck __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

09-14-2011, 07:48 PM	#20
Legolas894 Chemist under the hood... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fort Erie,ON, Canada Posts: 617	Re: Spotlight lovers look here Are there any install threads for these spotlights? I'd be scared to just start drilling a hole and then finding out you had to have it up so high or over further etc. I love spotlights and I've seen a few at swap meets but wondered if they are a pain to put in. Thanks __________________ 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]

09-14-2011, 10:47 PM	#21
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Spotlight lovers look here You have to have the correct bracket for your application. I have a template (scan of a template) tcb-1 aka doug sent me. I can send it, or better yet try to make a copy of it for someone. He made it out of really nice paper and did a REALLY outstanding job. Not sure if I can do the same but I could try.. Hubscrub-your welcome to borrow it I see you enough I know I can get it back Ricky said he wants that other spotlight (i gave him first dibs) supposed to be sending me a payment for it (already sent him the bulb outta it). I have a 67 72 bracket, but I think he wants it with the spot hes supposed to get?... __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

09-14-2011, 10:48 PM	#22
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Spotlight lovers look here I could maybe scan it and send it? I just duno if it'd be to scale (IMPORTANT :LOL __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

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