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VinceY · 10-19-2005, 09:52 AM

Does this interest anyone?
Is this a factory option and where do they mount?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/71-72...07860789QQrdZ1

Davy · 10-19-2005, 10:00 AM

My 70 has them. Called Courtesy lights on the glove box U29.

blazerparts · 10-19-2005, 10:12 AM

They must have been part of the CST package on my 72. They are door switch activated and mount on each side of the dash lip.

Guardrail · 10-19-2005, 10:59 AM

Over the years I've seen them in a lot of GM cars too. They were common in Impala's and Caprice's I know. Really common in Buicks ,Olds', Pontiac's, and especially Caddy's. I've only seen them in a few 71-72 trucks. They are definetely handy in anything. You can still buy'em brand new for $30.95 from Ron Francis Wire Works.
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....N67172118250g~

bouncytruck · 10-19-2005, 11:10 AM

LMC catalog lists a complete set with the door switches for $50. They sell just the switches for $3.95 each. I'm sure just about every vendor on the board can get them too.

64fleetside · 10-19-2005, 11:30 AM

U-pull-it lots are fulla them, Olds, Cads, even base 73-87 Chev/GMC trucks had one in center underdash if no dome light. Gave $5 for the last handful I bought. Great for finding stuff you drop at night. Brian

70rs/ss · 10-19-2005, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 64fleetside

U-pull-it lots are fulla them, Olds, Cads, even base 73-87 Chev/GMC trucks had one in center underdash if no dome light. Gave $5 for the last handful I bought. Great for finding stuff you drop at night. Brian

I was thinking the same thing, I have a 70 camaro and these came in it as well as every fireturd and camaro through 81, so there are a ton of them in the auto recycling yards just look for em'.

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-19-2005, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Guardrail

You can still buy'em brand new for $30.95 from Ron Francis Wire Works.

Thanks for the link

**jamie72** · 10-19-2005, 05:33 PM

from what i have seen these lights are for double walled blazers as they don`t have the interior lights on the roof of the blazer like the single walls.
my latest blazer even has them..

blazerparts · 10-19-2005, 05:49 PM

indeed, mine is a double wall top.

Pop's72 · 10-19-2005, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jamie72

from what i have seen these lights are for double walled blazers as they don`t have the interior lights on the roof of the blazer like the single walls.

You are probably right. My 71 2wd has them and is a double wall top. It may have been a custom, but I don't know since the glove box sticker was painted over.

red71cheyenne · 10-20-2005, 02:59 PM

My 69 Blazer didn't even come with a back seat, but it had these. I think the double wall top idea might be the reason. Jeff.

**pound41** · 10-20-2005, 06:40 PM

I have 2 blazer one 71 with and a 70 without both double walls

Pop's72 · 10-20-2005, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by pound41

I have 2 blazer one 71 with and a 70 without both double walls

What is used for internal (cab) lighting on the 70 without? If anything?

**pound41** · 10-21-2005, 07:06 AM

Flashlight-- My 71 that I have had for 27 years had them so I assumed they all had them. Then I bought my 70 2 yrs ago and with no inside light its a pain. I bought a set of those lights right away. Started fixing the body so I haven't installed yet

Jimmy72custom · 10-22-2005, 12:06 PM

This is what I did for light. Map light rear view.

10-19-2005, 09:52 AM	#1
VinceY Just need a couple more parts. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 470	underdash lights Does this interest anyone? Is this a factory option and where do they mount? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/71-72...07860789QQrdZ1 __________________ --------------------------------------------------- 1947 Studebaker M5 project to match the camping trailer. 1950 Chev 4x4 Pickup 1958 Shasta Airflyte Travel trailer (fresh restoration) 1971 C/10 Pickup(Frame off Restoration) 1972 K5 Blazer CST (Daily Driver & My Company Truck) 1976 Honda CB750 Bobber 1988 Jaguar XJ12

10-19-2005, 10:00 AM	#2
Davy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rice, Minnesota Posts: 370	Re: underdash lights My 70 has them. Called Courtesy lights on the glove box U29. __________________ 1970 Blazer CST Looking for NOS items for my CST restoration.

10-19-2005, 10:12 AM	#3
blazerparts No,I DON'T have Tourett's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 556	Re: underdash lights They must have been part of the CST package on my 72. They are door switch activated and mount on each side of the dash lip. __________________ '72 K5 CST 350/350 Daily Driver '69 GMC3500 Camper Special CST Flatbed 396/400 Upgraded to show truck '69 GMC 2500 L6292, 3spd beater

10-19-2005, 10:59 AM	#4
Guardrail And Don't Call Me Shirley Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cameron Park, CA Posts: 115	Re: underdash lights Over the years I've seen them in a lot of GM cars too. They were common in Impala's and Caprice's I know. Really common in Buicks ,Olds', Pontiac's, and especially Caddy's. I've only seen them in a few 71-72 trucks. They are definetely handy in anything. You can still buy'em brand new for $30.95 from Ron Francis Wire Works. http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....N67172118250g~ __________________ Rick Tucker 1969 C20/Custom Camper (the Green Machine)Sold 1970 GMC 4000 COE (future Ramp Truck) 1972 K10 Longbed (restoration begins June 2020)

10-19-2005, 11:10 AM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: underdash lights LMC catalog lists a complete set with the door switches for $50. They sell just the switches for $3.95 each. I'm sure just about every vendor on the board can get them too. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-19-2005, 11:30 AM	#6
64fleetside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: arkieland Posts: 1,070	Re: underdash lights U-pull-it lots are fulla them, Olds, Cads, even base 73-87 Chev/GMC trucks had one in center underdash if no dome light. Gave $5 for the last handful I bought. Great for finding stuff you drop at night. Brian Last edited by 64fleetside; 10-19-2005 at 11:30 AM.

10-19-2005, 05:33 PM	#9
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: underdash lights from what i have seen these lights are for double walled blazers as they don`t have the interior lights on the roof of the blazer like the single walls. my latest blazer even has them.. __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

10-19-2005, 05:49 PM	#10
blazerparts No,I DON'T have Tourett's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 556	Re: underdash lights indeed, mine is a double wall top. __________________ '72 K5 CST 350/350 Daily Driver '69 GMC3500 Camper Special CST Flatbed 396/400 Upgraded to show truck '69 GMC 2500 L6292, 3spd beater

10-20-2005, 02:59 PM	#12
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: underdash lights My 69 Blazer didn't even come with a back seat, but it had these. I think the double wall top idea might be the reason. Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

10-20-2005, 06:40 PM	#13
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,269	Re: underdash lights I have 2 blazer one 71 with and a 70 without both double walls

10-21-2005, 07:06 AM	#15
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,269	Re: underdash lights Flashlight-- My 71 that I have had for 27 years had them so I assumed they all had them. Then I bought my 70 2 yrs ago and with no inside light its a pain. I bought a set of those lights right away. Started fixing the body so I haven't installed yet

10-22-2005, 12:06 PM	#16
Jimmy72custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Willits Ca Posts: 261	Re: underdash lights This is what I did for light. Map light rear view.



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