Courtesy light placement - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

NewType72 · 01-19-2013, 01:17 PM

I've already wired my new courtesy lights from American Autowire I'm just curious as to where exactly they go under my 72 dash any help appreciated with pictures thank you

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 01-20-2013, 01:51 AM

The bulbs are real close to the cowl vent pull knobs.

NewType72 · 01-20-2013, 02:15 AM

I just went ahead a placed them on existing holes they could reach I'll have to correctly drill holes at a later time but for now they work

bucannon · 01-20-2013, 04:15 AM

NewType72 · 01-20-2013, 04:57 PM

pretty much I'll have some here in a few minutes of what I had to use for now

NewType72 · 01-20-2013, 09:41 PM

Here is where I placed mine

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 01-21-2013, 02:39 AM

I think your passenger side light is pretty in much the factory spot.

NewType72 · 01-21-2013, 03:20 AM

I believe so as well the glove box door arm hits it when raised up to the dash so I'll have to move it a tiny bit so I dont run into any problems there. as far as the driver side goes the wire is short for some reason more research involved there.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 01-21-2013, 03:45 AM

I have a clutch on my '71 GMC Jimmy, so I couldn't have the courtesy light where you have yours, it would get smashed by the clutch pedal slamming back between shifts.
I just measured mine. It's a "Custom" trim level truck so the original owner paid for all the chrome, bells and whistles. [Some of which I've had the 'fun' of restoring.]
The hole for the drivers side lamp is exactly 6" from the left inside wall.

NewType72 · 01-21-2013, 12:00 PM

Right I wanted it up higher than the column brace but for some reason the kit gives me a short wire
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**'68OrangeSunshine** · 01-22-2013, 07:14 AM

Splice on a jumper and hang it where you want it.

01-19-2013, 01:17 PM	#1
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Courtesy light placement I've already wired my new courtesy lights from American Autowire I'm just curious as to where exactly they go under my 72 dash any help appreciated with pictures thank you __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

01-20-2013, 01:51 AM	#2
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,500	Re: Courtesy light placement The bulbs are real close to the cowl vent pull knobs. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

01-20-2013, 02:15 AM	#3
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: Courtesy light placement I just went ahead a placed them on existing holes they could reach I'll have to correctly drill holes at a later time but for now they work __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

01-20-2013, 04:15 AM	#4
bucannon Salty Sailor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 603	Re: Courtesy light placement __________________ 86 c-10 Custom Deluxe Savannah, Georgia

01-20-2013, 04:57 PM	#5
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: Courtesy light placement pretty much I'll have some here in a few minutes of what I had to use for now __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

01-20-2013, 09:41 PM	#6
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: Courtesy light placement Here is where I placed mine __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

01-21-2013, 02:39 AM	#7
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,500	Re: Courtesy light placement I think your passenger side light is pretty in much the factory spot. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

01-21-2013, 03:20 AM	#8
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: Courtesy light placement I believe so as well the glove box door arm hits it when raised up to the dash so I'll have to move it a tiny bit so I dont run into any problems there. as far as the driver side goes the wire is short for some reason more research involved there. __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

01-21-2013, 03:45 AM	#9
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,500	Re: Courtesy light placement I have a clutch on my '71 GMC Jimmy, so I couldn't have the courtesy light where you have yours, it would get smashed by the clutch pedal slamming back between shifts. I just measured mine. It's a "Custom" trim level truck so the original owner paid for all the chrome, bells and whistles. [Some of which I've had the 'fun' of restoring.] The hole for the drivers side lamp is exactly 6" from the left inside wall. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

01-21-2013, 12:00 PM	#10
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: Courtesy light placement Right I wanted it up higher than the column brace but for some reason the kit gives me a short wire Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

01-22-2013, 07:14 AM	#11
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,500	Re: Courtesy light placement Splice on a jumper and hang it where you want it. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

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