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tclaremont · 09-30-2007, 04:14 AM

On my 72 GMC, most of the removable parts were in the bed when I bought it. I cant figure out how the cargo light mounts at the top/back/outside of the cab. Were cage nuts used on the body? It does not appear that I can reach the backs of the bolts by going in through the cab because the interior light is in the way.

see ten · 09-30-2007, 08:24 AM

Go ahead and pull the interior light and see if that helps you out any. It seems like mine was held on with two machine type screws. I remember it was a booger to mess with. I want to say I had to have someone on the inside keeping the nuts from turning while I backed out the screws. Of course I've slept since then and I could be way off base. Either way TTT for ya!

Fastfun · 09-30-2007, 10:25 AM

Mine was installed using rubber well nuts.

Andy4639 · 09-30-2007, 11:00 AM

Cargo light,
Take inside light out and you can reach through the slider and install cargo light. The black rubber boot is screwed into the body then the lens is just screwed into it like a side marker light. Wire both lights back up and install inner light. Done.
Rear sliding window is good for something.

see ten · 09-30-2007, 11:23 AM

Yeah, it seems like the rubber well nuts were shot on mine. That's why I had nuts on the inside of the cab. I guess having a rear slider would have made the job a lot easier as well.

09-30-2007, 04:14 AM	#1
tclaremont Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rochester, NY USA Posts: 70	How does cargo light attach? On my 72 GMC, most of the removable parts were in the bed when I bought it. I cant figure out how the cargo light mounts at the top/back/outside of the cab. Were cage nuts used on the body? It does not appear that I can reach the backs of the bolts by going in through the cab because the interior light is in the way.

09-30-2007, 08:24 AM	#2
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: How does cargo light attach? Go ahead and pull the interior light and see if that helps you out any. It seems like mine was held on with two machine type screws. I remember it was a booger to mess with. I want to say I had to have someone on the inside keeping the nuts from turning while I backed out the screws. Of course I've slept since then and I could be way off base. Either way TTT for ya!

09-30-2007, 10:25 AM	#3
Fastfun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 615	Re: How does cargo light attach? Mine was installed using rubber well nuts.

09-30-2007, 11:00 AM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: How does cargo light attach? Cargo light, Take inside light out and you can reach through the slider and install cargo light. The black rubber boot is screwed into the body then the lens is just screwed into it like a side marker light. Wire both lights back up and install inner light. Done. Rear sliding window is good for something. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-30-2007, 11:23 AM	#5
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: How does cargo light attach? Yeah, it seems like the rubber well nuts were shot on mine. That's why I had nuts on the inside of the cab. I guess having a rear slider would have made the job a lot easier as well.



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