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northcountry67 · 01-29-2006, 12:39 PM

I would like to install a cargo lamp into my 67 small window cab. Should I go with a OEM type lamp or find something from a different truck? I would like it to look custom without having to do any body mods. Any picures would be nice.

68gmcdually · 01-29-2006, 01:08 PM

This is what I went with, it does however require some body mods but looks good when it is done, IMHO. I don't have any real ideas for a no body mod cargo light except maybe for a '88 silverado style cargo light only or the '93-'98 brake/cargo light. Mine is the '99+ silverado one.

**too much stuff** · 01-29-2006, 01:15 PM

I think that gmc parts truck i told you about has a cargo light if that helps you out...

Longhorn Man · 01-29-2006, 01:19 PM

If you want no body mods at all, then you just need a buddy with a mag light.

I am quite fond of the original 69 - 72 version... they put out more light into the bed than any other cargo light I have ver seen, and the chrome looks nice too.

northcountry67 · 01-29-2006, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 68gmcdually

This is what I went with, it does however require some body mods but looks good when it is done, IMHO. I don't have any real ideas for a no body mod cargo light except maybe for a '88 silverado style cargo light only or the later model brake/cargo light. Mine is the '99+ silverado one.

I guess I should be more specific about my statement "no body mods". I am more than willing to do some drilling, just didn't want to spend 12 hours fabricating, welding, grinding and filling to make something fit. I like the looks of what you have. Please explain what was needed to make it fit.

68gmcdually · 01-29-2006, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by northcountry67

I guess I should be more specific about my statement "no body mods". I am more than willing to do some drilling, just didn't want to spend 12 hours fabricating, welding, grinding and filling to make something fit. I like the looks of what you have. Please explain what was needed to make it fit.

We found a donor panel out of a '01 silverado that was burnt, cut the panel out with about an inch of metal around it, then cut out the back of cab and welded it in. It was alot easier doing it that way than trying to cut the hole in the cab, you would probably never get it to stop leaking that way. The new light sits in a sort of dimple/ridge that would be impossible to reproduce I would imagine.

matthufham · 01-29-2006, 02:20 PM

mocown did it, but he might of gotten rid of the original cargo light hole. he's using a 94-98 one on the top edge.

01-29-2006, 12:39 PM	#1
northcountry67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lengby, Minnesota Posts: 225	Cargo lamp question I would like to install a cargo lamp into my 67 small window cab. Should I go with a OEM type lamp or find something from a different truck? I would like it to look custom without having to do any body mods. Any picures would be nice.

01-29-2006, 01:08 PM	#2
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,455	Re: Cargo lamp question This is what I went with, it does however require some body mods but looks good when it is done, IMHO. I don't have any real ideas for a no body mod cargo light except maybe for a '88 silverado style cargo light only or the '93-'98 brake/cargo light. Mine is the '99+ silverado one. Attached Images __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed, Last edited by 68gmcdually; 01-29-2006 at 03:22 PM.

01-29-2006, 01:15 PM	#3
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,712	Re: Cargo lamp question I think that gmc parts truck i told you about has a cargo light if that helps you out... __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

01-29-2006, 01:19 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Cargo lamp question If you want no body mods at all, then you just need a buddy with a mag light. I am quite fond of the original 69 - 72 version... they put out more light into the bed than any other cargo light I have ver seen, and the chrome looks nice too.

01-29-2006, 02:20 PM	#7
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Cargo lamp question mocown did it, but he might of gotten rid of the original cargo light hole. he's using a 94-98 one on the top edge. Attached Images



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