Dome light switch?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*wolfthing2000* · 04-15-2005, 12:05 PM

Where is/was the switch located on the door or door frame to turn on the dome light when doors are opened?? I can't find any on my 69 but there is a hole just below the door latch in the door frame area. My friend has a 70 and there are no holes in his door area in this same location and he can't find any switches either.
Dave

jhow66 · 04-15-2005, 12:16 PM

There were no door switchs on some of the base model trucks.

David Johnson · 04-15-2005, 12:23 PM

I'd like to see a pic of one too.

flip66 · 04-15-2005, 01:59 PM

as he said not all had them but if they do it would be between the door hinges on the cab kind of aiming at the door next to the weather stripping there is a little flat spot where there should be a hole.

Longhorn Man · 04-15-2005, 10:03 PM

To add a little bit, this option was from 69 and up only, and found on CST/Cheyene trucks. But like said, optional on all lesser equipped trucks.

ckhd · 04-15-2005, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

To add a little bit, this option was from 69 and up only, and found on CST/Cheyene trucks. But like said, optional on all lesser equipped trucks.

It was also on Custom Deluxe Suburbans, since the Custom Deluxe package was the top of the line for 'burbs.

Here is a pic of my Custom Deluxe 'burb with the factory location of the switch between the door hinges:

ckhd · 04-15-2005, 11:30 PM

Here is a picture of my '68. The switch is in the hole that is used for a rubber bumper. There wasn't a factory spot for it. I'll probably put a flat spot in the door jamb like the factory style when I get to the body work stage.

ckhd · 04-15-2005, 11:34 PM

I forgot to mention that when it is where I have it on my '68, I catch it with my shirt ALL THE TIME. It's a terrible place for it.

I have also used a hole that is toward the bottom of the door jamb on the latch side, but it would snag my pants and I have broke a few switches that way.

purple gas · 04-16-2005, 10:06 AM

well ckhd, you don't have a switch placement problem, you have a fashion problem. Have you ever considerd a spandex jump suit? No loose garments to catch on things, a real safety bonus, not to mention the fact it would really accent your "Abbs of Steel".

ckhd · 04-16-2005, 11:01 AM

Trust me on this one... NOBODY wants to see me in spandex! Especially me!

joelboxt · 04-16-2005, 11:07 AM

heres two shots of my door switches.

71Shortbed · 04-16-2005, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ckhd

I forgot to mention that when it is where I have it on my '68, I catch it with my shirt ALL THE TIME. It's a terrible place for it.

I have also used a hole that is toward the bottom of the door jamb on the latch side, but it would snag my pants and I have broke a few switches that way.

I had that problem with mine so I drilled out a rubber door bumper to fit over it. The switch works fine and the bumper prevents snags.

04-15-2005, 12:05 PM	#1
wolfthing2000 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,276	Dome light switch?? Where is/was the switch located on the door or door frame to turn on the dome light when doors are opened?? I can't find any on my 69 but there is a hole just below the door latch in the door frame area. My friend has a 70 and there are no holes in his door area in this same location and he can't find any switches either. Dave

04-15-2005, 12:16 PM	#2
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	There were no door switchs on some of the base model trucks. __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

04-15-2005, 01:59 PM	#4
flip66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Garland TX Dallas area Posts: 658	as he said not all had them but if they do it would be between the door hinges on the cab kind of aiming at the door next to the weather stripping there is a little flat spot where there should be a hole. __________________ 1998 Pontiac Grad Prix GTP 1969 C10 396 TH400 3.08 posi

04-15-2005, 11:30 PM	#7
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	Here is a picture of my '68. The switch is in the hole that is used for a rubber bumper. There wasn't a factory spot for it. I'll probably put a flat spot in the door jamb like the factory style when I get to the body work stage. Attached Images __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

04-15-2005, 11:34 PM	#8
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	I forgot to mention that when it is where I have it on my '68, I catch it with my shirt ALL THE TIME. It's a terrible place for it. I have also used a hole that is toward the bottom of the door jamb on the latch side, but it would snag my pants and I have broke a few switches that way. __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

04-15-2005, 12:23 PM	#3
David Johnson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shawnee, OK Posts: 614	I'd like to see a pic of one too.

04-15-2005, 10:03 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	To add a little bit, this option was from 69 and up only, and found on CST/Cheyene trucks. But like said, optional on all lesser equipped trucks.

04-16-2005, 10:06 AM	#9
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 694	well ckhd, you don't have a switch placement problem, you have a fashion problem. Have you ever considerd a spandex jump suit? No loose garments to catch on things, a real safety bonus, not to mention the fact it would really accent your "Abbs of Steel". __________________ I got a bench seat baby, you don't have to sit over there.

04-16-2005, 11:01 AM	#10
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	Trust me on this one... NOBODY wants to see me in spandex! Especially me! __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans? Last edited by ckhd; 04-16-2005 at 11:03 AM.

04-16-2005, 11:07 AM	#11
joelboxt 71 Cheyenne SWB Fleetside Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Posts: 403	switch heres two shots of my door switches. Attached Images __________________

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