71 cab with roof lights - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

otef546 · 08-12-2006, 02:45 PM

I bought a parts truck and it has this cab on it. Are these cabs unusual to find and are they very desirable ????

Longhorn Man · 08-12-2006, 03:19 PM

The style on your 71 can be purchased ar NAPA, with the exact same markings and all. They were run from 71 to 93. So, in that aspect, no, they are not uncommon.
however, on a 1/2 ton rog, they are pretty uncommon, but not many ppl actually like them. Most actually cut that section of roof off and do away with them all together.

PonyX · 08-12-2006, 04:24 PM

I personnally really like the cab lights. I will keep them on my truck. I have a 1971 GMC.

Longhorn Man · 08-12-2006, 05:15 PM

I like them too...i added them on my rig, then i located some clear ones that fit perfect and look very close in size and shape to the hockey puck style that was only on the 69/70 trucks.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=207070

RSRXION · 08-12-2006, 06:19 PM

It looks as though they have the raised pedestal that the light assembly sits on. If that's the case, it has to be very unusual ineed on a 1/2 ton. Does the glove box option sheet list roof or cab lights ? I suppose it was possible to get them ordered that way but it has got to be unique. The light assemblys are available at any good parts store for about 10 dollars . They are Truck-Lite/Signal-Stat # 1313-A for the whole assembly or 9069 for the lense alone. OR , you can still get them from GM for about 21.00. The Signal-Stat lenses are EXACTLY like the originals right down to the markings. Hope this helps, Dean

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 08-12-2006, 07:02 PM

Very weird to see 'em on a 1/2 ton! These are more common on farm trucks and trucks that hauled campers.

jay_shy · 08-12-2006, 07:31 PM

I bought this half ton parts truck and it has the raised roof and the marker lights.

jay_shy · 08-12-2006, 07:33 PM

Heres a closer pic...

**special-K** · 08-12-2006, 10:23 PM

Yes,they are unusual on 1/2 and 3/4t trucks.Especially since it required a special unique roof panel.I think the look awesome on a 4wd.I ran over 400 miles to buy one,then back.A low-humpcab w/cablights is pretty rare.

**too much stuff** · 08-12-2006, 11:52 PM

I have a 70, and a 71. Both 1/2 ton, both 4x4, both have the raised roof for the cab lights. They both have the same style light too. (not hockey puck) Not too unusual up here...

nu2-72 · 08-13-2006, 04:15 PM

I know several people that have cut the roof and added them but no one that has cut the roof and removed them. Joesjunk added them to his truck and it is a beautiful addition. I will have lights on all my trucks.

Longhorn Man · 08-13-2006, 04:26 PM

When i get a new cab for my rig, it'll either have them, or get the panel welded in. I too love them.
Too much stuff, the ones you describe have been considered (at least by the books) a correct replacement for the 69/70 hockey puck style. So the one you had had probably had them all replaced just to match after one broke.
The ones in the background in this pic, these are the correct ones for the 69/70 trucks.

otef546 · 08-14-2006, 01:03 AM

Thanks for all the info and comments. Mike

08-12-2006, 02:45 PM	#1
otef546 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Beebe Arkansas Posts: 152	71 cab with roof lights I bought a parts truck and it has this cab on it. Are these cabs unusual to find and are they very desirable ???? Attached Images

08-12-2006, 03:19 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 71 cab with roof lights The style on your 71 can be purchased ar NAPA, with the exact same markings and all. They were run from 71 to 93. So, in that aspect, no, they are not uncommon. however, on a 1/2 ton rog, they are pretty uncommon, but not many ppl actually like them. Most actually cut that section of roof off and do away with them all together.

08-12-2006, 04:24 PM	#3
PonyX Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Calgary Posts: 17	Re: 71 cab with roof lights I personnally really like the cab lights. I will keep them on my truck. I have a 1971 GMC.

08-12-2006, 05:15 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 71 cab with roof lights I like them too...i added them on my rig, then i located some clear ones that fit perfect and look very close in size and shape to the hockey puck style that was only on the 69/70 trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=207070

08-12-2006, 06:19 PM	#5
RSRXION Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 227	Re: 71 cab with roof lights It looks as though they have the raised pedestal that the light assembly sits on. If that's the case, it has to be very unusual ineed on a 1/2 ton. Does the glove box option sheet list roof or cab lights ? I suppose it was possible to get them ordered that way but it has got to be unique. The light assemblys are available at any good parts store for about 10 dollars . They are Truck-Lite/Signal-Stat # 1313-A for the whole assembly or 9069 for the lense alone. OR , you can still get them from GM for about 21.00. The Signal-Stat lenses are EXACTLY like the originals right down to the markings. Hope this helps, Dean

08-12-2006, 07:02 PM	#6
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: 71 cab with roof lights Very weird to see 'em on a 1/2 ton! These are more common on farm trucks and trucks that hauled campers. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

08-12-2006, 07:31 PM	#7
jay_shy SWB 4X4 CLUB Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,088	Re: 71 cab with roof lights I bought this half ton parts truck and it has the raised roof and the marker lights. Attached Images

08-12-2006, 07:33 PM	#8
jay_shy SWB 4X4 CLUB Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,088	Re: 71 cab with roof lights Heres a closer pic... Attached Images

08-12-2006, 10:23 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: 71 cab with roof lights Yes,they are unusual on 1/2 and 3/4t trucks.Especially since it required a special unique roof panel.I think the look awesome on a 4wd.I ran over 400 miles to buy one,then back.A low-humpcab w/cablights is pretty rare. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-12-2006, 11:52 PM	#10
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,724	Re: 71 cab with roof lights I have a 70, and a 71. Both 1/2 ton, both 4x4, both have the raised roof for the cab lights. They both have the same style light too. (not hockey puck) Not too unusual up here... __________________ 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

08-13-2006, 04:15 PM	#11
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Re: 71 cab with roof lights I know several people that have cut the roof and added them but no one that has cut the roof and removed them. Joesjunk added them to his truck and it is a beautiful addition. I will have lights on all my trucks. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

08-13-2006, 04:26 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 71 cab with roof lights When i get a new cab for my rig, it'll either have them, or get the panel welded in. I too love them. Too much stuff, the ones you describe have been considered (at least by the books) a correct replacement for the 69/70 hockey puck style. So the one you had had probably had them all replaced just to match after one broke. The ones in the background in this pic, these are the correct ones for the 69/70 trucks.

08-14-2006, 01:03 AM	#13
otef546 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Beebe Arkansas Posts: 152	Re: 71 cab with roof lights Thanks for all the info and comments. Mike



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